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Introducing The Amendment, a new podcast from Editor-at-Large Errin Haines aimed at shedding light on our politics during a critical election year where the work of our democracy is still unfinished.

It’s the inaugural podcast from The 19th, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Wonder Media Network to produce it.

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The Amendment: '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 building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks.

Errin Haines · November 14, 2024
The Amendment: Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman

In this episode of The Amendment, 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 the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system.

Errin Haines · November 7, 2024
The Amendment: Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid

In this episode of The Amendment, 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.

Errin Haines · October 31, 2024
The Amendment: 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.

Errin Haines · October 24, 2024
The Amendment: The War on Transgender Rights with Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler

In this episode of The Amendment, Errin sits down with The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters – Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler – to talk about their reporting for this series and what’s at stake for all of us, not just trans folks, in this upcoming election.

Errin Haines · October 17, 2024
The Amendment: Stepping Back and Leaning In with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

In this episode of The Amendment, Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff takes a break from his busy campaign schedule to reflect on his journey with Vice President Kamala Harris and how he's planning for the future.

Errin Haines · October 10, 2024
The Amendment: Vance vs. Walz with Sarah Longwell

In this episode of The Amendment, Errin’s joined by Sarah Longwell, Republican strategist and master of the focus group, to break down the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. Civility and decorum took center stage – but as Sarah explains, that might be a disservice to the American people.

Errin Haines · October 3, 2024
The Amendment: Dobbs, IVF and the 2024 Election with Amanda Becker

In this episode of The Amendment, 19th reporter Amanda Becker joins Errin to talk about her new book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights.”

Errin Haines · September 26, 2024
The Amendment: Rep. Jasmine Crockett live from Texas Tribune Fest

In this episode of The Amendment, Representative Jasmine Crockett sits down with Errin at the Texas Tribune Festival, fresh off her powerful speech at the DNC.

Errin Haines · September 19, 2024
The Amendment: How Gender Defined the Presidential Debate with Rebecca Traister

In this episode of The Amendment, Errin is joined by New York Magazine writer-at-large Rebecca Traister to unpack the high stakes debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Errin Haines · September 12, 2024