Motherhood Medals? No Thanks! Unpacking the Damaging Proposals to Increase the Birth Rate & Other Destructive Policies from the White House. How to Protect LGBTQ Students and Unaccompanied Minors.
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Stacey Abrams, Care Wins and Losses of 2025, Taking the Fight to 2026
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the political landscape in 2025 with Stacey Abrams and we cover the need for resilience, action, and rebuilding trust in democracy in 2026. We also hear about the severe Medicaid cuts in the Big Bad Betrayal Bill, and what this means for children’s health care and long-term care. After that we cover the power of storytelling to shift public policy and public opinion, and how to share your story effectively. Then we close the show with a look back at 2025 and some of our hard-fought victories in health care, child care, and more -- and...
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The Care Economy & Affordability, Saving IDEA, Vaccine Disinformation, Preventing a Health Care Crisis
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week, we dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable. We hear about the need to protect public education, particularly the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), from political attacks. We cover where parents can find trustworthy information on vaccines, and why your personal story is so important to defeating disinformation. Finally,...
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Protecting Democracy, Special Education, and Planned Parenthood
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week, we dive into Trumpflation and this administration's devastating immigration policies with U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also hear about protecting democracy under the lawlessness of the White House. Then we cover the role of the U.S. Department of Education in leveling the playing field for children -- and why we must fight to keep the Department intact. We close the show discussing the defunding of Planned Parenthood and how we fight back. SPECIAL GUESTS: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, , ; Fatima Goss Graves, National...
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The Epstein Files, Election Results, SNAP Under Attack, National Caregivers Month
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the ongoing fight over the release of the Epstein files, their political implications, and the push for survivor justice. We also hear about the historic results and inspiring turnout from the recent November 2025 elections, particularly the transformative mayoral race in New York City and the importance of bold, people-centered agendas. After that, we cover the controversy and consequences of President Trump’s opposition to SNAP (food stamps), a program with long-standing bipartisan support, and discuss how food access and nutrition are being...
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Freedom of Speech, Afterschool Care, Our Political Climate, Head Start Under Attack
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the freedom of speech, the constitutional crisis we find ourselves in, and the role of public schools in defending our democracy. We hear about the rising costs of afterschool care and how to advocate for these programs to your lawmakers. We cover the current political climate and the impact on families, federal workers, and public services. Finally, we discuss the economic and social benefits of Head Start, and how to fight back against recent attacks. Following that segment, we look into hearing the inside scoop from someone who is...
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SNAP Under Attack, Voting Rights Crisis, Paid Leave Wins, & Reproductive Justice
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week, we dive into the attack on SNAP by Republican leaders and hear from a visionary state leader about the lawsuit fighting the unlawful withholding of these critical funds. Next, we examine the ongoing crisis in voting rights in America and how people can ensure their vote counts. Following that segment, we celebrate major state victories for paid family medical leave, including landmark legislation in California (SB 590), which updates leave to include chosen or extended family members and boosts state economies. Then we close the show with an expert...
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Release the Epstein Files, Rx Kids, Destruction at the White House, Early Childhood Special Education
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into the chaos in Washington, D.C., from the Big Bad Betrayal Law, the government shutdown, and the secrecy of the Epstein Files. We hear about the highly successful Rx Kids program in Michigan, which provides a financial foundation to mothers and babies, improving health outcomes, and boosting the economy. We cover Trump's impact on democracy, including the destruction of the White House, cuts to health care, and human rights abuses. We close the show discussing the negative consequences of Donald Trump defunding the Department of Education and Special...
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Cuts to Special Education, Latina Equal Pay Day, Virginia Elections, ICE Terrifying Chicago
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into cuts to special education, hearing directly from an educator about how these cuts impact students. We hear about Latina Equal Pay Day and the policies that would help close the wage gap, including paid family & medical leave, funding for child care, and fair pay. We cover the national impact of Virginia’s upcoming elections and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms. Finally, we discuss what’s happening in Chicago. SPECIAL GUESTS: Laura MacCleery, UnidosUs, ; Hala Ayala, , ; Senator Graciela Guzmán, Illinois State...
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Trump’s Health Care Shutdown, Head Start, We ❤️Portland, Gun Violence Prevention
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into Trump’s Health Care Shutdown, with Republicans refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that make health insurance affordable for millions of families. We also hear about Head Start, and what recent attacks, delayed grants, and reduced staff means for this vital early education program. Then we cover recent disinformation about Portland, Oregon and the importance of relying on local news sources for accurate information. Finally, we discuss the need for gun safety policies, including background checks and a ban on military-style assault...
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Downright Dangerous Misinformation about Tylenol and Autism, Parents and Teacher Unite, Workplace Protections, Victory for Pregnant Workers
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On the radio show this week we dive into the downright dangerous misinformation the President is spreading about Tylenol and autism, and unpack some of the many ways his administration is undermining public health. We also hear about how cuts to the Department of Education are impacting our classrooms, and how parents and teachers can unite to fight back. Then we cover how the Trump Administration is undermining worker protections in one of the fastest growing industries, and the implication for the broader economy. Finally, we discuss how care policies benefit both workers and employers, and...
info_outlineOn the radio show this week, we dive into Donald Trump's latest round of harmful, destructive executive orders and outlandish ideas, like medals for motherhood and classes about menstrual cycles to increase the birth rate — instead of policies that moms, families, businesses, and our economy really need to thrive! We also discuss the rise in discriminatory policies affecting LGBTQ youth and the misrepresentation of civil rights law. Next, we hear about how parents and teachers living abroad on military bases are handling this onslaught of attacks on public education. Finally, we cover how community support and advocacy can help children caught up in our inhumane immigration system receive the legal representation they need and deserve.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @momsrising.org; Brian Dittmeier, GLSEN, @glsen, @glsen.bsky.social; Kristen Smith, European Parent Teacher Association; Elinor Jordan, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, @Michimmigrant