Host Lynda Woolard is joined by Davante Lewis, Director of Public Affairs and Outreach at the Louisiana Budget Project, for a conversation on the intersection of policy and organizing. Connect with Davante on Twitter. Check out the Louisiana Budget Project’s work at labudget.org, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. More ways to connect to Davante’s work: Foundation for

Lynda Woolard hosts Stephen Handwerk, consultant, strategist, and former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, for the first in a series of episodes on how the Democratic party operates. This week, we go through what candidates need to know about getting an endorsement from the party. Find Stephen Handwerk on Twitter. Read the DNC bylaws. Read the Louisiana Democratic

Lynda Woolard hosts Gaby Goldstein, co-founder and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Sister District, to discuss the importance of state legislatures in advancing progressive policies and protecting democracy. The conversation includes a deep dive into the work Sister District is doing across the country to share data, support organizers, and build coalitions, as part of a complete strategy

Lynda Woolard hosts Peyton Rose Michelle, activist with Louisiana Trans Advocates and elected member to the Democratic State Central Committee, for a discussion on anti-trans legislation, organizing at the state Capitol, and getting pronouns right. Follow Peyton on Twitter and Facebook. Connect to Louisiana Trans Advocates: latransadvocates.org Find more information about the Louisiana Legislature: legis.la.gov Watch Blair Imani’s Smarter in Seconds TikTok on Pronouns. Peyton used

Lynda Woolard hosts Brooks Fordham, student at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA, and outgoing Vice President of College Democrats of Louisiana, for the podcast’s continuing series of conversations with young Democratic leaders on the best ways to engage voters in their peer group. Connect with Louisiana Lefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty,

Tamara Agins, Executive Director for Emerge Louisiana, joins host Lynda Woolard for a discussion on the crucial role their organization’s work to recruit and train Democratic women candidates plays in our state. Also, check out Women in Politics, the Bayou Brief’s very first podcast, which was recorded at the November 2017 launch of Emerge Louisiana. It features Lynda Woolard’s interview

Lynda Woolard hosts Cameron English, outgoing Chair of College Democrats of Louisiana, and plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee challenging Louisiana’s congressional district map. Following release of the 2020 census data, petitioners asked the Court to declare Louisiana’s current congressional district map unconstitutional and implement a new map that adheres to the constitutional requirement of

Lynda Woolard hosts Jean-Paul “J.P.” Morrell, self-described “former legislator, current lawyer, comic nerd and dad,” for a discussion on his role in ending the discriminatory practice of non-unanimous juries in Louisiana. J.P. walks us through the legislative efforts and messaging discipline that were required to get Constitutional Amendment 2 on the ballot in 2018. This, in turn, launched the Unanimous

Lynda Woolard hosts Frederick Bell, founder of Louisiana High School Democrats, organizer for multiple campaigns, and current campaign associate for the Democracy program at the Hub Project. You can connect to Frederick’s work, past and present, at the following links: Louisiana High School Democrats Bayou Brief Interview with James Carville Louisiana Youth Platform The Hub Project Thanks to Ben Collinsworth

Lynda Woolard hosts Robin Parrott, Democratic party leader, Emerge Louisiana alum, and former candidate for House District 95, to start a conversation on the difficulties of being a Democrat in solidly red parts of Louisiana. Robin shares her experiences running for office in Livingston Parish, and offers ideas of how Louisianans in Democratic strongholds can assist those who are trying

Host Lynda Woolard speaks with Hyma Moore, who has a wide range of experience in campaign communications, from press secretary to advance man for presidential candidates. The discussion includes advice to campaigns on crafting a strong communications strategy, explains how communications staff needs organizers to succeed, and shows the importance of early investment in young people who are interested in

Louisiana State Representative, Mandie Landry, talks to host, Lynda Woolard, about the extra hurdles women candidates face, the importance of having progressive representation in Baton Rouge, and the long game strategy Democrats must maintain to make progress in Louisiana. You can connect to Rep. Landry’s work by following @votelandry on Twitter and Instagram. To watch the Louisiana legislature during session,

Political strategist and media consultant, Westley Bayas III, and host, Lynda Woolard, discuss paid media for campaigns, give advice for progressives considering a run for office, and underscore the importance of utilizing modern campaign techniques to level the playing field in Louisiana. You can connect to Westley’s work at https://berlinrosen.com/campaigns/ and https://bit.ly/3aw0Te9 As promised, here is the photo of his

Democratic strategist, Ryan Berni, joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how Louisiana Democrats and Progressives can “Win The Day.” Ryan is best known for his work with James Carville and Mitch Landrieu. You can connect to Ryan’s nonprofit, nonpartisan work with former mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, through E Pluribus Unum at: unumfund.org and dividedbydesign.org Thanks to

Louisiana Pollster Jennifer Johnson joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how to think about polls, how to use data to inform campaign work, and what the numbers can tell us about the possibilities for progressives. You can connect to Jennifer’s work at: ljrcustomstrategies.com Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for

Versha Sharma, Alexandria native and journalist with Now This!, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation about the role media plays in powering our organizing, combating disinformation, and saving democracy. You can connect to Versha’s work with Now This! at nowthisnews.com and all social media platforms. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana

Naima Savage, our inaugural Louisiana Organizer of the Month, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation highlighting the importance of the organizing craft, celebrating the ingenuity and thoughtfulness that have allowed organizers to continue the work during a pandemic, and rightfully elevating them to superhero status. You can connect to Naima’s work at stepuplouisiana.org Nominate your favorite Louisiana organizer for

Kirstin Alvanitakis, former Communications Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on messaging for Democratic candidates and Progressive community organizers. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard,

As a follow up to our first episode, Ashley Shelton of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack

Candice Battiste of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty

Welcome to Louisiana Lefty, a podcast about politics and community in Louisiana, hosted by veteran campaign organizer and Democratic strategist, Lynda Woolard. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty