Pete Buttigieg talks with us about fatherhood, public life, and what Democrats must understand about a country frustrated with the political status quo. Nearly a decade after he and Jaime Harrison competed for DNC chair, the former mayor and cabinet secretary reflects on how becoming a husband and father changed the stakes of his political work and the personal cost of staying in the fight. We discuss the 2026 midterms, voter anger, political reform, and why Democrats cannot simply offer a return to the past. Pete also reflects on South Carolina, earning trust through listening, and the questions surrounding 2028.  00:00 Jaime welcomes Pete to Season 2 02:00 From DNC rivals to friends 06:00 What Pete learned about the Democratic Party 08:00 Trump and why Democrats can’t go back 11:00 How fatherhood changed Pete 18:00 When politics targets your family 21:00 Has Pete ever wanted to leave politics? 22:00 How Pete and Chasten handle political attacks 26:00 Why Americans are angry 27:00 What Democrats misunderstand about voter anger 29:00 Economic and political reform 32:00 Pete’s vision for the 2026 midterms 35:00 State races and money in politics 36:00 Pete’s potential midterm surprises 37:00 Does Pete want to be president? 39:00 Jaime presses Pete on 2028 40:00 What Pete learned from South Carolina 44:00 Pete on earning support from Black voters 46:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award 48:00 What Pete hopes his children remember SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: harrisonjaime Twitter/X: harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: atourtableshow Twitter/X: atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW SECRETARY PETE BUTTIGIEG: Twitter/X: petebuttigieg Instagram: Pete.buttigieg #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #petebuttigieg #2028 #2026midterms

Pete Buttigieg talks with us about fatherhood, public life, and what Democrats must understand about a country frustrated with the political status quo. Nearly a decade after he and Jaime Harrison competed for DNC chair, the former mayor and cabinet secretary reflects on how becoming a husband and father changed the stakes of his political work and the personal cost of staying in the fight. We discuss the 2026 midterms, voter anger, political reform, and why Democrats cannot simply offer a return to the past. Pete also reflects on South Carolina, earning trust through listening, and the questions surrounding 2028.  00:00 Jaime welcomes Pete to Season 2 02:00 From DNC rivals to friends 06:00 What Pete learned about the Democratic Party 08:00 Trump and why Democrats can’t go back 11:00 How fatherhood changed Pete 18:00 When politics targets your family 21:00 Has Pete ever wanted to leave politics? 22:00 How Pete and Chasten handle political attacks 26:00 Why Americans are angry 27:00 What Democrats misunderstand about voter anger 29:00 Economic and political reform 32:00 Pete’s vision for the 2026 midterms 35:00 State races and money in politics 36:00 Pete’s potential midterm surprises 37:00 Does Pete want to be president? 39:00 Jaime presses Pete on 2028 40:00 What Pete learned from South Carolina 44:00 Pete on earning support from Black voters 46:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award 48:00 What Pete hopes his children remember SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: harrisonjaime Twitter/X: harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: atourtableshow Twitter/X: atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW SECRETARY PETE BUTTIGIEG: Twitter/X: petebuttigieg Instagram: Pete.buttigieg #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #petebuttigieg #2028 #2026midterms

Pete Buttigieg talks with us about fatherhood, public life, and what Democrats must understand about a country frustrated with the political status quo. Nearly a decade after he and Jaime Harrison competed for DNC chair, the former mayor and cabinet secretary reflects on how becoming a husband and father changed the stakes of his political work and the personal cost of staying in the fight. We discuss the 2026 midterms, voter anger, political reform, and why Democrats cannot simply offer a return to the past. Pete also reflects on South Carolina, earning trust through listening, and the questions surrounding 2028.  00:00 Jaime welcomes Pete to Season 2 02:00 From DNC rivals to friends 06:00 What Pete learned about the Democratic Party 08:00 Trump and why Democrats can’t go back 11:00 How fatherhood changed Pete 18:00 When politics targets your family 21:00 Has Pete ever wanted to leave politics? 22:00 How Pete and Chasten handle political attacks 26:00 Why Americans are angry 27:00 What Democrats misunderstand about voter anger 29:00 Economic and political reform 32:00 Pete’s vision for the 2026 midterms 35:00 State races and money in politics 36:00 Pete’s potential midterm surprises 37:00 Does Pete want to be president? 39:00 Jaime presses Pete on 2028 40:00 What Pete learned from South Carolina 44:00 Pete on earning support from Black voters 46:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award 48:00 What Pete hopes his children remember SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: harrisonjaime Twitter/X: harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: atourtableshow Twitter/X: atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW SECRETARY PETE BUTTIGIEG: Twitter/X: petebuttigieg Instagram: Pete.buttigieg #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #petebuttigieg #2028 #2026midterms

We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership

We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership

We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership

We’re joined by Kelley Robinson to talk about LGBTQ+ rights and the fight to decide who belongs in America. As the first Black queer woman to lead the Human Rights Campaign, she brings an organizer’s view of power rooted in community and story. We discuss anti-trans attacks, the fragility of Bostock and marriage equality, and HRC’s midterm investment, while confronting a hard truth: rights many people thought were settled remain vulnerable. Her challenge is forward-looking: equality will depend on candidates, voters, and allies refusing to leave anyone behind. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 01:54 — Kelley from the Block: Growing Up on the South Side 05:30 — Leading HRC Through Its Most Consequential Stretch 07:28 — LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy Are Inseparable 09:22 — What the Promise of America Means Right Now 11:44 — The Power of Storytelling: The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill 22:37 — Economic Security Is an LGBTQ+ Issue 23:56 — $15 Million, 8 Races: HRC's 2026 Midterm Strategy 26:10 — How Fragile Are Our Rights? 29:10 — What We Need from 2028 Presidential Candidates 30:21 — Black Liberation and LGBTQ+ Rights Are One Movement 32:08 — SYAD Award 33:24 — A Message to Anyone Who Is Scared Right Now SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #KelleyRobinson #HRC #HumanRightsCampaign #LGBTQRights #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TransRights #LGBTQEquality #SupremeCourt

We’re joined by Eliana Pinckney, daughter of the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney, to reflect on the Charleston massacre’s lasting impact and her father’s legacy of love, service, and civic duty. Eliana takes us back to being 11 and honors her mother’s quiet strength. She then talks about what it’s like to be part of the 9/11 generation shaped by gun violence, living with vigilance and exhaustion while “thoughts and prayers” continue to replace policy. We also talk about civic education, performative politics, and how Eliana turns art into activism and community into change. To learn more about the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, visit: https://pinckneyfoundation.org/ -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Remembering Rev. Clementa Pinckney's Enduring Legacy 06:25 - From Childhood Trauma to Adult Understanding of the Charleston Massacre 12:32 - Jennifer Pinckney: A Pillar and a Powerhouse 17:22 - Art as a Vessel for Activism 23:22 - The 9/11 Generation: Shaped by Gun Violence, Frustrated by Politics 37:38 - Bridging the Gap: Civic Education and Hope for Political Change 53:18 - SYAD #ElianaPinckney #AtOurTable #JamieHarrison #ClementaPinckney #CharlestonMassacre #FaithAndJustice #Legacy #GunViolence #HateCrimes #PoliticalPodcast #LongFormInterview #BlackExcellence

We’re joined by Kelley Robinson to talk about LGBTQ+ rights and the fight to decide who belongs in America. As the first Black queer woman to lead the Human Rights Campaign, she brings an organizer’s view of power rooted in community and story. We discuss anti-trans attacks, the fragility of Bostock and marriage equality, and HRC’s midterm investment, while confronting a hard truth: rights many people thought were settled remain vulnerable. Her challenge is forward-looking: equality will depend on candidates, voters, and allies refusing to leave anyone behind. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 01:54 — Kelley from the Block: Growing Up on the South Side 05:30 — Leading HRC Through Its Most Consequential Stretch 07:28 — LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy Are Inseparable 09:22 — What the Promise of America Means Right Now 11:44 — The Power of Storytelling: The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill 22:37 — Economic Security Is an LGBTQ+ Issue 23:56 — $15 Million, 8 Races: HRC's 2026 Midterm Strategy 26:10 — How Fragile Are Our Rights? 29:10 — What We Need from 2028 Presidential Candidates 30:21 — Black Liberation and LGBTQ+ Rights Are One Movement 32:08 — SYAD Award 33:24 — A Message to Anyone Who Is Scared Right Now SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #KelleyRobinson #HRC #HumanRightsCampaign #LGBTQRights #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TransRights #LGBTQEquality #SupremeCourt

