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How do you slow down when the world demands non-stop production? On a Sunday morning, I spoke with author and therapist Gerard Wouters about shifting from high-stress finance to a Taoist way of living. We break down the cultural pressure to overwork in both the U.S. and the Netherlands, lessons from his time in Thailand, and how addressing both mind and body can change how we handle daily stress. The Taoist Way with Gerard WoutersHow to make life simple, happy and successful the Taoist way: Introduction to a new way of livingFollow Gerard on Instagram

Hey friends! In this short interview, Andy Williams Jr.—activist, abolitionist, and former Attorney General candidate—joined me to discuss the rights of the incarcerated when it comes to participating in the election process. We break down the legal and social barriers surrounding voting access, how systemic disenfranchisement impacts communities, and what true civic engagement looks like from the inside out. Key Topics Covered: Civic Access & Incarceration: Navigating voting rights and restrictions for incarcerated individuals. Abolition & Activism: Andy’s perspective as an activist and his journey running for statewide office. Systemic Impact: How disenfranchisement shapes legal policy, community representation, and policy decisions. Connect & Resources:For official guidelines on voter eligibility, state-by-state disenfranchisement laws, and registration rules, check your state's local election office or visit the U.S. Election Assistance Commission or Vote.gov.https://www.nationalvotinginprison.org/#stories https://ncpvr.us/about/ Andy Williams Jr Linkedin

In this solo commentary episode, we break down the rapid evolution of federal voting legislation—tracing the line from the SAVE Act and SAVE America Act to the proposed "Make Elections Great Again" (MEGA) Act. We take a deep dive into an article published by the Communist Party USA regarding how these mandatory proof-of-citizenship requirements directly threaten the voting rights of Native American and Indigenous communities. From ignoring tribal identification cards to violating tribal sovereignty, we examine the logistical and legal barriers these bills place on voters in rural and tribal lands. Plus, we look at the broader implications of monthly voter purges, public disenfranchisement lists, and why local and parish/county elections matter now more than ever. Key Topics Covered: Breakdown of the SAVE, SAVE America, and MEGA Acts Tribal sovereignty, dual citizenship, and the rejection of Tribal IDs Historical parallels: The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Why voter fraud statistics don't align with restrictive voting policy The critical role of state, parish, and municipal elections CPUSA's rebuke of the SAVE America Act Explainer: SAVE,SAVE America, and MEGA Acts H.R.7300 - Make Elections Great Again ActMEGA Act moves in House; NACo raises county concerns Voting By Noncitizens is a Non-IssueElection Fraud Map

PARENTAL ADVISORY: MOMENTS OF STRONG LANGUAGE: This conversation kind of deviated from my outline. Connor is a talent manager and political activist, and we talk about everything from the music industry to tech to local elections. There was not much edited in this episode, though I do have to include some narration near the end due to a forced restart of my laptop nearly an hour in. I'm glad that I was able to get him back in the conference room to give our proper goodbyes. You may keep up with Connor in the following ways: https://connortreacy.com/about https://www.instagram.com/theconnortreacy/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortreacy

Hey y'all. In this discussion about poverty, food insecurity, and corporate greed, I'm joined by Beth DaPonte, a poverty expert, demographer, and nonprofit evaluator. We spoke candidly about the food crisis impacting millions of Americans and what needs to happen. I draw on my experience as a former food stamp worker and the current food desert crisis in my hometown. I hope that y'all enjoy this conversation.