Witch the Vote Podcast

About Witch the Vote Podcast

A podcast from the witches at #WitchTheVote. Learn about local politics and what you can do to make an impact at the local and federal level.

Publisher

Witch the Vote

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Oct 2019

Latest episode

13 Apr 2024

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Apr 2024

   Episode 15: Salem's No Camping Amendment

   We're back, witches! In this re-entry episode, Paige and Erica recap the recent committee meeting regarding the proposed "no camping" amendment and why it falls flat. Check it out before the next meeting on 4/23! Watch a recording of the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXDgOeH6miM Read the full text of the amendment here: https://www.salemma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12836/f/agendas/ordinance_to_amend_ch_24_relative_to_camping.pdf Salem's Direct Aid Groups: @witchcityaction @salem_survival_program

2. 

   7 Dec 2021

   Minisode: Announcing SOLIDARITY SUNDAY

   In this short but sweet episode, Paige and Erica take a quick victory lap around the Salem Election results before revealing Witch the Vote's December Donation Drive giveaway, SOLIDARITY SUNDAY! Links: Help Lev McClain defend his Ward 4 win: donorbox.org/campaign-for-mcclain Solidarity Northshore Request List: instagram.com/solidaritynorthshore Solidarity Northshore Venmo: venmo.com/u/solidaritynorthshore Solidarity Northshore CashApp: cash.app/$SolidarityNorthshore Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Fino and Magda.

3. 

   1 Nov 2021

   Episode 14: Witch-Worthy Candidates: Re-Elect Mayor Kim

   Paige and Erica simply couldn't talk about the Salem Mayoral race sober... and maybe you shouldn't either? We highly recommend you watch at least a sampling of the first Mayoral Debate before diving into this coverage, but even if you don't you'll probably pick up on our main message: vote for Kim! October 18th Mayoral Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVShX_aPC-I&ab_channel=SalemAccessTV-Public October 26th Mayoral Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksbDvMYWn5A&ab_channel=SalemAccessTV-Public Find your polling place: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//bal/myelectioninfo.aspx Mayoral Debate Fact Checks: https://www.salem4all.com/post/the-greatest-challenge-facing-salem-mayoral-debate-fact-check-question-1-october-18-2021 https://www.salem4all.com/post/salem-s-diversity-equity-inclusion-mayoral-debate-fact-check-question-2-october-18-2021 Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Magda the Troll. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

4. 

   27 Oct 2021

   Episode 13: Witch-Worthy Candidates: City Council

   Election day 11/2/21 is fast approaching, and there are a lot of names on that ballot! In this episode, Paige and Erica reveal their not-so-secret endorsements for Salem City Council- and spill some tea about who they're definitely NOT voting for! Voter Resources: Salem League of Women Voters Toolbox- https://lwvsalem.org/voter-toolbox Rainbow Times Endorsements- http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/rainbow- times-releases-key-endorsements/ SATV Candidate Interviews- https://www.youtube.com/user/salemtv1/videos r/SalemMA Election Thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/p7czdx/everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_the_2021/ Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo. and Magda the Troll.

5. 

   10 Sept 2021

   Episode 12: Vote for Alice Merkl!

   Alice Merkl is a longtime member of the HausWitch Community, as well as an absolute blessing to Salem, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and frankly the whole dang world. And she's running for Salem City Council! We could go on for hours about everything we love about Alice and why she's the only person qualified to lead, but we figured we'd let the High Priestess of Civic Engagement speak for herself. Check out our interview with Alice here AND on the HausWitch Community Page. Wanna meet Alice in person? She'll be popping up at the HausWitch store on Saturday 9/11 from 1-3pm. Go Alice go!! ---LINKS--- Written interview with Alice on the HausWitch Community Page (with links to the volunteer orgs she mentions in this episode): https://hauswitchstore.com/blogs/community/meet-the-candidate-alice-angel-merkl Alice's Campaign Page: https://www.electalicemerkl.com/ Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo. and Magda the Troll.

6. 

   9 Sept 2021

   Episode 11: We're Back! The Salem 2021 Elections

   We're back, witches! It's voting season once again and Paige + Erica have a LOT to say about the current State of Affairs in our beloved Salem, MA. In this episode we'll let you know what we plan to talk about in the next couple months, whose campaigns we're all riled up about, and why your vote ACTUALLY matters in local elections. Got questions? Got answers to our questions? Got political spellwork to share with the class? Let us know at witchthevote@gmail.com! -----LINKS----- Salem MA Ward Map: https://www.salem.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif3756/f/uploads/ward_precinct_map_2015_large.pdf Our Preliminary Picks: https://witchthevote.org/preliminary-picks "Everything You Ever Needed to Know About the 2021 Salem Election" Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/p7czdx/everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_the_2021/ Salem League of Women Voters Voter Toolbox: https://lwvsalem.org/voter-toolbox Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo and Magda the Troll

7. 

   29 Apr 2020

   Episode 9: Disrupting Whiteness in Wellness w/ Rachael Junard

   Rachael Junard is the Senior Regional Manager of ActBlue AND co-founder of You Good Sis? a yoga and wellness collective for Black and Brown women. We talked to her about local campaign fundraising, disrupting whiteness in wellness, and our Elemental-themed questions. LINKS! Inclusv - inclusv.comThe Yoga is Dead Podcast - yogaisdeadpodcast.com/home Actblue - secure.actblue.com You Good Sis - yougoodsisyoga.com Hive Soul Yoga - hivesoulyoga.com Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Rachael Junard. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

8. 

