The Way with Anoa

With mass voter suppression on the move and less than a week to Georgia's 2026 Primary Election, former State Representative Renitta Shannon joins Anoa in a deep conversation about standing firm on our values and the failure of the politics of appeasement. Recorded mere days before Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a special legislative session to ramp up the fight to protect fair representation and democracy in the Peach State, the conversation offers plenty of food for thought as Georgians cast their ballots. Accountability isn't fatal, and cream will always rise to the top. Early voting ends Friday, May 15, 2026. And election day is May 19, 2026. Check your sample ballot and polling location on Georgia's My Voter Page. Make your plan and vote.

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As we head into the conclusion of the 2020 general election period, David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition joins the show to talk about organizing Black LGBTQ and same sex loving voters around the upcoming elections, building Black political power, and keep our communities safe with rising threats of voter intimidation and interference.  The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization committed to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ and same sex loving folks and advocating for their issues. You can find GOTV resources from the National Black Justice Coalition here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie talks about the importance of progressive power and capacity building. As a strategist Annie has worked with powerhouse progressive organizations such as MoveOn and Democracy for America as well as advised and supported a host of progressive candidates across the country. Anoa and Annie talk about breaking through barriers to political participation and developing the necessary infrastructure for progressive wins. Must listen conversation as Annie brings in examples from her current work with Movement School and the Collect Your Cousins Project through SURJ. Make sure to share this episode and subscribe for more great conversations.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anoa is joined by Tracey Corder and Arianna Trujillo-Wesler to talk about the obsession with Hamilton, bad progressive moments, and self determination. Extended episode but worth every minute.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Juneteenth! On the eve of the anniversary of Freedom Summer and recorded on the anniversary of the Soweto Youth Uprising, this episode is pack with delicious tidbits, and witty analysis that only Preston can deliver. Preston and Anoa talk about the current moment of movement opportunity and the potential visioning for a better world. Preston talks about abolition and defunding the police and walking through what is necessary for people to understand how to vision for better for our communities.   Follow Preston on Twitter @prestonmitchum     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.