Good For Now...
By GFN Podcast
Good For Now...Nov 30, 2020
'Green' Music
REVERB is harnessing the power of live music to inspire millions of fans to take action on our most urgent environmental and social issues.
Tanner Watt, Director of Partnerships and Development with REVERB, discusses key eco-campaigns and the impact COVID has had on the music industry.
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Ron Gallo
Musician Ron Gallo discusses why he challenged Amazon - and won - for refusing to pay artists who performed during a recent live stream event. It should be noted that Ron confronted Amazon LIVE on their OWN platform! We also talk about how and why he deconstructed himself prior to writing his upcoming album.
Also: Rudy Giuliani's literal meltdown, healthy living and grocery stores, writing about human behavior, MC Hammer and Usher.
Visit RonGalloMusic.com & NewWestRecords.com to peruse or purchase!
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An American Abroad: Denmark
Brian was born and raised in the United States and we have been close friends for 20 years. In 2015 Brian moved to Denmark to pursue higher education and a relationship with his Danish partner. We recently discussed the outcome of the election, what it's like living in Denmark, and if living abroad has given him a new perspective on American politics.
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Will TEXAS Go Blue?
Just 7 days from election day, Deputy Director of Communications for the Texas Democratic Party, Ryan Poppe, joins us to discuss the prospects of Texas turning blue for the first time since 1976.
We talk about the changing demographics in the state, record voter turn out, and how gerrymandering has silenced the voices of the BIPOC community in Texas for decades. For information on voting in Texas visit MyTexasVotes.com.
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Caroline Rose Giuliani
My guest is Caroline Rose Giuliani. Caroline is a Writer, Director, Actor and the author of Rudy Giuliani is My Father. Please, Everyone, Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris published by Vanity Fair.
Caroline discusses the importance of liberating ourselves from the toxic Trump administration, and the president's enablers, by electing empathetic leaders Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We also discuss Caroline's passion - her film career - which is primarily aimed at reducing stigma and shame associated with mental health and sexuality.
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FealGood Foundation
President of the FealGood Foundation, John Feal, discusses the origins of the FGF, the long road to passing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, and its most recent battle advocating for Veterans affected by toxic burn pits.
The episode contains Jon Stewart's FULL testimony (June 11th, 2019) in front of a House Judiciary subcommittee on funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
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Jon Stewart Testimony Audio: C-Span
The National Popular Vote
Colorado State Senator Mike Foote discusses an important Colorado ballot measure and its impact on future National Elections. Colorado Proposition 113, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Referendum, aims to guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes.
Mike is one of the legislators who helped pass the National Popular Vote Interstate Agreement in 2019 and currently advocates for the non-profit organization NationalPopularVote.com
To learn more about the Colorado ballot measure, volunteer, or donate visit YesOnNationalPopularVote.com
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Free the Press
Kirstin McCudden, Managing Editor of U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, discusses documenting assaults, arrests, and other obstructions to journalists covering protests against police brutality. The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker has reported over 850 cases of aggression against the press during the national Black Lives Matter protests.
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A Global Recovery
Tianna Arredondo, regional organizer for CA/HI with 350.org, discusses the strategy 350 employs working toward a future without fossil fuels.
350 works on grassroots climate campaigns across the globe from opposing coal plants and mega-pipelines, to supporting renewable energy solutions and cutting financial flows to fossil fuels.
Email Tianna directly at tianna.arredondo@350.org
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Sarah Iannarone, Mayoral Candidate
Our guest, Sarah Iannarone, is running for Mayor of Portland, OR. Sarah is facing incumbent Ted Wheeler who is under scrutiny for his handling of the ongoing protests in the city, rising houselessness, and the cities addiction epidemic.
We talk with Sarah about her extensive policy proposals aimed at ending Portlands housing and houselessness crisis, combatting Climate Change, and reimagining Public Safety following concerns over excessive use of force by the Portland Police Bureau against protesters and reporters.
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To Address Addiction, Rehabilitate the System
Our guest Morgan Godvin spent 5 years addicted to heroin and as a result has an informed perspective of the intertwined systems; treatment, justice, health care, and re-entry that are in need of rapid reform.
These broken systems often encourage people to remain addicted by pricing them out of treatment, or denying essential medicine and access to mental health treatment while imprisoned.
Morgan is now writing a book and studying for the LSAT to pursue a career in advocacy and drug policy reform.
