The American Resolution

Heather Gardner
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The American Resolution

In a world filled with shows about problems, The American Resolution is a show about solutions! What a “resolutionary” idea! Hosted by comedian and political commentator Heather Gardner of @heathergtv, The American Resolution dissects major issues in the news through a comedic lens and brings you conversations with the people who aren’t waiting on Washington to solve them! New episodes drop weekly.

Episodes

  1. MAY 30

    Houses Before Spouses

    On this episode of "The American Resolution," host Heather Gardner solves the problem of… homeownership! Heather talks with Reed Galen, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, about major grocery retailers lowering their prices after making record profits to “benefit the consumers” (1:30) and whether the Supreme Court is supremely corrupt… and what to do about it (6:30). Then, Heather dives into the history of American homeownership and why it’s so consequential for wealth building for middle-class Americans (12:30). Finally, she speaks with Kristina Modares and Stephanie Douglass, co-founders of Open House Austin, about their “Houses before Spouses” model of real estate investing… and why the “traditional” model of home ownership may not be the best investment strategy in 2024 (18:30). Make sure to follow Heather on all the social media platforms at @HeatherGTV and the podcast @AmericanResolutionPod for the latest content and updates!

    37 min

  2. MAY 16

    The "Tradwife" Tango and Trump's Abortion Two-Step

    On this episode of "The American Resolution," host Heather Gardner solves the problem of… having to cut great content out of prior episodes for time! Heather revisits her conversation from Episode 1 with comedian Juliana LaBarbiera, but this time… it’s the full extended remix!  Heather and Juliana discuss the “tradwife” trend that’s grown popular on social media (3:00) then react to an article featured in “The Cut” from an ivy-league educated woman who decided her ticket to the good life was to marry an older man (9:15). Finally, they break down the Arizona abortion ban from 1864 that was reinstated, then later repealed, and Trump’s newfound position on the issue that has made EVERYONE upset (14:00). Make sure to follow Heather on all the social media platforms at @HeatherGTV and the podcast @AmericanResolutionPod for the latest content and updates!

    21 min

  3. MAY 9

    You've Gotta FLY! For Your RIGHTS!

    On this episode of "The American Resolution," host Heather Gardner doesn’t find the “true” solution to abortion access… but an incredible group of volunteer pilots who are helping change the status quo in the interim. First, Heather is joined by political influencer and occasional SNL parody star Joanne Carducci, a.k.a. JoJoFromJerz to debate an important question - Are screens… destroying teens? (2:00) Then, Heather recaps the fallout from the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade that has left abortion access and healthcare access hundreds of miles away for many Americans. (15:00) Finally, she speaks with Mike Bonanza, co-founder of Elevated Access, a non-profit organization made up of volunteer pilots who transport people seeking abortion access, healthcare, and gender-affirming care in order to receive the procedures they need! (19:00) Make sure to follow Heather on all the social media platforms at @HeatherGTV and the podcast @AmericanResolutionPod for the latest content and updates!

    33 min

  4. MAY 2

    The Burbs and the Bees

    On this episode of "The American Resolution," host Heather Gardner finds a creative solution to TWO problems: vacant lots that often plague midwestern cities and the recovering honeybee population. The pair are related in this week’s buzzy tale!  First, Heather is joined by comedian Hannah Barnett to discuss Gen Z’s “luxury” groceries trend (1:30) and if the housing crisis marks the end of the traditional American dream (6:00).  Then, Heather does a hilarious deep dive into the honeybee population that is starting to bounce back in America after decades of decline (12:30). Finally, she speaks with Timothy Jackson and Nicole Lindsey, co-founders of Detroit Hives about their organization's efforts to turn vacant, abandoned lots in their city into beautiful green spaces that host beehives (19:00)! Make sure to follow Heather on all the social media platforms at @HeatherGTV and the podcast @AmericanResolutionPod for the latest content and updates!

    30 min

  5. APR 25

    The Fantastic 4...Day Workweek

    On the inaugural episode of "The American Resolution," host Heather Gardner solves the issue of American burnout with the fantastic four-day workweek! First, Heather is joined by comedian Juliana LaBarbiera to break down the social media "Tradwife" trend (1:30) and test whether Juliana can detect whether a statement is fact or opinion - a skill that many Americans struggle with (5:00). Then, Heather does a deep dive into the history of the American five-day, 40-hour workweek that's leading to record levels of burnout (10:00) and the momentum building to scale back our work-obsessed society. Finally, she talks to Charlotte Lockhart, managing director and co-founder of 4 Day Week Global, a company whose sole mission is to help companies and governments transition workers to a 32-hour, four-day workweek with no loss in productivity or pay (17:00), a concept that's also being championed by Senator Bernie Sanders! Make sure to follow Heather on all the social media platforms at @HeatherGTV and the podcast @AmericanResolutionPod for the latest content and updates!

    29 min

  6. MAR 25

    Coming Soon: The American Resolution with Heather Gardner

    In a world filled with shows about problems, The American Resolution is the show about solutions! Hosted by comedian and political commentator Heather Gardner, The American Resolution takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the latest headlines, while picking one issue from the news, dissecting it, and bringing you conversations with the people solving it! Coming soon!

    1 min

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About

In a world filled with shows about problems, The American Resolution is a show about solutions! What a “resolutionary” idea! Hosted by comedian and political commentator Heather Gardner of @heathergtv, The American Resolution dissects major issues in the news through a comedic lens and brings you conversations with the people who aren’t waiting on Washington to solve them! New episodes drop weekly.

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  • Creator
    Heather Gardner
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Heather Gardner
  • Show Website
    The American Resolution

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