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Louisiana Lefty

Louisiana Lefty

Louisiana Lefty, hosted by veteran campaign organizer and Democratic strategist Lynda Woolard, is a podcast about politics and community in Louisiana, where we make the case that the health of the state requires a strong progressive movement, fueled by the critical work of organizing on the ground. Our goal is to democratize information, demystify party politics and empower you to join the mission. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack for creating our Super Lefty

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00:35:26

1000 More with D'Seanté Parks

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/06/06

On this episode, Shreveport native D’Seanté Parks joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about her civic engagement app: 1000 More. Check out 1000 More at 1000more.org. 1000 More on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Sign Up for 1000 More's Weekly Newsletter. Learn more about the roots of propaganda in the United States through LSU's books on Ray Stannard Baker. Learn more about misinformation and disinformation from Harvard's The Election Influence Operations Playbook. Check

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01:08:22

The Senator’s Gambit with Joel Emerson

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/05/09

On this episode, Joel Emerson, former statewide organizing director for Mary Landrieu’s coordinated campaign in 2014, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about the lessons for Louisiana Democrats from that election. Joel also talks about the work he’s doing today with the Universe app for local progressive candidates, and the new Louisiana 501(c)(4): People, Power, and Light. Find Joel on LinkedIn. Check out the Universe app. Schedule a Universe demo with Joel. Contact Joel about People, Power, and

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01:14:44

The Nexus Episode with Davante Lewis

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/04/25

On this episode, newly elected Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis speaks with Lynda Woolard about his 2022 campaign, his runoff victory, and his first 100 days in office. Listen to Davante's first appearance on the podcast from Season One of Louisiana Lefty: Run Before You Walk. Connect with Davante on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Sign up to get emails from Davante via his website. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and at

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00:51:33

Guardians of Democracy with Brian Hansbury

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/04/11

On this episode, Brian Hansbury, co-founder of the Media and Democracy Project, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about his group's work to watchdog the media and push back against misinformation, false equivalencies, and bad framing that shrouds the truth from the public. As the Media and Democracy Project is a completely volunteer run organization, they are always looking for new recruits. Find out how to get involved in their mission via the links below. Follow Media and Democracy Project on

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00:50:03

Environmental Superpower with Nathaniel Stinnett

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/03/28

On this episode, Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, speaks with host Lynda Woolard to share the exciting news that the nonpartisan, nonprofit EVP is expanding their work into Louisiana! Their mission is simple, but effective: to identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement. Learn more about the Environmental Voter Project at environmentalvoter.org. Follow Nathaniel Stinnett on

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00:44:02

For Honor, For Legacy, For Louisiana with Ciara Hart

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/03/14

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard speaks with Ciara Hart, chair of the Young Democrats of Louisiana (YDL), organizing chair of the Environmental Caucus for the Young Democrats of America (YDA), Democratic State Central Committee member, Lift Louisiana Advisory Board member, and former candidate for the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Their conversation focuses on the issues that most concern young voters, the current state of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and

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01:14:45

A New Home for Democrats with Kirk Green

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/02/28

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard continues her efforts to demystify state Democratic Party politics by speaking with Kirk Green, a long-time party official, a current DSCC member for District 69 in Baton Rouge, and an educator who wears many hats in his teachers' union. We discuss the 2020 party leadership elections, the previous and current state party administrations, and what needs to happen to move us forward. Connect with Kirk at prolescav@yahoo.com if you'd like more info on the Democratic

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00:29:08

DC Louisiana Crossover with Lynda Woolard

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/02/14

Welcome to Season 5 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard highlights key themes from Season 4, and gives a preview of a very big year for Louisiana. Revisit Lynda's Bayou Brief piece, which she penned when the Alito draft on the Dobbs decision leaked: A Fight Worth Having Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform and all our social media channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram If you've missed any episodes from our previous seasons, you can find them all in our Louisiana Lefty

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00:52:29

Demystifying Party Chair Elections with Professor...

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/01/31

Louisiana Lefty has been on winter break, but recent events with the Louisiana Democratic Party prompted us to quickly put out an episode to address some of the questions about how we get state party leadership. On this episode, host Lynda Woolard and “Professor” Stephen Handwerk break down how we get - or change - a Louisiana Democratic Party chair. Spoiler Alert: it all starts with electing representatives to our party’s state governing body, the Democratic State Central Committee, or the

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00:07:00

Action Lefty No. 10: The New Chief Twit

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/01/17

Louisiana Lefty is on winter break, but still releasing mini-pods. On this episode, host Lynda Woolard acknowledges the pitfalls that exist for digital organizing on Twitter now that the platform has been purchased by a so-called free speech absolutist and conspiracy theorist, and suggests some common sense security measures users can take to protect themselves. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for

