Episodes
“There will be a November 6th.” (w/ Sara Guillermo, CEO of IGNITE)
Has anybody ever told you that you should run for office? What did you do or say in response? This week we spoke to Sara Guillermo, the CEO of IGNITE, which trains and empowers young women to become advocates and …
“How does my message align with this person's cultural identity?” (w/…
Do you remember the slogan of the American colonists "no taxation without representation" and want to ensure that American citizens today all have that representation? This week we spoke to Kelsye Adams, Director of DC Vote, ...
“Government’s not the problem, it’s the prize.” (w/ DaMareo Cooper, c…
Are you interested in learning more about coalition-building and how to contribute to the creation of a more representative government? This week we spoke to DaMareo Cooper, one of the co-Executive Directors of Popular Democr...
“Work doesn’t feel like work when it’s fun.” (WCID Jr. w/ Joan Galat,…
It’s a special episode of What Can I Do Junior , hosted by Teddy and Arthur! Are you a young person looking to make a difference? Do you have kids in your life who are eager to make their voices …
"Find the joy in today." (w/ Dr. Deborah Vinall, psychologist, Autho…
Wondering how to protect your mental health during this election season? This week we spoke to Dr. Deborah Vinall, a psychologist and author based in Southern California, about how to engage in the political process in a way ...
“In order to get there, you have to build out infrastructure.” (w/ J…
Wondering how to do effective Democratic organizing in rural red states? This week we spoke to Jane Kleeb, the Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, about the innovative work she and the Nebraska Dems are doing to bring Dem...
“I listen to the people that these elections are truly life and death…
Wondering what canvassing for a candidate and organizing in-person voter outreach actually involves? This week we spoke to Maggie O’Keefe, a community activist who is part of a new generation of Democratic Committee members o...
“Words mean things” (w/ Anat Shenker-Osorio, Host of Words to Win By,…
This week we spoke to Anat Shenker-Osorio, Democratic campaign consultant, messaging researcher, founder of ASO Communications, and host of the excellent podcast Words to Win By . In this episode Anat shares crucial wisdom on...
The FTA & Antiwar Protests in 1971 (Cross-Post from Unsung History)
While we gear up to bring you Season 3 of What Can I Do, focused on how to take action in a presidential election year, please enjoy this episode of Unsung History focused on antiwar activism. In 1971, a group …
“What can we do as community to protect each other?” (w/ Angela Ferre…
Are you looking for some hope and next steps when it comes to combatting gun violence in your community and nationally? This week we spoke to Angela Ferrell-Zabala from Mom’s Demand Action to dig into the seemingly intractabl...
“There's somebody in every town who is a busybody.” (w/ Carla Nordstr…
Are you retired and looking for a way to get involved? A few weeks ago we heard from a listener looking for information about how to approach activism as a retired person. She was sick of postcarding and other activities …
"Can I actually bring something to this work to this fight? That is g…
Are you interested in aiding in the fight to make the vote more accessible in your state or community? Hannah Fried is a lawyer by trade who worked for the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama before founding All …
“At the end of the day, when you're talking about activism, it's just…
Are you a part of a fan community and wondering how to use your passion and interest to make the world a better place? Sabrina Cartan and Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael are organizers, creatives, fans, and believe communities organ...
“Think of graphic design not as self-expression but as visual communi…
Thinking about how to effectively use graphic design in your organizing work? Innosanto Nagara is a designer who has long used his visual communication skills in his organizing, but found a unique way to help the next generat...
“One of the best things lawyers can do is have the courage to speak o…
Terrified about the state of SCOTUS and the courts and wondering how you can take action to support court reform? We started this podcast in the days after Dobbs, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Brett Edkins from …
“If you treat me like a problem, maybe I should turn into one.” (w/ M…
Watching Hot Labor Summer unfold and interested in learning more about how to unionize your workplace or support the labor movement? Maggie Carter, a single mom and college student, had worked as a Starbucks partner for years...
“My goal is to make this an American tradition.” (w/ Jayna Zweiman, f…
Looking for a way to build community and make political change using your artistic skills or an interest in crafting? Jayna Zweiman was an architect recovering from a life-changing head and neck injury when she found the knit...
“My job is to see who’s ready to start speaking up and help them use …
What does it take to overcome your anxieties and concerns about canvassing, public speaking, and more? Jade Pacheco gives us an unfiltered look at how she went from being a shy, passive citizen to a builder of communities thr...
"We have to always bear in mind who is not here with us, who is not i…
Does it seem like being an engaged citizen is starting to feel like a full-time job? Are you looking for ways to cut down on the costs, both in terms of time and resources, that it takes to make your …
“I came here to do something new.” (Live from Netroots Nation with st…
So you’re thinking of getting involved, but you’re not sure how to find your place as an activist? Have no fear! The attendees and speakers of this year’s Netroots Nation are here to help. In this episode we compile the …
“Step one: Face the climate emergency.” (with Margaret Klein Salamon,…
So you want to fight climate change but you’re feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem? Margaret Klein Salamon is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist eager to help people overcome inertia and fear so th...
“It doesn’t matter, just run.” (With Irene Shin, Delegate in the Virg…
So you’re interested in running for state assembly? In 2021, Irene Shin took on an incumbent Delegate in Virgina’s 86th district and won! Now embarking on her second campaign for the VA House of Delegates, we talk about how s...
“Journalism is supposed to be about speaking truth to power” (With Fi…
So you’re a journalist interested in using your skills to amplify new narratives and voices and promote a more just, more equitable world? This wide-ranging, incredibly thoughtful conversation with journalist and Long COVID a...
“The community is critical” (With Mary Rickles, Director for Communic…
So you’re hoping to meet other activists, learn about their work, and figure out how you can join forces or support each other’s work? Netroots Nation 2023, the largest annual conference for progressives in America, is almost...