The holiday season can be stressful, especially in a volitale political climate.  This week AJ, Charles and David will help you get through it with their tips on talking politics.  

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Difficult Conversations

In an episode (still relevant today) that was taped in mid-December - the MPAF crew take a quick glance at the impeachment and a deeper dive in the cultural and societal significance of Watchmen.  Also how Charles and David are looking at parenting in this current political and social climate.  

Know More: Do Better

This episode we give you the thing you didn't ask for but know you need: a deep dive into Impeachment and the politics around it. David's 3 Things shapes the conversation and we go heavy on political debates, theories and predictions. 

Impeachment Curious

Everything we do is a civic action today, firmly rooted in historical context for the movements that came before us. Coming out of huge efforts in Virginia and Kentucky we shift our focus to more history this episode, with AJ bringing us the story of little-known civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. We explore his life and leadership, and our own ability to work with allies and through unique adversity.

Bayard Rustin: An exploration

Yo. Virginia (former capital of the Confederacy) turned blue. Kentucky (home of Moscow Mitch) elected a Democratic Governor. We were there. We won. That's it. That's the episode special shoutout to @NewVAMajority for being a strong local partner in Virginia and for teaching everyone how to build long-term change. 2020, we're coming.    

So Much Winning

David joins us from the road, on his way to meet Kamala Harris. Charles & AJ nerd out on the Watchman and it’s political and social implications for people of color.  Plus, an update on impeachment, spoiler alert: he’s goin’ down.     

Watchman, Kamala & Impeachment

This week Elizabeth Warren brings our focus to Amazon's impact on local Seattle elections, and we digest a recent visit by Ta-Nehisi Coates as he challenges our perspectives on hope. We also have the pleasure of responding live to our first sternly-worded email about our civic work, and we take note of this week's Impeachment "sit-in".

Antitrust, Anti-Hope?

Somebody messed up and let us tape our podcast live. So we on-ramp an audience to CP starting with impeachment (while cursing a lot), touching on our upcoming trips to Kentucky and Virginia (this month!), and highlighting Republican Senators who are at risk in 2020 (yes!). After that light stuff, we give them the a heavy dose of reality as we address the recent police shootings, and how we all can do our part. Also, there may have been some peach mints passed around...

LIVE! From Seattle Interactive Conference

This week we explore the intersection of art, civics, and... jury duty, with our special guest Riley of the @westerliesmusic. The westerlies have gained national attention and have even been featured on @npr's @tinydesk series. @Rileymulherkar breaks down the meaning behind #BrassRootsActivism and explains how he uses his platform to affect change in the civic space. AJ takes us to school with a history lesson from Wilmington NC and how it relates to our current political climate. Oh and we made sure to include your weekly dose of #impeachment updates + insights.    

Unlocking #BrassRoots Activism

Kamala Harris has our hearts, but does she have our votes? And is everyone here feeling her? We start with an impeachment update (because we GOTTA keep talking about it!) but turn quickly to funt Kamala and why the black community hasn't received her as Obama's heir apparent. We introduce Common Purpose team member Maria Abando to talk about Kamala's Seattle visit, and the personal meaningfulness of candidate Harris' election run. Then AJ takes us on another historical journey with her, this time through Chicago on POC representation. 

F*cking Moving to Iowa with Kamala...?

Don't play with me. Are we doing it this time? We jump headfirst into the impeachment conversation, the Professor takes us through the details and he and Charles have it out over why it's taken so long. Then AJ takes us through her trip to Nashville, with a highlight of the Highlander School and the Nashville All-Stars. John Lewis serves as our guide through the episode as a witness to both historical moments: today's impeachment and yesterday's civil rights movement. Let's get into some good trouble....

Impeachment? For Real This Time?

Why do we still have to talk about the fucking debates? We have to, and we do again this episode with a few takes on the 3rd #DemDebates. Then we dig into an election that could matter more to folks closer to home: the city council race in SeaTac. Where, a conservative, largely white, city council makes decisions for the majority POC (People Of Color) community. That plus #blackgirlmagic within this week's #climatestrike.  Also, CALL US. Please. 360-797-9121

Bullshit in our own backyard

We jump into the loss in North Carolina, and explore a key shift in a meaningful demographic that could play a larger role in 2020 elections. Then we show off a member of our squad, Maggie Rittenhouse, and talk about her intro to civic action and Common Purpose. AJ takes us on her continuing exploration of the 1619 Project and its connection to the Red Summer of 1919, and we all wish Valerie Plame was the woman your mom left your dad for.

Red Suburbs, Red Summer

With a team in Charlotte in support of the special election there, we go all-in on North Carolina. We've got 2 team members calling in from the field, and a focus on an election to fill a seat that's been vacant for nearly a year after election fraud on the GOP side. Plus we celebrate 2 birthdays: Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin and Beyonce

Carolina, Colvin & Queen Bey

Elizabeth Warren stopped by Seattle for one of her largest rallies to date – with over 15,000 people in attendance! We'll break down her visit and what it means for her candidacy.  Also, The #1619Project made a lot of noise when it first dropped, and from teaching curriculum to inspiring new work, we look at some of it's long term impact. This weeks music was brought to you by Federal Way native @JasonPalmer._ (music notes) This episode was made with love by our friends at @larjmedia   

Learning From Warren, Teaching with #1619

A podcast that follows the leadership of Seattle-based civic action organization Common Purpose in our quest to support a MORE PERFECT (AF) Union. Get a little about how the news of the week affects our work, a lot about the minds that mobilize people in support of voting efforts around the country, and just enough to get you started on your own on-ramp to civic action.

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