Collateral Damage
131: Progressive St Louis Alderwoman, Megan Green Joins Guest Host, Hank Thompson
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 0:48:39
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Sinopsis
Alderwomen Green, according to the website that bears her name, "first was elected in represent the 15th Ward in a Special Election in October of 2014 and was later re-elected in March of 2016." "Since assuming office, her bio continues, "Alderwoman Green has become the progressive champion of St. Louis, fighting for a $15 minimum wage, civilian oversight of our police department, reproductive rights for women, and responsible development with community benefits. She has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement to address racial disparities that exist within the St. Louis Community, and nation. She also currently sits on the Continuum of Care to end homelessness in the St. Louis Region." Here's a glance at how the conversation went: Chapter 1. It can be scary, standing up to bullies. How Megan became an activist and politician. (0:00-7:30) Chapter 2. "What if we invested in the people who live here?" imagines Green. "We could grow the next fortune 500 company" instead of hoping to recr