During our second episode, we take a look at the long history of school voucher programs and the state’s hidden agenda to increase religious education and further segregate our school system. At a time when public education is already underfunded, we can’t afford programs that allow wealthy families to use public funds for private and religious education. In this episode, we look at the cost of these programs and the true motives behind them. Resources: https://redwine.blue/thecost/https://www.haveyouheardpodcast.com/about-ushttp://saveourschoolsnc.org/https://heartlandpod.com/dirt-road-democrat-1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advocacy-bites/id1587913600For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

During our second episode, we take a look at the long history of school voucher programs and the state’s hidden agenda to increase religious education and further segregate our school system. At a time when public education is already underfunded, we can’t afford programs that allow wealthy families to use public funds for private and religious education. In this episode, we look at the cost of these programs and the true motives behind them.  Resources: <a href="https://redwine.blue/thecost/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redwine.blue/thecost/</a><a href="https://www.haveyouheardpodcast.com/about-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.haveyouheardpodcast.com/about-us</a><a href="http://saveourschoolsnc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://saveourschoolsnc.org/</a><a href="https://heartlandpod.com/dirt-road-democrat-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://heartlandpod.com/dirt-road-democrat-1</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advocacy-bites/id1587913600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advocacy-bites/id1587913600</a> For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

The Problem with School Vouchers

This week we have a special episode to remind everyone in Ohio to vote NO on Issue 1. Amanda is joined by Congresswoman Shontel Brown to talk about this month's special election and why it's so important... not just to the people of Ohio, but to democracy across the country.If you live in Ohio and you haven't voted yet, you can find your polling place and other information about voting here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/.And if you don't live in Ohio but you still want to help, you can sign up for a virtual phone bank here: go.redwine.blue/pb6The Suburban Women Problem is going back on break for the rest of August, but new episodes of our special investigative podcast called the Cost Of Extremism will be available each Wednesday this month.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week we have a special episode to remind everyone in Ohio to vote NO on Issue 1. Amanda is joined by Congresswoman Shontel Brown to talk about this month's special election and why it's so important... not just to the people of Ohio, but to democracy across the country. If you live in Ohio and you haven't voted yet, you can find your polling place and other information about voting here: <a href="https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/</a>. And if you don't live in Ohio but you still want to help, you can sign up for a virtual phone bank here: <a href="http://go.redwine.blue/pb6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.redwine.blue/pb6</a> The Suburban Women Problem is going back on break for the rest of August, but new episodes of our special investigative podcast called the Cost Of Extremism will be available each Wednesday this month.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Vote No on Issue 1

School safety is a multi-billion dollar industry that we’ve created instead of passing gun safety legislation and politicians are continuing to ignore this national crisis. In interviews with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Mia Tretta, Madeline Johnson, and Ashbey Beasley, this episode takes a deep dive into the impact of active shooter drills and how we can fight back in our own communities. Learn more: https://redwine.blue/thecost/https://momsdemandaction.orghttps://www.nofuturewithouttoday.orgFor a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

School safety is a multi-billion dollar industry that we’ve created instead of passing gun safety legislation and politicians are continuing to ignore this national crisis. In interviews with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Mia Tretta, Madeline Johnson, and Ashbey Beasley, this episode takes a deep dive into the impact of active shooter drills and how we can fight back in our own communities.  Learn more: <a href="https://redwine.blue/thecost/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redwine.blue/thecost/</a><a href="https://momsdemandaction.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://momsdemandaction.org</a><a href="https://www.nofuturewithouttoday.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nofuturewithouttoday.org</a> For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

