United SHE Stands

Ashley & Sara
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Education to empower. Action to drive change. Hosted by Ohioans, Ashley & Sara, United SHE Stands is an independent podcast helping everyday Americans get involved in politics. New episodes every Tuesday. www.unitedshestands.com

  1. Amanda’s Mild Takes in a Brutal Political Era

    1D AGO

    Amanda’s Mild Takes in a Brutal Political Era

    In episode 162, we’re joined by Amanda Nelson of Amanda’s Mild Takes to talk about how power actually operates in the United States. We dig into the fears around the 2026 elections, the history behind modern immigration enforcement, and what real pro-democracy change could look like if Democrats retake Congress. Amanda Nelson is an amateur historian and political content creator behind Amanda’s Mild Takes, a media brand that uses history, political science, and civics to explain how power actually operates in the United States. She publishes daily political analysis and action ideas for an engaged audience of over a million people who want historical context, not just headlines. Resources: * Amanda’s Mild Takes on… * Instagram * TikTok * Substack * Uncap the House: The fastest pro-Democracy law we could pass today * Is ICE the Gestapo...or something more American? Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads * Buy us a coffee ☕️ This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    56 min
  2. A Do-Something Democrat for Ohio’s 15th District: Meet Don Leonard

    FEB 3

    A Do-Something Democrat for Ohio’s 15th District: Meet Don Leonard

    In episode 161, we talk with congressional candidate Don Leonard about what it really means to be a “Do-Something Democrat” in this political moment. Our conversation spans the issues hitting working families hardest - from healthcare, childcare, and housing to economic insecurity, immigration, and accountability for ICE - and what practical action in Congress could look like. Don spent the last decade as a City and Regional Planning professor at The Ohio State University and recently stepped away from teaching to run for Congress as a Do-Something Democrat in Ohio’s 15th District. A Medicaid kid turned educator and new dad, Don entered the race after watching working families get squeezed while extremists profit from division and dysfunction. Don is focused on economic freedom, protecting democratic institutions, and flipping one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the country. He’s building a people-powered campaign centered on real results for working people. Resources: * Don’s Campaign Website * Donate to Don’s Campaign * Volunteer for Don’s Campaign * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    49 min
  3. We Can Shape What Ohio Votes On in 2026: What You Need to Know About Ohio’s Potential Ballot Initiatives

    JAN 27

    We Can Shape What Ohio Votes On in 2026: What You Need to Know About Ohio’s Potential Ballot Initiatives

    In episode 160, we bring you our monthly Ohio-politics focus discussion and, yes, we’re already talking about what could be on your November ballot. We break down the four citizen-led ballot initiatives currently gathering signatures - from marriage equality and broad nondiscrimination protections to a proposal to abolish property taxes and an effort to end qualified immunity - so you know what they are and whether you should sign a petition to support them. We also flag urgent Statehouse bills on immigration and minors’ access to mental health care and share exactly how you can take action right now. Learn More About the Ballot Initiatives: * Home | Ohio Equal Rights * Ax Ohio Tax - AxOHTax * Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity Resources: * TAKE ACTION: Ohio Priority Bills 2025-2026 * Ohio Senate Bill 172 * Ohio House Bill 42 * Resolution Opposing Ohio House Bill 42 (for school boards) * Ohio House Bill 172 * Ohio Senate Bill 274 * How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims? - News 5 Cleveland * Thomas Hall - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Chair * Ron Ferguson - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Vice Chair * Ohio House Health Committee * Ohio Senate Health Committee * Frequently Asked Questions About Qualified Immunity – Unlawful Shield * Understanding Your Taxes | Hudson, OH - Official Website Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    28 min
  4. *BONUS* What Freedom Really Means: Debriefing The Nordic Theory of Everything

