Political Evolution is an exploration of the American government's past, present, and future and the impact of public policy decisions on the lives of people in poor and marginalized communities. Join us as we speak to professors, analysts, policymakers, and community leaders to unpack the current news cycle, history, and the commonalities between the two. Hosted by Whittney Richardson, a lawyer, political analyst, and fierce advocate for a more just and equitable America.
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Creating a Culture of Voting with Kimara Snipes
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One of the reasons I created this show is to amplify the voices of people working to improve the lives of people within their community, often unsung. In today’s episode, I will be talking to Kimara Snipes with the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table. She is an organizer, community advocate, and champion of civic engagement. We’re gonna talk with her a…
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The Impact of the Current Political Climate on the 2024 Election
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There's been so much going on politically that it's hard to know where to begin! In today's episode, I discuss the Speaker of the House fiasco from the top of the year, the lack of action by Attorney General Merrick Garland, and why we should be asking if Biden can beat DeSantis instead of whether Biden is too old to run. Follow Me on Twitter @whit…
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Critical and Progressive Impact with Rev. Art J. Gordon
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Rev. Art J. Gordon is the Pastor of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church and the Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, where he manages stakeholder and community engagement for the Massachusetts 7th congressional district. We talk about Art’s journey to pastoring, community outreach, and activism as well as his experience working for …
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The Life and Times of Roe v. Wade with Professor Craig Jackson
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Professor Craig Jackson is a constitutional law professor at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. We talk about the unprecedented nature of the leaked Supreme Court opinion, the court's reasoning in overturning Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion rights, and judicial oversight in light of the Ginni Tho…
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Political Crossroads with Host Whittney Richardson
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. Today, I’m going to talk about the races I will be watching closely as well as the political crossroads we find ourselves in at this moment in time. Follow Me on Twitter @whittneyrich!
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A More Just and Equitable America with Whittney Richardson
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Do politicians actually help people? When we look at society, what do our conditions say about our values? This episode is your introduction to me, your host Whittney Richardson, my lifelong interest in politics, and why I think our values need to evolve to prioritize people with the least amount of resources. Tune in to hear my why for creating th…
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Your Vote Matters with Precious McKesson
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Precious McKesson is the executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party and a powerful, passionate, force in the fight for democracy. We talk about the Nebraska Midterm Election, the January 6th Insurrection, her work with the Biden Administration and Campaign, and why our vote is one of the most powerful tools we have as citizens of this coun…
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Political Evolution with Whittney Richardson
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Political Evolution is an exploration of the American government's past, present, and future and the impact of public policy decisions on the lives of people in poor and marginalized communities. Join us as we speak to professors, analysts, policymakers, and community leaders to unpack the current news cycle, history, and the commonalities between …
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