The Impact of Active Shooter Drills in Schools

Jess McIntosh

This week, we’re joined by Jill Jonassen to talk about Red Wine &amp; Blue’s new limited series podcast The Cost Of Extremism. Our hosts Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda are taking a well-deserved summer break during the month of August, but don’t worry - there will still be a podcast in your Suburban Women Problem feed! The Cost of Extremism is a 4-episode deep dive into the true cost of extremism… on our kids, families, and communities.After hearing all about the new pod, our hosts are joined by one of our favorite guests of all time, Jess McIntosh. Jess hosts AMA (that’s Ask Me Anything) events with Red Wine &amp; Blue where attendees can ask questions about gender and sexuality without any judgment. So today, we held our own mini-AMA where Jasmine, Rachel, and Amanda were able to ask some of the most common questions that come up at these AMA events - plus a few of their own! Should we be putting our pronouns in our email signature? What exactly is gender-affirming care? And what are some ways we can all think about our own gender, regardless of how we identify? It's okay to have questions, and Jess McIntosh has answers.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to travel, nature, and adventure in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”We’ll be on a 4-week break for the month of August but The Cost Of Extremism will be right here in the SWP feed. And we’ll be back in September with more episodes of The Suburban Women Problem!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week, we’re joined by <a href="https://www.jilljonassen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Jonassen</a> to talk about Red Wine &amp; Blue’s new limited series podcast The Cost Of Extremism. Our hosts Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda are taking a well-deserved summer break during the month of August, but don’t worry - there will still be a podcast in your Suburban Women Problem feed! The Cost of Extremism is a 4-episode deep dive into the true cost of extremism… on our kids, families, and communities. After hearing all about the new pod, our hosts are joined by one of our favorite guests of all time, <a href="https://twitter.com/jess_mc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess McIntosh</a>. Jess hosts AMA (that’s Ask Me Anything) events with Red Wine &amp; Blue where attendees can ask questions about gender and sexuality without any judgment. So today, we held our own mini-AMA where Jasmine, Rachel, and Amanda were able to ask some of the most common questions that come up at these AMA events - plus a few of their own! Should we be putting our pronouns in our email signature? What exactly is gender-affirming care? And what are some ways we can all think about our own gender, regardless of how we identify? It's okay to have questions, and Jess McIntosh has answers. Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to travel, nature, and adventure in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” We’ll be on a 4-week break for the month of August but <a href="https://redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cost Of Extremism</a> will be right here in the SWP feed. And we’ll be back in September with more episodes of The Suburban Women Problem!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

It’s Okay To Have Questions (with Jess McIntosh and Jill Jonassen)

Megan Higgins

Dom Kelly

July is Disability Pride Month, and as we’ve learned in so many other spaces, inclusion isn’t just good for the people who need accommodation. Inclusion is good for everyone.This week, Malynda Hale is filling in for Amanda Weinstein; she, Rachel, and Jasmine chat about recent news of teachers being fired over inclusive books and songs before they’re joined by amazing mom Megan Higgins. Megan has been advocating for her daughter Isabella and fighting for disability-inclusive playgrounds in their community. She also wrote a book called Super Special Magic Shoes to help kids like Isabella feel good about wearing leg braces. After that, Rachel sits down with Dom Kelly, the co-founder and CEO of New Disabled South. Dom and Rachel talk about why disability rights are so personal for him, some common misconceptions about disability justice, and how Dom is able to provide paid family leave for all of his employees. We also hear about what it’s like to work with Stacey Abrams!Finally, Malynda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to teaching, the SAG/WGA strike, and the wisdom of elderly family members in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”Over 700,000 Ohioans have signed a petition to put reproductive freedom on the ballot. But extremists are trying to ignore the will of the people and hold a special election in August to change the rules about constitutional amendments. Even if you’re not in Ohio, you can still help protect democracy by signing up here for a Red Wine &amp; Blue virtual phone bank.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

July is Disability Pride Month, and as we’ve learned in so many other spaces, inclusion isn’t just good for the people who need accommodation. Inclusion is good for everyone. This week, Malynda Hale is filling in for Amanda Weinstein; she, Rachel, and Jasmine chat about recent news of teachers being fired over inclusive books and songs before they’re joined by amazing mom Megan Higgins. Megan has been advocating for her daughter Isabella and fighting for disability-inclusive playgrounds in their community. She also wrote a book called <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91258/9781737593614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Special Magic Shoes</a> to help kids like Isabella feel good about wearing leg braces. After that, Rachel sits down with <a href="https://twitter.com/the_tattooedjew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dom Kelly</a>, the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Disabled South</a>. Dom and Rachel talk about why disability rights are so personal for him, some common misconceptions about disability justice, and how Dom is able to provide paid family leave for all of his employees. We also hear about what it’s like to work with Stacey Abrams! Finally, Malynda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to teaching, the SAG/WGA strike, and the wisdom of elderly family members in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” Over 700,000 Ohioans have signed a petition to put reproductive freedom on the ballot. But extremists are trying to ignore the will of the people and hold a special election in August to change the rules about constitutional amendments. Even if you’re not in Ohio, you can still help protect democracy by signing up <a href="https://go.redwine.blue/wg9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for a Red Wine &amp; Blue virtual phone bank.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Inclusion Is For Everyone (with Dom Kelly and Megan Higgins)

