Charting the Way Forward

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team
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Research-informed strategy and intelligence from across the winning Democratic coalition, with Way to Win cofounders Tory Gavito and Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, and guest appearances from the broader center-left cinematic universe. Hosted by Kerry Eleveld.

  1. 1H AGO

    Tough on Crime? What is this, the '90s? (feat. Insha Rahman)

    In our long odyssey encouraging Democrats to update their thinking, we have been lucky to find allies doing fantastic and deep work in specific issue areas. Insha Rahman, the Vera Institute's VP of Advocacy and Partnerships, is one such wonderful expert. She joins host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Ancona for a critical conversation about how Dems can sharpen their argument on public safety, win back the public's trust, and go on offense on it to win elections.

    44 min

  2. FEB 5

    Hats, Cattle, and Unicorns in Texas

    The results of last Saturday's special election in Texas Senate District SD-09 are still sending shockwaves out through the state and nationally. Host Kerry Eleveld and two of the biggest Texas experts we know, Way to Win President Tory Gavito and Political Director Joe Hamill, break down the huge swings away from right wing MAGA extremism.

    41 min

  3. JAN 29

    Making Repression Backfire (feat. Leah Greenberg)

    Indivisible head Leah Greenberg joins host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win President Tory Gavito for an urgent conversation on moving Democrats to maximal opposition, our current best chance at stopping ICE.

    43 min

  4. JAN 22

    Not Whether to Abolish ICE. How.

    In the past few weeks, abolishing ICE has become an unambiguous and urgent moral imperative. Democrats aren't used to winning arguments like this but stopping the ongoing harassment and terror of our own communities by agents of the government we pay for has become such an urgent priority that for many voters, the legitimacy of our political system is at stake. Join host Kerry Eleveld, Way to Win President Tory Gavito and Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and consultant Dan Ancona for this open-ended strategy roundtable focused on how we bridge the divide between large numbers of legitimately angry and scared voters and an establishment that still doesn't seem to understand what's happening.

    43 min

  5. JAN 15

    Towards Strength: Way to Win's 2024-25 Research

    Happy 2026 everyone! We're back with an episode on Way to Win's conventional wisdom shattering research summary that went out last December. By focusing on the time honored tradition of talking to voters we came to some conclusions that are very different from the story the DC establishment has about what happened in 2024 and where voters are at as we head into this midterm year. Host Kerry Eleveld discusses the report with lead author Dan Ancona.

    54 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Pizza, Sports, and Ballots (feat. NV Sec. of State Cisco Aguilar)

    Secretaries of State are on the front lines of protecting our democracy, and next year their jobs are going to be particularly difficult and crucial. This interview with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar will give you a sense of the honesty and integrity he approaches his job with, joining host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win President Tory Gavito in a discussion that will leave you appreciating how strong the electoral system in this country really is.

    38 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    We Can Rebuild All of This 💩 (feat. Terrance Woodbury)

    IT’S OUR 50TH EPISODE! And who better to celebrate it with than OG Friend of the Pod Terrance Woodbury of HIT Strategies. Join us for a look back at where we started the year, how Democrats are positioned as we approach 2026, and the transformative opportunity staring us in the face. Let's put a bow on it!

    48 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    The Antidote to Crying in the Pasta Aisle 😢🍝

    In this episode of Charting the Way Forward, guest host Maddie Medved sits down with political content creator Sylvia Salazar, founder of the bilingual platform Tono Latino. They unpack how she cuts through the noise to reach Latino audiences, blends persuasion with virality, and lives her motto that “action is the antidote to news anxiety” - all while navigating the emotional toll and real-world risks creators face online. Sylvia breaks down what Latino audiences need and what politicians keep getting wrong about the creator space. It’s a sharp, honest look at how creators are navigating high stakes while still mobilizing their communities.

    51 min
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Research-informed strategy and intelligence from across the winning Democratic coalition, with Way to Win cofounders Tory Gavito and Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, and guest appearances from the broader center-left cinematic universe. Hosted by Kerry Eleveld.

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  • Creator
    Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Charting the Way Forward
  • Show Website
    Charting the Way Forward

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