Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)

Progressive Talk

Fun. Feisty. Relevant. MomsRising Radio hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner is talk radio for moms, and for everyone who’s ever had a mom. This hour-long show is produced by We Act Radio and airs on WPWC 1480AM in Washington, DC--as well as in a podcast online at WeActRadio.com and MomsRising.org. The show is hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author and MomsRising Executive Director/CEO & co-founder, as an informative and entertaining exploration of the hottest issues and policies that impact real people on Main Streets across the nation everyday. Tune in to listen to lively conversation with inspiring experts, celebrities, real moms, and elected leaders as they share the inside scoop on the topics that everyone's talking about right now.

Location:

Dumfries, VA

Genres:

Progressive Talk

Podcasts

Description:

Fun. Feisty. Relevant. MomsRising Radio hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner is talk radio for moms, and for everyone who’s ever had a mom. This hour-long show is produced by We Act Radio and airs on WPWC 1480AM in Washington, DC--as well as in a podcast online at WeActRadio.com and MomsRising.org. The show is hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author and MomsRising Executive Director/CEO & co-founder, as an informative and entertaining exploration of the hottest issues and policies that impact real people on Main Streets across the nation everyday. Tune in to listen to lively conversation with inspiring experts, celebrities, real moms, and elected leaders as they share the inside scoop on the topics that everyone's talking about right now.

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.momsrising.org/

Episodes

#BansOffOurBodies, #SavingDemocracy #StoppingStructuralRacism #Medicaid #ChildcareCliff #PaidLeaveForAll #GovernmentShutdowns

10/2/2023

On the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what’s happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the childcare cliff, paid family/medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what’s at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @TJC_DC; Tricia Brooks, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Josie Kalipeni, Family Values @ Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

Duration:00:57:55

#GovernmentShutdown #MediaMatters #ChildcareCiff #Momnibus

9/25/2023

On the radio show this week, we cover why the national budget is also a moral document that shows the deep priorities of our country – and where kids stand in that budget; we uncover the latest with Fox News, dive into double standards and false equivalencies in the media, and learn tactics to get real news; we hear about the #ChildcareCliff why it impacts businesses too and hear how we can help our nation avoid it; and we close the show discussing tactics to get every member of Congress on the bus… the Momnibus! *Special guests include: Michelle Dallafior, First Focus on Children, @First_Focus; Angelo Carusone, Media Matters, @mmfa; Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

Duration:00:57:55

Happenings Inside the U.S Capitol, World Contraception Day, Abortion Bans Update, and the U.S. Budget and YOU.

9/18/2023

On the radio show this week we cover the latest from the U.S. Capitol including around WIC and childcare; we learn what’s happening with access to birth control in America and about World Contraception Day; we hear the latest with local abortion bans, including outrageous proposed bans on being able to drive to get an abortion in some states; and we close the show learning why the U.S. budget fights matter to you and our economy. *Special guests include: Anna Aurilio, Economic Security Project, @EconomicSecProj; Diarra Aida Diouf, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Rachel Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; and Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

Duration:00:57:53

It’s Not About the Wine, Government Shutdowns Explained, Military Birth Resources, and Diaper Banks

9/11/2023

On the radio show this week we cover how “it’s not about the wine” and why hard-working moms need tools and opportunities to thrive; what’s happening with the potential government shutdown; why improved resources for people having babies while serving in the military matter to everyone; and how to support diaper banks. *Special guests include: Celeste Yvonne, writer, certified recovery coach, and author of It's Not about the Wine: The Loaded Truth behind Mommy Wine Culture, @ultmomchallenge; Catherine Rowland, Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, @webuildprogress; Gaby Cavins, Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition (MBRNPC), @militarybirth; Joanne Samuel Goldblum, National Diaper Bank Network, @diapernetwork.

Duration:00:57:55

#FreeThePill #HispanicHeritageMonth #NewsThatMatters #ChildcareCliff

9/4/2023

On the radio show this week we cover the Free the Pill campaign and the state of birth control in America; we dive into the power of the Latino vote, Hispanic Heritage Month, and how to close the wage gaps; after that we discuss how to get more news coverage on the issues you care about the most; and then we close the show with tips on the how & why we can stop the #ChildcareCliff. *Special guests include: Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill and Ibis Reproductive Health, @freethepill; Catherine Rampell, Columnist The Washington Post, @crampell; Xochitl Oseguera, MomsRising / MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, @TCFdotorg.

