The Midpod: The Midterms Podcast

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Ep.11 David Chipman: It's Patriotic to Fight for Gun Safety Jan 09, 2018

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David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor at Giffords and a retired 25-year ATF special agent believes we can keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and better protect law enforcement from the threats of gun violence.

Ep.10 W. Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, looking for its champion Jan 02, 2018

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We headed to West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District to meet two young Democrats running for Congress, Talley Sergent and Aaron Scheinberg, to meet citizens, to understand the district.

Ep.9 Holiday MidPod Dec 27, 2017

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The Two Moms take stock and look ahead to 2018. With gratitude, hope, and a dish for the holiday table.

Ep.8 Leah Greenberg & Indivisible: Growing the grassroots Dec 19, 2017

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It started as a google doc. Just a year later Indivisible has 6,000 groups around the country and hundreds of thousands of members resisting President Trump's agenda. Now they are pivoting to the 2018 midterms with the goal to make congress more progressive.

Ep.7 Jane Mansbridge: Why are we so polarized? Dec 11, 2017

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Jane Mansbridge has been studying democracy for decades. She has some surprising insights into what's causing our deep divisions, and thoughts about how citizens can support positive change.

Ep.6 Breaking the Silence Dec 07, 2017

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What is it like to report a sexual assault? Why aren't victims believed? How do survivors heal? We visit The Crisis Center in Birmingham, AL to listen and learn.

Ep.5 Alabama Senate: Who is the Good Shepherd? Dec 05, 2017

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On the eve of a crucial special election, Heather & Nicie listen and learn from Alabama citizens as they struggle with questions of belonging and division, belief and disbelief. These are not new questions in Alabama, or in America.

Ep.4 Michigan 11, built by Detroit Auto; what happens next? Nov 28, 2017

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The two moms fire up a Ford Focus to explore these Motor City suburbs, and the candidates stepping up to replace the retiring "Foreclosure King".

Ep.3 Nick Penniman: Is Money in Politics a Bipartisan Issue? Nov 21, 2017

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Nick Penniman and his team at Issue One are fighting money in politics and they are finding allies in places that might surprise you.

Ep.2 Emily Cherniack: The "New Politics" of Servant Leaders Nov 14, 2017

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Emily believes the men and women who have served this country in the most selfless ways could be the next generation of statesmen; sometimes they just need a little convincing.

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