   14 Apr 2020

   Episode 8: Coven Check-in

   We’re easing back into our info-based witchery by touching base with the Coven At-Large to see how y’all are doing right now. We unpack your answers to our elemental questions, the perils of capitalism (as always), mutual aid, our own podcast recs, and more!! Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

9. 

   9 Mar 2020

   Minisode: Vote for Bernie Sanders

   We have a pretty simple message for this episode: Vote for Bernie Sanders to be the next President of the United States. Links! How voters psych themselves out and vote for the wrong candidate - https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-voters-psych-themselves-out-and-choose-the-wrong-candidate/ Find your primary dates and polling places at https://www.witchthevote.com/primary-dates Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Arlo Underfoot. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo. I0H3PK1GW65oSgKqRX7S

10. 

    24 Feb 2020

    Episode 7: Capitalism 101

    Okay Witches, this is a long one. Capitalism is a gigantic topic that's been covered by scholars and politicians alike... but in this episode, we're taking a crack at it! Join Paige and Erica for a primer on the social/economic structure we all know and hate (and if you don't know it yet, prepare to hate it!) Also, we dive into our elemental questions and talk about remembering your dreams, the importance of taking a break, and the money spells we’ve been manifesting. Links! Proposals for the Feminine Economy: https://hauswitchstore.com/shop/proposals-feminine-economy-book/ Witches, Witch Hunting, and Women by Sylvia Federici: https://hauswitchstore.com/shop/witches-witch-hunting-women/ A Pagan, Anti-Capitalist Primer: https://godsandradicals.org/a-pagan-anti-capitalist-primer/ Revolutionary Witchcraft: https://www.sarahlyons.org/revolutionary-witchcraft Capitalism, A Very Short Introduction: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/capitalism-a-very-short-introduction_james-fulcher/419468/#isbn=0198726074&idiq=15582004 Socialism, A Very Short Introduction: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/socialism-a-very-short-introduction_michael--newman/873542/#isbn=0192804316&idiq=24327296 "The Muslims" Band: https://indyweek.com/music/features/on-their-new-album-the-muslims-wage-punk-rock-war-on-white-supremacy/ Expose Fake Clinics: https://www.exposefakeclinics.com/ Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Arlo Underfoot. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

11. 

    10 Feb 2020

    Episode 6: 10 Ways to Witch the Vote

    Hexing the system can feel overwhelming (especially in the shadow of recent political events) but stepping away just isn't an option. In this episode Paige and Erica list 10 ways you can witch the vote while you're waiting to cast your ballot, and how those actions can strengthen your magical practice. LINKS! (Charities and other stuff we mentioned, please give them your money)__________ Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project - http://www.wlrp.org/ MA Center for Native American Awareness - http://www.mcnaa.org/ Gifford Cat Shelter - https://www.giffordcatshelter.org/ Black Lives Matter Postcard by Nikini Kill - https://hauswitchstore.com/shop/w-t-c-h-boston-rally-postcard/ Rachel Cargle’s Therapy for Black Women + Girls Fund -https://www.gofundme.com/f/rachelcargle Hexing the Patriarchy by Ariel Gore - https://hauswitchstore.com/shop/hexing-the-patriarchy/ Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

12. 

    27 Jan 2020

    Episode 5: Witch the Printing Press w/ Jessica Caponigro

    Jessica Caponigro owns Snakehair Press, a badass, witchy, anti-capitalist dream of an independent printing company. We talked about printmaking as resistance, the difference between being a business owner and a capitalist, and exactly what future we’re trying to build with our votes. LINKS! Find more from Jessica at www.snakehair.com, and on Instagram @snake_hair Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Jessica Caponigro. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

13. 

    13 Jan 2020

    Episode 4: Election Astroweather w/ Grace Harrington Murdoch

    What do the planets have to say about the 2020 election? What are the cosmos directing us to do RIGHT NOW to prepare for November 3rd? And if you DON’T believe in astrology, we challenge you to listen to our special guest Grace Harrington Murdoch’s interpretation of Trump’s birth chart and not find some eerie “coincidences”. We also chat about the birth charts of the top 3 democratic candidates, some retrograde survival tips, and a lot about Uranus. LINKS! Find more from Grace Harrington Murdoch at www.flowersandstars.org, and on Instagram @flowersandstars_ Discover your own chart at https://chart.chaninicholas.com/ Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Grace Harrington Murdoch. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

14. 

    1 Jan 2020

    Episode 3: Running the Witch City w/ Mayor Kim Driscoll

    Hey witches! We have a very, VERY, special episode for you this week. We sat down with the Mayor of Witch City herself, Kim Driscoll! We are so humbled and honored to have her in the studio with us. She spoke with us about her recent sobering appearance on CNN, where she spoke on the alleged President’s comments comparing his impeachment to the Salem Witch Trials. We also talked about what a Mayor does, how important local government is, and what you and I (yes you!) can do to make big impacts across the world. Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. The #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

15. 

    16 Dec 2019

    Episode 2: Witches are the Superheroes!

    We talk nonstop about voting… but why “witch?” With a system as broken as it is, why is it OUR responsibility to rebuild?And most importantly, what do YOU want to hear from Witch the Vote? Who should we talk to, who should we tear down? Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. The #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo. Qxmjfrg1M1z59Kz8UXaK

16. 

    31 Oct 2019

    Episode 1: 12% of 3% is Still Nothing

    Welcome to the #WitchTheVote Podcast! This week, we're talking about the upcoming elections in Salem, MA, who we're supporting and why, and who we need to banish permanently from the city council chambers. Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. The #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

17. 

    31 Oct 2019

    Episode 0: Welcome to the Witch the Vote Podcast!

    Meet the witches behind #WitchTheVote as they deep dive into how to impact local and federal politics. Follow us online at www.witchthevote.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. The #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

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