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The Practivist PodMother Knows Best with Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerToday we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated job. Then we talk about the real policies that uplift our families and the frightening roots of the MAGA pronatalist movement with the Co-founder and Executive Director of MomsRising, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeMoms RisingJune 14th No Kings ProtestGood Men Projectwww.practivistpod.com
2025-05-2243 min
The Invisible AmericansWe Could Guarantee Success with Guaranteed IncomeWe open this episode with a clip of one of our previous guests, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, president of MomsRising, speaking at a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol with an aim of protecting Medicaid.Then Carol and our first guest host, David Ambroz, talk to Natalie Foster, president and cofounder of Economic Security Project. They discuss how we can "center inherent worth and dignity of every American" through policy choices like guaranteed income. Then they speak with Dr. Sarah Cowan, executive director of NYU's Cash Transfer Lab, about how Alaska is leading...
2025-05-1558 minThe Invisible AmericansGoing Far TogetherWe open with excerpts from Sen. Cory Booker’s 25-hour filibuster and Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s speech reintroducing the American Family Act—described as “an antidote to child poverty.”Our host Carol Jenkins speaks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Mom’s Rising) and Fatima Goss Graves (National Women’s Law Center) about the wave of Hands Off protests and the urgent need to resist cuts that target children and families while rewarding billionaires. We also look ahead to 2026 and the razor-thin margins that could shift control in Congress. With just a few seats deciding the future, the time to get or...
2025-04-1439 min
FL1 NewsroomNY students fear mass deportationsPresident Donald Trump's immigration policies will impact New York students. School advocates, educators, and administrators across the state are coming together to protect kids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. More than 250,000 living or who've lived in the state received deportation orders.Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, executive director and CEO of MomsRising, says families and students are worried about how quickly this could happen."We're hearing from people that many children are terrified that if they go to school, their parents won't be there when they come home. That's no way to learn. We're hearing from people that many st...
2025-02-1001 min
The John Fugelsang PodcastWelcome to the New Oligarchy /Draining the Swamp with BillionairesJohn discusses the latest billionaire cabinet picks for the incoming Trump White House. He also talks about the compromised background of Tulsi Gabbard who was chosen by Trump as his Director of National Intelligence. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising and Board President of the MomsRising Education Fund. They talk about the presidential election and the final vote count. And finally, John takes calls from the Evil Army of the Night on politics, pop culture, and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
2024-11-251h 26
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)November 5, 2024 -- Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
2024-11-0557 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastCounting Down the Top Dickheads of the WeekToday, John lists off his top dirtbags of the week. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising. They talk about the GOP trying to restrict birth control, abortion bans, and getting out the vote. Next, he plays a montage of GOP pundits promising retribution for Trump's prosecutions. And finally, TV's Frank is back and they talk about Trump and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-06-101h 13
Speaking of Kids...#12 - A Conversation with the Co-Founder and Executive Director of MomsRising, Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerIn this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, co-founder and executive director of MomsRising, an organization that champions workforce issues facing women, mothers and families. Rowe-Finkbeiner co-founded MomsRising in 2006 after a family health crisis pushed her out of the labor force and helped her realize the challenges that American women and families face. In this episode of Speaking of Kids, Rowe-Finkbeiner discusses the policies that she advocates for in her role as the organization’s executive director, such as paid family and medical leave, affordable child care, fair pay for child care worker...
2024-03-2739 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastGood Alex / Bad Alex: Justice for Navalny - Smirnov on IceNayyera Haq guest hosts this time for John. She runs down news headlines including the ongoing backlash after the murder of Russia's Alexi Navalny and the former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov who has been arrested and charged with lying to the FBI about a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter. She interviews DeNora Getachew from DoSomething.org; Jeet Heer of The Nation; and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner of MomsRising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-231h 30The Invisible AmericansAdvocacy to Action: Solutions for Child Poverty
“The progress on that child tax credit is an incredible tribute to activism.” - Robert Gordon
On this episode of “The Invisible Americans Podcast,” hosts Jeff and Carol talk to policy advisor Robert Green about the Biden Administration’s stance on the Child Tax Credit.
Then they talk to Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, co-founder of grassroots group MomsRising, and Meredith Dodson, senior director of public policy at the Coalition on Human Needs, about their work on reinstating the Child Tax Credit and its progress through the legislature.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the...
2024-02-1538 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 60: Why Mom Power Is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerWhat happens when your infant child has medical needs you need to tend to, but there is no paid family medical leave in place? You get pushed out of the workforce, an that is exactly what happened to Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and Co-founder of MomsRising. It was this event, which Kristin appropriately calls an unforeseen "health crisis" that pushed Kristin out of the workforce. She found herself unemployed, taking care of an infant and going down a rabbit hole where she went looking for answers (and stats!) about what moms were facing in the United States... surely she...
