• Just One Good Thing - Driving the Future with American-Made Electric Vehicles
    Oct 4 2024

    This episode highlights how the Biden-Harris administration is driving the future of transportation with initiatives promoting American-made electric vehicles. From building a national charging network to offering tax credits for EV purchases, these efforts are creating jobs and positioning America as a leader in clean energy technology—showing a stark contrast to previous policies that neglected this vital sector.

    Fact-checking quotes:

    1. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $7.5 billion in building a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers across America."
    2. "President Biden aims for 50% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030 as part of his broader clean energy agenda."
    3. "The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits for purchasing new and used electric vehicles to make them more affordable for Americans."

    Here's what to do:
    Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.


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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing - Kamala Harris Champions Food Waste Reduction and Food Security
    Oct 3 2024

    This episode highlights Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden-Harris administration's comprehensive efforts to reduce food waste and promote food security. From the U.S. Food Waste Challenge to innovative local projects, we explore how these initiatives are creating a more sustainable and equitable food system while addressing climate change and food insecurity.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.

    Fact-checking sources:

    1. USDA - Food Waste Activities
    2. Food Tank - 21 Inspiring Initiatives Working to Reduce Food Waste Around the World
    3. World Wildlife Fund - Reducing Food Waste is Imperative



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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing - Broadband - A Lifeline for Rural Communities in Crisis
    Oct 1 2024

    This episode highlights how the Biden-Harris administration's broadband expansion is enhancing emergency preparedness in rural communities. From rapid alerts to telehealth access, this initiative is proving to be a crucial lifeline during crises—showing a stark contrast to the previous administration's neglect of rural connectivity.

    Here's what to do:

    Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.

    Fact-checking quotes:

    1. "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $65 billion to ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet."
    2. "Recent disasters have highlighted the need for robust emergency preparedness across all sectors."
    3. "Improving Internet access opens doors to telehealth services and creates a communication network for emergency responses."

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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing - Kamala Harris - Champion for Seniors
    Sep 30 2024

    Today, we’re shining a light on Vice President Kamala Harris's commitment to combating elder abuse and supporting our senior citizens—a crucial issue that deserves our attention.

    Here’s what to do:

    Check vote.org to ensure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.

    Fact-Checking Links:

    1. Kamala Harris's Senate voting record on Social Security expansion
    2. Alliance for Retired Americans - Congressional Voting Record
    3. White House Fact Sheet on Protecting Seniors



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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Strengthening Public Transportation for a Sustainable Future
    Sep 29 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's historic investments in public transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With $108 billion allocated to improve transit options, the administration is focused on cleaner vehicles, enhanced accessibility, and expanding mobility for all Americans. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to public transit and the previous administration's lack of investment in sustainable infrastructure.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: Federal Transit Administration - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Tim Walz vs. JD Vance - A Tale of Two Political Journeys
    Sep 28 2024

    This episode compares defining moments in the political careers of Vice President nominee Tim Walz and his Republican counterpart, JD Vance. From Walz's evolution on gun control to Vance's dramatic shift on Donald Trump, these moments reveal stark differences in their approaches to leadership and public service. The discussion highlights why the Democrats' choice of Walz represents a commitment to responsive, principled governance.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: PBS - Fact-checking attacks on Walz's military record by Vance and other Republicans
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Kamala Harris's Fight for Fair Wages
    Sep 27 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for workers without children. By nearly tripling the maximum credit and expanding eligibility to younger and older workers, this initiative aims to lift millions out of poverty while rewarding work. Vice President Harris has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure eligible Americans claim these expanded credits, demonstrating the administration's commitment to supporting hardworking individuals.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Leads Biden-Harris Administration Day of Action to Ensure Americans Get the Tax Credits They Deserve
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    3 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Advancing Worker Rights Globally
    Sep 26 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's groundbreaking efforts to advance labor rights and worker empowerment globally. From using diplomacy and economic engagement to promote labor rights abroad to enhancing trade enforcement, these initiatives aim to create a fairer global economy for American workers. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to global labor standards and the previous administration's approach, which often overlooked labor rights violations abroad while weakening protections at home.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Historic Step to Advance Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally


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    4 mins