UNLOCKING #BRASSROOTS ACTIVISM

This week we explore the intersection of art, civics, and... jury duty, with our special guest Riley Mulherkar of the brass quartet, the Westerlies. Riley breaks down the meaning behind #BrassRootsActivism and explains how he uses his platform to affect change in the civic space. AJ takes us to school with a history lesson from Wilmington NC and how it relates to our current political climate. Oh and we made sure to include your weekly dose of #impeachment updates + insights.

NEW INTRO MUSIC by local artist Samurai Del (background)! https://www.samuraidel.com/

HOMEWORK

Check out the Westerlies site here: https://www.westerliesmusic.com/

Vox article on the coup in North Carolina:

https://www.vox.com/2019/6/20/18693018/white-supremacists-overthrew-government-north-carolina

Info on ongoing weekly get-out-the-vote effort for the progressive SeaTac candidates:

https://commonpurposenow.org/events/2019/10/5/seatac-city-council-slate-canvassing

The four progressives running:

Senayet Negusse for SeaTac City Council Position 1: https://www.senayetforseatac.com/

Damiana Merryweather for SeaTac City Council Position 3: merryweatherforseatac.com

Takele Gobena for SeaTac City Council Position 5: takeleforseatac.com

Mohamed Egal for SeaTac City Council Position 7: egal4seatac.com

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

Erick Grady

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grady.erick/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Erick_Grady

IMPEACHMENT? FOR REAL THIS TIME?

Don't play with me. Are we doing it this time? We jump headfirst into the impeachment conversation, the Professor takes us through the details and he and Charles have it out over why it's taken so long. Then AJ takes us through her trip to Nashville, with a highlight of the Highlander School and the Nashville All-Stars. John Lewis serves as our guide through the episode as a witness to both historical moments: today's impeachment and yesterday's civil rights movement. Let's get into some good trouble....

HOMEWORK

John Lewis going in: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/09/24/rep-john-lewis-trump-impeachment-proceedings-ip-sot-vpx.cnn

More on Highlander School: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/highlander-research-and-education-center-1932/

Trevor Noah provides perspective:

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

Erick Grady

Instagram: @Jason Palmer._

BULLSHIT IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Why do we still have to talk about the fucking debates? We have to, and we do again this episode with a few takes on the 3rd #DemDebates. Then we dig into an election that could matter more to folks closer to home: the city council race in SeaTac. There, a conservative largely white city council makes decisions for a majority POC (People Of Color) community. That plus #blackgirlmagic within this week's #climatestrike.

Also, CALL US. Please. 360-797-9121 ;-)

HOMEWORK

The Stranger on the SeaTac City Council Election:

https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/07/19/40798970/just-south-of-seattle-a-slate-of-progressives-fights-to-flip-a-conservative-city-council-and-their-trump-loving-mayor

Info on ongoing weekly get-out-the-vote effort for the progressive SeaTac candidates:

https://commonpurposenow.org/events/2019/10/5/seatac-city-council-slate-canvassing

The four progressives running:

Senayet Negusse for SeaTac City Council Position 1: https://www.senayetforseatac.com/

Damiana Merryweather for SeaTac City Council Position 3: merryweatherforseatac.com

Takele Gobena for SeaTac City Council Position 5: takeleforseatac.com

Mohamed Egal for SeaTac City Council Position 7: egal4seatac.com

Vice article on climate activist Isra Hirsi

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a357wp/isra-hirsi-ilhan-omar-daughter-climate-strike-profile

Little Apple: https://www.littleappletheseries.com/

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

SamuraiDel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuraidel/
Website : https://www.samuraidel.com/

Fanlink: https://fanlink.to/samuraidel

RED SUBURBS, RED SUMMER

We jump into the loss in North Carolina, and explore a key shift in a meaningful demographic that could play a larger role in 2020 elections. Then we show off a member of our squad, Maggie Rittenhouse, and talk about her intro to civic action and Common Purpose. AJ takes us on her continuing exploration of the 1619 Project and its connection to the Red Summer of 1919, and we all wish Valerie Plame was the woman your mom left your dad for.

HOMEWORK

FiveThirtyEight gives a data-based overview of the shifting voter demographics:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/republicans-won-both-elections-in-north-carolina-but-its-not-all-bad-news-for-democrats/

More on Red Summer from the Equal Justice Initiative:

https://eji.org/reports/online/lynching-in-america-targeting-black-veterans/red-summer

Keep reading NYT’s 1619 Project:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html

Maggie’s book suggestion: Raising White Kids, by Jennifer Harvey

https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781501856426/

Valerie Plame is coming for your vote, and our hearts:

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

SegunHiatus, FedWay Native

IG: https://www.instagram.com/segunhiatus/?hl=en

Soundcloud: https://t.co/cGfJJikQdq?amp=1

CAROLINA, COLVIN AND QUEEN BEY

With a team in Charlotte in support of the special election there, we go all-in on North Carolina. We've got 2 team members calling in from the field, and a focus on an election to fill a seat that's been vacant for nearly a year after election fraud on the GOP side. Plus we celebrate 2 birthdays: Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin and @Beyonce.

