Wide Awake in Wisconsin

Sara
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Wide Awake in Wisconsin

As we counted down to the critical November 2020 election, we were proud to introduce a monthly podcast series to help voters appreciate how important state level policy making is. Each month, WAWH Executive Director and Founder Sara Finger gives listeners at peek at three key policy issues impacting women's wellbeing, a closer look at an important policy with special guests, and a focus forward with quick and easy opportunities to make a difference right away.

  1. 01/02/2024

    A Closer Look at Embolden Wisconsin

    In this special episode, Sara shares how after 20 years of direct policy work with the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health, it's now time to pivot to building the sustained community power needed to transform our communities to be healthy and just for everyone for long into the future. Listen in to hear Sara tell the story of how the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health became Embolden WI. Support the show

    21 min

  2. 08/23/2021

    SPECIAL EPISODE: A Closer Look at the 2021 Budget

    In this special episode of Wide Awake in Wisconsin, Sara returns after a long break to discuss the recently passed 2021 Wisconsin state budget. First, Sara will share 3 peeks at policy/state budget issues: BadgerCare Expansion, Family Caregiving, and the Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Proposal. Then, Sara will share a closer look segment with Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health's own Health Equity Director, Katrina Morrison, to discuss childbirth disparities in Wisconsin and how they pertain to the recently passed state budget.  This episode will wrap up with things you can do today to make a difference: Mark your calendar for November 8, 2022 for the midterm electionVisit myvote.wi.gov to check your voter registration status nowVisit whorepresentsme.info to find out who represents you at all levels of governmentMake a donation today to support our critical work Music Credit: LittleRobotSoundFactory Music Credit: Jeremy Marson Support the show

    42 min

  3. 10/08/2020

    A Closer Look at Studying the Impact of Policies with Dr. Jenny Higgins

    In this final episode of Wide Awake in Wisconsin, Sara takes a closer look into the three Special Legislative Sessions Governor Evers called to address important issues and how the GOP leadership failed to take up and discuss gun violence, voting safely, and police brutality. Next, Sara talks with Jenny Higgins, PhD, Director of the new UW CORE - Collaborative for Reproductive Equity. Dr. Higgins tells listeners about the multitude of studies they are conducting to inform policies and programs so that all Wisconsin residents and families may live with reproductive autonomy. Sara then takes a focus forward on enuring our votes and voices are heard through the ballot this year. VOTE!  Support the show

    48 min

  4. 09/07/2020

    Best of Wide Awake in Wisconsin w/ Guest Host Bria Brown

    This month on Wide Awake in Wisconsin, Sara takes a break and podcast producer, Bria takes over the episode to share some of her favorite moments from Wide Awake in Wisconsin so far.  This episode pulls from several past episodes and shares moments from interviews with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Tia Murray, Tamara Thompson, and more! Bria also takes this time to share Sara's voting checklist once again as we all prepare for the upcoming November election. VoteRiders - voter ID help  844-338-8743 Vote411.org myvote.wi.govWisconsin Votes Wisconsin Wins campaignElection Protection Hotline 866-OUR-VOTE Support the show

    46 min

  5. 08/07/2020

    A Closer Look at Voting in Wisconsin

    In this abbreviated episode, Sara discusses opportunities to increase voter turnout among Wisconsin women and introduces listeners to our peer-to-peer Outreach Circle app that allows you to inform and inspire your own contacts to vote this year. Sara also reminds listeners to request your absentee ballots to vote from the safety and comfort of your home this year.  This episode also features helpful resources like: VoteRiders - voter ID help  844-338-8743 Vote411.org myvote.wi.govWisconsin Votes Wisconsin Wins campaignElection Protection Hotline 866-OUR-VOTEThis episode is sponsored by Perfect Imperfections 608 Support the show

    21 min

  6. 07/28/2020

    BONUS: Full Interview with Dr. Jasmine Zapata on COVID 19

    In our May episode, we sat down with Dr. Jasmine Zapata to discuss the new reality of COVID 19. We found her interview so poignant that we decided to share the entire thing.  As a reminder, this episode aired in May. Support the show

    14 min

  7. 07/03/2020

    A Closer Look at this Moment in the Movement for Black Lives

    In this episode, Sara sits down with 4 Black women to discuss this moment in the overall Movement for Black Lives.  After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, and Rayshard Brooks, we find ourselves in moment of uprising and movement yet again.  We find ourselves calling for deep change in our society and with more momentum and longevity than we've seen in a long time. First, Sara sits down with podcast producer Bria Brown.  Bria lost her own brother to police violence in 2013 and discusses that loss, the importance of understanding how you are positioned in the US and in the world and the importance of doing the deep life work of contributing to and engaging in a principled struggle. Next, Sara sits down with Lisa Peyton-Care, Founding CEO and President of the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness and her two daughters to discuss this moment, what the want from white warriors, and more. This episode is created in partnership with TWI Beverages.  Support the show

    1h 4m

  8. 06/05/2020

    A Closer Look at the Missed Opportunities This Past Legislative Session

    In this episode, Sara walks us through a "post mortem" of this past legislative session and helps listeners understand how the GOP majority in Wisconsin has prevented positive, proactive bills that can help improve the health, safety, and economic security of Wisconsin women from being taken up and passed into law. Sara also identifies what it's going to take to ever be able to advance evidence based policies and bills in our State Captiol again.  Support the show

    40 min
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As we counted down to the critical November 2020 election, we were proud to introduce a monthly podcast series to help voters appreciate how important state level policy making is. Each month, WAWH Executive Director and Founder Sara Finger gives listeners at peek at three key policy issues impacting women's wellbeing, a closer look at an important policy with special guests, and a focus forward with quick and easy opportunities to make a difference right away.

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  • Creator
    Sara
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Wide Awake in Wisconsin
  • Show Website
    Wide Awake in Wisconsin

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