Freedom Over Fascism: Fireside Chats

Kim Allen, Co-Founder of Power the Vote, talks about Dems’ proactive legal strategy for protecting the vote in Georgia, what recent election rules changes might mean for certifying the vote, and what you can do in Georgia or in your state to protect the vote. www.powerthevote.org to volunteer for voter protection activities.www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Emily Cain, Co-Founder Copper Sky, former State Senator, Orono Maine, former Executive Director of EMILY's List, about women leading the way in politics today. She highlights the impact of organizations like EMILY's List in electing Democratic pro-choice women to office. Emily Cain is also a member of New DEAL leaders.https://newdealleaders.org/members/emily-cain/https://www.coppersky.co/ www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

This is the first episode of Freedom Over Fascism’s pivot to conversations with women who power political change for freedom. Stephanie chats with Michele Hornish, ED of Every State Blue about the need to redefine electoral success to mean running and supporting candidates for every level of the ballot. Every State Blue crowdfunds support for State House candidates in Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee, and provides funding to the candidates who need it the most. If you want to give money in downballot races across the US, you can go to www.blue24.org. Charles Gaba (E 57) has put together Act Blue pages for thousands of races in every state (at every level).www.everystateblue.orgwww.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Michael Podhorzer, author of Weekend Reading and one of the smartest political analysts in the country. They discuss WHY people vote—or not—and the actual state of the race, which is within the margin of our effort. Podhorzer hosts periodic briefings on the state of the race in cooperation with Research Collaborative and ASO Communications (Anat Shenker-Osorio). They publish a toolkit called Freedom Over Fascism, which isn’t affiliated with this podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast at www.freedomoverfascism.us and leave a review wherever you listen.Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to independent journalist Scott Dworkin, author of the Dworkin report, about the failure of the corporate media to meet their journalistic obligations to truthful reporting. They discuss where the corporate media is failing, where engaged citizens can get accurate news, and how, ultimately to help people cut the cable news cord. They also focus on the need to engage and work toward electing pro-democracy officials to make truth an important part of the public square once again.www.dworkinsubstack.comwww.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie interviews David Callahan, founder of Inside Philanthropy and Blue Tent. Callahan emphasizes the importance of investing in progressive organizations that build long-term political power rather than contributing solely to candidates. He highlights the effectiveness of grassroots funding in battleground and traditionally overlooked states, and discusses how diversified political donations can lead to sustainable change and help flip crucial House seats.www.bluetent.usPlease leave a rating or review, and subscribe at www.freedomoverfascism.us.Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Do you ever wish you could magically create speeches, social media prompts, fundraising letters, and newsletters with your messaging and values already built in? YOU CAN! This is NOT an advertisement but Stephanie's conversation with Co-Founder and Co-CEO Aram Fischer of Change Agent AI, which is a generative AI tool imbued with democratic values and trained to use tested messaging narratives (Anat’s Race/Class Narrative, anyone?). Take a listen and see how Change Agent AI trains and tests its AI to align with pro-democracy values to help activists, campaign staff, and candidates create materials super fast. Listen for Change Agent’s translation abilities also! www.thechange.ai www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie's conversation with Mayor Zeb Smathers, a New Deal Leader, on local politics in a mountain mill town, where your constituents know where you live, where you grocery shop, and how to find you. He talks about the focus on solutions rather than scoring partisan political points. We focus on the importance of local politics in the midst of a toxic national political environment.www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Since President Joe Biden stepped aside last week and endorsed VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, the campaign has generated tremendous excitement and new energy. Humongous organizing calls have raised enormous amounts of money, and interest has spiked for races up and down the ballot.When I spoke to Tara McGowan in April, we spoke about the need for pro-democracy media, since the mainstream corporate media is motivated by profit and not by informing the public of the stakes of this election.Tara is the publisher of Courier Newsroom, which publishes locally in more than a dozen states. Its digital newsletters reach the whole country. Courier also specializes in a short vertical video format to reach younger voters on Tiktok and Instagram, and activates less engaged voters with its coverage.https://couriernewsroom.com/Please subscribe to the Freedom Over Fascism newsletter at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

From the Freedom Over Fascism Archives: Stephanie speaks with Andra Watkins, author of the substack "How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life." We spoke earlier in the year about the coded Christian Nationalist language in Project 2025. Even with all the craziness over the democratic ticket, we need to be talking about Republican plans for governing, which is Project 2025. Don't talk about JD Vance's hypocrisy. Tell everyone you know about Project 2025. You can start with Andra's newsletter at https://project2025istheocracy.substack.com/p/project-2025-where-veterans-cannot?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2See more of Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