We’re joined by Kelley Robinson to talk about LGBTQ+ rights and the fight to decide who belongs in America. As the first Black queer woman to lead the Human Rights Campaign, she brings an organizer’s view of power rooted in community and story. We discuss anti-trans attacks, the fragility of Bostock and marriage equality, and HRC’s midterm investment, while confronting a hard truth: rights many people thought were settled remain vulnerable. Her challenge is forward-looking: equality will depend on candidates, voters, and allies refusing to leave anyone behind. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 01:54 — Kelley from the Block: Growing Up on the South Side 05:30 — Leading HRC Through Its Most Consequential Stretch 07:28 — LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy Are Inseparable 09:22 — What the Promise of America Means Right Now 11:44 — The Power of Storytelling: The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill 22:37 — Economic Security Is an LGBTQ+ Issue 23:56 — $15 Million, 8 Races: HRC's 2026 Midterm Strategy 26:10 — How Fragile Are Our Rights? 29:10 — What We Need from 2028 Presidential Candidates 30:21 — Black Liberation and LGBTQ+ Rights Are One Movement 32:08 — SYAD Award 33:24 — A Message to Anyone Who Is Scared Right Now SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #KelleyRobinson #HRC #HumanRightsCampaign #LGBTQRights #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TransRights #LGBTQEquality #SupremeCourt

We’re joined by Kelley Robinson to talk about LGBTQ+ rights and the fight to decide who belongs in America. As the first Black queer woman to lead the Human Rights Campaign, she brings an organizer’s view of power rooted in community and story. We discuss anti-trans attacks, the fragility of Bostock and marriage equality, and HRC’s midterm investment, while confronting a hard truth: rights many people thought were settled remain vulnerable. Her challenge is forward-looking: equality will depend on candidates, voters, and allies refusing to leave anyone behind. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 01:54 — Kelley from the Block: Growing Up on the South Side 05:30 — Leading HRC Through Its Most Consequential Stretch 07:28 — LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy Are Inseparable 09:22 — What the Promise of America Means Right Now 11:44 — The Power of Storytelling: The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill 22:37 — Economic Security Is an LGBTQ+ Issue 23:56 — $15 Million, 8 Races: HRC's 2026 Midterm Strategy 26:10 — How Fragile Are Our Rights? 29:10 — What We Need from 2028 Presidential Candidates 30:21 — Black Liberation and LGBTQ+ Rights Are One Movement 32:08 — SYAD Award 33:24 — A Message to Anyone Who Is Scared Right Now SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #KelleyRobinson #HRC #HumanRightsCampaign #LGBTQRights #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TransRights #LGBTQEquality #SupremeCourt

We’re joined by Kelley Robinson to talk about LGBTQ+ rights and the fight to decide who belongs in America. As the first Black queer woman to lead the Human Rights Campaign, she brings an organizer’s view of power rooted in community and story. We discuss anti-trans attacks, the fragility of Bostock and marriage equality, and HRC’s midterm investment, while confronting a hard truth: rights many people thought were settled remain vulnerable. Her challenge is forward-looking: equality will depend on candidates, voters, and allies refusing to leave anyone behind. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 01:54 — Kelley from the Block: Growing Up on the South Side 05:30 — Leading HRC Through Its Most Consequential Stretch 07:28 — LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy Are Inseparable 09:22 — What the Promise of America Means Right Now 11:44 — The Power of Storytelling: The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill 22:37 — Economic Security Is an LGBTQ+ Issue 23:56 — $15 Million, 8 Races: HRC's 2026 Midterm Strategy 26:10 — How Fragile Are Our Rights? 29:10 — What We Need from 2028 Presidential Candidates 30:21 — Black Liberation and LGBTQ+ Rights Are One Movement 32:08 — SYAD Award 33:24 — A Message to Anyone Who Is Scared Right Now SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #KelleyRobinson #HRC #HumanRightsCampaign #LGBTQRights #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TransRights #LGBTQEquality #SupremeCourt

Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York talks with us about the fight over representation and whether American democracy can withstand a coordinated effort to weaken voting rights. The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and daughter of Jamaican immigrants reflects on an upbringing shaped by activism and argues that democracy is endangered both by those who undermine it and by those who lose faith in it. We discuss the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court’s Callais decision, and the CBC’s push for corporations to publicly defend political representation. Her warning is that silence carries consequences. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 03:15 — Who Is Yvette Clarke? Growing Up in Flatbush 08:18 — What "Democracy Is Under Threat" Actually Means 12:08 — The Roberts Court & the Callais Decision 16:15 — Up to 19 CBC Seats Could Be Wiped Out 19:31 — The Stakes Beyond Representation 21:34 — Putting Corporations & Athletes on Notice 24:53 — The CBC's Next Move 28:27 — SYAD Award 30:38 — A Message to Young Black Voters 34:44 — Closing & Credits SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE & THE CBC: X / Instagram / Facebook / Bluesky / Threads: @RepYvetteClarke CBC Twitter: @TheBlackCacus CBC Instagram @CongressionalBlackCaucus #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #YvetteClarke #CongressionalBlackCaucus #VotingRights #BlackPoliticalPower #Redistricting #Callais #VotingRightsAct #BlackVoters #Democracy #BlackHistory #CivilRights #SupremeCourt #CBC

Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York talks with us about the fight over representation and whether American democracy can withstand a coordinated effort to weaken voting rights. The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and daughter of Jamaican immigrants reflects on an upbringing shaped by activism and argues that democracy is endangered both by those who undermine it and by those who lose faith in it. We discuss the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court’s Callais decision, and the CBC’s push for corporations to publicly defend political representation. Her warning is that silence carries consequences. 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 03:15 — Who Is Yvette Clarke? Growing Up in Flatbush 08:18 — What "Democracy Is Under Threat" Actually Means 12:08 — The Roberts Court & the Callais Decision 16:15 — Up to 19 CBC Seats Could Be Wiped Out 19:31 — The Stakes Beyond Representation 21:34 — Putting Corporations & Athletes on Notice 24:53 — The CBC's Next Move 28:27 — SYAD Award 30:38 — A Message to Young Black Voters 34:44 — Closing & Credits SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE & THE CBC: X / Instagram / Facebook / Bluesky / Threads: @RepYvetteClarke CBC Twitter: @TheBlackCacus CBC Instagram @CongressionalBlackCaucus #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #YvetteClarke #CongressionalBlackCaucus #VotingRights #BlackPoliticalPower #Redistricting #Callais #VotingRightsAct #BlackVoters #Democracy #BlackHistory #CivilRights #SupremeCourt #CBC

We sit down with Skye Perryman to talk about what happens when democratic institutions are tested and ordinary citizens are forced to defend them. A lawyer who left corporate practice to help build Democracy Forward, she explains how her organization has challenged government actions in court while uncovering allegations involving DOGE, Social Security data, and election-related activities. We discuss voting rights and why legal victories alone are not enough. She says the future of American democracy will depend on whether people demand change rather than waiting for institutions to save them. 00:00 — Introduction: Who Is Skye Perryman & Democracy Forward 03:54 — How Democracy Forward Fights Back (And Wins) 09:17 — The DOGE/SSA Bombshell: Your Data, Their Election Scheme 14:08 — DOJ Misrepresentations & the Collapse of Court Trust 15:30 — Congress, the Courts & What Comes Next 21:42 — The Supreme Court, Voting Rights & the Callais Decision 23:16 — The People Are the Power: History, Hope & Direct Action 27:19 — SYAD Award 29:04 — Closing & Skye's Upcoming Book SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DEMOCRACY FORWARD & SKYE PERRYMAN: LinkedIn: @SkyePerryman Bluesky: @skyeperryman.bsky.social Twitter/X: @DemocracyFwd / @SkyePerryman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/democracyforward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocracyFwd/ #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DOGE #SocialSecurity #VotingRights #Democracy #DemocracyForward #SkyePerryman #DOJ #ElectionIntegrity #DataPrivacy

Dr. Jamal Bryant talks about faith and power in a moment of democratic crisis. We discuss voting rights, affordable housing, health care access, and the economic power behind boycotts. A pastor, organizer, and former NAACP youth leader, Dr. Bryant argues that the Black church must recover its prophetic voice while rebuilding trust with young people. He also explains why the next fight for civil rights will be shaped as much by ownership and organized consumer action as by elections themselves. His challenge is clear: hope has to become strategy, not sentiment. 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:02:18 — From Expelled to Morehouse: Dr. Bryant's Story 00:10:33 — The Black Church's Lost Prophetic Voice 00:17:26 — Faith, Politics & the Callais Decision 00:26:01 — Building Black Futures: Housing & Healthcare 00:32:50 — The Target Boycott & Black Economic Power 00:42:19 — SYAD Award 00:43:55 — The Next Generation & Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DR. BRYANT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamalhbryant/ Website:www.jamalbryant.org #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DrJamalBryant #BlackChurch #VotingRights #BlackPoliticalPower #TargetBoycott #PropheticVoice #CivilRights #BlackLeadership #FaithAndPolitics