2024-01-1637 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastTrump's Opportunity For Immunity Pushing Unity For ImpunityJohn's monologue this time is about Trump's hearing in a Washington DC federal appeals court over his claim that he has absolute immunity against being prosecuted for his crimes on and around January 6th. He plays clips of the judges questions and the defense attorneys' arguments. Then, John welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner - an author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. They talk about getting out the vote, the amazing progress of Biden, and the fight for paid family medical leave. Next, he interviews comedian Ronnie Marmo, about his great one man play “I...
2024-01-101h 23Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)Challenges to Trump’s Eligibility on the 2024 Ballot, Grandparents for Truth, Healthcare.gov for YOU, and the Top 10 Wins of 2023On the #radio show this week we talk with the former Mayor of Portland, Maine, who is one of the three challengers to Trump’s eligibility to be on Maine’s primary ballot; we hear about how and why Grandparents for Truth got started and how you can get involved; we get the details on open healthcare coverage enrollment and how you can get covered at Healthcare.gov too; and we celebrate the top 10 wins of 2023 as we enter into 2024! *Special guests include: Ethan Strimling, former Mayor of Portland, Maine, @MayorStrim; Svante Myrick & Alana Byrd, Grandp...
2024-01-0857 min
Feminism NOWReal Solutions to the Childcare CrisisIt is no surprise that we have a childcare crisis in this country. The U.S. is one of only six countries that doesn’t provide paid family leave and is the only World Health Organization country with maternal deaths rising, rather than falling. The good news? A brighter future for families is possible! In this episode, Christian F. Nunes speaks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director, CEO, and Co-Founder of MomsRising, a grassroots organization of more than a million people working to achieve economic security for families, moms, and women in the U.S. Kristin shares how changes in po...
2023-12-1327 min
BEAM StoriesThe Power of Moms - Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerHow do we know we're actually making a difference in our world? When it's hard to see the progress we've made toward equity for moms and caregivers, I turn to those who can see both the 50k view and the nitty-gritty details. In this episode, we have Moms Rising cofounder and executive director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner to share her very keen insight into the power moms are yielding as they make a big impact in our government, our communities, and our broader world. In leading the nonprofit advocacy group of one million members for almost two decades, Kristin ha...
2023-11-2934 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastCome on Joe - March with the UAW!John discusses the United Auto Workers Strike and the ways both sides are approaching the issue. Then he talks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. about maternity and paternity paid leave, policies on child tax credits to stabilize affordable child care, and the defunding of WIC and SNAP. Next, John welcomes back comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit. They discuss current news including Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump's troubles. Sean in California calls in to chime in. And Lee fumes over recent book bans in red states.Then winding it up, He plays a clip...
2023-09-201h 21
The Kristal Knight ShowMoms Rising: Fighting Back on Education in America (Feat: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner)Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (@rowefinkbeiner), executive director of Moms Rising (@momsrising), joins Kristal to discuss how various issues surrounding education in America are driving voters in the 2024 election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-07-0633 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastFake Christian Roll CallJohn lists off the biggest Fake Christians of the week including the Kentucky legislature, Tucker Carlson and Ron DeSantis. He then takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Steeva in Pittsburg, and Sean in California. Next he talks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org and board president of the MomsRising Education Fund. They discuss the House passing the GOP's Parents Bill of Rights Act. Finally, Richard in Washington calls in to talk about the Trump indictment and democratic strategist Max Burns joins in once again to chat on the...
2023-04-031h 00
The ConversationKeep PushingAdrienne Lawrence hosts. Civil rights attorney Sheryl Ring breaks down anti-trans legislation proposals across the country. Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner talks about what people of all genders can do to support reproductive rights. MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial***The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/liveSubscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?a...
2022-07-2126 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffNEW YEAR’S SPECIAL. THE BEST GUEST ADVICE OF 2021. BRADLEY WHITFORD, ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN, BROOKE BALDWIN, REX CHAPMAN, MONTEL WILLIAMS AND MORE.Over the years of hosting Independent Americans and Angry Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff has had the extremely rare opportunity to ask a lot of the world’s smartest people a lot of really important questions. And maybe no question is more important than asking each one, “What is your best advice?” And as you look back on a wild 2021 and forward towards an uncertain 2022 we thought this would be a good time to put it all together. It’s a rare glimpse into some of the brightest minds in entertainment, politics and national security. And so from Bradley Whitford to Monte...
