TeachRock, Nebraska, and Democracy on the Line (w/ Kathy Durham)

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Kathy Durham to discuss Bruce Springsteen news and Kathy’s decision to run for Congress. Kathy shares how she uses Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock curriculum in her classroom, connecting music to U.S. history and innovation through lessons on Bad Bunny, imperialism, and Jimi Hendrix, with upcoming units for Women’s History Month. They talk about the Nebraska-related movie, box sets, and plans to see Springsteen on the new tour, with Jesse noting his prostate cancer diagnosis. The conversation shifts to politics as Kathy explains her “aha moment” to run after tax and healthcare changes impacting rural Nevada and frustrations with an unresponsive representative. They discuss immigration, due process, inequality, monopolies, and threats to democratic institutions, then offer practical civic actions like staying informed, supporting local news, engaging locally, and volunteering.

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00:00 Welcome Back Kathy

00:40 TeachRock in the Classroom

03:09 Nebraska Movie Talk

05:22 Tour Plans and Life Updates

07:20 Bruce and Politics

09:27 Why I’m Running for Congress

14:29 ICE and Due Process

17:25 Top vs Bottom Economics

19:45 America Built by Immigrants

21:05 From Servants to Slavery

21:34 Immigration Waves and Division

22:10 Fixing Legal Pathways

22:46 Farm Labor and Work Visas

23:49 Punishing Workers Not Bosses

25:19 No Consequences for Elites

26:06 Top Versus Bottom Politics

27:07 Trickle Down and Offshoring

28:51 Privatization Playbook

29:49 What You Can Do Locally

33:36 Civic Action Beyond Voting

36:19 Trust Grace and Better Angels

37:10 How to Reach Kathy

38:04 Final Thanks and Sign Off

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