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100+ Days of Portland Protests
Journalist Cory Elia discusses covering 100+ days of protest in Portland, OR following the murder of George Floyd. Cory corrects lies spread by the far-right and talks about how organizers on the ground, in support of the BLM movement, have no plans of slowing down.
Largely unreported, Cory reports on how activists provided aid to first responders and victims of the West Coast Fires that have ravaged much of the region. You can support Cory's journalism by donating here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CoryElia
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Black Resilience Fund
Our guest is Cameron Whitten, Co-Founder of Black Resilience Fund. Cameron discusses the urgent needs of the Black community in Portland, OR and how sustained efforts are needed to ensure systemic change nationally.
Black Resilience Fund is a grassroots emergency fund dedicated to healing and resilience by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders.
To support Black Resilience Fund visit BlackResilienceFund.com.
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Our Revolution
Our guest is Paco Fabian, Campaign and Communications Director of Our Revolution. We discuss Our Revolution's grassroots organization that grew out of Bernie Sanders' historic 2016 campaign. Our Revolution has hundreds of thousands of members mobilized around the country creating a political powerhouse around issues like Climate Change, Workers Rights, the Fight for $15, Medicare for All and more.
Our Revolution has helped pushed the Democratic party to adopt a more progressive agenda aimed at rebuilding the middle class and creating an equitable economy for all.
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BlackBerry 2021 & Onward
BlackBerry Is Back! Our guest is Peter Franklin, CEO of mobile security company Onward Mobility.
We spoke with Peter about trending mobile security threats and the work Onward Mobility is doing to protect consumers, businesses, and governments by developing the next BlackBerry smartphone.
The new BlackBerry is slated for early 2021 and aims to be the most secure mobile device available without compromising usability, functionality, or productivity.
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The Legal Voice For All Animals
Staff Attorney with The Animal Legal Defense Fund, Christine Ball-Blakely, discusses the horrors of the factory farm industry and how these operations are breeding grounds for zoonotic disease outbreaks like COVID-19.
The ALDF takes on the agriculture and pharmaceutical industries through high-impact lawsuits while fighting against legislation harmful to animals.
Christine also discusses their legal fights against “Ag-gag” laws nationwide which are designed to silence and criminalize whistleblowers and journalists from exposing the truth.
Visit: ReportAnimalAg.com to anonymously report animal cruelty and unsanitary working conditions inside slaughterhouses.
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Last Call For The Restaurant Industry?
Guest: Chef & Restaurant Owner David Machado
The restaurant industry, and it's estimated 11 million employees, have suffered devastating consequences from the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s response; from the abrupt closures to inconsistent federal public health guidelines. This industry is a unique victim of the pandemic in that it’s inherent vulnerabilities before COVID makes it increasingly difficult to recover from this pandemic, potentially forever changing the American main-street landscape and our economy.
With little to no financial assistance to date, the largest impact has been felt by your local, independent restaurant owners and the estimated 11 million people the industry employs.
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A Theory of Change
Having Kids Founder Carter Dillard discusses their new and equitable Fair Start model which aims to replace the dysfunctional parent-centered model with a human rights-based and child-centered approach. Learn more at Havingkids.org.
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USPS Official Statement On Election Ballots
Here is the full unedited official statement by Martha Johnson, USPS Communications staffer attached to Election Mail. VOTE!
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Link mentioned in the statement: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2020/0529-usps-provides-recommendations-for-successful-2020-election-mail-season.pdf
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Detroit 1967 / Portland 2020
Guest Billy Wall Winkel with the Detroit Historical Society discusses the Detroit Uprising in 1967. We explore the striking similarities with the Portland Uprising in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
History will repeat itself if we continue to ignore our past.
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No More Native Mascots
Suzan Shown Harjo is a 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. Suzan and 6 co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in 1992 against Pro Football, Inc. as an important step to cancel 6 trademark registrations the Washington football team used to profit from the use of their racist name and logo.
I had the honor of speaking remotely with Suzan, and her son Duke Harjo, about the Washington organization’s decision to change their name and logo. We talked about the details of the 1992 case, what it was like for Duke growing up in DC hearing the R-word everyday, and Suzan’s thoughts on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom award from President Obama. Suzan also discusses working closely with late Representative and Civil Rights hero John Lewis.
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Official Teaser From GFN
GFN is a podcast adding nuance to current affairs impacting our global community. The song in this episode is called Spike Driver Blues by Mississippi John Hurt (1928).