2021-12-3026 min
Moms at Work: The Official jobs.mom PodcastEpisode 14: MomsRising: The Fight For Mothers' Rights At WorkKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director of MomsRising.org joins Episode 14 of MOMS AT WORK to talk about the fight for mothers' rights in the workplace and how we can all be a part of the solution.
Kristin reminds moms everywhere: "You are not alone." Tune in to Episode 14 to learn more about the advocacy, the activism, and the movement to create a more equitable workplace for mothers.
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2021-05-0634 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner. Mother’s Day in a Pandemic. What Moms Need to Fight the Coronavirus. The Shocking Collapse of Childcare. Advice From Kristin’s 104-year-old Grandma. Murder Hornets and Manhattans in Washington. Amash and Thugs in Michigan.How is the coronavirus impacting the mothers of the world? This Mother’s Day, moms across America are being hit especially hard by the pandemic. It’s another hidden and underreported front in our war against COVID-19.Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (@RoweFinkbeiner) [43:30] is a renowned and respected fighter for moms everywhere. She’s met with Presidents, testified before Congress and organized millions. Kristin is the dynamic Founder and Executive Director of the most powerful organization for mothers in America: MomsRising. With over one million members, MomsRising is leading on the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families. The powerf...
2020-05-081h 45
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner on Women@WorkKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, CEO of MomsRising, joins Laura Zarrow on Women@Work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-02-2553 min
Women@WorkCreating Policy Change for Women, Moms and FamiliesLaura talks with activist at large, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising and Board President of the MomsRising Education Fund on the importance of the Paycheck Fairness Act, and the combination of issues that women, moms, and families across this country are facing. Kristin details her inspiration for activism, and why with steady work, no matter how small our efforts, big changes can be made. Listen in to find out more!
2019-02-1354 min
The Fairer Cents: Women, Money and the Fight to Get Equal#13 - Taking Action to Create ChangeWe often go deeeeep into the societal forces that make it just a little harder for women to get ahead financially, and we know that can feel depressing. So today we’re getting granular on what we can all do about it! Guest Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, founder of Moms Rising, a speaker at the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., and author of the new book Keep Marching, shares lots of tips for how we can each take action in our own ways, and Kara and Tanja each share additional ideas for fighting the good fight in whatever ways feel...
2018-06-2141 min
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New WorldsKeep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World Audiobook by Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 333007
Title: Keep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World
Author: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Narrator: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:24:54
Language: English
Release date: 05-01-18
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Social Science
Summary:
A GROUNDBREAKING, DEFINITIVE WORK ON HOW TO BUILD WOMEN'S POWER
'A perfect primer for women everywhere who want to take action-whether their heading to their first town hall meeting or running for office.' -- Cecile Richards, New York Times bestselling author of Make Trouble and...
2018-05-017h 24
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceKeep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World by Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/333007 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Keep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World Author: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Narrator: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 24 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A GROUNDBREAKING, DEFINITIVE WORK ON HOW TO BUILD WOMEN'S POWER 'A perfect primer for women everywhere who want to take action-whether their heading to their first town hall meeting or running for office.' -- Cecile Richards, New York Times bestselling author of Make Trouble and President of Planned Parenthood 'The book we all need to...
2018-05-0103 min
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceKeep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World by Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/333007to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Keep Marching: How Every Woman Can Take Action and Change Our World
Author: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Narrator: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 24 minutes
Release date: May 1, 2018
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A GROUNDBREAKING, DEFINITIVE WORK ON HOW TO BUILD WOMEN'S POWER 'A perfect primer for women everywhere who want to take action-whether their heading to their first town hall meeting or running for office.' -- Cecile Richards, New York Times bestselling author of Make Trouble and President of Planned Parenthood 'The book we all need to remind...
2018-05-017h 24
Purse StringsMomsRising with Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerTalking about MomsRising with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, an award-winning author, frequent public speaker, the co-founder and the Executive Director/CEO of MomsRising.org. MomsRising stresses to be a place where moms and people who love them go to change our world!
2013-10-2235 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsLeaning in with Child Care: A Discussion on Childcare Jobs and the Need for Quality, Affordable CareIn May, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a holiday created by Americans to honor our moms and their influence in society. With the presence of women with children in the workforce increasing, mothers are not only the glue that holds our homes together, but they are also the fuel helping to drive our economic recovery. Two-thirds of women with young children now work and nearly half are the primary breadwinner within their family. As more moms enter the workforce and “lean in” to build a successful career and household, however, the affordable, quality early care and education system their famili...
2013-05-091h 18