The Practivist Pod

MSW Media
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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 every week we bring you 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. Hosted by former candidate for CA Assembly and Executive Director of Blue Wave California, Steve Pierson, and grassroots organizer and Executive Director of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin. 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.

  1. Fake It till You Make It with Kate Barr

    3D AGO

    Fake It till You Make It with Kate Barr

    Today Jess is back from DC and Steve is back from the CA Dem Convention so we catch up on all things Democrats and no things State of The Union (except for how badly it sucked). Of course we will also talk about Republicans’ attempts at voter suppression 2.0. Then Steve has a fascinating conversation with a woman who is shaking up a North Carolina Congressional race in a deep red district by running as a self proclaimed fake Republican, Kate Barr. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree www.katebarrcanwin.com www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jess Craven Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    48 min
  2. Practical Defiance with Jiggy Geronimo

    FEB 19

    Practical Defiance with Jiggy Geronimo

    Today Jason Berlin fills in for Jess and we talk about Trump's efforts to censor dissent and disrupt our elections, both of which will backfire spectacularly. Then Steve has an important conversation about our country’s move towards authoritarianism and how we beat it back with narrative communications expert, and author of “The Defiance Dispatch”, Jiggy Geronimo. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree defiancedispatch.substack.com BlueWaveCalifornia.org FieldTeam6.org Indivisible.org www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min
  3. Together, We Are America with Emiliana Guereca

    FEB 12

    Together, We Are America with Emiliana Guereca

    Today we are joined by guest co-host and the Executive Director of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin. We are still celebrating Bad Bunny’s fantastic and MAGA melting performance at the Super Bowl as we call on Congress to protect the vote for millions and ramp up our work to win huge in the midterms. Then we hear from one of our Los Angeles persistence she-ros, the founder and Executive Director of Women’s March Foundation and Women’s March Action, Emiliana Guereca! Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree No Kings on March 28th Field Team 6 Blue Wave California Women’s March Foundation www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  4. Color of Change with Nadine Smith

    FEB 5

    Color of Change with Nadine Smith

    Today we talk about Trump’s attacks on our elections and how we can fight back, the new Epstein files drop, the Senate’s DHS negotiation ramp-up and why Black History month matters now more than ever. Then, Steve has a conversation with civil rights leader, host of “Wide Awake America” and President of Color of Change, Nadine Smith. Jess Linktree Steve Linktree colorofchange.org 5calls.org www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr

  5. JAN 29

    The Plan with Ezra Levin

    Today as we are grieving yet another killing at the hands of Trump’s gestapo in Minneapolis we are also witnessing cracks in the republican coalition and an ever growing opposition to the Trump regime’s fascist aspirations. To help us break down what is happening on the ground and how we fight back in the leadup to the midterms and beyond, is the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, Ezra Levin. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree indivisible.org www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min
  6. End Citizens United! with Tiffany Muller

    JAN 22

    End Citizens United! with Tiffany Muller

    Today we talk about America’s shifting place on the world stage, ICE’s continuing mayhem, and Trump’s approval ratings hitting a new low. Meanwhile, republicans continue to search for their balls. Then we talk about campaign finance reform with the President of End Citizens United, Tiffany Muller. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree www.endcitizensunited.org www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min
  7. Trump Doesn’t Care About Humanity with Grant Stern

    JAN 15

    Trump Doesn’t Care About Humanity with Grant Stern

    Today we ask for a refund on our 14 day free trial of 2026. But since we didn’t read the fine print, we are going to talk about the horrific ICE escalations in Minneapolis, hear about a focus group with disaffected Trump voters, and also talk about what’s going on in Capitol Hill. Then we catch up on the state of independent media and get a rundown on Trump’s failures in Venezuela with the Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats, Grant Stern. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  8. Courage Begets Courage with Deirdre Schifeling

    JAN 9

    Courage Begets Courage with Deirdre Schifeling

    We start off the new year mourning the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, watching Trump try to literally take over the western hemisphere, and hoping that congress will pass an ACA premium tax credit extension. Welcome to 2026! Then we get ready for the work ahead of us this year with the ACLU's Chief Political and Advocacy Officer, Deirdre Schifeling. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree https://act.aclu.org/a/join-our-volunteer-teams https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights www.aclu.org www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min
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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 every week we bring you 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. Hosted by former candidate for CA Assembly and Executive Director of Blue Wave California, Steve Pierson, and grassroots organizer and Executive Director of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin. 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.

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  • Creator
    MSW Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    258
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Steve Pierson
  • Show Website
    The Practivist Pod

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