Okay, But Why?
There is so much happening in politics right now, it’s hard to keep up. It feels like every day, there’s a new outrageous headline. But it’s not always clear why these things are happening. So in this series of short shareable podcast episodes, we’re here to ask… “Okay, But Why?”
Red Wine & Blue has produced several limited series podcasts over the past 3 years, including series about immigration, Christian Nationalism, and the cost of extremism. Now, we're bringing you "Okay, But Why."
Episodes
25 episodes
Okay, But Why Do We Need Community More Than Ever?
Right now, most of us are feeling stress and anxiety. On top of everything else in our lives, the political chaos seems too much to bear. A 2024 survey from the American Psychological Association found that over 70% of adults consider the count...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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7:58
Okay, But Why Is Social Security At Risk?
Social security is an American institution. After decades of working hard, we expect to retire with a well-earned safety net to help us with our monthly expenses. Trump and Elon Musk claim that Social Security is rife with corrupti...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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10:27
Okay, But Why Are Eggs Still So Expensive?
When Trump was running for office last year, he promised to “lower prices on day one.” So… why are eggs still so expensive? And why are other groceries still so expensive too?Sure, bird flu is one factor - but it’s actually having less o...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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8:13
Okay, But Why Should We Support Ukraine?
With breaking news and shocking headlines still happening on a weekly basis, sometimes it's hard to believe that the current war in Ukraine has been going on for more than three years. You may have heard a neighbor or family member asking...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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8:42
Okay, But Why Do We Need A Department of Education?
Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. But Donald Trump and his new Secretary of Education Linda McMahon haven’t exactly made it a secret that they want to shut down the Department of Education. Phrases like “parental choice” and “...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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11:50
Okay, But Why Are There So Many New Voting Laws?
In this first episode of our limited series "Okay, But Why?", we're taking a deep dive into voting rights.We all want free and fair elections where everyone who’s legally able to vote can make their voice heard. But every time the expert...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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14:31
The American Fabric: Voting our Values
So far on our miniseries The American Fabric, we’ve learned more about immigrants and why they come to this country. We’ve busted myths and decried disinformation. And we’ve heard immigrants tell their stories in their own words.Today, o...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:22
The American Fabric: Truths & Lies
Extremists have always used disinformation and fear-mongering to further their cause. But their rhetoric about immigration has stooped to new lows in recent months.Some of the lies are so outrageous it might be tempting to laugh. Haitian...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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28:27
The American Fabric: A Love Story
Despite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren’t afraid of immigrants. They’re our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They’re us. Immigration isn’t a story about fear… it’s a story about love.And no one knows t...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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33:07
The Intersection of Faith and Activism
In the final episode of Sacred Politics, we delve into the intersection of religion and social activism. From advocating for human rights to championing environmental stewardship, we uncover how religious groups and individuals have leveraged t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:17
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Sacred Politics: The Future of Christian Nationalism
In episode 2 of Sacred Politics, we discuss the trajectory of Christian Nationalism and its looming impact on the nation's future. From the halls of Congress to grassroots movements, we examine how this ideological force is poised to influence ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Sacred Politics: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
In our limited podcast series, Sacred Politics, we reveal the dangers of Christian Nationalism in American politics amidst the 2024 election season. Through narrative storytelling and expert interviews, we uncover Christian Nationalism's role i...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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48:30
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Bonus Episode: The Cost of Extremism with @JoJoFromJerz
As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:53
The Crunchy Mom To Alt-Right Pipeline
Crunchy moms and trad wife online content may seem innocent, but when you take a closer look, you start to see evidence of white-power ideology and conservative radicalization. So what happens when you go so far left that you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:05:18
Turning Point USA: The Alt-Right Radicalization Of Young Men
On college campuses across the country, Turning Point USA is radicalizing a new generation of conservative extremists in an attempt to mobilize young Republican voters and build an alt-right movement backed by billionaire donors and political i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:02
PragerU: Coming To A School Near You
Across the country, conservatives are looking to overhaul K-12 public education with right-wing curriculums that contain misleading and inaccurate claims about slavery, racism, immigration, and LGBTQ+ history. In this episode of
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:13
The Growing Movement to Ban Books
In recent years, book banning has become an organized movement backed by right-wing organizations, politicians, and conservative donors. Under the guise of ‘parental rights,’ books centering on LGBTQ+ characters and people of color are being di...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:06
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis
Crisis pregnancy centers present themselves as genuine healthcare facilities; however, their main goal is to discourage individuals from accessing certain healthcare options like abortion and contraceptives. These centers, a well-supported arm ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:32
The Cost of Extremism Season Two Trailer
Extremists across the country are attacking our freedoms, and kids and families are paying the price. In this limited series, Jill Jonassen takes a deep dive into the issues facing our country and the women tirelessly fighting back in their com...
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Season 2
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1:36
Bonus Episode: A Conversation with @JoJoFromJerz
As season 1 of The Cost of Extremism comes to a close, we have one last bonus episode for you. We’re here with @JoJoFromJerz for a deep-dive into three stories that we think are especially important to hear right now. First, we have...
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29:54
The School Board Culture War
Across the country, new right-leaning PACs are pouring money into school board races, aiming to flip control of who governs schools in favor of self-proclaimed ‘parents rights’ advocates.For significantly less than what it would cost the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:27
Anti-Trans Bills Are Harming LGBTQ+ Youth
A flood of state-level efforts to restrict transgender rights are being fueled by many of the Christian and conservative groups that led the charge against Roe v. Wade. The political debate is escalating at a dangerous rate, putting th...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:33
The Problem with School Vouchers
During our second episode, we take a look at the long history of school voucher programs and the state’s hidden agenda to increase religious education and further segregate our school system. At a time when public education is already underfund...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:20
The Impact of Active Shooter Drills in Schools
School safety is a multi-billion dollar industry that we’ve created instead of passing gun safety legislation and politicians are continuing to ignore this national crisis. In interviews with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Mia Tretta, Madeline Johnson,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:20
