Beyond Resistance Pod

Welcome to the Beyond Resistance Pod where we help red communities build blue power and start winning! Your hosts, Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin, turned the GOP mecca of Midland, MI into a blue city that votes for Democrats up and down the ballot! Now, they want to help you through guests, stories, and information that can help any community build blue power. Winning doesn’t always look like winning, so let’s start with some basics and we’ll flip that community together!

Beyond Resistance Pod is a news podcast hosted by beyondresistancepod, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #97

  Ep. 97: The Wild, Wild West of Content Creation with Sara Wiles

  Sep 24, 202655 min

  Who needs cable news when your political analysis comes with relatable stories, common sense, and a healthy dose of "what does this actually mean for my life?" ‍♀️ This week on Beyond Resistance , Jennifer and Sarah sit down with Florida-based political content creator and activist Sara Wiles to talk about the growing influence of creators in politics, why storytelling matters more than policy jargon, and how social media can be both a dumpster fire and a powerful tool for building democracy. From living in a deep red state to building a large online audience, Sara shares how she helps people cut through misinformation, understand what's happening in politics, and find meaningful ways to take action. The conversation dives into the future of political engagement, the opportunities Democrats are missing online, and why authentic human stories connect with people far more than talking points ever will. They also tackle the challenges of content creation, the importance of community, and the reality that most political creators are running on passion, caffeine, and pure stubborn determination. Plus, Sara shares some of the best advice we've ever heard for people who want to get involved but aren't sure where to start! If you've ever wondered how to stay informed without losing your mind, how creators are reshaping political conversations, or how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact, this episode is for you. Connect with Sara Wiles Instagram: @sara_wiles YouTube, Substack, and more: Find all her links through her Instagram profile. And don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and keep building blue power in your community.

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  Ep. 96: Community Building: The Ultimate Cheat Code for Organizers

  Sep 17, 202636 min

  This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer dive into one of their favorite topics: community building, and why it beats transactional politics every single time. Drawing from years of organizing, they unpack how real relationships, not just voter lists and door-knocking quotas, are what actually turn red communities blue. From campaign fundraising and volunteer recruitment to leadership development and running for office, this episode explores the difference between asking people to complete a task and inviting them to join a movement. The hosts share stories from their own organizing journeys, including how community-first organizing helped flip Midland from a deep-red stronghold into a blue community. They also get personal, reflecting on friendship, loss, and the unexpected connections that grow when you invest in people instead of transactions. Spoiler alert: community building is about a lot more than winning elections. It is about creating a support system, finding purpose, and building something that lasts. If you've ever wondered how to start building power where you live, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, a few laughs, and some hard-earned lessons from the trenches. Check out our Blueprint for Building Blue Power and learn how to start organizing in your own community: https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1 ⭐ Love the show? Help us fight the algorithm overlords! Subscribe, follow, and leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen. Every review boosts our visibility and helps more people discover the tools they need to build blue power and start winning. #BeyondResistance #CommunityBuilding #BluePower #GrassrootsOrganizing #StartWinning

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  Episode #95

  Ep. 95: Care Loudly, Fight Smart: Aftyn Behn’s Tennessee Playbook

  Sep 15, 202643 min

  This week on Beyond Resistance , we sit down with Rep. Aftyn Behn, Tennessee State Representative, organizer, activist, and all-around professional needle mover. From getting arrested while standing up to corrupt politicians to flipping the script on what winning looks like in deep red territory, Aftyn brings the kind of energy that makes you want to knock a few doors and maybe start a movement before lunch. We dig into why local organizing still matters, how policy campaigns like Pot for Potholes, End the Grocery Tax, and Children Over Checks are changing the conversation in Tennessee, and why "just go vote" is not a strategy. Aftyn shares hard-earned lessons about building coalitions, meeting people where they are, and creating permission structures for voters to think differently. We also talk about grief, legacy, and what it means to "care loudly" in a political moment that often rewards cynicism. Inspired by the recent loss of beloved community volunteer Gisela Bailey, this conversation is a reminder that real change is built by everyday people who keep showing up. Favorite quote: "Politics is about planting seeds that you may never see grow." If you're looking for a dose of hope, honesty, and practical organizing wisdom with just the right amount of righteous outrage, this episode's for you. Learn more about Aftyn and her campaigns: https://www.aftynbehn.com/ #BeyondResistance #Organizing #TennesseePolitics #CareLoudly #BlueInRedPlaces #PotForPotholes #EndTheGroceryTax

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  Episode #94

  Ep. 94: Building Blue Power One Weird Volunteer Skill at a Time

  Sep 8, 202629 min

  Election Day is coming fast, and if you're a local organizer, candidate, volunteer, or party leader, it's officially go-time. In this episode, Jennifer and Sarah are back together in their brand-new podcast studio (finally!) and diving into what grassroots organizers should be focused on with just weeks left before the election. From volunteer recruitment and leadership transitions to slate cards, campaign strategy, and avoiding organizer burnout, they break down the practical lessons they've learned from flipping Midland from red to blue. You'll hear why finding a volunteer's "best magic" matters, how one home-cooked meal can be as valuable as knocking doors, and why campaigns need to stop treating every community the same. Also: house parties, handwritten postcards, organizational growing pains, and a reminder that candidate time is the most precious resource in politics. Plus, Jennifer and Sarah give listeners a tour of their shiny new studio and debate the true political significance of coffee mugs that say "Boss Lady" and "Mich-A-Gangster." Important democracy stuff. ☕ If you're wondering what you should be doing right now to help Democrats win locally, this episode is your election-season playbook. Because building blue power isn't magic. It's planning, people, and a whole lot of organizing. #BeyondResistance #BuildBluePower #GrassrootsOrganizing #ElectionSeason #Democrats #VolunteerPower #PoliticalPodcast

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  Episode #93

  Ep. 93: From Seattle to Swing States: Building People Power

  Sep 1, 202643 min

  What happens when hope meets hustle? This week on Beyond Resistance , Jennifer sits down with Charles Douglas, Executive Director of Common Power , for a conversation about building real people power, one door knock at a time. From training first-time volunteers to sending teams into battleground states, Charles explains why elections are won by relationships, not just ads and algorithms. The conversation dives into the power of cross-generational organizing, lessons from the Civil Rights Movement, why young leaders are essential to the future of democracy, and how a single conversation at the door can change more than a vote. Jennifer and Charles also get real about voter frustration, the people politics leaves behind, and why many communities are still waiting for leaders to deliver meaningful change. Despite the challenges, this episode is packed with optimism, practical advice, and a reminder that democracy isn't a spectator sport. And yes, they even debate their walk-up songs. Because if you're going to save democracy, you might as well have a playlist. Walk-Up Songs: Jennifer Austin: Esme Rose's Fk Being a Princess Charles Douglas: Kendrick Lamar's Allright If you've ever said, " I want to help, but I don't know where to start ," this episode is for you. Learn more about Common Power: https://www.commonpower.org Download the Common Power Action app to find volunteer opportunities and training programs. Beyond Resistance shares hard-won insights to build blue power in red communities and start winning. Let's get to work.

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