Government & Politics & Social Justice Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can Local Politics Be More Gender Inclusive? with Jesse Pierce and Samy Nemir Olivares
Did you know that if you want to represent your block in Brooklyn as a local elected official, you have to mark a gender designation—and the only options …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Is Civil Asset Forfeiture? with Professor Saleema Snow
If you’re a close listener of Getting Curious, you’ll know that today’s conversation with Professor Saleema Snow, all about the practice known as civil asset forfeiture, is a …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Are We Imagining A Better Future Into Existence? with adrienne maree brown
Election Day is behind us, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more work ahead. Consider this week’s Getting Curious a chance to reflect and recharge, as Jonathan speaks …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Is Deep Canvassing The Serum America Needs? with George Goehl
Are you phone banking, leafleting, and heading to the polls early this election season and still feeling like you need a boost? Then it might be time to …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Are Domestic Workers’ Rights Essential? with Alicia Garza
There are more than 2.5 million care workers, nannies, and house cleaners across the United States. They are skilled professionals. Their labor is essential. So are their rights. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Can A House Divided Stand? with Sec. Julián Castro
There are fewer than 50 days until the 2020 United States elections, and over at Getting Curious, we’re feeling a little… shaky. To lay the foundation for this …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Is Guaranteed Income America’s Next Top Model? with Mayor Michael Tubbs
Since Stockton, California, Mayor Michael Tubbs was elected in November 2016, he’s launched an innovative Guaranteed Income pilot program and created a runway for his city’s success. Mayor …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Do We Need A Green New Deal? with Senator Ed Markey
This week on Getting Curious, Jonathan is learning about the power of clean energy with a clean energy powerhouse: Massachusetts representative and co-author of the Green New Deal …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Am I A Self-Karen? with Ashlee Marie Preston
Do you know where your donor dollars and time are actually going? Activist, thought leader, and founder of the social impact campaign YouAreEssential Ashlee Marie Preston joins Jonathan …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can Progressives Stick The 2020 Election Landing? with Ben O’Keefe
The 2020 election season has been anything but routine. To coach us through all the ways we can help flip seats, add balance to any check on our …
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