S101 E17 Deputy Executive DNC Chair Roger Lau: On the American Story and the Future of Democracy

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Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Roger Lau, the former Campaign Chair for Elizabeth Warren’s presidential run and current Deputy Executive Director of the DNC. Join us as we discuss our interlocking American immigrant stories, the future of democracy and fighting back against looming threats, how all of us deserve second chances, and how all of us belong.  Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. And join us on Patreon to get future episodes early and/or ad-free. Follow Roger Lau: https://twitter.com/rogerlau https://democrats.org/ Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News

Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Wajahat Ali, best-selling author, columnist, and political commentator. Join us as we discuss masculinity and emotion, how fatherhood impacts political choices, why humor is a key to defeating fascism, and how joy and faith play a role in future building.  Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. And join us on Patreon to get future episodes early and/or ad-free. Follow Wajahat Ali and Buy His Book: https://twitter.com/WajahatAli @[email protected] https://wwnorton.com/books/go-back-to-where-you-came-from Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News

Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth offers up five themes for growth in 2023, including why we all need to learn persuasion, reinvigorate kindness, and foster reinvention.  Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. And join us on Patreon to get future episodes early and/or ad-free. Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News

Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Jadah Sellner, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for building, not burning out. Join us as we discuss how entrepreneurship for women offers opportunities and challenges, how knowing what you stand for and where you are in life allow you to serve more effectively, why we need diverse role models everywhere, and how to prep for 2023 to continue the path to a better world.  Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. And join us on Patreon to get future episodes early and/or ad-free. Follow Jadah Sellner and Buy Her Book: https://www.instagram.com/jadahsellner/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jadahsellner https://jadahsellner.com/ https://www.harperbusiness.com/book/9780063135437/She-Builds-Jadah-Sellner/ Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News

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Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Brandon Wolf, co-founder of The Dru Project, Press Secretary for Equality Florida, and Pulse Nightclub survivor. Join us as we discuss the battle for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida, the progress we’ve made on gun safety legislation and what we need to do next, and why joy is endemic to resisting fascism. This is a beautiful, emotional episode. Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. Follow Brandon Wolf: https://twitter.com/bjoewolf https://post.news/bjoewolf https://thedruproject.org/ https://www.eqfl.org/ Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News

Welcome to Living Through It with ECM: A Podcast for Interesting Times. In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Anat Shenker-Osorio, Principal and Founder of ASO Communications and renowned progressive messaging Guru. Join us as we discuss why “resistance” alone doesn’t move the needle, how defiance and imagination pair together in effective messaging, and what we need to do to win in 2024 and beyond to build a true democracy in America, one that we’ve never had. Hit that subscribe button and join us as we work for a better future. Follow Anat Shenker-Osorio: ASO Communications https://twitter.com/anatosaurus Buy Anat’s book Follow Me at: https://twitter.com/ECMcLaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ecmclaughlin/ https://mstdn.social/@ecmclaughlin Elizabeth on Post.News Want to support the show and get these episodes ad-free and more? Hop on board at our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LivingThroughIt