The Amendment

The Amendment

Wonder Media Network and The 19th News

This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new electorate – the marginalized folks that depend on a functioning democracy. Enter: The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics and power from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. Each week, Errin sits down with people who have fresh perspectives on the state of our country – and asks questions that center the voices of women, queer folks, and people of color. The Amendment adds much needed asterisks to Am...

“When the way is blocked, we pivot.” with Martha S. Jones

“When the way is blocked, we pivot.” with Martha S. Jones

In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks. Errin and The 19th are making plans for 2025, we want to hear from you! Complete our annual survey, it really does inform the work that we do and how we do it.F

Nov 14, 2024 • 46:07

Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman

Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman

Donald Trump has won a second term in office. Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system. Follow Leah Litman on X, @LeahLitman, listen to her on the Strict Scrutiny podcast. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our

Nov 7, 2024 • 33:25

Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid

Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid

With only a few days left in this election, MSNBC’s host of “The ReidOut” Joy-Ann Reid joins Errin to discuss combating misinformation, expectations for election night, and the future of American democracy beyond 2024.Follow Joy-Ann Reid on InstagramFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X

Oct 31, 2024 • 49:51

Ta-Nehisi Coates On His Obligation To This Moment

Ta-Nehisi Coates On His Obligation To This Moment

Award winning author, essayist and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, joins Errin to discuss his new book, The Message, his views on the purpose of journalism, the unique position Black journalists have in America, and what he makes of the current political moment. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow

Oct 24, 2024 • 39:08

The War on Transgender Rights with Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler

The War on Transgender Rights with Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler

Since 2021, at least 177 anti-trans bills have become law across the country. In an effort to understand this trend and its implications, The 19th News published a six part series about trans rights. Today, Errin sits down with The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters – Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler – to talk about their reporting for this series and what’s at stake for all of us, not just trans folks, in this upcoming election. Follow the Kate and Orion on Instagram at @katesosin and @i_oriionFollow The 19th

Oct 17, 2024 • 23:31

Stepping Back and Leaning In with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Stepping Back and Leaning In with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

The Vice President has navigated many firsts in her tenure as the VP and now as the presidential nominee. And so has her husband, as the first Second Gentleman in history. The Second Gentleman takes a break from his busy campaign schedule to reflect on his journey with the Vice President, introduce himself a bit more to our listeners and to make his case for Vice President Harris’ leadership. Follow the Second Gentleman on X at @DouglasEmhoffFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our

Oct 10, 2024 • 33:41

Vance vs. Walz with Sarah Longwell

Vance vs. Walz with Sarah Longwell

Did Vance’s smooth debate performance win folks over? What did Walz leave on the table? Will this move the needle with undecided voters? Errin’s joined by Sarah Longwell, Republican strategist and master of the focus group, to break down the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. Civility and decorum took center stage – but as Sarah explains, that might be a disservice to the American people. Follow Sarah on X at @SarahLongwell25Follow The 19th on Instagram, Fac

Oct 3, 2024 • 40:33

Dobbs, IVF and the 2024 Election with Amanda Becker

Dobbs, IVF and the 2024 Election with Amanda Becker

19th reporter Amanda Becker joins Errin to talk about her new book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights.” Amanda talks about the origins of the book, creative resistance in the wake of the Dobbs decision, IVF and fetal personhood, and the stakes of the first presidential election since the fall of Roe.Follow Amanda on X at @AmandaBecker and Instagram @beckernewsYou can read a free excerpt of Amanda’s new book, “You Must Stand Up,” at 19thnews.org/youmuststandup.Follow The 19th on I

Sep 26, 2024 • 30:53

Rep. Jasmine Crockett live from Texas Tribune Fest

Rep. Jasmine Crockett live from Texas Tribune Fest

Representative Jasmine Crockett sits down with Errin at the Texas Tribune Festival, fresh off her powerful speech at the DNC. The Representative talks about her viral interaction with Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, the fight against voter suppression laws in Texas, and why she will always defend Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow Rep. Crockett on X at @JasmineForUS and Instagram @jasmineforusFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarv

Sep 19, 2024 • 50:42

How Gender Defined the Presidential Debate with Rebecca Traister

How Gender Defined the Presidential Debate with Rebecca Traister

Errin is joined by New York Magazine writer-at-large Rebecca Traister to unpack the high stakes debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. From the opening handshake to the closing remarks to Taylor Swift’s post-debate endorsement, Errin and Rebecca dive into the biggest moments of the night, and examine how gender and race informed each one. Follow Rebecca on X at @rtraisterFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines

