Freedom Over Fascism

Nov 01 2024 77 ep. 38 mins 14

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Freedom Over Fascism is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson. She talks with people who power political change and fight for freedom in public life: activists, experts, office-holders, and academics. We help our activist audience embrace Michelle Obama’s call for people to DO SOMETHING. Each episodes provides concrete calls to action for activists to promote freedom in their area. Founded January 2023.

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LOVE VOTES: Brining Ferocity and Bravery to vote with love. Katie Blair, PFLAG E 73

Nov 01 2024 22 mins

In this bonus mini-sode I chat with Katie Blair, the VP of Advocacy at PFLAG, where we talked about being fierce, having brave conversations, and the freedom to live and love honestly and without fear. Also: what you can do before the election.You can find Katie at www.pflag.org. Please subscribe at www.freedomoverfascism.us

Trump WILL Try to Steal the Election. How YOU Can Help Stop It. Jonathan Winer, election lawyer. E71

Oct 29 2024 50 mins

Stephanie talks with Jonathan Winer, a former attorney to John Kerry, and an election lawyer, about how Trump and the republicans will try to steal the election, the protections put in place with the 2022 Election College Reform Act, how we can anticipate violence and call in the national guard if necessary, and what YOU can do to counter the shenanigans. Winer’s article in Washi

So You Want Help With Your Hurricane? Andra Watkins, Project 2025 Expert, On Politicized Disaster Relief E 70

Oct 16 2024 44 mins

Stephanie talks with Andra Watkins, bestselling author and writer of How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life, about what FEMA response to natural disasters would look like under Project 2025, and why weather disasters are more likely to occur under a Republican extractive agenda.https://project2025istheocracy.substack.com/www.freedomoverfascism.us

Content Creators vs Cable TV. Content Wins! Tiffany Carlock, “Candidly Tiff” Content Creator and MD Activist. E 69

Oct 09 2024 39 mins

Stephanie talks with Tiffany Carlock, aka “Candidly Tiff” a pro-democracy social media influencer and real life activist. She’s doing all the things…social media content on a big platform, DNC delegate, super volunteer for Angela Alsobrooks and Wes Moore (and all the dems downballot). Great discussion on the corporate political media fails and why Harris’s interviews with

Will Your Vote Count? Kim Allen, Co-founder Power the Vote GA E68

Oct 01 2024 38 mins

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.us

YOU Can and Should Consider Running for Office. Emily Cain, Fmr ED EMILY's List E 67

Sep 26 2024 40 mins

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-ca

Unrigging Red States. Michele Hornish, ED Every State Blue E 6

Sep 19 2024 42 mins

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, O

Within the Margin of Our Effort. Michael Podhorzer, Fmr Political Director AFL-CIO. E 65

Sep 13 2024 43 mins

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-Osori

Corporate Media Dumpster Fire. Scott Dworkin, author of Dworkin Report. E 64

Sep 05 2024 47 mins

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

Sustainable Bang for the Buck. David Callahan, Founder and Editor of Blue Tent on Investing to Build Power. Ep 63

Aug 28 2024 37 mins

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 pol