Levar Burton and Stacey Abrams on Book Bans and the Right to Read Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-26 | In honor of Banned Books Week,Stacey is joined by two guests: Her mom and former librarian, Reverend Carolyn Abrams, and actor, director, and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton. The trio discuss the transformative power of story and strategies to combat book banning.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmediaCHAPTERS:Book Bans in America: 00:00Rev. Carolyn Abrams on Reading: 04:10Levar Burton's Origin Story: 15:30Levar on Book Bans: 18:27Toolkit: 49:28
KNA on the Future of Technology Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-18 | #creator #art #technology #tech #creative Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
KNA on How Stories Inspire Us Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-18 | #storytelling #inspirational #technology #creators Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams and Artist KNA on the Clash of Technology, AI & Art Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-17 | Stacey sits down with artist KNA to discuss how artists are impacted by AI and other evolving technologies, how they can use them to fuel their creativity, as well as what next steps need to be taken to secure resources and protection for the arts in an increasingly digital world.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmediaChaptersAI is Changing Art as We Know It: 00:00Interview with KNA: 09:45Toolkit: 46:49
Bryan Cranston on How to Make it as an Actor Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-11 | #acting #actor #grind #hardworkSubscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Bryan Cranston on The Dangers of AI in Hollywood Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-10 | #ai #aiart #artificialintelligence #actingSubscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Bryan Cranston and Stacey Abrams on How AI and Streaming is Changing Hollywood Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-10 | Stacey sits down with award-winning actor, producer and activist Bryan Cranston to talk about how the entertainment industry is evolving one year on since the writers’ and actors’ strikes, how Hollywood can sustain our thirst for content, as well as the livelihoods of the artists who make it.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmediaChapters:Hollywood is Changing: 00:00Bryan Cranston Interview: 09:12Toolkit: 52:07
Stacey Abrams on the Existential Threat to Democracy and Voting Rights in the 2024 Election Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-10-03 | Stacey is joined by Mother Jones’ national voting rights correspondent and author, Ari Berman, to untangle threats to voting rights ahead of November’s election, what’s changed since the last presidential election, and how to push back to protect access this year and beyond.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmediaChapters:Voter Suppression in 2024: 00:00Ari Berman: 08:02Stacey's Toolkit: 50:06
Levar Burton Explains Why Book Bans Exist Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-30 | Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia#books #booktube
Levar Burton on the Power of Storytelling Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-28 | Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia#books #booktube #readingrainbow
Stacey Abrams Explains Book Bans Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-26 | Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia#books #booktube #bannedbooksweek
Stacey Abrams on How to Fight for Lower Rent and More Affordable Housing Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-19 | If there’s power in numbers, then there are arguably few groups as powerful American tenants. Stacey is joined by founding director of the KC Tenants Union, Tara Raghuveer, to highlight the vast political potential they’re building through their organization in Kansas City and beyond.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:30 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Skyrocketing Cost of Housing7:50 Tara Raghuveer on Tenants UnionsWe want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicemail at 213-293-9509. You and your question might be featured on the show.Learn More: Read Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew DesmondVisit the KC Tenants website for a link to donate, an organizing toolkit, and resources on how to organize a campaign, write letters, and more: kctenants.orgLook up your local mutual aid groups for fund drives, food banks, and other ways to volunteer.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams on the Fight for Truth in News Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-12 | Stacey is joined by journalist and author, Paola Ramos, and Washington Post TikTok host and producer, Joseph Ferguson, to explore how journalists and news organizations are meeting a dramatically altered landscape and the best way to navigate new media and the information maelstrom. CHAPTERS:0:00 How Is Media Changing?06:17 Interview with Paola Ramos & Joseph Ferguson46:15 ToolkitWe want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicemail at 213-293-9509. You and your question might be featured on the show.Learn More: PBS News Hour “MisInformation Overload: Teens Reveal Perceptions and Impact of Misinformation” srlmisinformationoverload.tumblr.comSubscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams and Brianna Turner on the Future of the WNBA Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-07 | Stacey Abrams and WNBA Star Brianna Turner talk qbout the future of women's sports.Subscribe to our Channel!Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams explains why college athletes couldnt get paid until 2021 Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-05 | Stacey Abrams explains the history of NIL rights!Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams Talks to NFL and WNBA Stars About Making College Sports Fair for Athletes Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-09-05 | College sports is a huge business. How can we make it more fair for the athletes themselves? Stacey is joined by WNBA forward Brianna Turner and former NFL defensive back Domonique Foxworth to talk about student athlete compensation, unionizing college teams, and the future of the NCAA.Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams on How to Fight Disinformation and Defend Kamala Harris from Online Misinformation Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-08-29 | Disinformation touches all of us, and more often than we think. Stacey is joined by Esosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact, to talk about how acute the issue is and how to stop bad information from spreading—online and even in your family’s group chat.We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicemail at 213-293-9509. You and your question might be featured on the show.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:54 Esosa Osa on disinformation9:25 Misinformation vs. disinformation15:00 How misinformation works on social media27:00 What is Inoculation Messaging?41:02 Adding to the Tool Kit Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams on Gen Zs Fight for the Future (with Rep. Maxwell Frost and Haley Lickstein) Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-08-22 | This election is in the hands of Gen Z, a cohort of young Americans that’s diverse, creative, and—often—skeptical. At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Stacey is joined by Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first member of Gen Z to be elected to Congress, and influencer Haley Lickstein, a leading voice on civic engagement among young people, to talk about how they’re working to get their peers involved.We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicemail at 213-293-9509. You and your question might be featured on the show.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:23 Stacey Abrams Live from the DNC!7:29 Maxwell Frost and Haley Lickstein on Getting Out the Youth VoteSubscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Stacey Abrams Talks The Electoral College and How to Take It Down Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-08-15 | In the debut episode of Assembly Required, Stacey takes on one of the most intractable problems in American politics: the unequal distribution of power created by the Electoral College. Could ranked choice voting help give all Americans a more meaningful vote? Cynthia Richie Terrell, Executive Director of RepresentWomen and co-founder of FairVote, joins Stacey to make the case.We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicemail at 213-293-9509. You and your question might be featured on the show.Subscribe to our channel! CHAPTERS0:00 What is Assembly Required?19:00 Cynthia Richie Terrell on Ranked Choice Voting48:55 Assembling Our Tool KitCrooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams: Podcast Trailer Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams 2024-07-30 | EPISODES BEGIN ON AUGUST 15Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they’re not. They’re just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stacey Abrams. Stacey knows better than anyone that societal shifts happen when a group of ordinary people decide that a problem is solvable, and are willing to pitch in and work towards the solution.Each week, Stacey will break down the biggest issues we face into digestible, actionable items, introduce us to the warriors for good already working towards solutions, strategize, and share tangible ways to get involved. Because we can't fix everything, everywhere, all at once; but we can each do something, somewhere, soon. Subscribe to our channel! Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.Want some pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944Written content at http://www.crooked.comFollow Crooked on Twitter twitter.com/crookedmediaFollow Crooked on Facebook facebook.com/CrookedMedia Follow Crooked on Instagram instagram.com/crookedmedia