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00:09:48

Action Lefty No. 9: Use Every Trick Arrow in your Quiver

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/01/03

Louisiana Lefty is on winter break this month, but we’re still releasing Action Lefty mini-pods. This week, host Lynda Woolard goes over some of the simple ways - besides phone banking and text banking - you can use your smartphone to help your favorite candidate. Make sure you are following Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform, and help us reach more listeners by giving us a 5 star rating and review where available. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,

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00:33:34

Action Lefty No. 8: Decarcerate Louisiana

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/12/20

Louisiana Lefty is on winter break, but still releasing mini-pods. On this episode, host Lynda Woolard speaks with Maria Harmon and Laramie Griffin of Decarcerate Louisiana, as they recount what went wrong with the November 8th vote on Constitutional Amendment 7, which sought to remove slavery from our state constitution. Little was known in Louisiana about the fact that we were part of a bigger national movement, and were one of the Freedom Five, in which four other states also put slavery on their

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01:13:23

Freedom Fighter with Omari Ho-Sang

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/12/06

On this episode, Omari Ho-Sang, North Louisiana organizer with Black Voters Matter, talks to host Lynda Woolard about the 365-day-a-year work of movement building, the possibilities for big progress in the state, and the fact that there is a role for every person to play in moving us forward. Email Omari to find out more about partnering with Black Voters Matter: omari@blackvotersmatterfund.org Follow Omari on Facebook and Instagram. Listen to Omari’s radio program What’s Up Nation on KMJJ 99.7 FM

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01:12:18

Shredding Disinformation with Sam Spitale

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/11/22

On this episode, Louisiana author Sam Spitale joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about his brand new book, How to Win the War on Truth. This illustrated guide blends together politics, history, and psychology, as well as insights on the forces of power and media literacy, to create a roadmap for Americans to become better informed voters and better purveyors of truth. Buy How to Win the War on Truth through Quirk Books. Follow Sam on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Watch the documentaries

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01:02:29

Criminal Justice League with Chris Pourciau

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/11/08

Chris Pourciau is a Criminal Justice Reform advocate and political operative who led efforts to pass Constitutional Amendment 2 in 2018 for the Unanimous Jury Coalition as Deputy Campaign Manager. On this episode, he talks to host Lynda Woolard, who joined his team in the final months of that campaign to manage their statewide field efforts. Continuing Louisiana Lefty’s study of UJC, Chris and Lynda dig deeper into every aspect of the campaign to illuminate what made it successful and further

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00:49:11

Decoding the Climate Conundrum with Madison Smither

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/10/25

Madison Smither, a young advocate and Democrat from Louisiana who’s currently attending the Harvard Kennedy School with a focus on climate and new energy, joins host Lynda Woolard to share her experience at the inaugural Global Clean Energy Action Forum and her research on the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions that address climate change. Connect with Madison on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out Madison’s research on Light Pollution: safelightatnight.org Learn more about the Global

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00:51:49

Political Action Figure with Michael Hobbs

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/10/11

Michael Hobbs, born and raised in the Deep South, is a Marine Veteran who served in the Iraq War and a political operative currently working to combat partisan and racial gerrymandering in Ohio. Between those two plot points in his life story, he’s been involved in Democratic campaigns in both Ohio and the great state of Louisiana as everything from field organizer to campaign manager. On this episode of Louisiana Lefty, he joins host Lynda Woolard to offer a fresh perspective on the Louisiana

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00:47:19

Ecofuturism Vibes with Angelle Bradford

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/09/27

Angelle Bradford, activist and executive committee at-large member of Louisiana’s Delta Chapter of the Sierra Club, joins host Lynda Woolard to discuss her work on Climate Justice and Transit Equity. We address the intersectionality of this issue, particularly in our Gulf state, with the environment, wildlife, pollution, healthcare, workers' rights, economic justice, and quality of life. Follow the Delta Chapter of the Sierra Club on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with Angelle via

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00:31:57

Superhighway Home with Andy Berke

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/09/13

Andy Berke, senior Biden administration official and U.S. special representative for broadband with a mission of internet access and equity, joins host Lynda Woolard to discuss his recent trip to Louisiana. While here, he attended the inaugural Louisiana Internet for All Summit where he announced big digital infrastructure investments for our state and spoke with Louisianans in rural as well as urban areas to find out what issues we’ve been experiencing with connectivity. Acknowledging that high

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00:37:45

Powering the Labs of Democracy with Sara Tabatabaie

Louisiana Lefty ·

2022/08/30

Sara Tabatabaie, chief political officer and communications director for #VOTEPROCHOICE, joins host Lynda Woolard in a conversation about the importance of building a Pro-Choice Democratic bench at the local level and the work their organization is doing to elect Pro-Choice candidates up and down the ballot. Sign up for Action Alerts and get your local Pro-Choice Voter Guide at voteprochoice.us. Connect with #VOTEPROCHOICE on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Read Lynda Woolard’s Bayou Brief

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