Frederick Joseph

We talk a lot about moms on this podcast. We interview moms who are attending school board meetings, standing up against book bans, and raising compassionate kids. We even talk about Moms For Liberty. But what about dads? They should have the freedom to parent too!So today, after talking through the recent Supreme Court rulings and the amazing win in Ohio where over 700,000 signatures were successfully collected to support reproductive freedom, our hosts talk about dads. We’re joined by Darren Laustsen, a father in Bucks County PA who has been standing up against the extremists on his local school board. After that, Jasmine chats with Frederick Joseph, the author of Patriarchy Blues. Fred and Jasmine have an amazing conversation about gender, race, privilege, and how thinking in a binary way “robs us of the reality of the human condition.” Fred shares what he learned being raised by strong women and what other men can learn about self-care and showing up for the people in their lives.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to family reunions, the wonder of small children, and surviving a 5k in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”Do you want to stand up against book bans, like this week's Troublemaker Darren? Do you want to find effective ways to counter right-wing extremists at your school board meetings? Then we invite you to join us on Thursday, July 13th for a Troublemaker Training that's all about book bans. You'll learn how to band together with your neighbors and friends and the best tactics to make your voices heard. You can learn more and register here or by going to redwine.blue.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We talk a lot about moms on this podcast. We interview moms who are attending school board meetings, standing up against book bans, and raising compassionate kids. We even talk about Moms For Liberty. But what about dads? They should have the freedom to parent too! So today, after talking through the recent Supreme Court rulings and the amazing win in Ohio where over 700,000 signatures were successfully collected to support reproductive freedom, our hosts talk about dads. We’re joined by Darren Laustsen, a father in Bucks County PA who has been <a href="https://buckscountybeacon.com/2023/06/in-pennridge-school-district-books-once-shadow-banned-are-now-in-the-trash-can/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">standing up against the extremists</a> on his local school board. After that, Jasmine chats with Frederick Joseph, the author of Patriarchy Blues. Fred and Jasmine have an amazing conversation about gender, race, privilege, and how thinking in a binary way “robs us of the reality of the human condition.” Fred shares what he learned being raised by strong women and what other men can learn about self-care and showing up for the people in their lives. Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to family reunions, the wonder of small children, and surviving a 5k in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” Do you want to stand up against book bans, like this week's Troublemaker Darren? Do you want to find effective ways to counter right-wing extremists at your school board meetings? Then we invite you to join us on Thursday, July 13th for a Troublemaker Training that's all about book bans. You'll learn how to band together with your neighbors and friends and the best tactics to make your voices heard. You can learn more and register <a href="https://go.redwine.blue/h8x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or by going to redwine.blue. For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Fireworks and Fathers (with Frederick Joseph and Darren Laustsen)

This week was the 4th of July and like last year, we have a special episode to share with you. This year, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein are tackling the question "what does freedom mean to me?" In a time when words like “liberty” and “parents’ rights” are being thrown around like confetti, it’s worth digging into what freedom and liberty really mean. Have a safe and happy Independence Day and we’ll see you next week!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week was the 4th of July and like last year, we have a special episode to share with you. This year, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein are tackling the question "what does freedom mean to me?" In a time when words like “liberty” and “parents’ rights” are being thrown around like confetti, it’s worth digging into what freedom and liberty really mean.  Have a safe and happy Independence Day and we’ll see you next week!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Freedom Doesn’t Mean Fear

