"PUSH The Next Generation" is a podcast that bridges the gap between Gen Z and the political power brokers shaping our future. The host, Ashley Jackson, is a Gen Z trailblazer with unique insights and relationships stemming from her upbringing as the daughter of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and political scientist Dr. Karin L. Stanford. In each episode, she will sit with prominent political voices and influential Gen Z activists to discuss the critical issues defining the next generation.
"PUSH The Next Generation" is a podcast that bridges the gap between Gen Z and the political power brokers shaping our future. The host, Ashley Jackson, is a Gen Z trailblazer with unique insights and relationships stemming from her upbringing as the daughter of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and political scientist Dr. Karin L. Stanford. In each episode, she will sit with prominent political voices and influential Gen Z activists to discuss the critical issues defining the next generation.
In this episode, Alexis McGill Johnson joins PUSH The Next Generation host Ashley Jackson to explore the critical roles of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund in advocating for reproductive freedom. Johnson sheds light on how both organizations employ an intersectional framework, connecting reproductive healthcare access to racial justice, economic equity, and broader healthcare disparities. In a polarized political climate, she emphasizes the importance of building coalitions that bridge divides and amplify marginalized voices.
The episode examines the challenges facing advocates, from restrictive legislation and systemic inequities to misinformation, while offering strategies to protect and expand access to care. Johnson and Jackson also explore the cultural and political impact of authentic storytelling in television and film, showing how accurate portrayals of reproductive healthcare can reshape public attitudes. As a Black woman in the “C-Suite,” Johnson reflects on her journey to becoming a trailblazing leader—offering an inspiring blueprint for Gen Z activists and changemakers.
Don’t miss this special episode of PUSH The Next Generation—tune in today!
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