Women Who Pod

New year, new Presidential candidate! Democrat Andrew Yang has launched his campaign for the Oval Office, relying on a platform of Universal Basic Income (UBI) — a $1000 check from the government, every month, for every American. What does this mean, exactly, and how does he expect it to fix our hurting economy and high […] The post 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

The September 13th NY primaries were a big deal, and not just because of the Governor’s race. We talk about why, and about what’s happening with Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Then, we get a call from special guest Alessandra Biaggi, who won that September 13th primary against IDC leader Jeff Klein in […] The post Kavanaugh, Primaries, and Guest Alessandra Biaggi appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

Jessica Ramos is running for NY State Senate in District 13, which has been held for years by IDC member Jose Peralta. We talk about Peralta’s record of continuously voting with republicans and not showing up to support his own co-sponsored bills, and what Jessica’s plan is to do better for her district. And: Why […] The post Women Who Run: Jessica Ramos for NY State Senate appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

As part of our “Women Who Run” series, we chat with Jasi Robinson, NY State Senate Candidate in the 23rd district. This Staten Island/South Brooklyn district has been IDC member Diane Savino’s since 2005, where she often runs uncontested. Jasi talks about why she decided to take on this 13-year incumbent to affect real change […] The post Women Who Run: Jasi Robinson appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

Harvey Weinstein goes to jail, 1500 migrant children are unaccounted for, and in one week Zephyr Teachout announces she’s pregnant AND is running for Manhattan DA. Then, at 07:00: We interview Suraj Patel, Congressional Candidate for New York’s District 12. How has the #MeToo movement affected him as a man in politics? Why does he think he’d […] The post An Interview With Congressional Candidate Suraj Patel appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

We talk to Garin and Erika of RHAVote.com, who tell their heart-wrenching story of learning at 30 weeks that their pregnancy wasn’t viable. And worse: despite its threat to Erika’s health, it was a crime to terminate the pregnancy in New York. Then, in the news: A woman in the Sudan is sentenced to death […] The post New York’s abortion law is hurting women appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

Michelle Wolf roasts politicians at the White House Correspondence Dinner, then gets roasted. NY’s Attorney General tries to evade double jeopardy laws in order to hold Trump’s team accountable. And, we break down the IDC: Independent Democratic Coalition. How are they ruining NY State politics for us all? The post Women Who Pod: The Evil IDC appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

In the aftermath of the March for Our Lives, these former Women’s March organizers ask: is marching a useful way to make changes in our government? Why do our NY lawmakers want to keep the Child Victims Act from being passed? How do non-disclosure agreements work, and how does Stormy Daniels think she can get […] The post Women Who Pod: Stormy Weather appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

A young woman in Brooklyn gets raped by the police, and they claim that it was consensual. The Mueller investigation ramps up, big time. And in the aftermath of a tragic Florida school shooting, we sit down for a candid conversation with a gun owner. Why do Americans own guns, and what is the process […] The post Women Who Pod: A Conversation With A Gun Owner appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.

It’s Episode 1 of Forward March NY’s new podcast: Women Who Pod! Have you been drowning in national news, while wondering WTF is going on in New York State politics? Fear no more — on the first of each month, Anat, Elissa, and Danielle will help you digest the biggest national political headlines of the […] The post Women Who Pod: One Year of Trump appeared first on forwardmarchny.org.