Breathe. Hope. Vote.

Hosts of the Black White and Blue Podcast Join Emily Mayer in a Special Crossover Podcast

This week Emily Mayer joins Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks in a special crossover episode between The Arena’s Breathe. Hope. Vote. podcast and the Black White and Blue in the South hosted by Kimler and Dr. Brooks. Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks are both Democratic candidates for the South Carolina House of Representatives. To learn more about Bill Kimler, visit kimlerforsc.com [https://kimlerforsc.com/]. To learn more about Dr. Jumelle Brooks, visit jumelleforsc.com [https://jumelleforsc.com/]. A special thank you to the hosts of Black White and Blue in the South. Listen to Black White and Blue in the South on Spotify and visit their Linktree [https://linktr.ee/bwabits] for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearenasc.com [https://www.thearenasc.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Inside the 'Banned Together' Documentary

Emily Mayer sits down with the team and students behind the all-new documentary Banned Together [https://www.thearenasc.com/p/a-fight-for-freedom-banned-together]. Banned Together documents the growing threat of book banning in the U.S. and follows three courageous students from Beaufort, South Carolina who fight back as 97 books are banned from their school libraries. Pre-release screenings are scheduled in the next few days in Beaufort and Charleston. Tickets are free, but RSVPs are required. Beaufort * When: Sunday, September 22 at 3 p.m. * Where: St John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive Beaufort, SC 29907 * RSVP Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/banned-together-a-private-pre-release-screening-of-a-feature-documentary-tickets-1000272681517 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/banned-together-a-private-pre-release-screening-of-a-feature-documentary-tickets-1000272681517] Charleston * When: Monday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. * Where: Terrace Theatre, 1956d Maybank Highway Charleston, SC 29412 * RSVP Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-pre-release-screening-of-the-new-feature-documentary-banned-together-tickets-1014145014037?aff=oddtdtcreator [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-pre-release-screening-of-the-new-feature-documentary-banned-together-tickets-1014145014037?aff=oddtdtcreator] To learn more about the documentary, visit bannedtogetherdoc.com [https://www.bannedtogetherdoc.com/]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearenasc.com [https://www.thearenasc.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Obviously Arming Teachers is a Terrible Idea with Dr. Michael O'Brien

Emily Mayer and Dr. Michael O'Brien address the topic of arming teachers in response to school shootings and debunk the claims made by Twitter trolls and discuss the failures of armed professionals in school shootings. They highlight the flaws in the idea of arming teachers, including the logistical challenges, lack of training, and potential for increased harm. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearenasc.com [https://www.thearenasc.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Empowering Civic Engagement in SC with 'Be The Ones' Founder Cate Mayer

Emily Mayer interviews Cate Mayer, founder of Be the Ones, a nonpartisan organization that works to identify and solve local civic information and participation gaps in the Southeast. They discuss the genesis of Be the Ones and its focus on building local power and increasing civic engagement. They also talk about the barriers to participation and the importance of measuring success in different ways. Emily and Cate highlight the success of building a strong community and engaging elected officials in their events. Learn more about Be the Ones by clicking here. [https://www.betheones.org/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearenasc.com [https://www.thearenasc.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Takeaways from the DNC with Democratic Consultant Sean McCawley

Emily Mayer and Sean McCawley discuss their experiences at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They talk about their favorite moments, including the roll call and the performances by DJ Cassidy and Boys to Men. They also discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of the convention, such as the teleprompters and the challenges of being in a crowded space. They highlight the efficiency of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's selfie line and many more experiences with other leaders in the Democratic Party. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearenasc.com [https://www.thearenasc.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]