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Today we talk about the bombshell revelations from the January 6th committee hearings, the devastating decisions from the “captured” Supreme Court, and basically the dystopian version of America that we are currently act

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Today we talk about the bombshell revelations from the January 6th committee hearings, the devastating decisions from the “captured” Supreme Court, and basically the dystopian version of America that we are currently act

Today as the J6 committee hearings continue we look to the great state of Texas to see what the future of the Republican party looks like, and it turns out it looks a lot like fascism. And our Texan co-host Mariah sits d

In the wake of nationwide March For Our Lives rallies, we talk about the upcoming bipartisan gun safety legislation. Plus we have a special interview from the field with January 6th Committee member and former impeachmen

Today we are popping some extra buckets of popcorn as the prime time Jan. 6th commission hearings air on Thursday, right on the heels of new sedition charges from the Justice department. Then, Steve has a great conversat

Today we talk about the upcoming efforts to make sure “this time is different” when it comes to protecting our communities from mass shootings. Plus, primary season is well underway and we’ve got some updates, an interes

Today is all about writing letters and another Big Send! We have a special interview with Vote Forward founder, Scott Forman and the Vice President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Claire Lipschultz. Follow us on

Mariah and Steve talk about the senseless and avoidable tragedy in Texas and play Senator Chris Murphy's floor speech. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com The "How We Win"

Today we mourn more tragic shootings, motivated by hate and fueled by the racist rhetoric of the MAGA Republican party. We go inside the persistence to talk to volunteers and activists who are fighting for women’s health

Today we talk about who’s showing up at Brett Kavanaugh’s house… and it ain’t Tobin or Squee! Plus, could Trump be back on Twitter soon? Then joining us for our interview is veteran, candidate for office, and podcast hos

Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to help us understand all

Today we talk about the future of Twitter, a treasure trove of January 6 text messages, and Trump fined $10,000 a day! We’ll tell you why... And speaking of Trump, joining us for our interview is Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an exper

Today we talk about what happens now that a major mask mandate has been struck down by a Trump appointed judge and how you can make the best possible decisions to stay safe. And just in time for Earth Day we’re joined by

Today we talk about the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting our communities from guns. It couldn’t come at a more critical moment. Then joining us for our interview is the host of the Rick Smith show, you gue

Today we talk about the incredible feat of organizing that Amazon employees have accomplished and look forward to a history-making moment on the Supreme Court. Also, joining us for our interview is a podcast host who’s g

Today we are NOT talking about the Oscars, but we ARE talking about Trump crimes, missing call logs, a SCOTUS wife, two bills, (a really good one, and a really bad one), and republican gerrymandering. Then joining us to

Today we talk, Build Back Better, unions, whistleblowers and Virginia! And joining us to help us talk about Virginia is Air Force veteran and candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, Katie Sponsler. All of that plus ou

Today we are making the space to celebrate the imminent confirmation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson. And joining us for our interview is teacher, activist, strategist and or

Today we say gay, loud and proud, in solidarity with students around the country. Plus, shocking news about a DC conservative power couple. It won’t surprise you but, still pretty outrageous. And joining us for our inter

Today, as we continue to be horrified by Putin’s war on the Ukraine and inspired by the Ukrainian and Russian resistance, we are going to focus on how we get our information, what messages get through to voters, and how

There is so much to cover this week from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, to a historic Supreme Court nomination and President Biden’s first State of the Union address. So joining us to help us break it down and hopefully he
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