    JAN 22

    *BONUS* What Freedom Really Means: Debriefing The Nordic Theory of Everything

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unitedshestands.com In January’s ✨bonus✨ episode, we debrief The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life by Anu Partanen. We unpack how Nordic countries define freedom, independence, and care. We also explore how universal systems like healthcare, childcare, and worker protections can actually increase individual freedom. This conversation challenges what A…

    47 min
  5. Putting Voters First: Allison Russo on Her Run for Ohio Secretary of State

    JAN 20

    Putting Voters First: Allison Russo on Her Run for Ohio Secretary of State

    In episode 158, we sit down with Democratic candidate Allison Russo to discuss her run for Ohio Secretary of State, her record defending free and fair elections, and her vision for strengthening democracy for all Ohioans. Resources: * Campaign Website * Donate to Allison’s Campaign * Instagram * TikTok * Facebook * X/Twitter * Threads Connect with United SHE Stands: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    50 min
  6. From Combat to Congress: Hell Cat Cait Conley Is Ready to Get Sh*t Done

    JAN 13

    From Combat to Congress: Hell Cat Cait Conley Is Ready to Get Sh*t Done

    In episode 157, we’re joined by Hell Cat Cait Conley - a decorated combat veteran and national security expert running for Congress in New York’s 17th District. From protecting our democracy to fixing what’s broken in Washington, Cait shares why it’s time for leaders who know how to get sh*t done. Resources: * Cait Conley for Congress Website * Hell Cats Website * Donate to Cait’s Campaign: * ActBlue * Numero * Cait’s Social Media: * Instagram * Facebook * X/Twitter * Bluesky Connect with USS: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    44 min
  7. Why Aren’t More People Disturbed? Political Apathy and Our 2026 Goals

    JAN 6

    Why Aren’t More People Disturbed? Political Apathy and Our 2026 Goals

    In episode 156, we set our 2026 intentions and ask the uncomfortable question - why don’t more people care about politics? We dig into where apathy comes from, why it matters, and how we move from disengagement to action. Resources * Political Apathy | EBSCO Research Starters * 10 Causes of Voter Apathy in the United States | GoodParty.org * How Does U.S. Voter Turnout Compare to the Rest of the World’s? | Council on Foreign Relations * The-100-Million-Project_KF_Report_2020.pdf * Voter turnout in United States elections - Ballotpedia * Dive into abstentionism: understanding voter apathy Connect with USS: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * YouTube * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    44 min
  8. From the Vault! Why You Should Care Way More About State and Local Politics: A Conversation with David DeWitt

    12/16/2025

    From the Vault! Why You Should Care Way More About State and Local Politics: A Conversation with David DeWitt

    Week Two of our holiday break AKA we’re re-releasing another goodie from 2025! Be sure to listen to this episode (or listen again) with David DeWitt to hear him talk about the importance of state and local news. Original Air Date: August 12th, 2025 David is the Ohio Capital Journal Editor-in-Chief and a Opinion Columnist. He has been covering government, politics, and policy in Ohio since 2007, including education, health care, crime and the courts, poverty, state and local government, business, labor, energy, the environment, and social issues. He has worked for the National Journal, The New York Observer, and The Athens NEWS. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and is a board member of the E.W. Scripps Society of Alumni and Friends. Resources: * Sign up for The Eye-Opener Newsletter * Ohio Gerrymandering: A brief and Awful History of the Very Recent Past by David DeWitt * Find a Nonprofit Newsroom (Powered by Institute for Nonprofit News) * Social Media Accounts: * Ohio Capital Journal on Bluesky * Ohio Capital Journal on Facebook * David DeWitt on X/Twitter * David DeWitt on Bluesky Connect with USS: * Substack * Instagram * TikTok * Threads This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here: * Website * Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

    52 min
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Education to empower. Action to drive change. Hosted by Ohioans, Ashley & Sara, United SHE Stands is an independent podcast helping everyday Americans get involved in politics. New episodes every Tuesday. www.unitedshestands.com

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  • Creator
    Ashley & Sara
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley & Sara
  • Show Website
    United SHE Stands