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Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they're not. They're just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stacey Abrams. Stacey knows better than anyone that societal shifts happen when a group of ordinary people decide that a problem is solvable, and are willing to pitch in and work towards the solution. Each week, Stacey will break down the biggest issues we face into digestible, actionable items, introduce us to the warriors for good already working towards solutions, strategize, and share tangible ways to get involved. Because we can't fix everything, everywhere, all at once; but we can each do something, somewhere, soon.
There is no Next Episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams planned.
S2026E3 - Why Donald Trump's Cost of Living Crisis Just Got Worse
This week, Stacey begins by offering a response to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' ridiculous assertion that Americans could save money if only they limited their dinners to a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, and a corn tortilla. Then she speaks to Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School and Author of "Three or More Is A Riot" to talk about what historic parallels can teach us about activism in this moment. As protests grow in response to violent ICE encounters in Minnesota and other parts of the country, history offers insight into what red lines the government can and can't cross before neighbors stand up for each other.
Air Date: 20 Jan 2026 06:00 (CDT)
S2026E4 - The Killing of Alex Pretti and the ICE Invasion of Minneapolis
The unjust murder of Alex Pretti is the latest ICE killing in the city of Minneapolis. Protestors continue to flood the streets across Minnesota as the Trump administration justifies and promotes the violence of the organization. This week, Stacey is joined by @hysteriapodcast's Erin Ryan to discuss the aftermath of Pretti's death, the escalation of federal actions in Minnesota, and what Democrats need to do in response. Then, Stacey and Erin turn to the March for Life rally that took place last weekend and examine how the Trump administration's handling of abortion policy is putting it at odds with members of its own pro-life base.
Air Date: 27 Jan 2026 06:00 (CDT)
S2026E5 - Is Trump's DOJ Already Tampering With the 2026 Election? (with Jon Favreau)
Federal authorities raided Fulton County, Georgia and seized hundreds of boxes of election related materials from the 2020 cycle – including proprietary voter information that the federal government should not have access to. This week, Stacey is joined by Pod Save America's Jon Favreau to discuss the aftermath of Fulton County, the Democrats averted government shutdown, the latest polling data and how this all intersects with the continued ICE raids in Minnesota.
Air Date: 03 Feb 2026 06:00 (CDT)