In brief: It’s an all interview episode because I’m doing something rare: taking my own advice. I recorded early to take this weekend off; you’ll have to listen to hear why. I know you’ll love my guests Carrie Nelson and… Read More ›
social security
Come call me a “taker” to my face: #FoodStampBudget & #GetWell2015 (02/16/15)
In brief: Food Assistance & Medication Update! #GetWell2015 Meets the ZIP Code Lottery and I nail the right-wing “takers” trope to the damn wall. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can… Read More ›
It’s OK To Say: “This Sucks” — #GetWell2015 (01/16/15)
In brief: Sometimes things suck; it’s ok to say so. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by becoming a patron at PATREON or making a one-time… Read More ›
Hal Sparks Radio Pgm — Now with 100% less Hal Sparks! (10/06/13)
Announcement! The Katie Speak Live Archives feed is up on iTunes! Subscribe to never miss my spots with Hal, Ledge and others! There will be a podcast feed for the audio versions of my blog posts coming as well, so… Read More ›
Legislative (In)action
April 5, 2013 Dear American Legislator: Can we talk? Just you and me, voter to representative. I’ve got a couple things on my mind and this brief time between campaigns is the only chance we get to be real with… Read More ›
Bread, Goldfish and the Fiscal Cliff
15 seconds. A very short span of time – unless you’re, say, a goldfish. A very short span of time that happens to be about how long a piece of bread needs in the microwave to extend its edibility beyond… Read More ›