We sit down with Skye Perryman to talk about what happens when democratic institutions are tested and ordinary citizens are forced to defend them. A lawyer who left corporate practice to help build Democracy Forward, she explains how her organization has challenged government actions in court while uncovering allegations involving DOGE, Social Security data, and election-related activities. We discuss voting rights and why legal victories alone are not enough. She says the future of American democracy will depend on whether people demand change rather than waiting for institutions to save them. 00:00 — Introduction: Who Is Skye Perryman & Democracy Forward 03:54 — How Democracy Forward Fights Back (And Wins) 09:17 — The DOGE/SSA Bombshell: Your Data, Their Election Scheme 14:08 — DOJ Misrepresentations & the Collapse of Court Trust 15:30 — Congress, the Courts & What Comes Next 21:42 — The Supreme Court, Voting Rights & the Callais Decision 23:16 — The People Are the Power: History, Hope & Direct Action 27:19 — SYAD Award 29:04 — Closing & Skye's Upcoming Book SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DEMOCRACY FORWARD & SKYE PERRYMAN: LinkedIn: @SkyePerryman Bluesky: @skyeperryman.bsky.social Twitter/X: @DemocracyFwd / @SkyePerryman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/democracyforward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocracyFwd/ #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DOGE #SocialSecurity #VotingRights #Democracy #DemocracyForward #SkyePerryman #DOJ #ElectionIntegrity #DataPrivacy

We sit down with Skye Perryman to talk about what happens when democratic institutions are tested and ordinary citizens are forced to defend them. A lawyer who left corporate practice to help build Democracy Forward, she explains how her organization has challenged government actions in court while uncovering allegations involving DOGE, Social Security data, and election-related activities. We discuss voting rights and why legal victories alone are not enough. She says the future of American democracy will depend on whether people demand change rather than waiting for institutions to save them. 00:00 — Introduction: Who Is Skye Perryman & Democracy Forward 03:54 — How Democracy Forward Fights Back (And Wins) 09:17 — The DOGE/SSA Bombshell: Your Data, Their Election Scheme 14:08 — DOJ Misrepresentations & the Collapse of Court Trust 15:30 — Congress, the Courts & What Comes Next 21:42 — The Supreme Court, Voting Rights & the Callais Decision 23:16 — The People Are the Power: History, Hope & Direct Action 27:19 — SYAD Award 29:04 — Closing & Skye's Upcoming Book SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DEMOCRACY FORWARD & SKYE PERRYMAN: LinkedIn: @SkyePerryman Bluesky: @skyeperryman.bsky.social Twitter/X: @DemocracyFwd / @SkyePerryman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/democracyforward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocracyFwd/ #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DOGE #SocialSecurity #VotingRights #Democracy #DemocracyForward #SkyePerryman #DOJ #ElectionIntegrity #DataPrivacy

Dr. Jamal Bryant talks about faith and power in a moment of democratic crisis. We discuss voting rights, affordable housing, health care access, and the economic power behind boycotts. A pastor, organizer, and former NAACP youth leader, Dr. Bryant argues that the Black church must recover its prophetic voice while rebuilding trust with young people. He also explains why the next fight for civil rights will be shaped as much by ownership and organized consumer action as by elections themselves. His challenge is clear: hope has to become strategy, not sentiment. 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:02:18 — From Expelled to Morehouse: Dr. Bryant's Story 00:10:33 — The Black Church's Lost Prophetic Voice 00:17:26 — Faith, Politics & the Callais Decision 00:26:01 — Building Black Futures: Housing & Healthcare 00:32:50 — The Target Boycott & Black Economic Power 00:42:19 — SYAD Award 00:43:55 — The Next Generation & Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DR. BRYANT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamalhbryant/ Website:www.jamalbryant.org #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DrJamalBryant #BlackChurch #VotingRights #BlackPoliticalPower #TargetBoycott #PropheticVoice #CivilRights #BlackLeadership #FaithAndPolitics

Dr. Jamal Bryant talks about faith and power in a moment of democratic crisis. We discuss voting rights, affordable housing, health care access, and the economic power behind boycotts. A pastor, organizer, and former NAACP youth leader, Dr. Bryant argues that the Black church must recover its prophetic voice while rebuilding trust with young people. He also explains why the next fight for civil rights will be shaped as much by ownership and organized consumer action as by elections themselves. His challenge is clear: hope has to become strategy, not sentiment. 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:02:18 — From Expelled to Morehouse: Dr. Bryant's Story 00:10:33 — The Black Church's Lost Prophetic Voice 00:17:26 — Faith, Politics & the Callais Decision 00:26:01 — Building Black Futures: Housing & Healthcare 00:32:50 — The Target Boycott & Black Economic Power 00:42:19 — SYAD Award 00:43:55 — The Next Generation & Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW DR. BRYANT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamalhbryant/ Website:www.jamalbryant.org #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #DrJamalBryant #BlackChurch #VotingRights #BlackPoliticalPower #TargetBoycott #PropheticVoice #CivilRights #BlackLeadership #FaithAndPolitics