Thu, 26 December 2013
In the final days before the bill passed, who saved Obamacare? Catholic nuns. Sister Simone Campbell—one of the most charming, utterly down-to-earth, and profoundly committed people I've ever met—explains why. And in the process, she tells her own fascinating story, from an anti-segregation sit-in where, as a teenager, she decided to take her vows, all the way to the present and her delight in the joyous tone set by Pope Francis. If you're glad that Obamacare is finally here—that millions of Americans are, at last, covered by health insurance—then you'll love this mini, Christmas-inspired episode of The Good Fight. We'll be back on Jan 9 with the next full episode of the show, featuring a new Win Report, comedy, and fresh stories of people people changing the world. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe, post a review on iTunes, and start a petition with our sponsor and partner, MoveOn.org! Plus: we're hiring. Want to be our Associate Producer? Go to thegoodfight.fm/ap and apply now.
Direct download: 7_Christmas_Short_-_How_the_nuns_saved_Obamacare.mp3
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Thu, 19 December 2013
Diet Coke. Cherry Coke. Voter Suppression Coke. Thanks to a brilliant grassroots campaign, one of these products has been discontinued.
Direct download: 6_Coca-Cola_voter_suppression._Beating_ALEC._LIVE_from_RootsCamp..mp3
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Thu, 12 December 2013
Direct download: 5_Gillibrand._Rape_in_the_military._NSA_World_of_Warcraft.mp3
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Thu, 5 December 2013
Direct download: 4_Fast_Food_Strike._McQuiz._The_Ballad_of_Healthcare.gov.mp3
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Thu, 28 November 2013
Has the so-called "nuclear option" destroyed all life in the U.S. Senate? If not, why is it empty this week? And speaking of military metaphors in politics: was the war on drugs ever good policy? Plus: what might be lurking in America's turkey this Thanksgiving, and what is it trying to tell us? We explore these questions and more in episode 3 of The Good Fight, featuring a classic Win Report with MoveOn's Garlin Gilchrist; an important message from a microorganism, and an in-depth interview with our featured guest: Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance. He'll blow your mind. Don't miss it.
Direct download: 3_Nuclear_option._Drugs._Thanksgiving.mp3
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Thu, 21 November 2013
As seen by denizens of the far-right fever swamps of American politics, Obamacare is a terrifying nightmare—a nightmare Ben accidentally discovers on his way to the office. After a swashbuckling escape, he's joined by MoveOn's Garlin for the second, world-traversing Win Report, and then, for our epic story of the week, immigrant rights champion Prerna Lal. Prerna tells her own story, and takes us inside the movement that aimed for the DREAM Act... and won something called DACHA that changed millions of lives.
Direct download: 2_Obamacare._DREAMers._Escaping_the_fever_swamp.mp3
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Thu, 14 November 2013
Gunfire, explosions, and the roars of marauding ultraconservatives fill the DC air as Ben launches the first episode of The Good Fight. Then: a jam-packed hour featuring the inaugural Win Report, with MoveOn.org's Garlin Gilchrist II; advice from Al Franken; and a mind-blowing perspective on Obamacare from legendary activist Heather Booth. Join the battle. Spread the word. The next era of human history starts now. |
Mon, 11 November 2013
Subscribe. Brace yourself. Post an early review, even, if you're feeling optimistic. Because The Good Fight, with Ben Wikler is about to arrive. |