In brief: My good friend Parker Molloy is back on the show! We pause to talk about how we’re doing and how we’re dealing with the state of things before considering what a true representative democracy would look like. Spoiler:… Read More ›
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Combating Pain & Power With Truth w/ @SariBotton & @Shakestweetz — #KatieSpeakShow Ep87 05/06/2017
In brief: Telling the truth is an act of resistance; both my guests are doing just that. Sari Botton is an amazing writer — among her other talents — and her experience seeking care for an increasingly commonly diagnosed painful… Read More ›
And Still We #Resist – Proactively w/ @GenderJustice & @NatashaVianna — #KatieSpeakShow Ep78 03/04/2017
In brief: Everything seems awful, so it seemed like a good time to pause for some proactive efforts going on. Megan Peterson of Gender Justice gets real about the work environment post-election and outlines some pretty awesome work being done… Read More ›
Take Action Take Care w/ @TheMamaFesto & @TheTinaVasquez — #KatieSpeakShow Ep75 02/11/2017
In brief: The ICE raids this week make my interview with Tina Vasquez, the immigration reporter for Rewire, particularly important and timely. A lot of folks are waking up to what’s been going on for more than a decade with… Read More ›
“Bring on 2017 FFS!” w/ @ParkerMolloy & @hegemommy #KatieSpeakShow Ep69 12/31/2016
In brief: WE MADE IT, Y’ALL. My friends Parker Molloy and Jessica Pieklo joined me to look back, slam the door on 2016, and look ahead to 2017. We talked everything from court cases to the Cubs finally winning to… Read More ›
Guns, Money, & Hate w/@TUSK81 & @joshua_eaton #Orlando — #KatieSpeakShow Ep41 06/18/2016
In brief: Gabe Ortiz wrote a moving op-ed in the hours following the Orlando shooting; I’m grateful that he was willing to spend some time with me during such a hard week. Joshua Eaton’s work on gun laws and dedication… Read More ›
The After Show — Bodily Autonomy vs Immigration & Anti-Sex Work “Feminists” (09/16/15)
In brief:My regular feminist round-up spot with Justice! Note: I’m a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content for free. If you can, consider supporting my work by becoming a patron at PATREON or making a… Read More ›
Netroots Radio: The After Show — Rubén Garza On Activism in the RGV (10/28/14)
In brief: bonus interview with one of the badass activists from my Truthout piece! Note: This is what I do now; I’m an activist/writer full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by… Read More ›
The Uncertainty of Access: Reproductive Health in the Rio Grande Valley
In brief: easy-stream audio for my latest at Truthout! Note: This is what I do now; I’m an activist/writer full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by clicking HERE and making a… Read More ›
Netroots Radio: The After Show — #HB2: The Saga Continues & 2016 Prediction (10/15/14)
In brief: Back on with Justice to talk Texas, what’s next, RGV activist awesomeness and why you should care about HB2 no matter where you live! Oh, and VOTE. Note: This is what I do now; I’m an activist/writer full-time…. Read More ›