The Amendment

Climate change and reproductive justice aren’t often linked – but they should be. To close out Earth Month, Errin sits down with Jessica Kutz, the 19th’s gender, climate and sustainability reporter, to talk about her latest reporting on climate and reproductive justice, the missing perspectives in climate journalism, and the future of the climate movement. Follow Jessica Kutz on X @jkutzie and Instagram @KutzreportsFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Errin sits down with Kim Teehee, a lawyer and politician who is looking to become the first Cherokee delegate in Congress. The two discuss the promises and pitfalls of governmental representation, the fight to preserve the Cherokee language and Kim’s role model Wilma Mankiller.Follow Kim Teehee on X @DelegateTeeheeFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women’s basketball has come a long way since Title IX in 1972. But not far enough. This week, Errin is joined by her friend Jemele Hill, the sports journalist, to talk all things women’s basketball. Jemele breaks down how far women’s basketball has come — as evidenced by this year’s women’s NCAA tournament — while also highlighting how far it has to go when it comes to media coverage and pay equity. Follow Jemele Hill on X @jemelehill and Instagram @jemelehillFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Abrams has a big imagination. She’s used it to expand Georgia’s electorate, be the first Black woman to be a major-party nominee for governor and write 16 books across multiple genres. This week on the show, Stacey sits down with Errin to share how she imagines American policy and democracy shifting —  from tax policy to electrical grids to galvanizing non-voters. Follow Stacey Abrams on X @staceyabrams and Instagram @staceyabramsFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people.Follow Imara Jones on X @imarajones and Instagram @imara_jones_Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The charges against former President Donald Trump have been swirling in the news for years. Soon he will take the stand. Legal expert and co-host of Strict Scrutiny Melissa Murray joins Errin to cover the latest developments surrounding the Trump indictments. From analyzing the charges to exploring potential legal ramifications, Melissa provides expert analysis on these high-profile, high-stakes cases. Follow Melissa Murray on X @ProfMMurrayFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On International Women’s Day, Errin moderated a South By Southwest panel with barrier-breaking women. Journalist Katie Couric, actor Brooke Shields, sociologist and DEI consultant Nancy Wang Yuen, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have a deep and nuanced conversation about the importance of representation in media, especially for women of color and mothers — and about their hopes for the future.   Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is political – including the Oscars. This week, Wesley Morris, The New York Times’ critic at large, joins Errin to discuss this year’s standout nominees and what their roles reveal about our culture and our politics.Follow Wesley Morris on X @Wesley_Morris Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address, Errin sits down with Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s The Weeds podcast, for a vibe check. They unpack where economic policy is failing Black women, the fallacy of approaching politics like a game show, and how young Black voters are approaching this election with a different lens. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Follow Jonquilyn Hill on X @jonquilynhill Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 19th’s economy reporter, Chabeli Carrazana, unpacks America’s child care crisis and discusses her recent investigation into child care safety regulations across the country. She gives insight into the broken system and the impact child care has on the economy. For further information, read Chabeli’s article on the 19thnews.org and check out our comprehensive guide on how to find and choose child care. Follow Chabeli Carrazana on Instagram @chabelicarrazana, LinkedIn @ChabeliCarrazana,and X @ChabeliC_Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, The 19th’s documentary, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sociologist and professor Tressie McMillan Cottom makes her case for why we should all be paying attention to the South in this pivotal election year. She delves into the cultural nuances and power structures that shape Southern politics and offers compelling insights into its enduring relevance on the national stage. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream Breaking the News, The 19th’s documentary, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role should the free press play in ensuring the survival of our democracy? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has some thoughts. Nikole Hannah-Jones is the creator of the 1619 Project, reporter at The New York Times Magazine, Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, and a leading voice on the vital role of journalism in our democracy today. In the inaugural episode of The Amendment, Errin and Nikole discuss the current state of journalism, the high stakes of this presidential election, the importance of historical context in our political moment, the challenges faced by Black women in journalism and more.  Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Stream “Breaking the News”, a documentary about The 19th on PBS starting February 19! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics, and power premiering February 14th from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new electorate – the marginalized folks that depend on a functioning democracy. Enter: The Amendment. Each week, Errin sits down with people who have fresh perspectives on the state of our country – and asks questions that center the voices of women, queer folks, and people of color. The Amendment adds much needed asterisks to America’s most pressing political conversations – and gets clear on the unfinished work of our democracy.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to listen to our first episode with Nikole Hannah-Jones of the 1619 Project on Tuesday February 14th, 2024. Follow the 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.