This episode from the archive features Dr. Matthew Taylor, a senior scholar at the Institute for Islamich-Christian-and Jewish Studies. We talk about the batshit crazy beliefs of Christian Nationalists, particularly the New Apostolic Reformation and Seven Mountains groups, and their proximity to Jan 6 and institutional power. See more newsletters and episodes, and subscribe at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

This is the audio version of my substack newsletter, which you can read at www.freedomoverfascism.us. I'll continue to upload audio of my newsletters as bonus content going forward. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Bonus episode: Audio of Stephanie's article on www.freedomoverfascism.us "F*CK White Patriarchal Men (old or young, not a lot of difference)." Please subscribe on substack to be notified of every article and podcast episode: www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Mason Kalinsky is an organizer in Kentucky. He’s the director of Hood to the Holler, an organization founded by Charles Booker focused on leveraging momentum for positive change in Kentucky to build broad coalitions, breaking down barriers of race and class, and fueling a people centered movement to build power and transform our future. He organizes in the hood of Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky and the holler of Appalachia. He’s also a trans activist working on political campaigns to elect transgender candidates to state and local offices in Kentucky https://hoodtotheholler.org/ Find more about Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie chats with Dr. Heidi Beirich, the co-founder and chief strategy officer for Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. The authoritarian movements across the world share underlying discriminatory ideologies, and too often have been exported from the U.S. The consequence of the growth in these movements is violence and the dangerous integration of bigoted and racist ideas into societal discourse, government policies, and political platforms. Increasingly, as far-right extremist movements have gained in strength, established taboos around far-right extremism have collapsed as mainstream political parties cooperate with extremists once considered out of bounds.This week we look at how Project 2025’s influence and agenda is playing out across the MAGA-captured United States, as well as Project 2025’s massive assault on civil liberties across America. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Abby Kisciki, a Gen Z alumna of Arena Academy (check out Ep. 47 Lauren Baer, Mg Dir), is an organizer for Newtown Action Alliance and gun violence prevention. We talk about coping with hope, and using hope responsibly, especially in gun violence prevention. Abby started getting involved in political advocacy as a college student and, after surviving the Highland Park shooting, she became active in gun violence prevention advocacy, hosting Zoom action sessions from her home in Chicago.https://www.newtownactionalliance.org/https://arena.run/ #democracy #organizer #organize #vote #politics #funders #genz #voters #freedomoverfascism #podcast #democrats #Project2025 #fascism #christo-fascism #ChristianNationalism #ChristianNationalist #Biden #antiTrump #election #voteblue #ContestEveryRace #RuralOrganizing #TeamDemocracy #abortion #lgbtq #gunviolenceprevention #arena #arenaacademy #NewtownActionAlliance #HighlandParkShootingPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Charles Gaba, an ACA data analyst and activist who started raising money for Dem candidates online in 2018. He operates a simple website, blue24.org with links to slates of Democratic candidates on Act Blue that makes it easy to donate to several candidates at a time, or just one or two. In 2020, he raised a total of 6 million dollars for Democratic candidates and organizations. This year, he’s on pace to exceed that. By the end of May 2020, he had raised $303k, whereas by the end of May 2024 he’s raised $573k. That’s a 90% increase. Blue24.org is not a PAC, and Gaba doesn’t take a cut of the money he raises (although you can donate to him through the website). Gaba uses his 50k followers on Twitter and other platforms to raise money for federal and state legislative rates in all 50 states.You can follow him https://x.com/charles_gaba.Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie chats with Nancy Thompson, founder and head of Mothers Against Greg Abbott about the fascism Texas is fighting right NOW, and how Nancy had enough, showed up with a sign to protest, and launched a movement that grows every time Greg Abbot, TX Gov, speaks. https://mothersagainstgregabbott.com/ Questions: [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Madeline Eden, CTO of Movement Labs and Contest Every Race.We’re letting 100,000 Republican candidates win every year without a challenger. We all know that when we put up Democratic candidates in state and local races, even in deeply red districts, more voters turn out, more people become engaged, and Democrats can win seats they’ve lost by default.Madeline Eden is CTO of Movement Labs, as well as its project Contest Every Race, which has recruited more than 7000 candidates for all levels of campaigns. Thirty-eight percent of them have won their races. Contest Every Race runs a Rural Power Initiative and provides coaching for all the candidates it recruits, so that first time candidates have training and understanding of what it takes to run and win. We’ve discussed