Whether you're spending this summer on the beach, on the picket line, or
enjoying the outdoors, we've got some great progressive ideas for books,
podcasts, news subscriptions, and even comedy to fill your time!

Click on these links to order any of these books:

[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]I Can Change Everything by PCCC co-founder Stephanie
to see PCCC Taylor, illustrations by Laura Brenlla: Our very own
co-founder Stephanie Taylor teaches kids the power of their
Stephanie Taylor's imaginations -- from changing their socks and shoes to
book! changing the world. This is a great gift for kids in
your life!
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]The Sum Of Us by Heather McGhee: Heather McGhee, one
to see Heather of the sharpest progressive voices in politics, makes
McGhee's book! clear that bold economic populism and racial equity go
hand in hand and lift all boats in this trailblazing
book.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Unthinkable by Jamie Raskin: Rep. Jamie Raskin
to see Jamie recounts the forty-five days that changed his life as
Raskin's book! he confronted the painful loss of his son to suicide,
experienced the violent insurrection at the Capitol,
and led the impeachment of President Trump.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by
to see Marcia Marcia Chatelain: Dr. Marcia Chatelain won a Pulitzer
Chatelain's book! Prize for this nuanced analysis of how fast food
franchises became a source of Black wealth and
empowerment -- and at what cost.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating
to see Ken a Better World Together by Ken Grossinger: Noted
Grossinger's book! movement leader Ken Grossinger chronicles the
organizers and artists on the front lines of political
mobilization and social change, distilling lessons and
insights from grassroots leaders and luminaries such as
Ai Weiwei, Courtland Cox, Jackson Browne, Shepard
Fairey, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Alexander, Bill McKibben,
JR, Jose Antonio Vargas, and more.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan by
to see Katie Katie Porter: In her trademark style, Rep.Katie Porter
Porter's book! uses her personal experiences and humor to shed light
on the complexities of politics and the need for bold,
transformative change.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Electable by Ali Vitali: After closely covering
to see Ali Elizabeth Warren's 2020 presidential campaign, NBC
Vitali's book! journalist Ali Vitali delves into the well-worn
stereotypes to understand why America has never elected
a woman president.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran: Banking law
to see Mehrsa expert Mehrsa Baradaran takes a hammer to the
Baradaran's book! "self-help" myth that perpetuates the racial wealth
gap.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]The Lie That Binds by Ilyse Hogue: Former NARAL
to see Ilyse president Ilyse Hogue forcefully argues that the
Hogue's book! anti-abortion movement’s recent victories foreshadow a
larger rollback of democratic rights and social
progress.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]We've Got People by Ryan Grim: Intercept editor
to see Ryan Grim's Ryan Grim tells never-before-told stories as documents
book! the influence of progressive populists from the late
1980s to the present, including shout outs to PCCC's
behind-the-scenes influence!
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Lady Justice by Dahlia Lithwick: Lawyer and legal
to see Dahlia commentator Dahlia Lithwick chronicles the unsung
Lithwick's book! bravery of women who used the rule of law to exact
accountability during the Trump administration.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]They Knew by Sarah Kendzior: Called "the Joan
to see Sarah Didion of Missouri," Sarah Kendzior turns a critical
Kendzior's book! eye toward the real-world conspiracies and conspiracy
theories that threaten democracy.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]The Scheme: How the Right Wing Used Dark Money to
to see Sheldon Capture the Supreme Court by Sheldon Whitehouse:
Whitehouse's book! Senator Sheldon Whitehouse chronicles a hidden-money
campaign involving an armada of front groups, the
Federalist Society, and right-wing billionaires to
confirm wildly inappropriate nominees who would advance
the anti-government agenda of a small number of
corporate oligarchs.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating,
to see Mehdi Persuading, and Public Speaking by Mehdi Hassan: As a
Hassan's book! journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed
with politicians, generals, spy chiefs, and celebrities
from across the world, MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan reveals his
tricks of the trade for the first time.
[ [link removed] ]Turn on images [ [link removed] ]Choice Words: Writers on Abortion edited by Annie
to see Annie Finch: With reproductive freedom under unprecedented
Finch's book! attack, Choice Words, edited by poet Annie Finch, takes
back the cultural conversation on abortion.

Comedy

Our friend comedian David Cross -- whose video with us about Secretary of
State races got over 2 million views in 2022 -- is on tour in your area.
[ [link removed] ]Catch a show!

Here are some free progressive podcasts you can download for yourself or
share with others:

[ [link removed] ]The Countdown with Keith Olbermann: Keith Olbermann's landmark news
show returns -- as a podcast! Tune in with this progressive stalwart for
incisive analysis of the daily news.

[ [link removed] ]The Young Turks: While we encourage folks to subscribe and support
their work, you can get a taste of their programming with short versions
of their episodes for free!

[ [link removed] ]The Majority Report: The first 40 minutes of the Majority Report are
available for all to stream or listen to as a podcast, but once you get
hooked you'll want to subscribe to access the "fun half" of every episode.

[ [link removed] ]Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra January 6 wasn't the first time sitting
members of Congress aided and abetted a plot to overthrow the government,
and it wasn't the first time insurrectionists were criminally charged with
plotting to end American democracy for good. This was. Our country should
never have forgotten.

Click on these links to subscribe to progressive media -- for you or
someone else:

The Young Turks: "You gave me a platform," said Rep. Cori Bush on TYT
after her historic victory against an establishment Democrat. TYT was the
first online news show to reach 1 billion views, and their viewership is
now in the billions! TYT digests the daily news and gives a progressive
lens that is much different than corporate media. [ [link removed] ]PCCC members can
subscribe for as low as $4.99 per month.

The American Prospect: A magazine built on ideas, politics, and power,
TAP's reliable analysis and inquisitive reporting connects progressive
policy with viable majority politics. Executive editor David Dayen has
lifted TAP to a new level, and raised the bar on investigative journalism
into government and corporate power. [ [link removed] ]For a limited time, PCCC members
can subscribe to an IDEAS level membership, which includes a print
subscription if desired, for just $45 a year.

The Lever: The Lever is a reader-supported investigative news outlet run
by David Sirota – a former Bernie Sanders speechwriter and writer for
Oscar-nominated Don't Look Up. We were proud to host David Sirota and
Elizabeth Warren on a national Zoom event on climate change with PCCC
members this year! The Lever holds accountable the people and corporations
manipulating the levers of power. [ [link removed] ]PCCC members can subscribe for as
low as $8 per month. 

The Majority Report: Founded and hosted by Sam Seder, The Majority Report
is an award-winning online political talk show that offers some of the
best progressive news commentary and longform conversations available
today. With co-host Emma Vigeland, The Majority Report's daily show is
packed full of news, insightful commentary, and intelligent interviews
with some of the most respected minds in politics and world affairs.
[ [link removed] ]PCCC members can subscribe for as low as $10 per month, with one month
free.

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stickers, and more in the PCCC merch store!

Thanks for being a bold progressive.

-- The PCCC Team ([ [link removed] ]@BoldProgressive)

 

 


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