Duration:00:58:01

Sex Education, Barbie & Beyoncé, Real Community Safety, and Stopping the Childcare Cliff

8/28/2023

On the radio show this week we cover why age appropriate sex ed is important; how Barbie and Beyoncé are changing our nation for the better; the latest with momentum in legislation that brings real community safety forward; and what’s happening with the “childcare cliff” and why it matters to you even if you don’t need childcare right now. *Special guests include: Lina Acosta Sandaal, Stop Parenting Alone, @parentingexpert; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Beatriz Beckford, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Maria Soter, The Sammy Center.

Duration:00:57:55

Saving Democracy, Staying on Healthcare, Creating a Fair Tax System, Breastfeeding Month

8/21/2023

On the radio show this week we cover what’s going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that’s important to everyone. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Sarah Christopherson, Legislative and Policy Director @ Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder

Duration:00:57:55

Paid Leave for All, Childcare Support, The Story of Women in Hip Hop, and Student Loan Relief

8/14/2023

On the radio show this week we cover what’s happening with paid leave for all after a new baby arrives or serious health crisis strikes; how childcare support is moving in the states and in the nation’s capital; hear about two new film projects – Ladies First: The Story of Women in Hip Hop, and also Fresh Water – and why culture creates change; and get the details on student loan relief. *Special guests include: Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All; @PaidLeaveforAll @dhuckelbridge; Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder; dream hampton, award-winning author and filmmaker, @dreamhampton; Melissa Byrne, We The 45 Million, @mcbyrne

Duration:00:57:55

Best Of": Saving Democracy, Mental Health Support, and States Rising

8/7/2023

On the radio show this week, we cover why and how to save democracy; what happened with the debt ceiling negotiation and the fights ahead; why mental health and public policy are intertwined; and how taking action at the state level really does change the world. *Special guests include: Christine Pelosi, award-winning author, advocate, and DNC member, @sfpelosi; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Fatima Salman, National Association of Social Workers, @UMSocialWork; Beth Messersmith, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder

Duration:00:57:55

Feminist Buzzkills Podcast Hosts, Dad Caucus in the House!, Writers & Actors Strike, VA Elections, and more!

7/31/2023

On the radio show this week we dive in with the hosts of the Feminist Buzzkill podcast about all things Barbie and more; hear why one dad, who happens to be a US Representative, started a terrific Dad Caucus in Congress; learn the latest with the writers and actors strike and hear how you can support; and get news about the Virginia elections and why everyone across the nation is talking about them. *Special guests include: Lizz Winstead & Moji Alawode-El, Feminist Buzzkills Podcast & Abortion Access Front, @mojilocks @lizzwinstead @AbortionFront; Representative Jimmy Gomez, U.S. House of Representatives, @RepJimmyGomez; Ali Schouten-Seeks, Executive Producer/Showrunner for iCarly & Writers Guild of America member, @SCHOUTOUT, @WGAWest; VA State Senator Jennifer Boysko, @JenniferBoysko

Duration:00:58:01

#CareCantWait, Addressing the Student Loan Crisis, Stopping Book Bans and Standing Up For Teachers, and Winning in New Hampshire

7/24/2023

On the radio show this week we showcase brilliance from Netroots Nation about the next steps for building the care infrastructure and about the fight to stop unfair student loans; then we dive in on how to best support teachers and parents who are under attack, as well as how to stop the ridiculous book bans; and last but not least we get the inside scoop about not one, not two, but three big wins in the “purple” state of New Hampshire with lessons for winning that can be used in every state. *Special guests include: Hillary Holley, Care in Action, @CareInActionUS; Melissa Byrne, We, The 45 Million, @mcbyrne; Mary Kusler, National Education Association, @NEAToday; and MacKenzie Nicholson, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Duration:00:57:55

Netroots Nation LIVE from Chicago with national leaders

7/17/2023

On the radio show this week we bring you guests recorded LIVE from Netroots Nation in Chicago, including from NAACP, MoveON, Working Families Party, and the National Women’s Law Center discussing the road ahead, how you can effectively be involved, and what’s happening in our nation right now. *Special guests include: Jamal R. Watkins, NAACP, @NAACP; Rahna Epting, MoveOn, @MoveOn; Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies; Melissa Boteach, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC

Duration:00:57:55

Protecting Native Sovereignty, Marching for Our Rights, Standing Up To Moms (Against) Liberty, and Pregnant Workers Fairness wins.

