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Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams

Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams
Democracy
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Voting Rights
Civil Rights
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Immigration
Donald Trump
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Republican Party
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Democratic Party
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Latino Voters
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Climate Change
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Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they’re not. They’re just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stacey Abrams. Stacey knows better than anyone that soc... more

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Latest Episodes

What does the Meta case mean for the future of social media and how children use these platforms? Could the Paramount merger ultimately push the company out of California, putting thousands of jobs at risk? And what’s happening with ICE raids and det... more

Can state legislation be the key to saving our democracy? Lawyer, political commentator, and host of the Sidebar podcast Katie Phang joins Stacey to unpack Americans’ growing frustration with data centers, the rise of police surveillance, and why Dem... more

Is the South the new epicenter of American politics? National Association of Black Journalists President, The 19th Editor-at-Large, and host of Crooked’s new podcast Long Play, Errin Haines sits down with Stacey to unpack why the South is so fundamen... more

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What is the future of the Democratic Party? How will redistricting shape voters’ power in the South? What are the latest primary results telling us about the political moment we’re in? Kamala D. Harris, 49th Vice President of the United States, joins... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
Office of the California Attorney General
Episode: Inside the Fight Over Meta, Paramount and ICE
LaMonica McIver
Congresswoman (NJ-10)
U.S. Congress
Episode: Inside the Fight Over Meta, Paramount and ICE
Katie Phang
Attorney, Legal Analyst, former MSNBC anchor
Katie Phang, LLC / Sidebar with Katie Phang
Episode: Data Centers, Police Surveillance, and the Fight for Democracy (w/ Katie Phang)
Errin Haines
Guest discussing soft authoritarianism and media, NABJ leadership, and Long Play
National Association of Black Journalists; The 19th; Long Play
Episode: Is the South the Future of Democratic Politics?
Kamala Harris
Vice President of the United States
The White House
Episode: Kamala Harris Says Voters Are Done with the Status Quo
Symone Sanders Townsend
MS NOW contributor and host of the weekend on MS NOW
MS NOW
Episode: How Trumpism Might Survive the Fall of Trump (w/ Eugene Daniels and Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Ben Wikler
Former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party; author of This Is the Plan
Author of This Is the Plan
Episode: There Actually Is a Plan: How Democrats Can Save Us and Keep Winning (w/ Ben Wikler)
Kimberlé Crenshaw
American civil rights advocate, scholar of critical race theory, Columbia Law School professor
Columbia Law School / author of Backtalker, An American Memoir
Episode: Why the Majority Needs the Minority to Save America with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Kathleen Turner
Actress, director, activist
Actor/Activist
Episode: Why Art Might Save America - For Real

Host

Stacey Abrams
Host of Assembly Required, Crooked Media / Assembly Required

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Stacey, give me all the homework you want!

    Every week this podcast galvanizes me and reaffirms my dedication to co-creating a more just and effective country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilBIGH
    United Statesa month ago
  • Another great episode!

    This was yet another fantastic episode! It touched on a subject near and dear Tom my heart, our relationship to indigenous “Americans “, the erasure of their experiences…. I could go on but, this podcast is well worth listening to. I will listen to it again soon. THANK YOU!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LT-D
    Canada2 months ago
  • Kudos

    Deb Holland isn’t very coherent but interesting nonetheless.

    Dr. GC

    6/23/26 Missed Stacy. Guest was vulgar using F bombs so deleted today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scared senior
    United States2 months ago
  • Essential Listening! 🗣️

    Stacey makes complex topics easy to understand. “Assembly…”, not only makes the stakes clear, but instructs on how to make a difference and why it matters to do so. Love Stacey, the show, and Crooked Media!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMKelle
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you.

    Where you lead, I follow. Thank you Stacey Abrams.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ssseann
    United States4 months ago

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Fans appreciate the host's thoughtful interviewing and practical calls to participate in activism.
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Listeners praise the show for clear, actionable political analysis and accessible explanations of complex topics.

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#224
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Talking Points

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Inside the Fight Over Meta, Paramount and ICE
Q: What is the broader rationale behind using litigation to check executive power and defend democracy?
Litigation acts as a check on centralized power, protecting constitutional rights and the separation of powers, and is used when executive actions threaten the rule of law or minority protections.
Inside the Fight Over Meta, Paramount and ICE
Q: How does the settlement interact with other platforms not party to the agreement?
AGs expect independent actions or separate agreements with other players like TikTok and YouTube to adopt a similar blueprint, with incentives built into the agreement if others sign on.
Inside the Fight Over Meta, Paramount and ICE
Q: Why was the Meta settlement considered seismic and important for protecting kids' mental health?
Because it imposes concrete injunctive relief—limits on daily use, nighttime blocks, and controls on problematic features like cosmetic filters and likes—to reduce exposure and harm, while enabling a blueprint for other platforms to follow.
How Trumpism Might Survive the Fall of Trump (w/ Eugene Daniels and Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Q: What's one thing listeners can do to seize power back?
Familiarize yourself with who exactly is on the ballot in their state and district this November, and start researching election commissions and ballot information so they can participate effectively.
Why Art Might Save America - For Real
Q: What is one small thing listeners can do this week to engage with art for democracy?
Share something that moved you with friends or on social media, start a conversation about a book or artwork, and consider encouraging others to watch or read something that sparks civic dialogue; even small acts of sharing can amplify a larger movement.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers democracy, voting rights, and civic empowerment, pairing high-profile policymakers, scholars, journalists, and activists with a clear focus on practical actions listeners can take to protect and expand democratic participation. Conversations frequently weave historical context with contemporary policy debates, highlighting grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and accountability. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous policy analysis with accessible storytelling and calls to action, making it useful for listeners who want to understand complex issues and translate insight into real-world impact. The format often features diverse voices spanning politics, civil rights, technolog... more

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1. Rob Bonta
2. LaMonica McIver
3. Katie Phang
4. Errin Haines
5. Kamala Harris
6. Symone Sanders Townsend
7. Ben Wikler
8. Kimberlé Crenshaw

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