Sep 12, 2024 • 54:12

Centering Labor in the 2024 Presidential Election with April Verrett

Centering Labor in the 2024 Presidential Election with April Verrett

Welcome back! We missed you. And wow has a lot happened since the last time we talked. We’ve got a whole new Democratic ticket and a campaign increasingly centered around economic populism. So today we’re talking with Service Employees International Union President April Verrett about why she believes labor unions are intrinsic to upholding our democracy. April reflects on the power of working people and her intersectional approach to leadership.Follow April on X @SEIUPresFollow The 19th on Inst

Sep 5, 2024 • 23:33

Preserving the 14th Amendment with Sherrilyn Ifill

Preserving the 14th Amendment with Sherrilyn Ifill

Today, we’re talking all about the 14th Amendment. Our guest, Sherrilyn Ifill, a dedicated lawyer and the former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, is launching the 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy at Howard University, which promotes the vision of equality that the 14th Amendment promised – civil rights for all US citizens. She talks about how we as citizens can make the vision of equality a reality and why it is so important to know our American history.Follow Sherrilyn Ifill

Jul 31, 2024 • 45:55

Kamala Harris Enters the Chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Kamala Harris Enters the Chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him at the top of the ticket.Over the past few days many Democratic party officials have voiced their support for Vice President Harris and should she win in November her ascension to the Presidency would also mark many historic firsts. But there’s a lot that needs to happen before we get there. To unpack this moment, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins the sh

Jul 24, 2024 • 36:21

The Threat of Project 2025 with Rachel Leingang

The Threat of Project 2025 with Rachel Leingang

This week, Republicans are convening in Milwaukee to officially elect former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee. But what would a second Trump administration actually look like? The answer may very well lie in a lengthy document of conservative priorities called Project 2025. To unpack this document, we’re talking to Rachel Leingang who reports on democracy and misinformation for The Guardian. Rachel walks us through the particulars of Project 2025 and how it's what she calls “the mea

Jul 17, 2024 • 31:54

The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Last week, the Supreme Court wrapped up a controversial and consequential session that addressed abortion, guns and presidential power, just to name a few. The once favorable views of the Court have fallen to historic lows in recent years thanks in part to the conservative majority. And since the Dobbs decision in 2022, many Americans are concerned that the court’s decisions are not reflective of the American people. Senior opinion writer and columnist for Boston Globe Opinion and co-host

Jul 10, 2024 • 39:22

Power in Privilege with Shannon Watts

Power in Privilege with Shannon Watts

In this episode, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, joins 19th reporter, Jennifer Gerson, to discuss the powerful role of White suburban women in the fight against gun violence. Having played a key role in shifting the culture of gun violence, Shannon knows how White women can best serve movements that disproportionately impact communities of color. Shannon explains that no matter the outcome of the election, gun reform needs grassroots activism in the face of legislative inaction. Fo

Jul 3, 2024 • 44:36

Presidential Debate Bingo with Terri Rupar

Presidential Debate Bingo with Terri Rupar

Tomorrow night, President Biden and former President Trump will face off in the first of two presidential debates. What do both candidates have to prove and what are the pitfalls they’re trying to avoid? This week, Errin sits down with political editor at The 19th Terri Rupar, for a round of Presidential Debate Bingo to help you prepare for what is poised to be an eventful evening. Follow Terri Rupar on X @terri_ruparFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Fo

Jun 26, 2024 • 24:38

 Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For? with Jamelle Bouie

Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For? with Jamelle Bouie

We’re celebrating Juneteenth with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. Errin and Jamelle break down the history of the holiday and discuss the policy changes that need to happen to make America a truly equitable country. Follow Jamelle Bouie on Instagram @jbouieFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted o

Jun 19, 2024 • 43:50

Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson

Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson

Even though Pride Month is a time to celebrate queer love, it’s also a time to double down on LGBTQ+ activism and progressive policy change. The work is far from over. Human Rights Campaign President, Kelley Robinson, comes on the show to discuss her leadership of the organization one year after declaring a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States. She explains why LGBTQ+ rights are a critical voting issue and how allies and activists alike can queer their way toward progress.Fo

