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Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Voting Rights
Civil Rights
Donald Trump
Project 2025
Immigration
Misinformation
Trump Administration
Republican Party
Christian Nationalism
Democratic Party
Voter Suppression
Social Justice
Latino Voters
Disinformation
Activism
Abortion Rights
Climate Change
Fascism

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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It’s officially Election Day, and voters (yes, you!) are bound to make mistakes. Stacey opens the show by talking about the very normal, very human errors that can happen when casting a ballot, whether it’s showing up at the wrong precinct or returni... more

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This week, Stacey opens the show cautioning Americans to watch and learn from Brazil’s election results, where Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva surprised everyone with a victory, and his right wing opponent Flavio Bolsonaro called for the election to be ann... more

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How are affordability and corruption connected? Professor and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich joins Stacey to unpack rising gas prices and the cost of living, why he sees Trump’s White House as a symptom of a much deeper culture of govern... more

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Fascism has gotten a facelift, and we’ve got tech oligarchs, religious extremists, and ethnonationalists to thank. Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, co-authors of End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World, sit down with Stacey to unpack how c... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Pfeiffer
Pod Save America co-host and author of Message Box
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Episode: Election Day Survival Guide (w/ Dan Pfeiffer)
Jen Psaki
Host of The Briefing with Jen Psaki and former White House press secretary
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Episode: Brazil’s Shock Election, and Preparing for Midterms (w/ Jen Psaki)
Sheila Nix
CEO of the Mobile Voting Project and former chief of staff to Jill Biden and Kamala Harris
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Episode: Why Everything Costs More—and Who’s Really Paying (w/ Robert Reich)
Robert Reich
Professor, author, lawyer, political commentator, and former U.S. Secretary of Labor
Episode: Why Everything Costs More—and Who’s Really Paying (w/ Robert Reich)
Naomi Klein
Author, activist, and co-author of End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World
Episode: Will We Survive the Apocalypse? (w/ Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor)
Astra Taylor
Filmmaker, writer, activist, and co-author of End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World
Episode: Will We Survive the Apocalypse? (w/ Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor)
Rashad Robinson
Social justice leader, author
Color Of Change / Author of From Presence to Power
Episode: Can We Make Injustice Unprofitable? (w/ Rashad Robinson)
Susan Rice
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, former National Security Advisor, former Domestic Policy Advisor
Former U.S. government positions
Episode: Will We Drive Off a Cliff on AI? (w/ Ambassador Susan Rice)
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward, author of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times
Democracy Forward
Episode: Who Gets to Vote? SCOTUS, ICE and the 2026 Midterms

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Are U.S. territories part of this conversation?

    Thank you for always pointing out the inequality in the U.S. system. Is there room to explore the U.S. territories as well? Industrialized islands like St. Croix have been the cash cow for its colonizers since…well.. its colonization. Modern examples include the former Hess refinery that have excluded locals from economic gains and devastated the island’s environment and public health.

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    5
    329uk_53hbn-
    United Statesa month ago
  • I Appreciate the Focus on Actions for All

    I am adding my voice to the many others that praise the work you do on the Assembly Required podcast and beyond. I appreciate your focus on helping people to understand and find their way into active community support in the ways that are personally meaningful to them. No one can do it all, but everyone can do something. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sgreenbergusa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    I love this show. It gives me hope that I can help make this a better world. I wish it was available without ads. I am more than willing to pay for the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hopecod
    United States2 months ago
  • Sanity restored

    Thank you Stacey for everything you have done to save our democracy and to inspire us to take action. Your courage, commitment and clarity have given me renewed hope. I’m not just listening. I’m hopeful, I’m paying attention and I’m taking action. Thank you for reminding us that our voices matter and that democracy is worth fighting for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bdog goes
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show, great guests

    I just discovered this podcast and it is such a light! I just listened to the July 14 ep—I live in Houston, the murder of Lorenzo Salgado was so deeply felt by many, many people here. Thank you for your words and for your work, they have been so inspiring to me. Also I don’t know if it was a joke but if it wasn’t, I would be Very Seated if you did a ‘tax-system for a healthy democracy’ episode. 👀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marip•sa~
    United States2 months ago

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Election Day Survival Guide (w/ Dan Pfeiffer)
Q: When you think about November 4th, what do you hope voters are thinking about next?
Pfeiffer says Democrats should celebrate a win but recognize it as a rejection of Trump rather than a full endorsement of the party. He recommends setting realistic expectations, building political power immediately, and preparing for 2028.
Election Day Survival Guide (w/ Dan Pfeiffer)
Q: Can you talk a bit about what polls are telling us today, and what we should learn from them, what we shouldn't learn from them?
Pfeiffer says polls are imprecise snapshots rather than forecasts, and that many closely watched races remain within the margin of error. He suggests comparing polling with voting data and what campaigns hear on the ground.
Brazil’s Shock Election, and Preparing for Midterms (w/ Jen Psaki)
Q: What are you most worried about in Texas on election day?
Abrams points to voter-roll removals, closed polling locations in Tarrant County, and uncertainty about ballot counting, and says poll observers, election protection and direct voter engagement are important safeguards.
Brazil’s Shock Election, and Preparing for Midterms (w/ Jen Psaki)
Q: What happened with Daniel Sullivan, Dan Sullivan, and Donald Trump and his preemptive strike?
Psaki says the Justice Department filed a lawsuit that appeared to signal it would challenge the result if it did not favor Republicans, citing two candidates named Dan Sullivan despite the ballot clearly identifying the incumbent Republican senator.
Will We Survive the Apocalypse? (w/ Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor)
Q: What are the three ideological groups the book identifies as End Times fascists?
They describe religious end-times believers who welcome catastrophe, tech elites who pursue digital escape while consuming resources, and ethnonationalists who see the state as a protected refuge for an in-group.

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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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4. Robert Reich
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8. Susan Rice

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