{"podcast":{"title":"Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy","slug":"good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","podcast_index_feed_id":6982465,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6256627/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://GoodNewsForLefties.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/672afcb4f39d17cf54d4be4a2915a13e.jpg","author":"Two Squared Media Productions, LLC","episode_count":876,"summary":"Positive, progressive news for democracy daily! Democrats, Leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult times. Sure, read the bad news, but then listen to us! Send good news tips to beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com or 202-656-6271 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:22:27.318827+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465"},"episode":{"title":"Good News Deep Dive with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare","slug":"good-news-deep-dive-with-dr-janice-gassam-asare","published_at":"2026-05-02T14:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/good-news-deep-dive-with-dr-janice-gassam-asare","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-news-deep-dive-with-dr-janice-gassam-asare--71815184","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71815184/good_news_for_lefties_good_news_deep_dive_043026_dr_janice_gassam_asare_mixdown.mp3","summary":"In this Good News for Lefties Deep Dive, Beowulf Rochlen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, author of \"Rise and Resist: How to Reclaim Workplace Equity and Justice.\" As they dive into the pressing issues surrounding diversity and civil rights, they reflect on the recent Supreme Court ruling that threatens the Voting Rights Act and the implications it holds for marginalized communities. Dr. Gassam Asare shares her insights on the importance of resilience and collective action in the face of reactionary politics, emphasizing that there is strength in numbers. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when advocating for workplace equity, especially during turbulent times, and how companies can still strive for meaningful change despite the political climate. Join us for this enlightening discussion that highlights the need for continuous resistance and activism, regardless of who is in power. Together, they explore how grassroots movements and community solidarity can pave the way for a more just and equitable future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .","meta_description":"In this Good News for Lefties Deep Dive, Beowulf Rochlen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, author of \"Rise and Res…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1872,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/episodes/good-news-deep-dive-with-dr-janice-gassam-asare/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/good-news-deep-dive-with-dr-janice-gassam-asare.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}