Off-Kilter Podcast

A new season of Off Kilter with @RebeccaVallas has arrived—and with it, two new episodes. 🧵

“Wealth is about a sense of agency, a sense of freedom, the collective well-being of the whole." @Aisha_Nyandoro joins @OffKilterShow to unpack why we must redefine wealth—and how guaranteed minimum income can build a society where everyone has access: bit.ly/3spaYWX

#NDEAM is nearly over, but the barriers facing disabled people at work remain. This week: Bryan Gill, head of @JPMorgan Chase’s Office of Disability Inclusion & global head of neurodiversity, and Nan Gibson, executive director of JPMC’s PolicyCenter, give critical insight:

New episode: @clsphila lawyer @Jen_Burdick joins @RebeccaVallas for a far-ranging conversation about why eligibility doesn’t equal access in our public benefits system, and why legal aid lawyers are critical to shaping public policy and legislative reform: tcf.org/content/podcas…

10 million older workers in the U.S. are stuck in jobs that are physically demanding and lack the resources to secure more viable jobs or retire. This week on @OffKilterShow, we're shedding light on their reality and exploring policy solutions. ↓ tcf.org/content/podcas…

Disabled people must be empowered to tell our own stories. This week on @OffKilterShow: Emily Ladau— activist, author, & editor of @TCFdotorg's #VoicesofDEJ project—joins @RebeccaVallas to explore storytelling as a tool for social & political change. → bit.ly/46m9VpC

On August 31, NPAC’s ED talked with Rebecca Vallas on Off/Kilter at the Century Foundation, touching on topics such as the personal and social economics of pain and disability, and advocacy for people living with pain. Listen here: tcf.org/content/podcas… #Pain #LivingWithPain

American workers are eager to join unions. Wealthy corporations are desperate to stop them. This week, longtime labor reporter & @TCFdotorg senior fellow @GreenhouseNYT provides critical context to the past, present, and future of the U.S. labor movement: bit.ly/3LHkxab

In the U.S., not having an ID means not being able to access public benefits, rent, vote, and so much more. @KatCalvinLA is tackling the problem head on, leveraging her organization @SpreadTheVoteUS to ensure that all Americans have an ID. Catch her on this week's show:

Cara Reedy (@infamouslyshort) has spent the last two years exploring the needs of disabled journalists & the barriers they face in newsrooms. She joins @offkiltershow to share the story behind the recently launched Disabled Journalists’ Association. ↓ tcf.org/content/podcas…

Chronic pain is the largest cause of disability in the U.S—but years of misguided policy choices have left millions struggling to find relief. @National_Pain founder Kate Nicholson (@speakingabtpain) is working to change that. Catch her on @OffKilterShow: bit.ly/3qNrGyK

Queued up the latest @offkiltershow and waddyaknow, @CenterOnBudget All-Star @kathleenromig is the guest! Great episode discussing social security and the need to advance policies in a manner that centers people's needs over bureaucracy. Total #MustListen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/com…

“Poverty is a political choice.” @IndivarD has dedicated his career to ending poverty in the U.S. This week, he joins @RebeccaVallas for a far-ranging talk about how we can create the economic conditions for everyone to thrive, his work at @CLASP, + more: bit.ly/45DSOik

I always love @offkiltershow with @rebeccavallas but especially enjoyed this weeks conversation about Social Security with @kathleenromig. Its great overview of why Social Security benefits are essential and what’s at stake if they aren’t improved.

In the U.S., a criminal record can mean a lifetime of blocked opportunity—even after a person has served their time. @ZakiTheBarber joins @RebeccaVallas to break down the economic & emotional consequences of perpetual punishment and his work to end it: tcf.org/content/podcas…

And this week: @Next100 policy advocate @Ale_VazquezBaur joins @RebeccaVallas to weave the story of how she fell into policy work after working as a teacher in Miami, her dream of creating an educational system where newcomer students can thrive, and more: bit.ly/45fEMTF

To kick us off, @RebeccaVallas caught up with @CAPDisability director @SeeMiaRoll to talk about Disability Pride Month, the unfinished work of the ADA, embracing intersectionality, and Mia’s path to advocacy. Stream + read the transcript: bit.ly/47anKrS

A new season of Off Kilter with @RebeccaVallas has arrived—and with it, two new episodes. 🧵

It is with a heavy heart, balanced with immeasurable gratitude and love, that we dedicate this week’s episode of @offkiltershow to celebrating the life of Judy Heumann, an iconic civil rights leader and the godmother of the disability rights movement.  tcf.org/content/podcas…

Thank you, Judy, for your work to unify us. We look forward to continuing to honor @judithheumann's powerful legacy in the days, months, and years to come. Rest in power. ❤️

“I think one of the really critical problems is people do not respect and value people who are doing this type of work”—Judy on the advocacy and care sectors. Thank you Judy, for always teaching us to demand respect, to advocate & fight for justice, together. #DisCo #BeingHeumann

As we mourn the loss of iconic disability rights activist and leader @judyheumann, we are reflecting on her wisdom and legacy. Today the @offkiltershow team is sharing some of our favorite words from Judy that inspire and fuel our work towards disability rights and justice. 🧵

You can find the episode of @offkiltershow with @judithheumann that each of these quotes comes from here: tcf.org/content/commen…

“ …the bottom line is there is not enough money that’s been invested into enabling even people who are on Medicaid to be able to get the services they need.” Thank you Judy for reminding us that we must invest in our systems, and ourselves. #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights