Earth Day 2024 - 'Planet vs. Plastics'; Democrats Work to Attract Rural Voters

Progressive Voices

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The two discuss this year's Earth Day theme, 'Planet vs. Plastics,' President Biden's substantial environmental accomplishments, and more. Then, Teresa Purcell of the Rural Strong Network details efforts to build Democratic strength outside of Metro areas. The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC. Teresa Purcell is the founder of the Rural Strong Network LLC, which provides branding, consulting, networking, tools, and training to local leaders to strengthen our communities, advance democratic values, and make government work. She is a seasoned leader renowned for her expertise in amplifying the voices of rural and BIPOC communities nationwide. The website for the Rural Strong Network is www.RuralStrong.us. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon. You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links: X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOGwjVPAlvKB Facebook: https://fb.watch/rDFVqehd8C/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/clqI32CuVNM