this in several different episodes over the past 2 seasons, so please check out past episodes with Blue Ohio, Blue Missouri, Blue Texas, Every State Blue, Run for Something, the Outrun Coalition, and many more.https://www.contesteveryrace.com/Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie chatted with Shion Desarkar about creating community among pro-democracy activists. Right now I know we’re on a billion social media platforms to try to reach people who will reach others in real life. The promise of Unified is that if activists have a single platform to talk to each other, we can learn from each other, contact each other, share strategies, and multiply our effectiveness. Here’s my invite link, which Shion recommends as the best way for listeners to join up. Right now Unified is only on mobile. https://www.joinunified.us/?code=guide9775&id=6667Questions: [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Paolo Cremidis about running candidates who are young and diverse in rural areas. Outrun coalition has gone from electing 6 candidates in upstate NY in 2020 to more than 470 across the country currently. They believe that anyone and everyone should run for office and reject the notion that rural=white.Here are a couple of organizations Paolo recommends donating to—most of whom support candidates running downballot in MAGA captured areas. I've listed the Freedom Over Fascism episode number where I've interviewed most of these folks: Every State Blue https://everystateblue.org/ (umbrella org). Run by Jonathan Zucker, EpisodeBlue Ohio. Run by David Pepper, Episode 2, blueohio.orgBlue Missouri. Run by Jess Piper, Episode 7, bluemissiouri.orgBlue Tennessee, Run by Lisa D, bluetennessee.orgBlue Texas. Run by Kim Allen, Episode 5. bluetexas.orgForgotten Dems: https://forgottendemocrats.org/ Find more info about Outrun Coalition at www.x.com/theoutruncoQuestions: [email protected]. Please support us if you can at www.freedomoverfascism.us.Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Dmitri Melhorn, cofounder of the Invest in US investment fund with Reid Hoffman. Stephanie and Dmitri discuss what investments Melhorn believes are the most effective for President Biden to win in November. The organization invests in advocacy organizations, voter outreach groups, media outlets, electoral strategy groups, and other organizations devoted to opposing former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.Read more about Investing in Us: https://www.influencewatch.org/for-profit/investing-in-us/Questions: [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie speaks with Brianna Wu, a former congressional candidate in MA and present activist and fundraiser. They discuss running for office and post October 7 dynamics of the progressive movement, Jew-hatred, compassion, and inclusion. This was recorded before the events at Columbia, University (and other colleges and universities across the country), where protesters shouted their support for Hamas, killing Isreli civilians, and destroying Israel. Universities provided virtual learning and advised Jewish students to go home because they could not ensure the safety of the students.This conversation was raw, real, and emotional for both of us. She's been one of the most vocal supporters of Jewish Americans and Israelis (not the government) on social media.Briana references this article in the conversation. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/04/us-anti-semitism-jewish-american-safety/677469/ You can find Brianna on Twitter @BriannaWu.Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to NYT Bestselling Author Andra Watkins about Project 2025 and its Christo-Fascist core. Watkins is the author of the substack newsletter, “How Project 2025 will Ruin Your Life,” which decodes the Heritage Foundation authoritarian playbook for a Trump or Republican presidency. Project 2025 is written in “evangelicalese,” coded so that a Christian Nationalist audience understands and a general audience misses the nuances of the manifesto.https://project2025istheocracy.substack.com/https://andrawatkins.com/www.freedomoverfascism.us Questions: [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Brian Hansbury, one of the co-founders of Media and Democracy Project. They discuss what the corporate media is doing wrong, and how we can make a difference, participate in the Media and Democracy Project’s actions, and tell people we know IRL about what Republicans plan to do TO THEM if they win at the national level.www.mediaanddemocracyproject.orgQuestions: [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of Courier Newsroom and CEO of Good Information Inc., a civic incubator that invests in solutions to counter disinformation online. We talked about the need for values-based, pro-democracy news locally and nationally. Find Courier Newsroom and its newsletters at https://couriernewsroom.com/. ***Questions to Stephanie [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Lauren Baer, the Managing Director of Arena Inc about recruiting and training campaign staff, deploy them to game-changing campaigns, and support both staff and candidates on the path to victory.They also train organizers at every stage in their careers to train them for movement work in the field. www.arena.run(At least) 2 Arena alumni will be guests on the podcast, talking about their journeys and their organizations.In April 2024 in Atlanta, GA Arena will convene progressive changemakers to strategize about how to secure Democratic victories in 2024 and build lasting progressive power in the state and across the country. https://arena.run/events/summit#registerwww.freedomoverfascism.usPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

