RL Politics

Politics As Usual is a podcast brought to you by Relentless Love. Every episode, we tell real stories from real organizers involved in real politics. From the Democratic Party’s intentional sidelining of qualified Black political operatives, to understanding how to combat the overabundance of White men in political punditry, we dive deep into the everyday life of organizers.

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Connecting With the World
Connecting With the World

So many people played a monumental role in the outcome of this election. Carys Behnke is one of them, and she joins the show to talk more about her political experience and what’s next in her organizing journey.

Georgia, and the World, Always On My Mind
Georgia, and the World, Always On My Mind

There are lots of wonderful things you can say about Oliver Sandreuter. He’s an educator, world traveler, and amazing organizer, and the vast depth of knowledge he has comes from a host of life experiences. Oliver sat down with us to talk about his political organizing in Georgia, his travels both domestic and abroad, and what’s next on his organizing journey.

Memphis Over Everybody
Memphis Over Everybody

A fearless activist, organizer and marketing guru, Cat Allen is no stranger to doing the grunt part of movement work. She joins us this week to talk about her love of Memphis, educating men on how to show up for women, and offer keen analysis and action items on moving the progressive agenda forward in the Deep South.

Superwoman Lives in South Phoenix
Superwoman Lives in South Phoenix

Movement work isn’t cyclical. It never ends. And few people embody the confidence, expertise and perseverance needed to truly change communities more than Shelley Jackson, an organizer, artist, activist and dancer from Phoenix. She joins us to talk about the ills of electoral politics, the importance of creative expression in public education, and offers life advice to Black girls and women everywhere.

When it comes to political talk and punditry, lots of people on the left spend time discussing Black voters, women voters and Latinx voters, without ever actually having people from those backgrounds on their show. The Base is a political show hosted by the same people Democrats always tell to vote, but never actually listen to. If you want your political talk from non-White guys, with evidence and references to support assertions, come join The Base.

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Take Care of Your Mental
Take Care of Your Mental

In the wake of the Derek Chauvin murder conviction, and more and more state sanctioned murders of innocent Black and Brown people, we stop to discuss our reaction to a police officer finally being held accountable, the painstaking consistency of police violence in America, and how we can work to ensure our mental health is prioritized.

God Save Texas and Wipe Out Student Debt
God Save Texas and Wipe Out Student Debt

Texans suffer because of government and corporate incompetence, while Biden says he won’t forgive $50,000 in student loan debt via executive order. That and a lot more on this week’s episode of The Base.

Yes, We Have Been this Divided Before
Yes, We Have Been this Divided Before

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was mocked from people on the right for her candid Instagram post. What does that really say about our politics? Plus, we discuss why America has in fact been this divided before, and what’s next for the GOP?

What to Expect from Joe Biden?
What to Expect from Joe Biden?

Becca and Fred dish on the opening of the Biden administration, what to expect in the early part of the Biden years, and discuss the stranglehold that Trumpism has over the Republican Party.

Which Came First – Toxic Masculinity or Racism?
Which Came First – Toxic Masculinity or Racism?

While some in our government call for “healing” and “unity”, others are focused on cleaning out the wound. Which bears the question – which do you grapple with first, toxic masculinity or racism?

Call Her By Her Name
Call Her By Her Name

Dr. Jill Biden insists on being called, well, Dr. Jill Biden. Is there something wrong with that? Plus, an outlook on the Georgia Senate Runoffs, and why there’s hope for our political discourse in 2021.

The Good Ol' Electoral College?
The Good Ol' Electoral College?

The Electoral College – should it stay or should it go? What kind of reforms can be implemented if it stays? What do presidential elections become if they don’t?

Defund the Police in Relation to Electoral Politics
Defund the Police in Relation to Electoral Politics

At the end of the day, we do not believe it to be the job of activists to complete polling and change institutional language. Rather, if defund the police is a nuanced term that will struggle to shed ambiguity and complexity among a sizable portion of the electorate, then it's up to establishment Democrats to spend money figuring out what the popular electoral lexicon should be – not the other way around.

Maybe We Shouldn't Call It "Defund the Police"
Maybe We Shouldn't Call It "Defund the Police"

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has come under heavy scrutiny for her comments about “Defund the Police.” But while she is certainly not the correct messenger, she may very well have a point. This week, Becca and Fred discuss the Democrats’ messaging problem.

Democrats, Hire Black and Brown People!
Democrats, Hire Black and Brown People!

In the wake of President-Elect Joe Biden's victory, Becca and Fred discuss why Democrats need continued investment and hiring in Black and Brown communities across America.

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