Jen Perez

This week is the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Politicians think reproductive freedom isn’t that big of a deal – “just a bunch of women, talking about their Dobbs again!” – but the truth is that women haven’t forgotten. We’re continuing to talk about it and share our personal stories, because those stories are how we connect with each other. We’re “heart-wired” to respond to them.We’re joined by Jen Perez, Red Wine &amp; Blue’s program director in Ohio. Jen tells her personal story about why she left her high-powered corporate job to get involved in politics, and the personal reasons that Dobbs motivated her to step up. Jen also shares some updates about the ballot measure to protect reproductive freedom in Ohio and how women across her state have been banding together to fight for their rights.After that, Amanda sits down with Renee Bracey Sherman, the founder of We Testify, an organization dedicated to uplifting and telling the stories of people who have abortions. Renee discusses what it’s been like to lead an abortion storytelling organization in the wake of Dobbs and how she founded We Testify to make sure that people who have abortions don’t just have a seat at the table but a seat at every table.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to congressional aides, letters from camp, and celebrating half-birthdays in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”If you love this podcast and you want to help us bring more listeners into our community, we would love it if you could go into your podcast app and leave us a rating and review. We’re so grateful that you're listening and we would so appreciate your help to bring even more women into the SWP family. We’re stronger together!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week is the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Politicians think reproductive freedom isn’t that big of a deal – “just a bunch of women, talking about their Dobbs again!” – but the truth is that women haven’t forgotten. We’re continuing to talk about it and share our personal stories, because those stories are how we connect with each other. We’re “heart-wired” to respond to them. We’re joined by Jen Perez, Red Wine &amp; Blue’s program director in Ohio. Jen tells her personal story about why she left her high-powered corporate job to get involved in politics, and the personal reasons that Dobbs motivated her to step up. Jen also shares some updates about the ballot measure to protect reproductive freedom in Ohio and how women across her state have been banding together to fight for their rights. After that, Amanda sits down with <a href="https://twitter.com/RBraceySherman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renee Bracey Sherman</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.wetestify.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Testify</a>, an organization dedicated to uplifting and telling the stories of people who have abortions. Renee discusses what it’s been like to lead an abortion storytelling organization in the wake of Dobbs and how she founded We Testify to make sure that people who have abortions don’t just have a seat at the table but a seat at every table. Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to congressional aides, letters from camp, and celebrating half-birthdays in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” If you love this podcast and you want to help us bring more listeners into our community, we would love it if you could go into your podcast app and leave us a rating and review. We’re so grateful that you're listening and we would so appreciate your help to bring even more women into the SWP family. We’re stronger together!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Women Talking About Their Dobbs Again (with Renee Bracey Sherman and Jen Perez)

Elissa Slotkin

We’ve been talking a lot this year about how we’re tired of the extremist attacks on our kids and public education under the guise of “parents’ rights.” Especially when those same extremists refuse to talk about the real danger to our kids: gun violence. So today, we’re digging into that difficult but important topic. We hear from Michigan mom Cara Erskine about the terrifying day she heard there was an active shooter at her daughter’s school - Oxford High School. Luckily her daughter survived, but ever since that day, Cara has been an inspiring advocate for common sense gun safety measures in Michigan.After that, Rachel gets the chance to sit down with US Congresswoman and Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin, also from the great state of Michigan. Rep. Slotkin shares why she’s been so outspoken about gun safety and how gun violence, not history books or diversity, are the real threat to our kids. She also discusses how Michigan has been able to pass so much exciting progressive legislation and why it’s so important to have a plan! Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to Father’s Day, Juneteenth, festival foods, engaging with constituents, and a little “me time” in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”Can you believe it’s been a year since the Supreme Court took away our reproductive rights? This Thursday June 22nd at 7:30pm ET, we’re holding a virtual community event to share how we’ve been stepping up since that day. We'll be joined by special guest Amanda Zurawski, who bravely shared her story in front of the Senate about how she almost died because of anti-abortion laws in her home state of Texas. You can learn more and RSVP here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We’ve been talking a lot this year about how we’re tired of the extremist attacks on our kids and public education under the guise of “parents’ rights.” Especially when those same extremists refuse to talk about the real danger to our kids: gun violence. So today, we’re digging into that difficult but important topic. We hear from Michigan mom Cara Erskine about the terrifying day she heard there was an active shooter at her daughter’s school - Oxford High School. Luckily her daughter survived, but ever since that day, Cara has been an <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/media/photo/2023/02/15/msu-students-and-others-protest-gun-violence/11265223002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">inspiring advocate</a> for common sense gun safety measures in Michigan. After that, Rachel gets the chance to sit down with US Congresswoman and Senate candidate <a href="http://elissaslotkin.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elissa Slotkin</a>, also from the great state of Michigan. Rep. Slotkin shares why she’s been so outspoken about gun safety and how gun violence, not history books or diversity, are the real threat to our kids. She also discusses how Michigan has been able to pass so much exciting progressive legislation and why it’s so important to have a plan! Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to Father’s Day, Juneteenth, festival foods, engaging with constituents, and a little “me time” in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” Can you believe it’s been a year since the Supreme Court took away our reproductive rights? This Thursday June 22nd at 7:30pm ET, we’re holding a virtual community event to share how we’ve been stepping up since that day. We'll be joined by special guest Amanda Zurawski, who bravely shared her story in front of the Senate about how she almost died because of anti-abortion laws in her home state of Texas. You can learn more and RSVP <a href="https://go.redwine.blue/nk5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

