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Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams

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

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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How could the Supreme Court’s decisions shape the 2026 midterms? What are the current threats posed by ICE? How can we build communities rooted in connection rather than fear?

Lawyer and Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman joins Stace... more

Is the AI apocalypse already underway and will we get meaningful regulation before it’s too late? How did the “four horsemen” of the right-wing legal movement lay the groundwork for today’s conservative Supreme Court? Will JD Vance continue to positi... more

Happy Star Trek Day, to all those who celebrate! In honor of the show’s 60th anniversary, Stacey sits down with fellow super fan, actor, comedian, writer and host of the podcast Starter Trek, Tawny Newsome. They talk about their personal fan origin s... more

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

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Recent Guests

Alex Wagner
Host of Runaway Country, author of The Steal
Runaway Country (Crooked Media); HarperCollins (publisher)
Episode: The AI Apocalypse, Supreme Court Takeover, and JD Vance’s Next Move (w/ Alex Wagner)
Tawny Newsome
Actor, comedian, writer, host of Starter Trek
Star Trek universe (Lower Decks, Discovery)
Episode: Why Everyone Should Love Star Trek (w/ Tawny Newsome)
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)
Eugene Daniels
Journalist and MS NOW correspondent
MS NOW
Episode: How Trumpism Might Survive the Fall of Trump (w/ Eugene Daniels and Symone Sanders-Townsend)

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • 🖖Happy Star Trek Day

    Love this week’s episode so much! My love of GA politics and Star Trek collide beautifully here with Tawny and Stacey’s chat! 🖖🫶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norwoodrj17
    United States19 days ago
  • Truth, hope & action

    Whenever I need some hope and some facts and some action to take; I turn to Stacey Abrams. Information, amazing people out there working and a perspective you won’t hear elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJ in CO
    United Statesa month ago
  • Required Listening for Democracy

    I love Stacy Abrams and her analysis combined with her education and lived experience are what we need to be listening to right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarting
    United Statesa month ago
  • INSPIRATIONAL “Keeping Hope Alive”

    I perceive these two Incredibly bright ladies as the “The Dynamic Duo” for restoring PUBLIC (particularly black folks) interest in preserving our Civil Rights. I would love to see them as a pair on a future presidential campaign ticket.🙏🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2MINI4u
    United Statesa month ago
  • Loved it!

    My two favorite people, VP Kamala Harris, and Stacey Abrams. True star power.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rb5699
    United Statesa month 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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Talking Points

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The AI Apocalypse, Supreme Court Takeover, and JD Vance’s Next Move (w/ Alex Wagner)
Q: What are the biggest differences you're seeing in the information ecosystem now versus when you started organizing voters?
Voters are navigating a highly fractured information space where personalization and targeted outreach offer opportunities to engage people where they are, rather than forcing a uniform message, while AI can both help and threaten democratic participation depending on how it's used.
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.

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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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2. Tawny Newsome
3. Rob Bonta
4. LaMonica McIver
5. Katie Phang
6. Errin Haines
7. Kamala Harris
8. Symone Sanders Townsend

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