This week Stephanie talks to Dr. Matthew Taylor, who studies the extreme, violent, prophesy-spouting Christian Nationalists who are way too close to Donald Trump and Mike Johnson.He is the creator of the acclaimed audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation,” which details how networks of extremist Christian leaders helped instigate the January 6th Insurrection. His next book, The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian movement that is threatening our democracy (Broadleaf Books), will be published in Fall 2024. Even if you thought you knew about Christian Nationalism, this is one of the most interesting conversations I’ve had. Ever.Preorder Here: https://amzn.to/3TJXOPshttps://icjs.org/ Questions to [email protected] subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Jeremy Smith, CEO of Civitech on better tools and data for activists and candidates to use to register and reach voters. We discussed the importance of contesting every state and local race, what it takes to find the unregistered voters in an area and get them registered (hint: the most effective way is not standing at a street fair). Civitech identifies (democratic) and works with local organizers to reach them. We discussed the importance of investing in local volunteers and community members, and trusting them to know their communities and how to talk to their neighbors. Civitech has access to massive amounts of data and is about to launch a tool to make it affordable for activists and local candidates to use.www.civitech.ioPlease introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Questions to [email protected]. More info: www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber WilsonEditor: Stephanie Gerber WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Erin Reed, trans activist, independent journalist and writer of Erin in the Morning, which reports on the anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and laws around the country, including the 400+ that have been filed in 2024 alone. We discuss the death of Nex Benedict in Oklahoma, and the ongoing risk to trans adults in MAGA captured states. Erin breaks the news that Arizona defeated a bill to put anti-trans legislation on the ballot in November. Remember the Arizona activists we talked to in episode 43? Their work helped elect enough democrats in the legislature to be able to defeat the measure.Erin's information is always accurate and timely, and I recommend following her substack and on social media.https://www.erininthemorning.com/----Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Julie Fernatt and Llama Habern of Rural Organizing Initiative in Arizona. They've done great work organizing young people, candidates for local and state offices, and helping people come together without preconditions.www.roi.vote---Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to JoAnn Loulan of Democratic Messaging project about messaging in battleground states. This was before last week's multiple fiascos, so remember to talk about the distinction: do you want a wise man who will maintain freedom and liberty, or an old man the same age wanting to be a dictator who spouts nonsense. That's the choice.https://democraticmessagingproject.org/---------------Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Amanda LItman, co-founder of Run for Something, about the support Run for Something provides to people who want to run for office for the first time. Since the founding on Jan 20, 2017, more than 150,000 people have raised their hand to run. More than 1000 RFS candidates have won their elections.Donate to Run for Something: runforsomething.net***Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Stephanie Schriock, the former executive director of Emily's List about the importance of owning the means of information distribution. In other words, wealthy progressives need to buy local and national media outlets. And we need a platform where all Dems can get good info for social sharing.Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.usPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Zooey Zephyr, First Trans Legislator in Montana, about how MAGA is trying to fracture the American population to gain power, and how their anti-trans legislation is deeply unpopular and will ultimately fail. https://www.zooeyzephyr.com/ ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.us Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy Wilson ----more---- MERCH! Our Bonfire StorePlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Ron Fein, legal director of Free Speech for People (freespeechforpeople.org) talks about the constitutional case for Trump’s ineligibility for office. His clear and concise explanation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment is must-listen if you want to understand the amendment, the original meaning, and how his organization and many others believe it applies to Donald Trump. Ron Fein is the Legal Director for Free Speech For People. He litigates campaign finance, election protection, government accountability, and other constitutional democracy cases in courts across the United States. ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.us Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy Wilson ----more---- MERCH! Our Bonfire StorePlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Mark Riddle is President of Future Majority, founded in 2017 to fill the critical need for an outside, non-biased, data-driven strategy center focused on brand, storytelling, and policy to advise leaders as they think about issues and governing. https://futuremajority.org/ Stephanie also talks about putting January 6 into the context of Trump and MAGA's attempt to steal the election and stop the peaceful transfer of power. She discusses how talk to our friends in real life about Trump and the 14th amendment. ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.us Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy Wilson ----more---- MERCH! Our Bonfire StorePlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks with Fentrice Driskell, Florida House Minority Leader, about how we all can be superheroes without capes, the Florida freedom agenda, the special election on January 16, 2024, and how we can help Florida residents regain their freedom. www.fentriceforflorida.com ----more---- MERCH! Our Bonfire Store ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack. Please introduce one person in real life to this podcast, and please consider supporting us at www.freedomoverfascism.us Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.freedomoverfascism.us Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Hi friends, Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. See you back on January 2 with some wonderful and invigorating interviews, including Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives and others. Here is my list of some notable books of 2023...the works of authors I've interviewed (or want to interview)! You'll also find a link to freedom merch below. David Pepper, Laboratories of AutocracyDavid Pepper, Saving DemocracyRyan Busse, Gunfight: My Struggle Against the Industry that Radicalized AmericaBen Railton, Of Thee I Sing (E-book)Jeff Sharlet, Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil WarJeff Sharlet, Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War (audible)Health Cox Richardson, Democracy AwakeningHealth Cox Richardson, Democracy Awakening (audible) MERCH! Our Bonfire Store ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack, and please consider supporting us with a paid subscription on the substack or at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie discusses the stakes of the 2024 presidential race, particularly on the first "Promise" of Project 2025, which a nationwide abortion ban. Project 2025 outlines Republican plans if Trump wins, developed by the Heritage Foundation and other RW think tanks. Spoiler alert: Nationwide abortion ban, contraception ban, and more war on women. Dr. Katie McHugh, OBGYN and Abortion Provider ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack, and please consider supporting us with a paid subscription on the substack or at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie discusses the stakes of the 2024 presidential race, focusing on Project 2025, which outlines Republican plans if Trump wins, developed by the Heritage Foundation and other RW think tanks. Spoiler alert: Trump weaponizes DOJ, purges civil service, puts military on US streets, and rounds up immigrants and puts them into camps. and Jeff Sharlet, author of The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War ----more---- Find a transcript of this podcast at our substack, and please consider supporting us with a paid subscription on the substack or at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson ----more----Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie explores Thanksgiving mythology in the context of her conversation with Professor Ben Railton about teaching honest history and its importance in defining who counts as a real American. ----more---- Support the podcast with a paid subscription to hoosiervictoryalliance.substack.com or patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Producer/Host: Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie discusses the notable 2023 electoral wins and the dark money funding MAGA campaigns nationwide. She then talks to Scott Aaron Rogers, host of the HoosLeft podcast, about who is funding (buying?) MAGA Republican Mike Braun's campaign for governor. ----more---- Support the podcast with a paid subscription to hoosiervictoryalliance.substack.com or patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Producer/Host: Stephanie Gerber Wilson Editor: Benjy Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Andrea Miller, Executive Director and Founding Board Member talks with Stephanie about turning out the BIPOC vote in Virginia with Democracy Centers, paid phone banks, good campaign tools, and organizational fundamentals. www.centerforcommonground.org ----more---- Support the podcast: patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Editor: Benjy Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Stephanie talks to Debbie Cox Bultan, Co-founder and CEO of New Deal Leaders, an organization that helps select state and local leaders formulate policy once they've been elected. The NewDEAL is a selective national network of pro-growth progressive state and local elected officials. Their mission is to scour the country to lift up the best and brightest leaders – including school board members, councilmembers, county executives, mayors, state legislators, and statewide leaders below the level of governor – and their good ideas to expand opportunity, spur economic growth, and create broad, sustainable progress. Debbie Cox Bultan has more than thirty years of experience in center-left politics, public policy, and non-profit leadership. As CEO of NewDEAL, she oversees both strategy and day to day operations for the organization. She is a frequent commentator about trends in, and the importance of, state and local government, and co-hosts the award-winning podcast, An Honorable Profession, where she speaks with exceptional state and local leaders about their work and path into public service. Debbie previously served as Executive Director for the Civic Leadership Foundation, a Chicago-based non-profit that prepares underserved youth for college, career, and civic life. Prior to helping launch NewDEAL, Debbie spent fifteen years at the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) where she served in a number of capacities, including National Political Director and Chief of Staff. Among her accomplishments at the DLC was developing a network of, and policy tools for, state and local elected officials across the country. www.newdealleaders.org ----more---- Support the podcast: patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Editor: Benjy Wilson Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Aaron Rupar publishes and reports for the independent online publication Public Notice and is a prolific tweeter (Xer?), following and live tweeting public hearings, debates, and other political events. Public Notice describes itself this way: “it is fair, but not impartial. We think democracy and fair elections are good things and, unlike a lot of mainstream coverage, are not shy about saying so “ https://www.publicnotice.co/----more---- Support the podcast: patreon.com/freedomoverfascism Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org Editor: Benjy Wilson ----more----Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Chelsea McDonnel is a co-founder of MAD voters, a personal private baker (her confections are amazing!) and a community activist. She talks with us about reaching new and potential voters, and advocating for equal rights and freedoms for the entire individual. She's currently focused on advocacy to remove the tax on menstruation products in Indiana and has organized Period Action Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Oct 18 at 11 am. Please join her if you can. MADVoters is an organization located in Indiana. MV connects organizations, candidates, volunteers, and citizens to empower and advance equitable efforts in Indiana. More details at www.madvoters.org ----more---- Please support us at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism to help support the podcast and host Stephanie Wilson, who does not receive payment for her work any other way. Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, message hub, donations: www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org. Newsletter and podcast: substack.com/freedomoverfascism; Social media: www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.threads.net/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictory Editor: Benjy WilsonPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

In honor of National Coming Out Day and World Mental Health Month, both occurring this week, Stephanie provides context and a new analysis for the MAGA attack on LGBTQ+ youth and adults, followed by an archive recording of our September 2023 interview of Lance Preston, who talks about the mental health crisis among queer youth and the dangers of anti-queer legislation and prejudice. Rainbow Youth Project is holding several pride events in the next few weeks: Oct 14 Northwest Florida Pride Fest and Oct 21 Southern Oklahoma Pride. Also look for RYP's forthcoming book, soon to be available on Amazon. www.rainbowyouthproject.org ----more---- Please support us at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism to help support the podcast and host Stephanie Wilson, who does not receive payment for her work any other way. Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, message hub, donations: www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org. Newsletter and podcast: substack.com/freedomoverfascism; Social media: www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.threads.net/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictory H/T: Benjy Wilson for sound edit and compilationPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Our resident American History Professor Ben Railton joins us to discuss the battles over history curriculum in Florida and across the country. Ben Railton teaches American Studies of Fitchburg State University in MA. He is author of six books on American identity, national narratives, and collective memory, most recently Of Thee I Sing: The Contested History of American Patriotism (2021). He writes the daily American Studier blog, contributes the bimonthly Considering History column for the Saturday Evening Post, and is a frequent public scholarly tweeter @AmericanStudier. His work explores the connections between America’s past and present. Most recent book: Of Thee I Sing ----more---- Please support us at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism to help support the podcast and producer/host Stephanie Wilson. Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, message hub, donations: www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org. Newsletter and podcast: substack.com/freedomoverfascism; Social media: www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.threads.net/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictoryPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

Jeff Sharlet is an author, journalist, professor and producer of “The Family” on Netflix. He joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War and his experiences investigating and interviewing the religious right. Jeff is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair and best-selling author or editor of seven books, including The Family, adapted into a Netflix documentary series. He is the winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting, the Molly Ivins Prize, and the Outspoken Award, among other honors. He is the Frederick Sessions Beebe ’35 Professor in the Art of Writing at Dartmouth College and lives in Vermont. Please subscribe wherever you listen and leave a review to help us be more visible. Please support us at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism to help support the podcast and help Stephanie feed her family. Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to [email protected]. More info, message hub, donations: www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org. Newsletter and podcast: substack.com/freedomoverfascism; Social media: www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.threads.net/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictoryPlease subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.