Today we have a special mini-pod message for our listeners and some news about Season 5 of the “Official Podcast of the Persistence!” Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com

Today we discuss the economy, our economic recovery, how strong it is, and how people actually feel about it. And McCarthy just launched an impeachment inquiry… Then, joining us for our interview for a really interesting convo about land use and parking, is the author of “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World”, Henry Grabar! https://fridaysforfuture.org/ Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com

Today we skip over all of the trump indictment talk and get right to the winning our elections and saving our democracy talk! Plus drugs... Joining us to talk strategy, data and “how we win” is messaging and media expert (and Jen’s partner) Dan Ancona! Volunteer in Virginia! Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com

After a break last week, Steve and Jess are back and we are still celebrating our win in Ohio’s special election but are also mourning the terrible tragedy in Maui. And, of course, Trump has been handed indictment number four, this time bringing 18 of his friends with him in a historic RICO case! Maui Strong Fund, Aloha United Way, Maui foodbank, Maui Humane Society (for the animals), World Central Kitchen, River of Life Mission, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Mercy Chefs, The Maui Community Power Recovery Fund. Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water

Today Trump is indicted...again! We talk about effective messaging around his now three criminal indictments. And joining us for our very timely interview is former Impeachment manager and Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, Eric Swalwell! Volunteer for Ohio Special Election Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water

Today, Jenifer and Jess are joined by Billy Wimsatt. He's the Director of Movement Voter Project to emphasize the need for collaboration between voter outreach organizations. Minnesota took 10 years and a lot of groundwork to get to where it is, today. Steve is on a quick vacation https://movement.vote/ www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101

Today we are back after taking a week off so there are a lot of threads to unwind! We catch up about the horrific SCOTUS decisions, and bloated military spending. Then, joining us for our interview is Ben Sheehan, civics education expert and author of “OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say”. Send a Resistbot about military spending: Text "Sign PJBMBW" To: 50409 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101

Bonus Episode: Steve, Jenifer, and Jessica are joined by Dr. Allison Gill from "Mueller She Wrote", "The Daily Beans" and "Jack", and Brian Tyler Cohen from "No Lie with BTC" to talk about the importance of State Houses and answer questions live, in support of Steve Pierson for CA Assembly! Find out more at: www.piersonforca.com

Today we are celebrating a democracy protecting decision from… SCOTUS? Is this right? Yes it is, and we will also discuss the looming threat posed by third party candidates in the presidential election. And, we often talk about how important Virginia is as a bellwether for volunteer enthusiasm, so we are excited to be joined today by the founder and co-executive director of the New Virginia Majority, Tram Nguyen! August election in OHIO - Get involved Virtual Fundraiser with Brian Tyler Cohen and Allison Gill Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water

Today as reporting has come out that the DOJ slow-walked the Trump prosecution, we talk about (more) GOP hypocrisy! Go figure! Then joining us for our interview is Gretchen Barton, founder of Worthy Strategy Group, a researcher and strategist who spends most of her time going inside the minds of American voters, and shares her unique perspective and insights with us! June 29th - Steve Pierson for Assembly Virtual Fundraiser with Alison Gill, Brian Tyler Cohen, Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and Jessica Craven: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/steve-pierson-for-assembly-2024-zoom Phonebank for Ohio election: https://tinyurl.com/adoptOH Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water www.PiersonForCA.com

Today well, you know what we are talking about… Trump was indicted, again, this time with 37 federal counts from the special council himself! It's all happening as we speak so we will talk about the best way to talk about this. Also… hell’s yeah!!! And joining to give us some hope and inspiration for the fights ahead is Lateefah Simon, a Bay Area social justice activist, philanthropic leader and candidate to fill the Congressional seat of the incomparable Barbara Lee. SURJ school board event https://act.surj.org/a/school-board-organizing-call Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:00 PM -  9:30 PM ET www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101

Today we talk about GOP infighting, Supreme Court corruption, lions and tigers and bears! Oh my… Then, joining us to talk about the epidemic of gun violence and what gives him hope for change, is Tom Gabor, the co-author of the powerful new bestseller, “American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence.” Invest.gov Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water www.PiersonForCA.com

A debt ceiling budget agreement has been reached and we are waiting to see if it passes a MAGA controlled house. We will break down what is in it, and what is not. And joining us for our interview to urge us all into action to win in 2024, is democratic campaign veteran and progressive media trailblazer, the one and only Mike Lux! Mike Lux Memo www.howwewinpod.com www.PiersonForCA.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101

Today we are staying focused on our work to make sure republicans don’t default on our debt, don’t keep censoring and banning books, and don’t continue to take away our freedoms and autonomy! And joining us to talk about the Latino vote in 2024 is strategist and communications expert, Kristian Ramos! Indivisible Call Tool Text DEFAULT to the number 59798 www.PiersonForCA.com Blue Tennessee (part of the Every State Blue initiative) everystateblue.org. SURJ (Showing Up For Racial Justice) https://surj.org/ Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water

Today we are talking about more despicable actions from local legislatures, Manchin inserting his ugly face back into the fight to protect our planet, and the fight to avoid defaulting on our debts. And helping us discuss it all, we are excited to announce a great new addition to our podcast team, the author of the "Chop Wood Carry Water" newsletter and now new co-host of “How We Win”, Jessica Craven! Mike Lux Memo Chop Wood Carry Water www.howwewinpod.com Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101

Today we’ve got an avalanche of legal decisions as Trump, Santos, and their proud boy co-conspirators are facing actual consequences. And we are at an inflection point with Labor all over the country and as the writers are on strike, Steve recorded voices from the picket line to hear why it’s so important to stand up for workers! Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com

Today we are getting ready for another fun filled, exciting and empowering election cycle, where yet again, the very future of our democracy is on the line. President Biden has announced his re-election campaign so we are going to help you get hyped to make an impact! Helping us get fired up and sharing some big news about the target races to take back the House, is the hype-woman and Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Sign up at www.SwingLeft.org Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com

Today Democrats are working to prevent America from defaulting on the debt created by the trump administration, as republicans are threatening to cut food programs… Both parties are not the same… But we are also launching earth week and earth day and are joined by one of our very favorite environmental activists and actors, the one and only Ed Begley Jr.! Indivisible Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vXKKrC2l6GzuQwWY0I11LTp6MfwWdbZzgDKUhRVc_Pc/edit LA Fundraiser with Ed Begley Jr., Patrick Fabian, Diedrich Bader, Gina Belafonte: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/steve-pierson-for-assembly-2024-begley Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com

There is so much to talk about from the last two weeks! More attacks on abortion access, the “Tennessee Three”, another tragic shooting in Louisville, Clarence Thomas being… Clarence Thomas. And oh yeah, Trump was arrested! Jennifer is still out of town and I can’t possibly handle this all on my own so we are bringing in a ringer, the creator of the great “Chop Wood, Carry Water” newsletter, Dem party activist and Tic Toc influencer, Jessica Craven! https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/ https://action.womensmarch.com/local?page=1 Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona

Today we have the shortest podcast in How We Win history with a simple thank you to all of our amazing, and persistent listeners! Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com