7/3/2023

On the radio show this week we cover why the US Supreme Court Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) decision was a big deal and the ongoing need to protect native sovereignty; we touch base with the Women’s March about how people are rising across the country – and how you can get involved; we hear the latest about the attack on our communities and schools by the Moms (Against) Liberty; and we get some good news about the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Pump for Nursing Mothers Act. *Special guests include: Manilan Houle, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa member, @ManilanH; Rachel O’Leary Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, @AFTunion; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, and @TinaShermanNC

Duration:00:57:55

Stopping Cuts to Family Economic Security Programs, Ending Gun Violence, and Halting Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Children and Families

6/19/2023

On the radio show this week we dive into the fact that U.S. House Republican leaders are pushing for tax breaks for the wealthy and, at the same time, pushing for big cuts to programs that lift families and our economy like WIC and SNAP; we get history on gun policy in America and advice on what we need to do right now to increase gun safety; and we hear about the ways in which LGBTQIA+ parents and families are facing discrimination and what needs to happen to stop that discrimination. *Special guests include: Dr. Jamila Taylor, National WIC Association, @natwicassoc; Sarah Christopherson, Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Julie Cai, Center for Economic and Policy Research, @ceprdc

Duration:00:57:55

Saving Democracy, Mental Health Support, and States Rising

6/12/2023

Duration:00:57:55

Glamour, Next Up In Congress, Medicaid, and Real Feminism

6/5/2023

On the radio show this week we cover why fighting for paid family/medical leave is making the pages of Glamour Magazine; the top issues moving next in Congress and how you can help; the big recent win with Medicaid; and we dive into celebrating 50 years of the Ms. Foundation for Women and talk about what real feminism really means. *Special guests include: Natasha Pearlman, Glamour Magazine, @glamourmag; Catherine Rowland, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, @WeAct4progress; Mandy Culbertson, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen; Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation for Women, @msfoundation

Duration:00:57:55

Get on the MOMNIBUS! #FamilyAct #HealthyFamiliesAct #Michigan #YesWeCan!

5/22/2023

On the radio show this week we cover hope in motion in states like Michigan; why the recent introduction of the FAMILY Act (paid family/medical leave) and Healthy Families Act (earned sick days) is a big, BIG deal for everyone; we also celebrate the re-introduction of the MOMNIBUS, to help improve maternal health and advance health equity; and we close the show hearing what’s on mom’s minds – and what every candidate should know – from a top pollster in America. *Special guests include: Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, @mallorymcmorrow; Vasu Reddy, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners, @Lake_Research

Duration:00:57:55

Family Values at Work, Stopping Gun Violence and Hate, Women and the Economy, and Victories on the Horizon

5/15/2023

On the radio show this week we cover Family Values at Work, the power of the voices of families in Congress, and you; we hear the latest in the campaign to stop gun violence and hate and how you can help; touch in on new research about women and the economy; and we close the show covering some victories on the horizon and how you can help build momentum for much-needed change. *Special guests include: Erica Clemmons Dean, Family Values @ Work, @fmlyvalueswork; Varun Nikore, AAPI Victory Alliance, @aapialliance; Heather McCulloch, The Aspen Institute, @AspenFSP; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Duration:00:57:55

Best Of: Freedom Dreams, Addressing Childhood Hunger, Stopping Gun Violence, and Healthcare Access

5/8/2023

On the radio show this week, we cover Freedom Dreams to create a better future where everyone can thrive; addressing childhood hunger in America; how you can help stop gun violence in our nation; and access to healthcare. Through the show, we give tips for activism and ways to help make change! *Special guests include: Dr. Chera Reid, Center for Evaluation Innovation, @FreedomDreamNow; Gina Plata-Nino, Food Research & Action Center, @fractweets; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Felicia Burnett, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Duration:00:57:55

Your Story & Our Story Is Power, Republicans Defaulting on Families, and Tips on Making Change

5/1/2023

On the radio show this week we cover the power of story (your story!!) and of narrative to change the world for the better; what’s happening with the Republican default debacle; cover the latest with the Chamber of Moms and how you can get involved; and hear about the fight for fair pay and a new store MomsRising is test launching at merch.momsrising.org. *Special guests include: dream hampton, award-winning filmmaker, author, journalist, and activist; Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs, @Voice4HumanNeed; Lauren Smith Brody, The Fifth Trimester and Chamber of Mothers, @thefifthtrimester @chamberofmothers; and Taylor Austin, MomsRising, @MomsRising TAPED ON: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Duration:00:57:53