On the radio show this week, we start by celebrating significant policy wins for families in North Carolina, including advancements in childcare subsidies and paid parental leave, and discuss how state-level progress influences national policy. After that, we explore the challenges parents (and children) face with current digital media and delve into solutions for creating safer streaming environments for young audiences. Next, we turn our attention to a major child care victory in West Virginia and examine how bipartisan efforts led to crucial legislative successes even in a challenging political landscape. Finally, we close the show by addressing the important birthright citizenship decision and the importance of the fair treatment of immigrant families.

Special Guests

Ruth Martin & Beth Messersmith, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder; Brenda Bisner, Kidoodle.TV, @Kidoodle.TV, @kidoodletv; Amy Jo Hutchison, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder; Wendy Cervantes, Center for Law and Social Policy, @CLASP_DC, @clasp.org, @clasp_dc

On the radio show this week, we start by exploring a powerful new documentary film from Moms First that highlights structural barriers and challenges mothers face in America. After that, we discuss the concerning attacks on vital food, nutrition, and healthcare programs – and how to counter misleading narratives. Next, we delve into critical issues like the childcare and affordability crisis. Finally, we close the show with insights from a new book on how to transition from mere presence to impactful power.

Special Guests

Reshma Saujani, Moms First, @reshmasaujani @MomsFirstUS, @reshmasaujani @momsfirstus; Chris Kang, Coalition on Human Needs, @Voice4HumanNeed, @voice4humanneed.bsky.social, @voice4humanneed; Angie Nixon, Angie Nixon for Florida, @AngieNixon, @angieforfl.bsky.social, @angieforfl; Rashad Robinson, Social Justice Leader and Author, @rashadrobinson, @iamrashadrobinson

On the radio show this week, we delve into federal budget priorities, discussing we're all needed to make democracy still work despite the economic squeeze families face. After that, we look at the National Childcare Convention, exploring solutions to the ongoing childcare crisis. Following that segment, we highlight the importance of protecting our national parks from censorship and other threats. Finally, we close the show with an update on efforts to make paid family and medical leave a reality for all.

Special Guests

Valeria Carranza, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder @itsvalcarranza; Jennifer Wells, Community Change Action, @commchangeact; Melissa Dalley, America433+ and Resistance Rangers, @resistancerangers.altgov.info, @resistancerangers; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @paidleaveforall, @paidleaveforall.bsky.social