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The State of Our Union is Not Normal Feb 02, 2018

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Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address, pushing a cruel agenda and hiding behind trappings of normalcy during anything-but-normal times in our country.

In the February 2 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," we sit down with Working Families Party Senior Adviser Valerie Ervin to unpack Trump's speech and talk about where we go from here.

The Anti-Choice Movement Tries an (Old) New Tactic Jan 26, 2018

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Tens of thousands of anti-choice activists came to D.C. this month to demonstrate against the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, but some abortion-rights opponents aren't stopping at marches. In this episode, we sit down with freelance writer Robin Marty, the author of a new Right Wing Watch article about a slice of the anti-choice movement that is trying out tactics to push the limits of a decades-old law that prevents protesters from physically blocking the entrances to abortion clinics.

The Progressive Happy Hour: The Fight Against 'Citizens United' Jan 19, 2018

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This weekend marks the eighth anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court Citizens United decision, which paved the way for corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money influencing elections. In the January 19 episode, we sat down with Rio Tazewell, PFAW's Government By the People Campaign Manager, to talk about the destructive legacy of Citizens United and the ways in which people across the country are successfully pushing for money in politics reform.

Winning in 2018 Jan 12, 2018

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The 2017 elections saw big victories for Democrats—with diverse, progressive candidates winning across the country. Will this momentum carry through in 2018? Hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney talked with PFAW Political Director Lizet Ocampo about the lay of the land for the 2018 elections, and what's at stake on Election Day for the issues we care about. Also in this episode, Drew and Cici unpack Oprah's epic Golden Globes speech.

LGBTQ Equality in the Trump Era Jan 05, 2018

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Trump's attacks on LGBTQ communities in his first year, including his decision to fire all members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, highlights the threat his administration poses to LGBTQ rights. In the January 5 episode, hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney talk with PFAW Senior Fellow Peter Montgomery about the dismissal of the HIV/AIDS council and Trump's ongoing efforts to undermine LGBTQ equality. In addition, Cici remembers the life and legacy of Erica Garner.

New Year's Eve Spectacular Dec 29, 2017

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Happy New Year from The Progressive Happy Hour! In a December 29 mini-episode, hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney join PFAW staffers Bradley Williams and Layne Amerikaner to share their New Year's resolutions—both for their country and also just for themselves. There was no shortage of goals for 2018, from attending more protests to simply staying hopeful. Tweet at @TheProgressHH and tell us your own resolutions!

We Made It Through 2017 Dec 21, 2017

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From unexpected election results to the biggest demonstration in U.S. history, 2017 has been quite a year. In the Dec. 21 episode, hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney sit down with Ben Wikler, Washington director of Move On, to look back at 2017 and lessons learned along the way. Ben, Cici, and Drew outline progressive victories of 2017, like the defeat of the Affordable Care Act repeal, as well as some of the losses, like the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

The Fight for Dreamers Dec 15, 2017

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In September the Trump administration ended the DACA program, which had allowed many young immigrants to work or go to school without fear of being deported. As 2017 draws to a close, Congress is facing a choice: pass legislation to protect Dreamers, or vote to fund Dreamers' deportations. Hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney sit down with Jonathan Jayes-Green, national coordinator of the UndocuBlack Network, to get up to speed on the fight for Congress to pass a clean DREAM Act.

A GOP Tax Scam Dec 08, 2017

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Last weekend GOP senators passed a cruel and immensely unpopular tax bill that steals from working people to give to the super-rich. In the December 8 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney sit down with TJ Helmstetter, communications director of Americans for Tax Fairness, to get up to speed on the GOP tax scam and where we go from here. Also in this episode, Drew shares his recommendation for the gift-giving season: shop small and shop local.

The Other Roy Moore Scandal Dec 01, 2017

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Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore has been in news for his alleged sexual harassment and assault of young women, including teenage girls. But even before this, Moore's record of extremism was already known, and the willingness of many Republicans to stand by him anyway is itself a scandal. In the Dec. 1 episode, hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney sit down with PFAW Senior Fellow Peter Montgomery, who has been following Roy Moore and other far-right figures for over two decades.

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