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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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01:07:07

Debriefing the Party Chair Election with Professor...

Louisiana Lefty ·

2024/05/29

On this episode, our progressive professor, Stephen Handwerk, returns to help us debrief the Louisiana Democratic Party DSCC and Party Chair elections. Here we come full circle from our January 2023 conversation on “Demystifying Party Chair Elections.” Read The Illuminator’s Piper Hutchinson’s first hand report of the chair election: Gaines takes over as La. Democratic Party chair after Bernhardt ousted in procedural fluke Listen to our interview with new state party chair Randal Gaines: The

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00:42:32

The State Party Rises with Randal Gaines

Louisiana Lefty ·

2024/04/30

On this episode, the new chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Randal Gaines talks to host Lynda Woolard about his initial plans for rebuilding and rehabbing the organization.Sign up for email updates from the Louisiana Democratic Party: louisianademocrats.org Follow the Louisiana Democratic Party on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use

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00:24:56

Demystifying Campaign Finance Reports with Westley Bayas

Louisiana Lefty ·

2024/03/20

On this episode, political professional Westley Bayas and host Lynda Woolard give a sneak peak of the Intro to Campaign Finance Disclosure Webinar available on Louisiana Lefty’s YouTube.Watch the full webinar: Intro to Campaign Finance Disclosure Research Louisiana campaign finance reports: ethics.la.gov Research federal campaign finance reports: fec.gov Louisiana Democratic Party phone number: 225-336-4155 Follow Westley Bayas on Twitter. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana

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00:39:54

Demystifying DPECs with Professor Handwerk

Louisiana Lefty ·

2024/02/27

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard shares a Zoom event she recorded with our Democratic Party professor Stephen Handwerk and current Democratic Parish Executive Committee candidates.Louisiana State Law on Political Parties, Parish Executive Committees RS 18:444 - RS 18:448: Start Reading Here See what’s on your March 23, 2024 ballot: Secretary of State Voter Portal Geaux Vote App Get more information on Blue Reboot: bluerebootla.org Find Blue Reboot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to

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00:06:08

Blue Reboot with Lynda Woolard

Louisiana Lefty ·

2024/01/30

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard previews the year for Louisiana Lefty and introduces the origins of the Blue Reboot movement to reform the Louisiana Democratic Party. Get more information on Blue Reboot: bluerebootla.org Find Blue Reboot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See what’s on your March 23, 2024 ballot: Secretary of State Voter Portal Geaux Vote App Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and

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00:46:13

Warning Signal with Robert Mann

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/12/27

On this episode, Robert Mann, LSU professor, political historian, and former comms for Russell Long, John Breaux, and Kathleen Blanco, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about the changes needed at the Louisiana Democratic Party and the concerns he has for the state as a new administration begins. Connect with Bob on Twitter. Get Bob’s book Kingfish U: Huey Long and LSU. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand

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00:52:41

I Love You 3000 with Ed Woolard

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/12/13

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard celebrates her father, Ed Woolard, who recently passed away. This week she shares a previous interview on bipartisanship she did with him via Zoom when they were still separated by covid. The fun part for the listener is that Ed was a bit of a legend with quite a storied life, which very much comes across in the podcast. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for

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01:17:35

Politics and Thunder with Andrew Tuozzolo

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/11/28

On this episode, Andrew Tuozzolo, Chief of Staff to New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno, as well as lawyer and politico, joins host Lynda Woolard for an insiders’ walk through the recent past, the present, and the future of state Democratic Party politics in Louisiana. Connect with Andrew on Twitter. Read Lynda’s piece in the Bayou Brief on the grassroots groups who helped re-elect Governor John Bel Edwards in 2019: Ground Game Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana

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00:51:20

Building Heroes with Liz McCartney & Zack Rosenburg

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/11/14

Host Lynda Woolard sits down with the co-founders of SBP, Liz McCartney and Zack Rosenburg. This wife and husband team started their organization as the St. Bernard Project to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina and the Federal Flood of 2005 destroyed so much of the New Orleans region of the Gulf Coast. Today, SBP works throughout the United States, with a stated goal of reducing the time between disaster and recovery. Their work has expanded beyond the important mission of rebuilding individual

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01:22:09

A Better Democratic Party with DSCC Members

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/10/31

Creating a functioning Louisiana Democratic Party is an existential issue for the survival of our state. (No hyperbole.) We are in a moment where we should be having friendly but clarifying conversations with each other, current DSCC members, and potential chair and executive committee candidates about the future of the party. Check out our DSCC FAQ ONE SHEET: https://bit.ly/DSCCFAQ Read the DSCC Bylaws: https://bit.ly/DSCCbylaws Reach out via info@louisianalefty.rocks if you need more info on any

