The Amendment

The Amendment

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“When the way is blocked, we pivot.” with Martha S. Jones

In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition ...  Show more

Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman

Donald Trump has won a second term in office. Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and th ...  Show more

Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid

With only a few days left in this election, MSNBC’s host of “The ReidOut” Joy-Ann Reid joins Errin to discuss combating misinformation, expectations for election night, and the future of American democracy beyond 2024.Follow Joy-Ann Reid on InstagramFollow The 19th on Instagram, ...  Show more

Ta-Nehisi Coates On His Obligation To This Moment

Award winning author, essayist and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, joins Errin to discuss his new book, The Message, his views on the purpose of journalism, the unique position Black journalists have in America, and what he makes of the current political moment. Follow The 19th on I ...  Show more

The War on Transgender Rights with Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler

Since 2021, at least 177 anti-trans bills have become law across the country. In an effort to understand this trend and its implications, The 19th News published a six part series about trans rights. Today, Errin sits down with The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters – Kate Sosin and Orion R ...  Show more