District 34 Podcast

Amy Vilela is much much more than a grieving mother, but because she is a grieving mother, she will never give up.We don't have time to wait around for career politicians, their donors or special interests to do the right thing. We need bold action, now. We need representatives in Washington that understand the stakes of this fight and who will never stop advocating for the people. Endorsed by Our Revolution, Justice Democrats, National Nurses United, and Vets for Sanders.You can donate to Amy and read more on her platform here: https://amy4thepeople.com/issues/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a candid conversation on the persistent problem of wealth inequality between blacks and whites. We discuss its roots, its myths and some possible solutions.My guest, Michael Graham, is an author and the founder of Actify Press. He has written extensively on economic and race issues. You can read his work on Progressive army, and of course at Actify Press!Follow Michael on Twitter @BLUpfrontDebunking Myths Surrounding the Racial Wealth Gap: https://socialequity.duke.edu/sites/socialequity.duke.edu/files/site-images/FINAL%20COMPLETE%20REPORT_.pdfActify Press: https://mega.actifypress.com/author/tdeberg/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mal Hyman is running for Congress in South Carolina's 7th district. He is a professor of political science and sociology at Coker College. He is an alumnus of UCLA.Working with the United Nations, Mal Hyman monitored the elections in Nicaragua in 1990 and in Mexico in 1994. He also visited Gaza during the second intifada. We discuss these historical trips in depth.For 12 years, he has also taught government and economics at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Math, helping students understand the importance of civic engagement and economic policy. His book, “Covering High Treason: Media Coverage of the Assassination of President Kennedy.” will be available early 2018.You can donate to Mal's campaign here: http://www.malhyman.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Canova is a law professor that works in the area of economics and international trade. He served on Senator Sanders economic reform committee in 2011. He is currently running as an Independent against Debbie Wassermann Schultz in Florida.In the 1990s, while an associate attorney at a prominent law firm and then as a visiting professor at the University of Miami, Tim opposed efforts to weaken the 1933 Glass-Steagall Act firewalls that had separated commercial banking from the risky securities markets. He also cautioned about the rise of complex derivative financial instruments that were turning the United States into a “casino” economy. In the early 2000s, Tim warned about the growing bubble in housing prices and called for increased supervision of Wall Street banks and financial markets. He was one of the few law professors in the country who consistently opposed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, including a 1996 op-ed in the New York Times opposing Greenspan’s reappointment.You can

Scott Charles is the Trauma Outreach Coordinator for Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and is Director of TUH's Cradle to Grave Program, an award-winning hospital-based violence prevention initiative that illustrates the harsh realities of gun violence for public school students and adjudicated youth. He is also a member of St. Joseph's University's Institute for Violence Research and Prevention.Scott has spent more than 20 years working with at-risk youth and has spoken nationally about the use of service-learning in urban school settings. A native of California, he served there as an at-risk youth specialist for the State Department of Education and assisted in the development of a statewide rites of passage program for young African American males.His work with Philadelphia youth has been featured on NBC's The Today Show, ABC's World News Tonight, NPR's Morning Edition and in the feature-length documentary "Number One with a Bullet." Along with Dr. Goldberg’s, his work has also been featured local