A Book Never Shot Anyone (with Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Cara Erskine)

Julie Shepard

Red Wine &amp; Blue has a big announcement… we’re going into Virginia! And we’re not just going in for one election, we’re going to have organizers on the ground year-round. So much of what we’re talking about this year – school boards, the Freedom to Parent – has its roots in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s election in Virginia. We can’t wait to meet and empower more Virginia women!Speaking of Virginia, we’re joined this week by Julie Shepard, a mom in VA who’s become an inspirational advocate for public schools and for military families. She says she’s had to step up and get involved in order to advocate for her kids. Julie also shares her personal experiences with having a nonbinary child and why she was so glad that they had safe teachers to talk to about it.Then Jasmine gets the chance to sit down with Penny Blue, Red Wine &amp; Blue’s brand new program director in Virginia! Penny shares her thoughts about Virginia as a lifelong resident of the state, including the lessons she learned from her father who taught her to stand up for justice and to never feel like a second-class citizen. She even wrote a book about him called “A Time To Protest: Leadership Lessons from My Father Who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years.”Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to passing the 6th grade and inspirational young scholars in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.”Can you believe it's been almost a year since Roe vs. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court? We’ll be talking about it on the podcast and across Red Wine &amp; Blue, and we want to know... How have you found your voice? What actions have you taken during this past year? Our stories are the way we connect with each other and you can submit yours at go.redwine.blue/Dobbs.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!  Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Red Wine &amp; Blue has a big announcement… we’re going into Virginia! And we’re not just going in for one election, we’re going to have organizers on the ground year-round. So much of what we’re talking about this year – school boards, the Freedom to Parent – has its roots in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s election in Virginia. We can’t wait to meet and empower more Virginia women! Speaking of Virginia, we’re joined this week by Julie Shepard, a mom in VA who’s become an inspirational advocate for public schools and for military families. She says she’s had to step up and get involved in order to advocate for her kids. Julie also shares her personal experiences with having a nonbinary child and why she was so glad that they had safe teachers to talk to about it. Then Jasmine gets the chance to sit down with Penny Blue, Red Wine &amp; Blue’s brand new program director in Virginia! Penny shares her thoughts about Virginia as a lifelong resident of the state, including the lessons she learned from her father who taught her to stand up for justice and to never feel like a second-class citizen. She even wrote a book about him called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-Protest-Leadership-Survived-Segregated/dp/1733695052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“A Time To Protest: Leadership Lessons from My Father Who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years.”</a> Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to passing the 6th grade and inspirational young scholars in this episode’s “Toast to Joy.” Can you believe it's been almost a year since Roe vs. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court? We’ll be talking about it on the podcast and across Red Wine &amp; Blue, and we want to know... How have you found your voice? What actions have you taken during this past year? Our stories are the way we connect with each other and you can submit yours at <a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/g3zZOBPY-0SLhxnOxhrnnw2?utm_campaign=Engagement&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=swp-podcast&amp;utm_content=&amp;region=National&amp;oa_audience=&amp;oa_medium=swp-podcast&amp;oa_source=podcast&amp;oa_content=&amp;oa_campaigntype=Engagement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.redwine.blue/Dobbs</a>.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at <a href="http://www.redwine.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redwine.blue</a> or follow us on social media! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSWPpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheSWPpod</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redwineblueusa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedWineBlueUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RedWineBlueUSA</a>

Meet Virginia (with Penny Blue and Julie Shepard)

Rachel Vindman thought she’d be a card-carrying member of the GOP forever, until President Trump called her husband a traitor. Microbiologist Jasmine Clark never dreamed of running for office, but then 2016 happened -- now she’s the first Black woman ever elected to represent her suburban district. A US Air Force Veteran turned economist, Amanda Weinstein used to listen to Focus on the Family and lecture her peers about abortion until she couldn’t reconcile her faith with today’s GOP. In the most hotly contested districts in America, suburban women are breaking up with the Republican Party and remaking American politics -- transforming their own lives and getting political for the first time. Each week, Rachel, Jasmine, and Amanda find out why. Want to know what’s causing the GOP’s suburban women problem? Tune in for a political journey through the minds of suburban women, brought to you every Wednesday by Red Wine &amp; Blue. Now in Season 2!

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