Today we recap another crazy week in which a US Senator was tear gassed by ICE agents, a corrupt craven criminal Trump sycophant is the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, and more redistricting battles end up backfiring for Republicans in South Carolina and Alabama. And we are less than a week away from our California Primary with major implications for control of the House!Steve LinktreeJason Linktreepoweredxpeople.orgswipeblue.orgwww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As primaries across the country are in full swing, we talk about the most blatant and craven act of corruption and self dealing in the history of our country. Trump’s approval rating hits the 30’s and he’s trying to rake in all that he can to appease his base and try to keep them from talking about the Epstein Files.Steve LinktreeJason Linktreewww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, Trump’s approvals keep sinking deeper into the toilet as he heads to China for a summit amidst the backdrop of his failing war of choice. Meanwhile here in America, we are fighting back against the egregious redistricting push by Republicans in the wake of SCOTUS’ Callais decision.Steve LinktreeJason Linktreewww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Iman Jordan is a singer/songwriter/producer whose artistry bridges music, community, and activism. He was recently awarded the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award at the 2025 Grammys. A sought-after songwriter, Iman has written for Rihanna, Jazmine Sullivan, Alicia Keys, and many more. He is also the host of the Artivism Podcast!Iman is deeply engaged in merging art with social impact. He has collaborated with initiatives like Joy To The Polls and ProGeorgia’s Women of Color Initiative and he is performing at Blue Wave California’s “California Rising” concert in Los Angeles this Tuesday, May 12th!Steve LinktreeCalifornia Rising Live - May 12th in Los Angeleswww.listentoiman.comwww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve PiersonProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today as we are reeling from another disastrous SCOTUS decision, gutting the voting rights act, we talk about what we can do to fight back, take back power in Congress and pass the John Lewis Voting Rights act. Also on 60 minutes Trump swears that he is not a rapist and a pedophile. So glad he cleared that up so now he can release all the Epstein files!Steve LinktreeJason LinktreeCalifornia Rising LIVE - May 12th in Los Angelesmaydaystrong.orgwww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today Steve has a conversation about the power of state houses, the push for national single payer healthcare and the National Popular vote with Michigan State Rep. Carrie Rheingans.Rep. Rheingans believes that every policy issue is a health issue. Her passion and career have been in the service of advancing health equity. Carrie grew up in rural Michigan, and earned a bachelor of science, master of public health and master of social work from the University of Michigan. Before being elected to office, she was a project director for the Michigan Public Health Institute and a lecturer at the U of M School of Social Work. Carrie is also a member of the American Federation of Teachers Local 6244.Steve Linktreewww.carrierheingans.com/micarewww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve PiersonProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we record, we are celebrating Earth Day and celebrating another win, this time for an important ballot measure in Virginia. Thanks to all of your work, Democrats are now in a position to flip 4 Virginia congressional seats! But we still have to do the work! We’ll give you your to do list and as always, our reasons for hope.Steve LinktreeJason LinktreePre-Registration Resourcesmaydaystrong.orgCalifornia Rising LIVE - May 12th in LAwww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s been another insane week starting off with Trump attacking the Pope and portraying himself as Jesus, but even he can’t distract us from his crumbling MAGA coalition, and the repudiation of authoritarianism in Hungary and around the world. And to help us prepare for the midterms and breakdown the state of the CA gubernatorial race, we are joined by political strategist, Christian Esperias!Steve LinktreeJason LinktreeMake Calls to Virginia VotersMay 12th - California Rising Live ConcertApril 29th - Field Team 6 Strategy Briefing www.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothVideo Edited by KanaiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today as TACO Trump continues to distract the world from the Epstein Files, we have more election results that are great for Democrats and are sending Republicans scrambling to cheat any and every way they can. Then Steve has a conversation with an amazing grassroots activist who happens to be one of our great friends and she-ros in this movement. The founder of “Hang Out Do Good”, Jen Levin!Steve LinktreeJason Linktreewww.hangoutdogood.comCalifornia Rising Live!Make Calls to Virginia Voterswww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothVideo Edited by KanaiTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we are still reveling in the aftermath of No Kings III, where we all got together with over 8 million of our closest friends! Not surprisingly Trump continues to cosplay a king with more illegal and unconstitutional executive orders. We are one month into the Iran war, prices continue to go up, and Trump’s approvals continue to go down. We discuss it all and what comes next.Steve LinktreeJason Linktreemaydaystrong.orgwww.practivistpod.comHosted by Steve Pierson and Jason BerlinProduced by Steve Pierson and Trudi RothVideo Edited by KanaiTitle Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGrawAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy