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News You Can Use

News You Can Use

Written by: PA Stands Up
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News You Can Use is a podcast production of PA Stands Up. We discuss news and politics in Pennsylvania and what you can do about it. Find out more and follow our newsletter at pastandsup.org.PA Stands Up Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • S4, Episode 1: “Why Primaries Matter” (with Alicia)
    May 7 2026

    Season 4 is here, and Edwin and Hannah are kicking things off with an episode you’ll want to share. We’re joined by Alicia, a member leader with Lehigh Valley Stands Up, for a timely conversation about why voting matters so much this year—and why primary elections are just as important as the general.

    Alicia breaks down what’s at stake, how primaries shape the choices we get later on, and what listeners can do right now to be ready when it’s time to vote. Edwin and Hannah also catch you up on what we’ve been working on so far in 2026 and what’s ahead this season.

    If you’ve ever thought “my vote doesn’t count” or “primaries don’t matter,” this episode is for you.

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    29 mins
  • S3-Episode 10: Organizing Our Way to the Midterms (Season Finale)
    Dec 29 2025

    What does it look like to run candidates who answer to the people? In our season finale, host Hannah sits down with Brad, Shannon, and Maria to break down why candidates must stay rooted in organizing—not consultants—and what it will take to win the 2026 midterms. They talk about building real relationships, turning out working-class voters, and how we hold electeds accountable after Election Day.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • S3-Episode 9: PA’s Supreme Court, Shutdown Survival, and Standing Up for Our Communities
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode of News You Can Use, Edwin and Hannah sit down with Gillian, organizer with Lehigh Valley Stands Up, to break down why the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention race matters for all of us. They also talk about navigating the government shutdown, what the pending SNAP funding gap means for working families, and where to find help if you need it. Don’t miss their tips on using findhelp.org to access local resources—and learn how you can make your voice heard by telling Congress to fund what matters and make billionaires pay their fair share.

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    30 mins
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