WHAT just happened in DC? Healthcare, Childcare, Taxes, and Paid Family/Medical Leave
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
Release Date: 07/07/2025
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
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
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...
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🏳️⚧️ Free To Be, 🍼 Saving WIC, 📈 #Trumpflation, 🔥 GOP Rollback of Reproductive Health Care
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
DESCRIPTION: On the radio show this week, we dive into Dr. Jack Turban’s new book Free To Be and how to bust the myths and disinformation about the trans community. Then we hear about what is happening with the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program WIC — and how you can help make sure that does not sunset. After that we cover what is happening with the economy and rising costs due to #Trumpflation. Finally, we discuss Republican attacks on reproductive health care, from defunding Planned Parenthood to literally burning contraception. SPECIAL GUESTS: ...
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How Trump & RFK Jr. Are Making the Child Care & Health Care Crisis Worse, Why Humor Breaks Partisan Divides
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we dive into Trump's inconsistent policies on child care, which exacerbate the child care crisis by creating uncertainty and underfunding programs. We discuss the role of humor and storytelling in breaking partisan divides and fostering empathy. We hear about the harmful conspiracy theories of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., particularly his toxic anti-vaccine stance, and the huge risks coming from Medicaid cuts that he won’t even acknowledge. SPECIAL GUESTS: Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, , ; Mary Catherine Starr, MomLife...
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The Urgent Importance of Gun Safety Policies, Overcoming Polarization, Rising Prices, Why Fascists Fear Teachers
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we cover the urgent importance of advancing gun safety policies. We cover tips for talking across political points of disagreement, building trust, overcoming polarization, and how these efforts can help strengthen democracy. We hear from an economist about why the prices that matter most to you are rising. We discuss a new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, and how communities can organize and fight back to protect public schools and critical thinking. SPECIAL GUESTS: Po Murray, Newtown Action Alliance, @NewtownAction, @; Joan Blades, Living...
info_outlineOn the radio show this week, we cover the negative repercussions from gutting healthcare through the passage of the Trump and Republican leadership’s recent reconciliation bill; we cover what happened in Washington DC this last week and how it impacts you; we dive into Black Women’s Equal Pay Day; and we close the show lifting up the momentum that the push to pass Paid Family/Medical Leave is gaining.
*Special guests include: Nicole Jorwic, Chief Program Officer @ Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen. @caringacross.org: Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll, @paidleaveforall.bsky.social