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00:07:06

Bridge to the Future with Davante Lewis

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/10/24

This week we’re sharing a short bonus episode with some inspiring words from Friend of Lefty, Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis. After the disastrous results of our October 14, 2023 Louisiana primary elections, we held a couple of live Zooms with Democrats interested in change at the state party. We’ll be distilling that content for release in our next episode. Read Lynda’s Post Mortem of the Gubernatorial Primary for MSNBC Check out our Podcast Series on Demystifying the Democratic

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00:28:00

The Good Landry with Mandie Landry

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/10/10

Heading into the 2023 statewide gubernatorial primary elections, Representative Mandie Landry returns to the podcast to address host Lynda Woolard's top issues for Louisiana: Climate, Insurance, and the state of the Democratic Party. Read The Gambit's "Busted and Blue: Recent Elections have voters wondering where the Louisiana Democratic Party has gone" Learn more about the fortified roof program: https://ldi.la.gov/fortifyhomes Learn more about the oyster shell program:

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00:45:24

Man of Steel with Shawn Wilson

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/09/26

On this episode, Democratic candidate for governor, Shawn Wilson, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about his lifetime of leadership preparing him for this moment. As Dr. Wilson tells it, public service is his ministry, and he’s framed his campaign from Day One as a Bridge Builder, who can not only accomplish the literal work of government administration, but can also bring people together and cut through the divisions that so often hinder progress in our state. Connect with Shawn Wilson via his

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00:41:19

Hero's Journey with Dustin Granger

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/09/12

On this episode, sole 2023 Democratic candidate for state treasurer, Dustin Granger, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about long term lessons learned from his personal journey and his campaign. He’s particularly devoted to making the case that Democrats need to highlight the party’s superior record on the economy and push the progressive issues that poll so well, even in Louisiana. Connect with Dustin via his campaign. Learn more: https://www.grangerforla.com Volunteer:

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01:14:28

Hope and Associates with Nakita Shavers

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/08/29

This episode drops on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Federal Flood that destroyed so much of New Orleans. Nakita Shavers, of the Dinerral Shavers Education Fund, Girls NOLA, and Boys NOLA, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about how that historic tragedy impacted her personally and launched her journey into political activism. She goes on to share about the nonprofit work she does today in education and reproductive healthcare that fills in the gaps where our government and

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00:27:54

Endgame with Lynda Woolard

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/08/15

Welcome to Season 6 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard highlights key themes from Season 5, and gives a preview of our final full season. See all archives on Demystifying the Democratic Party here: https://louisianalefty.rocks/category/demystifying/ See all Louisiana Lefty archives here: https://louisianalefty.rocks/archives/ Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform and all our social media channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram Thanks to all our wonderful guests and

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00:35:26

Demystifying Coordinated Campaigns with Professor...

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/08/01

As we complete our summer series of bonus episodes focused on "Demystifying the Democratic Party" with our progressive professor, Stephen Handwerk, we break down what coordinated campaigns between state parties and candidates are and why they are important. Find all our episodes in this ongoing series on our special Louisiana Lefty archives page: Demystifying the Democratic Party Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Thanks

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00:58:32

Demystifying State Democratic Parties with Professor...

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/07/18

As we continue our ongoing series on "Demystifying the Democratic Party" with Professor Stephen Handwerk, we explore what successful state Democratic parties are doing, and what the Louisiana Democratic Party could and should be doing. Check out the Louisiana Democratic Party Constitution and Bylaws. Find more information on how the Democratic Party operates in our "Demystifying" episodes: • Demystifying the DSCC [The Role and Responsibilities of the Louisiana Democratic State

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00:39:55

Demystifying the DSCC with Professor Handwerk

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/07/04

While Louisiana Lefty is on summer break, "Professor" Stephen Handwerk, former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party and current DSCC member, as well as political consultant and strategist to the Association of State Democratic Committees on behalf of state parties, joins host Lynda Woolard for a bonus episode to break down the roles and responsibilities of the Democratic State Central Committee (the governing body of our state's Democratic party). For those interested

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01:14:25

Local Power with Corinne Green

Louisiana Lefty ·

2023/06/20

On this episode, Corinne Green, policy and legislative strategist for Equality Federation joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about the legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ communities, and the Transgender community specifically, in Louisiana and red states across the country. Connect with LGBTQ+ support groups through the links below: Louisiana Trans Advocates: https://www.latransadvocates.org LocALL: https://www.latransadvocates.org/locall Equality Federation: https://www.equalityfederation.org Parents

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