Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Podcast by New Activists on the Block
Twitter:
@Minutes_Action
Language:
English
Website:
https://fiveminutes.blog/
Episodes
Post-Hiatus Reflections: Guns and Immigration
8/20/2019
We're back! And probably better than ever. Join us for some post-summer reflections on the terrible tragedies in TX and OH, along with our thoughts on keeping families together.
Duration:00:34:19
On Concentrations Camps, Supreme Court Rulings, and Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
7/3/2019
We reflect on children STILL in camps at the border and provide some calls to action. Plus, the final Supreme Court rulings and why WV can be awesome.
Duration:00:41:00
The New Activists talk the Environment and Women's Health
6/4/2019
Join us as we reflect on how to protect our environment and women's health. TLDR: let's make some regulations to help keep WV clean and keep your hands off women's bodies.
Duration:00:28:55
Small City Revitalization and Preservation
5/7/2019
Join us as we reflect on how our small city - Morgantown, WV - has been addressing downtown revitalization and how we preserve our green spaces.
Duration:00:29:23
The activists, roads, and voting
5/1/2019
This week's pod is a delightfully meandering journey down pothole-filled roads and elections.
Duration:00:26:36
Musings by the Activists
4/8/2019
We're back with some musings on local goings on! And there's lots going!
Duration:00:28:27
The Activists Talk Food Insecurity
3/27/2019
Join the Activists and Roark Sizemore, founder of Pantry Plus More, a local nonprofit that addresses food insecurity in Monongalia County. Check out their innovative solutions. And how we can all help.
Duration:00:30:58
Bigotry and Hatred in WV and NZ
3/20/2019
We discuss hatred across borders and provide our few thoughts on how to do what we can to confront the prejudice and hatred in the U.S. and beyond.
Duration:00:31:19
Aaaand the campus carry bill is dead! For now
3/11/2019
We speak this week with one of the numerous activists who worked tirelessly to stop HB 2519 (Campus Carry) in the West Virginia Senate. The who, why, and how. Tune in.
Duration:00:32:50
Campus Carry and the Showdown in West Virginia
3/4/2019
Join the team plus Kendra Fershee as we discuss HB 2519, or the "Campus Carry" bill, which would enable people to conceal carry at the state's public institutions. Yet another wonderful bill solving a problem that doesn't exist -- and instead potentially causing them.
Duration:00:39:13
Guns? Not in schools, please
2/21/2019
Guns at universities? Police officers in every school? No thanks! Tune in for our take on some pressing issues at the WV state legislature.
Duration:00:23:15
Education and Discrimination: The West Virginia Legislative Session
2/13/2019
West Virginia is in the midst of its legislative session. It's an even more wild though perhaps less wonderful time to be here. Join us for a rollicking conversation of what's up -- especially the bigot in the House and a crummy education bill from the Senate.
Duration:00:33:55
On News and Media Literacy
2/5/2019
Join us and WVU Journalism Professor Bob Britten as we discuss news, media literacy, and you! How we can all help stop the spread of fake news in a "post-truth" era.
Duration:00:52:52
Twofer: Kendra Fershee and our friendly government worker
1/30/2019
Join us and Kendra Fershee, former candidate for Congress from the WV-1. What is her vision for moving WV forward? Plus, the latest (and hopefully last) with our friendly government worker.
Duration:00:52:01
Twofer: Helping your Climate Depression & Ending the Shutdown
1/21/2019
Need a way to help your climate change depression? Check out what the Citizens' Climate Lobby is up to (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Plus, double pod for you today as we interview a federal worker. Why the shutdown is shameful. And is there ever a way out?
Duration:00:50:03
The Activists and the WolfPAC
1/14/2019
Micah and Sara interview Richard Saffle of WolfPAC about campaign finance. Plus, a quick chat about the shutdown and the West Virginia legislative session.
Duration:00:35:20
Reflections and Hope with Stephanie Zucker
1/8/2019
Join us with an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Zucker, former candidate for West Virginia Senate district 14. Though she didn't win, she came closer than past candidates, learned a ton in the process, and continues to fight for progress.
Duration:01:04:47
"Fake news," media literacy, and you
12/23/2018
We live in a time of "fake news" where journalists are attacked and tweets dominate the news. So how do we cope? Join us and WVU journalism professor Emily Corio as we dig into fake news (hint: it's not new) and what to do about it (hint: check your sources!).
Duration:00:46:49
Interview with WV Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate - Stephen Smith
12/16/2018
Want a change in 2020 in West Virginia? Join us for an interview with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stephen Smith.
Duration:00:34:52
The gender wage gap in West Virginia
12/7/2018
Join us and Kelly Allen from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy as we discuss the gender wage gap in West Virginia. Who does it affect? Why does it persist? What are policy solutions? Plus, open enrollment for the ACA lasts until December 15!
Duration:00:39:33