Season 3

April 16, 2024

The Battle for Ohio's Fair Representation: Ending Gerrymandering with…

In episode 75, we sit down with Mia Lewis from Common Cause Ohio to talk about gerrymandering in Ohio and dissect the deceptive tactics that skew our districts and distort our votes. Mia is Associate Director at Common Cause...

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April 2, 2024

Trailblazers and Trendsetters: America's History-Making First Ladies

In episode 74, we cover the incredible journey of America's First Ladies! We bring you the stories of how these women transformed the role of First Lady, leaving an indelible impact on the nation's history. Connect with USS :...

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March 19, 2024

Embracing Activism Amidst Division: Danielle Fascione's Journey to Po…

In episode 73, we sit down with Danielle Fascione, who walks us through her transformative journey to political activism from the cozy, liberal streets of Lakewood, OH to the conservative heartbeat of Wadsworth, OH. Danielle ...

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March 5, 2024

Navigating Nuance in Politics: Reflecting on Our Interviews with Ohio…

In episode 72, we reflect on the two conversations we had with a democrat and a republican from the Ohio House of Representative. The candid discussions with our guests from both sides of the aisle reminded us that the politi...

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Feb. 20, 2024

The Lack of Postpartum Care: Dr. Amanda Thompson Unlocks the Mysterie…

In episode 71, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Thompson, the dynamic force behind Rooted Physical Therapy. We embark on a transformative journey into the world of pelvic floor therapy, a realm where Amanda's expertise shines brig...

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Feb. 6, 2024

IRL RN: The 14th Amendment's Role in Trump v. Anderson and Beyond

In episode 70, we take a deep dive into the 14th amendment and how states like Colorado and Maine are using it to try to keep Donald Trump off the presidential ballots in their states this year. Connect with USS …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Raising a Glass to Local Governance: Ordinary People, Extraordinary I…

In episode 69, we unravel the tapestry of local government with our own tale of ordinary people tackling the nuts and bolts of our community. Join us as we talk through our experience of sitting through a local city council …

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Jan. 23, 2024

D'Seanté Parks on Rewriting the Narrative of Political Empowerment

In episode 68, we discover the impact of generational trauma on political engagement as we're joined by D'Seanté Parks, the visionary founder and CEO of 1000 MORE. We unravel the historical threads that have woven a complex t...

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Jan. 16, 2024

How Presidential Candidates Come to Be: Primaries, Caucuses & Nationa…

Ever feel like the road to the White House is a political maze? In episode 67, we hand you the map! We peel back the layers of our election system, exploring the pivotal primaries and caucuses that shape our nation's …

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Jan. 9, 2024

The Pursuit of Community Connection and Change with Ohio House Repres…

In episode 66, we sit down with Ohio House of Representatives member Nick Santucci to talk about his experience as a politician, what he's been able to accomplish for his district, and what's next for him and Mahoning Valley....

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Jan. 2, 2024

Being Apolitical is A Political Statement, or is It? A Conversation A…

Have you ever pondered the luxury of staying on the sidelines of political conversation? In our first episode of 2024, we unravel the intricacies of political engagement. In a world where the personal is political, we dissect...

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