This episode, Ilana is flying truly solo, filming alone because another blizzard blew through NYC! She talks about Zohran’s stellar leadership in the face of more climate anomalies, loving Florida despite its reputation, and shares the plan for Moms & Neighbors for Safe & Fair Midterm Elections 2026 — a super-charged coalition of already existing organizations that will sign up moms & neighbors all around the USA to work the polls this November.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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Meet ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, who made history in 2024 as the first openly trans person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ilana and Chase discuss his litigation in high-profile LGBTQ+ cases, the power of public opinion to preempt changes to human rights policy, and why queer people are the most free and the most fun!

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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Meet Peggy Flanagan, the inspiring Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and current Democratic Primary candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate. Join Ilana and the Lt. Gov as they discuss and process the continued violence and tragedies that have plagued Minneapolis and many other cities across the United States. We hear about the incredible moms of Minnesota organizing on the ground to protect families in need, the fabric of Native American culture that remains an integral part of Minnesota’s strong democracy, and Peggy’s historic 2026 Democratic run to become the next United States senator from MN.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsopenpod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsopenpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod