The Practivist Pod podcast

The Practivist Pod

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Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical. If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you navigate what comes next. It’s an exciting collaboration with political dynamo Jess Craven, author of the Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter, and grassroots organizer Steve Pierson, host of the How We Win podcast. Each week on The Practivist Pod, we’ll share important conversations with changemakers, give you practical ways to make an impact, have some fun, and inspire hope. This is more than a podcast — it's a place for our community to grow our practice of advocacy for justice, equity, and progress. Action is the best antidote for anxiety, and joy is a revolutionary act, so subscribe to The Practivist Pod today.

Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical. If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you navigate what comes next. It’s an exciting collaboration with political dynamo Jess Craven, author of the Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter, and grassroots organizer Steve Pierson, host of the How We Win podcast. Each week on The Practivist Pod, we’ll share important conversations with changemakers, give you practical ways to make an impact, have some fun, and inspire hope. This is more than a podcast — it's a place for our community to grow our practice of advocacy for justice, equity, and progress. Action is the best antidote for anxiety, and joy is a revolutionary act, so subscribe to The Practivist Pod today.

 

#248

Get Out the Vote with Tom Lopach

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04 Dec 2025

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#247

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27 Nov 2025

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#246

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20 Nov 2025

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#245

Verified Voting with Pamela Smith

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41:13

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#244

How We Win with DNC Chair Ken Martin

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06 Nov 2025

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#243

Marching Orders with Maya May

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30 Oct 2025

32 MINS

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#242

No Kings!

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34 MINS

34:52

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#241

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#240

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#239

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#238

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#237

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18 Sep 2025

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#236

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#235

Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle

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#234

On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min

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#233

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#232

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50 MINS

50:45

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#231

Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez

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#230

Amplify! with Nick Knudsen

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#229

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#228

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#227

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52:18

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#226

Taking The Field with Jason Berlin

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03 Jul 2025

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#225

Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard

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26 Jun 2025

52 MINS

52:50

26 Jun 2025


#224

Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III

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56:16

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#223

Be Like Water with Kalaya'an Mendoza

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53:41

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#222

Hot Democracy Summer with Rep. Jamie Raskin

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05 Jun 2025

59 MINS

59:09

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#221

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