HOMEWORK

Learn more about You Can Vote, our non-profit partner in North Carolina

https://www.youcanvote.org/

The national implications of the NC special election:

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/459446-why-the-north-carolina-special-election-has-national-implications

Colbert w/a helpful (and hilarious) summary of the fraud in NC:

More on Claudette Colvin, an unsung hero of the civil rights movement:

https://www.democracynow.org/2013/3/29/the_other_rosa_parks_now_73

And happy belated birthday to the Queen!

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

Jason Palmer, Fedway Native, UW Track star

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpalmer._/

LEARNING FROM WARREN, TEACHING WITH #1619Project

Elizabeth Warren stopped by Seattle for one of her largest rallies to date – with over 15,000 people in attendance! We'll break down her visit and what it means for her candidacy. Also, The #1619Project made a lot of noise when it first dropped, and from teaching curriculum to inspiring new work, we look at some of it's long term impact.

SEATTLE AREA MUSIC FEATURE:

Jason Palmer, Fedway Native, UW Track star

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpalmer._/

A TALE OF TWO JAYS

Jay Inslee bows out of the Presidential race, and we go in on Jay-Z and his deal with the NFL (again). One is a farewell to a leader who's cemented his position as a champion for the cause, the other is a leader who's loyalty to the cause is in question. Also, our friends have feels... All of that plus a special shout-out to Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer.

Follow the hashtag #ClimateDebate to keep up with where the conversation on climate is heading: https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateDebate?src=hashtag_click

Fallout from Jay Inslee seeking a 3rd term as Governor?: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-announces-hell-run-again-for-governor-hours-after-dropping-presidential-bid/

TRUMP'S JUDGES & JAY-Z'S JUDGEMENT

Trump has pushed through 43 federal judges to lifetime appointments in only 3 years, a third of all appeals court judges in the country. We dive into the history and the future implications of federal judge power in America, and connections to our work in key states. That, plus a debate around Jay-Z's deal with the NFL and a highlight on NYT's #1619Project.

The latest on Jay-Z, NFL partner and now future majority owner: https://www.theroot.com/jay-z-reportedly-to-get-majority-ownership-in-nfl-team-1837328603

New York Times 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html

SEATTLE MUSIC FEATURE:

Samurai Del

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuraidel/
Website : https://www.samuraidel.com/

Fanlink: https://fanlink.to/samuraidel

Keep On: Racism, Death & Continuing the Fight

The President's a racist and we're all paying for it. This episode we recognize the gravity of the moment and the passing of the great Toni Morrison. We also Keep On talking about the fight for Presidential election swing states, control of the Senate and advocacy for voters across the country.

To join the fight with a traveling team Now, go to cpnow.org/fieldwork.

To join the growing community of Millennials learning how to take the first step towards civic engagement, sign up for more info at vacayfordemocracy.com.

Homework

Eddie S. Glaude Jr speaking truth on MSNBC

Beto keeping it real here and again here

Toni Morrison on taking away race

Cristian Picciolini interview with Wolf Blitzer

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar

Looking to Next Week

The Senate (if it were a truly representative gov’t body) could come in from recess for a vote on several gun control bills already passed in the House.

Seattle Area Primary Election results

Music

Song Title: Black Mamba
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othellobeats/

Song Title: Anxiety
Website : http://www.urbannerdbeats.com/

People Saying Words: Debates, Lectures & Cardi B

Historic diversity, the most progressive politics in a generation and one of the largest ever age difference between candidates, the debates were all of this plus an unexpected winner on sex appeal alone. This and Cardi B out here giving all of us the free civics lessons we never learned in school.

Homework

Vox Article on young voters of color here

Mother Jones article on candidate generational differences here

Progressive Voters Guide for Washington State. Election August 6th!

David’s Latest Lecture Series

Summary + Ticket Purchases here

Music

Song Title: Black Mamba
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othellobeats/

Song Title: Anxiety
Website : http://www.urbannerdbeats.com/

Episode 5 - More edge: We go in on Mayor Pete

We get asked a lot what our opinions are on Presidential candidates, so since we thought that talking Mueller and Trump's racism didn't need more words this week, we decided to launch a series where we evaluate the front-runners. Mayor Pete is up first, and we didn't hold back...

Homework

Local paper The Stranger on Pete’s Seattle visit

Black People on Mayor Pete

Music

Song Title: Anxiety
Website : http://www.urbannerdbeats.com/

Song Title: Black Mamba
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othellobeats/