Jun 12, 2024 • 34:56

Nine Decades of Activism with Dolores Huerta

Nine Decades of Activism with Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta is a legendary labor rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez. At 94 years old, she’s still raising her voice for the voiceless and teaching communities how to wield their power. This week, she joins the show to share what she’s learned about fighting for marginalized communities, the importance of the ballot box and how we can claim the future we want. Follow Dolores Huerta on Instagram @doloreshuerta, and support her foundation at dolor

Jun 5, 2024 • 23:22

Understanding the AAPI Voting Bloc with Axios’ Niala Boodhoo

Understanding the AAPI Voting Bloc with Axios’ Niala Boodhoo

We often separate voting blocs by race — we talk about “the Black vote,” “the Latino vote,” “the White vote,” “the Asian-American vote.” but in reality, these are all big — often disparate — groups of people. So this week, to close out Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Month, we wanted to do a deep dive on the AANHPI voting bloc. Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios’ 1 big thing, helps us understand this voting bloc.Follow Niala Boodhoo on Instagram @nialabFollow The 19th on Instagra

May 29, 2024 • 37:13

The Undoing of Roe with Shefali Luthra

The Undoing of Roe with Shefali Luthra

In the summer of 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Millions of Americans were stripped of various forms of reproductive health care. In her new book, “Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America,” Shefali Luthra covers the experience of those impacted. *Spoiler alert: we’re all impacted*. As the gender and health care reporter for The 19th, Shefali joins the show to discuss the fallout of the Dobbs decision and what the future of reproductive health care looks like.&

May 22, 2024 • 38:41

Octavia Butler’s Vision of 2024 with Dr. Ayana Jamieson

Octavia Butler’s Vision of 2024 with Dr. Ayana Jamieson

The novel “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler begins in the year 2024 – in a world where democracy is at stake, a climate crisis rages, and extremist politicians are on the rise. Octavia Butler published her book in 1993. So … how did she predict the future? And what can her writing teach us about the world we live in today? Octavia Butler scholar Dr. Ayana Jamieson joins the show to help Errin answer these questions – and more. Follow Dr. Jamieson's work at @oeblegacy. Learn more abou

May 15, 2024 • 28:52

Understanding Trump’s Evangelical Base with NPR’s Sarah McCammon

Understanding Trump’s Evangelical Base with NPR’s Sarah McCammon

Over the last 40 years, evangelical Christians have become an influential voting block. White evangelical support for Donald Trump exceeded 80 percent in the 2016 election. The intensifying politicization of the evangelical movement has been too much for some, and many are leaving the church. To understand the voting patterns of evangelicals and the exodus of young evangelicals, Errin chats with Sarah McCammon, a national political correspondent for NPR and author of “The Exvangelicals: Lov

May 8, 2024 • 36:42

Destigmatizing Sex Work with Yin Q

Destigmatizing Sex Work with Yin Q

Asian massage workers and sex workers have long been the targets of violence in America – but their stories often get pushed to the margins. This week, as AAPI Heritage Month begins, we’re pulling those stories to the center. Yin Q – one of the core organizers of Red Canary Song, a collective organizing with and for Asian and migrant sex workers – joins the show to share some of the stories of their community, break down the history of violence against Asian sex and massage workers, and sketch o

May 1, 2024 • 32:54

Climate Is a Reproductive Justice Issue with Jessica Kutz

Climate Is a Reproductive Justice Issue with Jessica Kutz

Climate change and reproductive justice aren’t often linked – but they should be. To close out Earth Month, Errin sits down with Jessica Kutz, the 19th’s gender, climate and sustainability reporter, to talk about her latest reporting on climate and reproductive justice, the missing perspectives in climate journalism, and the future of the climate movement. Follow Jessica Kutz on X @jkutzie and Instagram @KutzreportsFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Foll

Apr 24, 2024 • 28:37

Representation for Cherokee Nation with Kim Teehee

Representation for Cherokee Nation with Kim Teehee

In this interview, Errin sits down with Kim Teehee, a lawyer and politician who is looking to become the first Cherokee delegate in Congress. The two discuss the promises and pitfalls of governmental representation, the fight to preserve the Cherokee language and Kim’s role model Wilma Mankiller.Follow Kim Teehee on X @DelegateTeeheeFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network o

