Democracy Rising with Joy! National Breastfeeding Month!!
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
Release Date: 08/12/2024
Trump-Proofing Your State. Protecting Immigrants. Farmers Fighting Back. Saving Medicaid.
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the power of policy at the state level, including paid family & medical leave and more, to “Trump-proof” your state. We hear the latest with immigration policy and the importance of the . We cover the negative impact of Trump’s immigration and tariff policies on farmers and rural communities. We close the show discussing the attacks on Medicaid and why your voice is needed in the fight to save this essential health care. SPECIAL GUESTS: Washington State Representative Liz Berry, ; Juan Gomez, Center for Law and Social Policy...
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Protecting Medicaid. Advancing Maternal Mental Health. The Importance of Federal Workers. Power of the Purse
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we cover the ways in which Medicaid is under attack by Republican leaders in Congress, Trump, and Musk – and how to fight back; then we dive into the maternal health, and maternal mental health, crisis in America and what you can do; after that we cover how the work of federal workers makes America work and how you can stand up and speak out; and we close the show covering the power of women’s purses, and wallets, and spending, along with tips for financial health. SPECIAL GUESTS: Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen...
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Federal Workers Under Attack, Maternal Health in Jeopardy, Keeping Public Education, & Top Concerns of Main Street America
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we cover Trump's attack on federal workers, the critical services they provide and the disproportionate impact on women and people of color. We dive into how we can win at the state level, even in red states, with bipartisan support for issues like maternal health. We hear about Trump's dangerously unqualified pick for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, and why you should call your Senators to oppose her nomination. Finally, we discuss the negative impacts that trade wars and tariffs are having on Main Street America, and how you can help in your own...
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Toxic Tariffs, Trade Wars, Taxes, Taking on Patriarchy and White Supremacy
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into a snapshot of uplifting news between the headlines as we hear from a mom and small business owner who recently testified before Congress about how tariffs and trade wars hurt our families and our economy – and why childcare and a care infrastructure policies lift businesses and families alike. We also hear about a new campaign “Families Over Billionaires” and how you can get involved in making the tax code more fair. We then cover the rise of women’s engagement and activism in politics. Finally, we discuss the need for white allies to step...
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Executive Orders. Funding Freezes. Health Care. Child Care. Justice Reform, & How to Raise Your Voice.
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the confusion, harm, and chaos caused by Donald Trump's ridiculous Executive Orders and nominees, from a funding freeze that shut down Medicaid portals in all 50 states to the nomination of an unqualified, unfit, and utterly confused cabinet nominee in RFK Jr. We also learn about how the funding freeze has a situational impact on the already unstable child care sector, and how our advocacy helped reverse course – for now. After that, we cover parenting through this chaos and how to advocate for your child and yourself. Finally, we discuss the...
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Protecting Civil Rights, Democracy, and Your Sanity in a Second Trump Presidency!
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the far-right's push to eradicate public schools and undermine sex education, and how you can get involved locally to stop this in your community. Next, we hear about Trump's unconstitutional actions infringing on our civil rights, from immigration to workplace policy, and how to fight back to protect our rights and our democracy. We also discuss how to take care of yourself in a tough and often toxic news environment. *Special guests include: Jacqueline Friedman, EducateUS, @educateusaction.bsky.social; Mike Zamore,...
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New Year, New Challenges, New Hope
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we cover what’s expected in the upcoming Congressional session and how you can help protect and advance core policies for women and families; how you can help protect the Department of Education (and democracy too); the ways in which healthcare is under attack and what you can do about it; and we close the show catching up with Donna and Ruth of MomsRising about new hope, new challenges, and tips for keeping going with power and joy. *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @npwf; Randi Weingarten, AFT (American...
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ENCORE: The Fights Ahead in 2025 & How You Can Make A Difference
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week, we cover what’s expected to happen in Congress when Trump takes office in 2025; the urgent need for policy for the fair treatment of immigrant families, including TPS and DACA; how you can get involved in the push for accurate education and equity; and the ways ballot measures in states are paving the way forward. *Special guests include: Catherine Rowland, Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, @webuildprogress; Linda Stone, MomsRising/MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder; Heather Fleming, Missouri (MO) Equity Education Partnership; Elena Langworthy,...
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New Year, New Challenges, New Hope
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we cover Nightbitch and how movies can move legislation; we dive into our hopes and worries for 2025; we check in with what we can learn from the legislative battles and victories in Florida (and it’s a lot!); and we close the show with silly tips for fun in the new year. *Special guests include: Lydia Storie, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamásConPoder; Holly Bullard, Florida Policy Institute, @FloridaPolicy; and Donna Nortan and Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamásConPoder.
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The Fights Ahead in 2025 & How You Can Make A Difference
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week, we cover what’s expected to happen in Congress when Trump takes office in 2025; the urgent need for policy for the fair treatment of immigrant families, including TPS and DACA; how you can get involved in the push for accurate education and equity; and the ways ballot measures in states are paving the way forward. *Special guests include: Catherine Rowland, Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, @webuildprogress; Linda Stone, MomsRising/MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder; Heather Fleming, Missouri (MO) Equity Education Partnership; Elena...
info_outlineOn the radio show this week, we cover the dramatic change in the election, the rising energy, what’s happening and what’s happened. We also touch base on National Breastfeeding Month as well as how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act can help you!
*Special guests include: Ai-jen Poo, Senior Advisor, @aijenpoo; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Ailen Arreaza, ParentsTogether, @ptogetheraction; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising and @TinaShermanNC.