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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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Propaganda is a powerful tool for an autocrat. It’s crucial to step six of the Ten Steps to Autocracy: weaken the truth and fill the void with propaganda and lies. And since RFK Jr. allied with Trump and the Republicans before the 2024 election, the ... more

On this week’s episode of Assembly Required, Stacey Abrams breaks down the “Ten Steps to Autocracy,” a framework inspired by Princeton Professor Kim Scheppele that outlines the warning signs of a country sliding toward authoritarian rule. We’re watch... more

As back-to-school season kicks off, the Trump Administration has gutted the Department of Education, and his Republican allies in Congress have followed suit by slashing funds for our public schools. Locally, GOP governors and state legislators are j... more

The Assembly Required team is taking a break this week but we’re excited to bring you an episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin featuring our very own Stacey Abrams.

In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real l... more

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Recent Guests

Ari Berman
National Voting Rights Correspondent at Mother Jones, author of 'Project 2026'
Mother Jones
Episode: Stacey Abrams’ On The Ten Steps to Save Democracy
Gretchen Rubin
A writer who studies happiness and human nature, and host of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Episode: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb
A psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.
Dear Therapist podcast
Episode: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Jessica Valenti
New York Times bestselling author and commentator
Episode: How to Fight Back Against the Republicans’ Anti-Abortion Authoritarianism
Monica Simpson
Executive Director of SisterSong, a Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
SisterSong
Episode: How to Fight Back Against the Republicans’ Anti-Abortion Authoritarianism
Ezra Klein
Co-author of Abundance and prominent commentator on political issues.
Episode: Ezra Klein on Abundance and Reclaiming the Democratic Vision
Bishop William Barber
President of Repairers of the Breach, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, and professor at the Yale Divinity School
Repairers of the Breach
Episode: How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Doctoral candidate at Harvard's Kennedy School studying economics and public policy.
Harvard University
Episode: How the Republican Megabill Hurts Everyone
Natasha Sarin
Yale Professor and President of the Yale Budget Lab, recognized for her work on modern tax policy.
Yale University
Episode: How the Republican Megabill Hurts Everyone

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Stacey Abrams
Host of Assembly Required

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Healthcare & Rights, Canada style

    Thank you so much for the show and your positivity. You asked what we would like to see…having lived in Canada for a large portion of my life, I would like to see universal healthcare (and now dental) and a charter of rights and freedoms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lara dual citizen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative & action oriented

    Stacey is an excellent communicator and approaches each topic in a thoughtful manner that is very informative. Great that she ends every show with specific calls to action!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbxx9876
    United Statesa month ago
  • Important discussion

    This was an interesting discussion. Stacey pointed out that Trump isn’t the sole driver of our trip back in time. The Republican Congress is complicit in indulging his worst impulses. He’s allowed to move ‘fast’ because his sycophants have ceded their power. Democrats had the opposite: Manchin and Sinema who prevented progress. We need more leaders committed to speedy progress.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dblrainbow2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deeply Learned and Morally Upright

    She possess a depth of socio-political understanding. she is applying her knowledge for human flourishing. Astonishing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macinsetex
    United Statesa month ago
  • I enjoyed the Ezra Klein episode

    Thought provoking interview, excellent action steps at the end. As ever, I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skiffymom
    United Statesa month ago

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Stacey Abrams’ On The Ten Steps to Save Democracy
Q: Can you walk through why each of these things sound perfectly reasonable, why they're a problem?
Proof of citizenship to register to vote is a pernicious attack on democracy because it requires documentation that millions of Americans do not have access to.
Stacey Abrams’ On The Ten Steps to Save Democracy
Q: Why should people be paying attention now?
People should be paying attention now because the efforts are already underway to rig the election and to manipulate the midterms in the president's favor.
How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
Q: What is one action listeners can take to improve the world?
People need to do small things with great love and recognize that they can take daily actions that are loving, as love is the great equalizer and universally accepted across religions.
How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
Q: How do we have leaders who espouse a faith tradition that seems to proselytize an un-Christian agenda?
Both Boyle and Barber highlight the need for a moral critique and articulation that challenges injustices and reflects the genuine love and justice emphasized in their faith.
How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
Q: What are Christian values?
For Father Greg Boyle, Christian values include inclusion, nonviolence, unconditional loving kindness, and compassionate acceptance, which should color how we see societal issues.

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Exploring pressing societal issues, the show encourages listeners to take actionable steps toward creating positive change. Tackling a wide range of topics, each episode breaks down complex problems into understandable segments, empowering audience members with practical strategies and insights from leading advocates. It covers themes such as reproductive rights, political activism, social justice, and the importance of civic engagement, linking personal responsibility to broader societal transformation. The engaging and thoughtful conversations often feature expert guests who share their unique perspectives, making it a vital resource for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

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2. Gretchen Rubin
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