Alex Villanueva is a long time reformer and activist. He also happens to be a long time deputy who is running for Los Angeles County Sheriff. Alex holds a Doctorate in Public Administration. His dissertation is on the impact of diversity on law enforcement leadership.   Alex discusses police reform, fixing corruption, race bias in the department- and how we tackle these problems from inside the law enforcement agencies. Other topics include money bail reform, propositions 47 and 57.You can read more about his campaign here: https://alexvillanueva.org/about.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pat Harris is a world class criminal defense attorney that has seen from the inside our need for justice system and police reform. Harris is known for representing Susan McDougal during the Whitewater Scandal, as well as Michael Jackson. His book Mistrial takes a deep dive into why the soft on crime narrative was so devastating.We discuss Medicare For All, money bail reform, prosecuting murderous police officers, civil rights, Involuntary servitude, fair trade and getting money out of politics. Its a conversation you wont want to miss!You can donate to Pat's campaign here: https://patharrisforsenate.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Auerback is a Market practitioner/analyst and Research Associate at the Levy Institute for Economics. We discuss Bankster scandals, income inequality and the Democrats that walk in lock step with the GOP on these issues. His recent peice in Alternet exposes the Crapo bill that is endemic of the relationship.We also take a deep dive into the LIBOR, Adam Smith, and the embedded moral decisions in positive economics. The conversation is both educational and accessible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I sat down with David Hildebrand, who is running against incumbent Diane Feinstein, for a lengthy and informative discussion on much needed policy change. He shares his views on DNC corruption, the corporate oligarchy, police brutality and reform and foreign policy.You can donate to his campaign here: https://www.davidforcalifornia.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gayle is the progressive City of Richmond Mayor who successfully took on big oil. She is an advocate for Medicare for All, tuition free public university and more affordable housing.We discuss the corporate loophole in Prop 13, how to fix UC funding and why we should create a state bank in California.You can read more about Gayle and donate here: https://gayleforcalifornia.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss the endorsements, The DiFi #TimesUp not so dramatic un-incidence, and the progress on progressive pushes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Jaffe is an attorney, lifelong Democrat, dedicated BernieCrat- and he is primarying House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. He supports single-payer healthcare, private prison reform and mental health reform. He has a comprehensive plan to deal with income inequality and the unintended consequences of Prop 13.You can donate to his campaign here: https://jaffe4congress.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elijah Manley is 19 years old and has already run for president. He became an activist while in 9th grade and its currently running for the Broward County School Board. Suffice it to say, he is ahead of the class curve!We discuss the current politics of Broward County, civil rights and what he envisions for the future. He is a Black Lives Matter activist as well as a board member for Youths Rights. He is also a National Committee member for the Green Party. His passion and knowledge will impress you.You can donate to his campaign here: https://www.manleyforbroward.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geoff Campbell, writing for The Progressive Army, recently broke a financial scandal on The Democratic Coalition and founder Scott Dworkin. Geoff takes us through his piece and why it matters.It can be read here: http://progressivearmy.com/2018/01/11/exclusive-resistance-lawsuit-how-scott-dworkins-super-pac-spent-donations/And here: http://progressivearmy.com/2018/01/04/exclusive-resistance-grift-scott-dworkin-turned-resistance-personal-payday/Matt Detch, a recent congressional candidate in West Virginia's 3rd district talks about his poor experience with Dworkin's consulting firm Bulldog Financial and the larger problem of money in politics.Geoffs piece: http://progressivearmy.com/2018/01/26/stories-democratic-candidates-scott-dworkins-bulldog-finance-group-failed-campaigns/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lee Camp, comedian, gadfly, and host of Redacted Tonight on Russia Today sits down with Tina to discuss neo-McCarthyism, media consolidation and the state of Independent journalism. In this raucous interview Lee talks about the flack he has received from celebrities like Michael Ian Black on Twitter. Rather than disparage the haters Lee discusses why free speech is important to helping these people come to the light. Gracious and funny, Lee knocks this interview out the park! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Clements is an attorney, author, and co-founder of American Promise. He is the author of Corporations Are Not People: Reclaiming Democracy From Big Money And Global Corporations. He has been one of the chief advocates for a 28th Amendment to overturn Citizens United v. FEC. His amicus brief can be read here: https://transition.fec.gov/law/litigation/citizens_united_sc_08_pcl&d_supp_brief_amici.pdf Also- please consider supporting his bipartisian efforts at American Promise: http://www.americanpromise.net/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luke O’Brien talks to Tina-Desiree Berg about the Alt Right extremism and right-wing propaganda. Luke O'Brien covers political extremism and propaganda for HuffPost and is a contributing writer on the Highline team. He specializes in narrative and investigative features and has worked for POLITICO magazine, Deadspin, Wired News, an alt-weekly and a small-town daily. His freelance work has appeared in The Atlantic, Fortune, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, and Slate, among other publications. Read his recent piece in the Atlantic: The Making of an American Nazi: How did Andrew Anglin go from being an antiracist vegan to the alt-right’s most vicious troll and propagandist—and how might he be stopped? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/the-making-of-an-american-nazi/544119/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tina-Desiree Berg talks to Paula Swearengin and Matt Kerner on standing up for Progressive Values in West Virginia. On this episode of District 34 we have Paula Swearengin the Justice Democrat endorsed candidate taking on West Virginia's Joe Manchin for a seat in the Senate. Joining Paula is Matt Kerner a progressive candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates. You'll love this thoughtful, in-depth discussion of how progressive values can translate to the states won by Trump. Check out Paula's website to get involved or donate: https://paulajean2018.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Producer & Activist Jeanine Rohn talks to Tina-Desiree Berg about California politics, election reform & reclaiming the party.Jeanine is a filmmaker/ political activist involved in elevating socially relevant issues through activism and media for over 25 years. She is currently a CA State delegate to the Democratic Party involved in a wide range of caucuses and both candidate and issue-driven campaigns throughout the state. She routinely attends the LACDP, CADEM as well as the DNC conventions and meetings. She brings her passion and activism to her professional life of film and television. Her projects to date range from the Academy Award winning Boys Don’t Cry, the politically satirical Sarah Silverman's series for Comedy Central, and more recently Rafi Pitts’ relevant green card soldier film Soy Nero in competition at Berlinale 2016. Jeanine is currently in post production on her untitled World Channel project featuring her time at Standing Rock Reservation. She is also in development with fell

Dr. Jim Zogby on Trump's Jerusalem Declaration & the DNC Unity Reform Commission On this episode Tina-Desiree Berg talks to Dr. James J. Zogby president of the Arab American Institute and long-serving member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee. This interview could not be more prescient given President Trump's radical move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and order to move the U.S. Embassy to move from Tel Aviv. The move which contravenes 20 years of precedent and years of peace work in the region has sparked controversy. In this candid interview Dr. Zogby, a leading voice on the issue, hits back at the decision and discusses how this move compromises peace. Tina also discusses the upcoming DNC Unity Reform Commission which is holding it's final meeting in Washington, DC. Zogby a Bernie Sanders ally speaks candidly about his disappointment with the process and the failures of the DNC to embrace much needed reforms. Dr. James J. Zogby co-founded the Arab American Insti