Apr 17, 2024 • 39:53

Everyone Watches Women's Sports with Jemele Hill

Everyone Watches Women's Sports with Jemele Hill

Women’s basketball has come a long way since Title IX in 1972. But not far enough. This week, Errin is joined by her friend Jemele Hill, the sports journalist, to talk all things women’s basketball. Jemele breaks down how far women’s basketball has come — as evidenced by this year’s women’s NCAA tournament — while also highlighting how far it has to go when it comes to media coverage and pay equity. Follow Jemele Hill on X @jemelehill and Instagram @jemelehillFollow The 19th on In

Apr 10, 2024 • 39:24

Imagining New Realities with Stacey Abrams

Imagining New Realities with Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams has a big imagination. She’s used it to expand Georgia’s electorate, be the first Black woman to be a major-party nominee for governor and write 16 books across multiple genres. This week on the show, Stacey sits down with Errin to share how she imagines American policy and democracy shifting — from tax policy to electrical grids to galvanizing non-voters. Follow Stacey Abrams on X @staceyabrams and Instagram @staceyabramsFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via

Apr 3, 2024 • 30:50

The Amendment Live at SXSW with Imara Jones

The Amendment Live at SXSW with Imara Jones

Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people.Follow Imara Jones on X @imarajones and Instagram @imara_jones_Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X

Mar 27, 2024 • 41:56

Behind the Trump Indictments with Melissa Murray

Behind the Trump Indictments with Melissa Murray

The charges against former President Donald Trump have been swirling in the news for years. Soon he will take the stand. Legal expert and co-host of Strict Scrutiny Melissa Murray joins Errin to cover the latest developments surrounding the Trump indictments. From analyzing the charges to exploring potential legal ramifications, Melissa provides expert analysis on these high-profile, high-stakes cases. Follow Melissa Murray on X @ProfMMurrayFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via

Mar 20, 2024 • 35:14

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex joins SXSW Panel On Representation

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex joins SXSW Panel On Representation

On International Women’s Day, Errin moderated a South By Southwest panel with barrier-breaking women. Journalist Katie Couric, actor Brooke Shields, sociologist and DEI consultant Nancy Wang Yuen, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have a deep and nuanced conversation about the importance of representation in media, especially for women of color and mothers — and about their hopes for the future. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow

Mar 18, 2024 • 57:27

The Oscars Are Political with Wesley Morris

The Oscars Are Political with Wesley Morris

Everything is political – including the Oscars. This week, Wesley Morris, The New York Times’ critic at large, joins Errin to discuss this year’s standout nominees and what their roles reveal about our culture and our politics.Follow Wesley Morris on X @Wesley_Morris Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream

Mar 13, 2024 • 30:18

The State of Our Union with Jonquilyn Hill

The State of Our Union with Jonquilyn Hill

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address, Errin sits down with Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s The Weeds podcast, for a vibe check. They unpack where economic policy is failing Black women, the fallacy of approaching politics like a game show, and how young Black voters are approaching this election with a different lens. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network o

Mar 6, 2024 • 30:15

Investigating Child Care with Chabeli Carrazana

Investigating Child Care with Chabeli Carrazana

The 19th’s economy reporter, Chabeli Carrazana, unpacks America’s child care crisis and discusses her recent investigation into child care safety regulations across the country. She gives insight into the broken system and the impact child care has on the economy. For further information, read Chabeli’s article on the 19thnews.org and check out our comprehensive guide on how to find and choose child care. Follow Chabeli Carrazana on Instagram @chabelicarrazana, LinkedIn @ChabeliCarraza

Feb 28, 2024 • 30:02

Down South with Tressie McMillan Cottom

Down South with Tressie McMillan Cottom

Sociologist and professor Tressie McMillan Cottom makes her case for why we should all be paying attention to the South in this pivotal election year. She delves into the cultural nuances and power structures that shape Southern politics and offers compelling insights into its enduring relevance on the national stage. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagra

Feb 21, 2024 • 37:05

Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones

Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones

What role should the free press play in ensuring the survival of our democracy? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has some thoughts. Nikole Hannah-Jones is the creator of the 1619 Project, reporter at The New York Times Magazine, Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, and a leading voice on the vital role of journalism in our democracy today. In the inaugural episode of The Amendment, Errin and Nikole discuss the current state of journalism, the high s

Feb 14, 2024 • 37:02

Introducing: The Amendment!

Introducing: The Amendment!

Welcome to The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics, and power premiering February 14th from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new electorate – the marginalized folks that depend on a functioning democracy. Enter: The Amendment. Each week, Errin sits down with people who

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:48

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