In brief: The 4th of July holiday weekend seemed the perfect time to do a democracy health check! Jody Allard — whose words you should read all over the internet — discusses her life and how she and her family… Read More ›
Supreme Court
“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 ›
First Year Celebration Part 3! — #KatieSpeakShow Ep54 09/17/2016
In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 3! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›
First Year Celebration Part 2! — #KatieSpeakShow Ep53 09/10/2016
In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 2! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›
First Year Celebration Part 1! — #KatieSpeakShow Ep52 09/03/2016
In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 1! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›
Whose Privacy Matters? #LoveForGavin w/@chasestrangio & @AaronKappel — #KatieSpeakShow Ep49 08/13/2016
In brief: CN: suicide; self-harm; violence against trans people. I am so excited about this show! I’ve been meaning to have Chase Strangio AND Aaron Kappel on and when they both crossed my timeline this week, it was perfect timing!… Read More ›
Capitol Justice w/@shanakn & @yovimi of @TheTaskForce — #KatieSpeakShow Ep44 07/09/2016
In brief: I’m so delighted that the co-author of the best-selling “Notorious RBG” could come on to get wonky and fan-girl-y about the Supreme Court at the close of the session. Shana Knizhnik is smart, knowledgeable, lovely, and has a… Read More ›
Celebrating @WholeWomans Health Win At #SCOTUS w/@AndreaGrimes & @WomensLawProj — #KatieSpeakShow Ep43 07/02/2016
In brief: VICTORY!!! Feminist Texan and reproductive justice activist/writer Andrea Grimes is back on the show to break down the Whole Woman’s Health win at the Supreme Court. We talk about the decision (let’s hear it for Justice Breyer!), how… Read More ›
#StopTheSham: #FightBackTX at SCOTUS w/@andreagrimes & @nataliefstclair of @FundTexasChoice — #KatieSpeakShow Ep27 03/05/2016
In brief: Well, here we are. HB2 — the law made famous by Wendy Davis and The Angry Mob’s successful filibuster nearly three years ago — has been heard by the Supreme Court. Oral arguments were heard Wednesday; supporters rallied… Read More ›
Matthew Filipowicz Show — #HB2’s Road to SCOTUS, Establishment News, & @AllAboveAll’s #4EACHOfUs Lobby Day — (11/19/15)
In brief: My latest visit with my friend Matt covered a lot of ground, including my new gig with The Establishment, my DC trip to cover All* Above All’s citizen lobby day for #4EACHOfUs, and the #FightBackTX update including what’s… Read More ›