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Holistic Gun Violence Prevention May 31, 2019

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Most of the time, we hear about gun violence in the context of mass shootings. But gun violence is about more than mass shootings – and too often, those stories can get sidelined by the media. In the May 31 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohost Diallo Brooks and guest host Derrick Crowe talk to Markus Batchelor, communications and program coordinator for PFAWF's YEO Network and local school board representative, about how we can think about gun violence prevention more holistically.

The Impact of the Right's Judicial Takeover May 24, 2019

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Extreme abortion bans are spreading like wildfire, more and more of Trump's judicial nominees refuse to affirm Brown v. Board of Education, making the federal courts – one of our favorite topics on the podcast –particularly salient these days. In the April 26 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohosts Cici Battle and Diallo Brooks talk about the impact that federal judges and Supreme Court justices have on our rights, and how their decisions affect Black communities and people of color.

Checking In with Cici and Diallo May 10, 2019

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It's been a busy few weeks since we bid farewell to Drew, but worry not: the podcast will live on! In the May 10 mini-episode, cohosts Cici Battle and Diallo Brooks share a quick update and offer our listeners a chance to share your suggestions for the Progressive Happy Hour.

Checking In with Cici and Diallo May 10, 2019

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Cheers, Drew! Apr 26, 2019

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Since we launched the "The Progressive Happy Hour" podcast in October 2017, cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle have covered political and pop culture issues ranging from the right-wing judicial takeover to intersectional organizing to Game of Thrones. We've gotten to know our cohosts a little more with every new episode, making this week's farewell to Drew a bittersweet one.

Trump's Attacks on Science Apr 19, 2019

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Trump's attacks don't just devalue science's role in learning, problem-solving and developing new technologies – they also shape our health, public lands and democracy. In the April 19 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohost Drew Courtney and guest host Diallo Brooks talk to Jacob Carter, a research scientist for the Union of Concerned Scientists, about Trump's attacks on science and what it means for our democracy.

LGBTQ Rights in 2019 Apr 12, 2019

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Today, Trump's trans military ban passed. This is a dark moment for the trans community and activists and allies, but the newly-introduced Equality Act offers a glimmer of hope for the LGBTQ+ community. In the April 12 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle talk to Jen Herrick, PFAW's senior policy analyst, about the Equality Act, and what progressives can do to advance equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

Structural Racism and Police Violence Apr 05, 2019

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In addition to racial bias, systemic racism – the kind of racism that is manifested in our country's institutions, laws and policies – our country's laws and policies also plays a key factor.

In the April 5 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle talk to Diallo Brooks, PFAW's senior director of outreach and public engagement, about racial disparities in police violence and what will take to create positive systemic change.

What We Don't Know About the Mueller Report Mar 29, 2019

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William Barr's letter cherry-picked information from Mueller's Russia report. Many media outlets took Barr's letter at face value and reported that Mueller found no proof of collusion, but no one knows the facts. No one outside DOJ has actually seen the report. In the March 29 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle talk to PFAW Executive VP Marge Baker about what we still don't know about the Mueller report and the questions still unanswered.

Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears Mar 22, 2019

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Over the past two years, Donald Trump has made good on his promise to transform the federal judiciary by appointing far-right judges for lifetime seats. The Supreme Court and lower federal courts have a direct impact on our rights and liberties, but the president is stacking the bench with narrow-minded elitists who serve the interests of corporations and the rich at the expense of all of us. In the March 20 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle talk to PFAW Senior Fellow Elliot Mincberg about the damage done by Trump-appointed judges and what progressives can do to fight Trump's judicial takeover.

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