On the radio show this week we dive into the importance of coming together ahead of the midterms, drawing parallels to historical examples of resistance and resilience. We hear about the devastating impact of Republican cuts on health care, and a hopeful moment in the ongoing fight to lower costs. We also cover inclusive education and embracing the fullness of humanity in the classroom, and why we need to protect the education programs that make this happen. Finally, we discuss how the far-right is launching a culture war against child care that led the Trump Administration to freeze funding to blue states.

Nadine Smith, Color of Change & Equality Florida, @ColorOfChange, @EqualityFL; Felicia Burnett & Lauren Hipp, MomsRising / MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Dr. Kim Pinckney, KP Solutions & Consulting LLC.

On the radio show this week we dive into the political landscape in 2025 with Stacey Abrams and we cover the need for resilience, action, and rebuilding trust in democracy in 2026. We also hear about the severe Medicaid cuts in the Big Bad Betrayal Bill, and what this means for children's health care and long-term care. After that we cover the power of storytelling to shift public policy and public opinion, and how to share your story effectively. Then we close the show with a look back at 2025 and some of our hard-fought victories in health care, child care, and more -- and how we'll continue the fight in 2026.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Stacey Abrams, @staceyabrams, @staceyabrams.com; Joan Alker, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @JoanAlker1, @georgetownccf, @joanalker1.bsky.social; Felicia Burnett & Donna Norton, MomsRising / MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org

On the radio show this week, we dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable. We hear about the need to protect public education, particularly the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), from political attacks. We cover where parents can find trustworthy information on vaccines, and why your personal story is so important to defeating disinformation. Finally, we discuss the impending health care crises if enhanced ACA subsidies expire, particularly affecting parents and children in states that did not expand Medicaid.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, @tcfdotorg, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social; Moira Kaleida, Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, @reclaimourschls; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Jennifer Haley, Urban Institute, @Urban_Inst, @urbaninstitute.bsky.social

On the radio show this week, we dive into Trumpflation and this administration's devastating immigration policies with U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also hear about protecting democracy under the lawlessness of the White House. Then we cover the role of the U.S. Department of Education in leveling the playing field for children -- and why we must fight to keep the Department intact. We close the show discussing the defunding of Planned Parenthood and how we fight back.

SPECIAL GUESTS: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, @PramilaJayapal, @jayapal.house.gov; Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc, @nwlc.org; Kuna Tavalin,Council for Exceptional Children, @CECMembership, @cecmembership.bsky.social; Angela Vasquez-Giroux, Planned Parenthood Federation of America/Planned Parenthood Action, @PPFA, @PPact, @ppfa.org

On the radio show this week we dive into the ongoing fight over the release of the Epstein files, their political implications, and the push for survivor justice. We also hear about the historic results and inspiring turnout from the recent November 2025 elections, particularly the transformative mayoral race in New York City and the importance of bold, people-centered agendas. After that, we cover the controversy and consequences of President Trump's opposition to SNAP (food stamps), a program with long-standing bipartisan support, and discuss how food access and nutrition are being impacted at the national level. Finally, we discuss National Caregivers Month, examining the importance, challenges, and future of the care workforce in America, as well as the need for better pay, benefits, and recognition for care workers.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @WeAreUltraViolet, @ultraviolet.bsky.social; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising & MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Ellen Teller, Food Research Action Center, @fractweets, @fracposts.bsky.social; Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations & National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers, @caringacrossgen, @domesticworkers.bsky.social, @caringacross.org.

On the radio show this week we dive into the freedom of speech, the constitutional crisis we find ourselves in, and the role of public schools in defending our democracy. We hear about the rising costs of afterschool care and how to advocate for these programs to your lawmakers. We cover the current political climate and the impact on families, federal workers, and public services. Finally, we discuss the economic and social benefits of Head Start, and how to fight back against recent attacks. Following that segment, we look into hearing the inside scoop from someone who is inside the beltway, what is actually happening and why, and then we close the show, looking into Head Start, SNAP, health care, how those programs are under attack, and how we can really work together to stop the cuts and to build a better nation with a better tomorrow.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Eric Fiske, National Educators Association, @NEAToday, @neatoday.bsky.social; Jodi Grant, Afterschool Alliance, @afterschool4all; Ruth Martin, MomsRising & MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Joel Ryan, Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program

On the radio show this week we dive into the chaos in Washington, D.C., from the Big Bad Betrayal Law, the government shutdown, and the secrecy of the Epstein Files. We hear about the highly successful Rx Kids program in Michigan, which provides a financial foundation to mothers and babies, improving health outcomes, and boosting the economy. We cover Trump's impact on democracy, including the destruction of the White House, cuts to health care, and human rights abuses. We close the show discussing the negative consequences of Donald Trump defunding the Department of Education and Special Education when it comes to early childhood education, particularly for little ones with disabilities.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Dr. Mona Hanna, Rx Kids, Michigan State University College, @MonaHannaA, @monahanna.bsky.social; Donna Norton, MomsRising & MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Peggy Kemp & Shameka Brown, Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, @CECMembership, @cecmembership.bsky.social