Scaling Up: Lessons from WisDems’ Remarkable Digital Growth with Ben Wikler Hello Merge Tag

“Democrats can absolutely win, even in the face of this flood of money from the right and every horrific tactic that the right wants to use.”

Y’all know Ben Wikler. He’s currently the head of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin — a role he’s held since 2019. Read more

dark woke with bhavik lathia hello merge tag podcast about social media and politics

“Dark woke is Democrats breaking out of the respectability prison that Republicans have put us in for decades and finally saying shit and doing things that stop voters in their tracks and actually get their attention.”

Bhavik Lathia is a political strategist and technologist. Read more

kat abughazalah candidate for congress bluesky first campaign, hello merge tag a podcast about social media and politics

“What I’ve been most frustrated with politics is how impersonal it is and so we’re trying to make it accessible and personal again.”

Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress, challenging long-time incumbent Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th District.

Needless to say, Kat doesn’t look like, sound or act like your typical candidate. Read more

Building a Political on Ramp, Kate Duffy - Motherhood for Good Wisconsin content creator, Hello Merge Tag: A podcast about social media, politics and where they intersect.

“I’m constantly just enamored with the power that women have and do not use. And I just want to harness that and spread it.”

Kate Duffy is the founder of Motherhood for Good, a grassroots movement and independent media group dedicated to educating and empowering women so they can tap into their power—and use it for good. Read more

Making Tesla Toxic with Evan Sutton | Hello. Merge Tag, a podcast about politics and social media

“Unless you genuinely believe that elections should be up for sale to the highest bidder… I want you to realize that Elon Musk will be the highest bidder in any election that he wants to participate in.”

Evan Sutton is the founder of Firekit Campaigns, where he works with unions, Democrats and nonprofits to build powerful stories in today’s fractured media landscape. Read more

Joe Gallina of call to activism | hello merge tag political podcast

Joe Gallina is an attorney and the founder of Call to Activism, a digital media organization dedicated to countering MAGA rhetoric and advocating for democracy, transparency, and justice.

On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017, Gallina left his legal career to commit fully to this mission. Read more

Micah Sifry what else can democrats do - political podcast

“Democrats who have been in office for a long time follow polls instead of trying to change them. So while they’ll attack Republicans for threatening to cut Medicaid in order to fund tax cuts for the rich, they’re mostly shy about making a big picture argument about Trump’s fascism.”
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open letter to actblue organizers political podcast discussion

“Folks… need to be able to trust communications that we send them. By poisoning the well with some of the[se] texts and emails… people can’t trust the communications they’re receiving.”

What happens when the backbone of Democratic fundraising comes under scrutiny? Read more

Ashwas Narayanan - Social Currant influencer marketing for social impact | Hello Merge Tag, a podcast about social media, politics and where they intersect

Creative work isn’t going to be an option anymore. You have to do creative work.

Ashwath Narayanan is the Co-founder & CEO at Social Currant, a platform that helps nonprofits and social impact organizations collaborate with creators to reach audiences more effectively. Read more

DNC Finance Chair Candidate Tim Lim, founder of Blue Digital Exchange, Treasurer for Run For Something and digital consultant in the advocacy space

“It doesn’t feel like you’re joining a community, it feels like you’re joining a list.”

On February 1st, the DNC will elect new leadership.

Those elected will be tasked with leading the Democratic Party at a critical time, as they work to rebuild while Republicans control every level of the federal government. Read more