The Best Revenge Against Blatant Misogyny is More Women Running the Country

John makes the case for electing more women: a record number of Democratic women are running for governor, and Democrats could reach 100 women in the House. He discusses the real-world stakes of representation—from reproductive care and childcare to workplace protections—and why women’s leadership is no threat to men. John also highlights candidates including Amy Acton, Jocelyn Benson, Gina Hinojosa, Deb Haaland, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, and argues that kindness is not weakness and equality is not a zero-sum game. Then, Bob Cesca, co-host of Trek Politics, joins John to remember Star Trek legends Patrick Stewart and Walter Koenig. They celebrate Stewart’s range, Picard’s compassionate model of leadership, and Star Trek’s enduring vision of a more equal future. Next, political strategist Joe Sudbay shares what he’s seeing in early voting, battleground races, and Democrats’ expanding map, from Maine’s “cord of wood” controversy to the fight for affordability and a more ambitious Democratic agenda. Then finally, Frank Conniff, TV’s Frank from Mystery Science Theater 3000, joins the fun and they take listener calls on the election, gerrymandering, constitutional amendments, religion, movies, and whatever else is on their minds.

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