Leftist Lezzies

Mitchell Jacob joins Kelly Wise to discuss his campaign, proposed bills, plans for education, and so much more! Be sure to check out his website at Jacob for Congress

Allie makes a return visit to chat with Kelly Wise about election predictions, polling, trans rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, political funding, and politician's flubs.
Links found here:

Rainbows In Revolt 
TikTok - Rainbows in Revolt
Allie & Matt (@rainbowsinrevolt) - Instagram

Kelly Wise sat down with Jimmy Lawson, founder of John Marshall Impact Team and 2022 OKC mayoral candidate, to talk about youth advocacy, community work, and his role advocating for Julius Jones, which led to Jones’ sentence being commuted from death penalty to life. All links for this episode can be found here:
Jimmy Lawson Facebook
Jimmy Lawson Instagram
Justice for Julius Jones - documentary mentioned
Article About Mayoral Race
Jimmy Lawson announces candidacy for Oklahoma City Mayor

Kelly Wise interviews SC Nealy to dive into the hows and whys on opening a lesbian bar in the Arlington, VA area. SC is an author of over 30 books, a therapist, and is building Lilli's Bar, a sapphic and queer third space with an emphasis on community involvement. All links can be found here: 
Lilli's Bar: A Sapphic, Queer Space
Lilli’s Bar: Instagram
Lilli's Bar Facebook
SC Nealy, LPC
SC Nealy Facebook
LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative
SC book link
Fundraiser by SC Nealy : Help Open Lilli's Bar: A Sapphic, Queer Bar in Arl...

Kelly Wise interviews Kevin Dawson for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner. Kevin dives into the role, his plans for office if elected, a culture of safety for Oklahoma workers, and much more. All links for this episode found here: 
Kevin Dawson for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner
Kevin Dawson Facebook
Coffee with Democrats™ - YouTube
Democracy Watch: Previewing Oklahoma's Labor Commissioner Race - Oklahoma Watch

Kelly Wise sits down with Rosie Lynch to discuss her campaign and belief systems. All links in the episode found here:

The Future Is Rosie | Oklahoma House District 16
Rosie Lynch for Oklahoma | Facebook
Rosie Lynch for Oklahoma State House District 16 candidate (@rosielynch4ok) • Instagram photos and videos
Home - CREOKS

Jakky explains The Unified Sisterhood mission and intent while also inviting the public to participate in an event on October 10th at Stars and Stripes Park from 5p-8p.  Links: Unified Sisterhood | Revitalizing Feminism for Marginalized Women

Malika Walter is the Founder and Director of Malika's Hope for a Cure, a nonprofit focused on providing resources to everyone impacted by cancer. She joins host Kelly Wise to discuss a fundraising event she's planned for 9/19/26 and the ways that advocacy in healthcare spaces impacts lives. All links discussed in this episode can be found here: GIVE CANCER THE BOOT 6th ANNUAL - Tara-T Voice of OKC is Host at Aunties Soul Food - TicketStorm.comMakeup Artistry MSW | FacebookMalikah Walter (@mswmakeupartistry) • Instagram photos and videosMercy Coletta Cancer Center - Oklahoma City | MercyOU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Breast Cancer

Chrystyan D. Cross, host of thamonthly and founding member of Inkk Advocates joins Kelly Wise to discuss period equity, women's healthcare, intersectionality, medical racism, and much more. All links for this episode can be found here: Chrystyan D. Cross (ThaMonthly) 🦋 (@thamonthly) • Instagram photos and videosThaMonthly - YouTubeThaMonthly TikTokbio • @thamonthly • Milkshake Website BuilderThe Inkk🩸Advocates of Oklahoma (@inkk.advocates) • Instagram photos and videosReverse Roe PetitionHenrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement over use of her 'stolen' cells : NPRThe Legacy of Henrietta Lacks | Johns Hopkins MedicineHenrietta Lacks: Biography, Cervical Cancer Patient, HeLa CellsThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Kelly Wise talks with Melissa Elder, running for OK Senate District 24. We talk policy, how social work can change systems, what needs an overhaul, taking money out of politics and giving power back to the people to meet basic needs, feminist praxis in voting, and so much more!  Links for this episode found here: melissaelderforoksenate.comMelissa's TikTokMelissa's Facebook @mutualaidmoore

Kelly Wise interviews Jennifer Freeman and Jenna Ledroit from Thanks for Voting OK, a nonpartisan initiative building a culture of voter participation across Oklahoma. We dig into SQ 844 and 846 on the 8/25 primary runoff election, voter stats in Oklahoma, education initiatives, voter celebration and more!  Links here: ThanksForVotingOK | Oklahoma Voter ParticipationSIGN UP TO BE PART OF THE VOTE AERIAL IMAGE AT WHEELER PARK

Kelly Wise interviews Maleah Dowling, former social worker for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. We dig into sovereignty, social work, navigating personal loss and work, surviving domestic abuse, and so much more!  Maleah is now employed again, but after being unemployed for so long, she's playing catch up. Shoot her a bit of help on Venmo, if you can! @mdowling87 All links discussed in this episode can be found here:  Home | MuscogeeNation.com :MuscogeeNation.comIndian Child Welfare Act | Indian Affairs  Children and Family Services | MuscogeeNation.com :MuscogeeNation.com111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose

Kelly Wise interviews Estefania Gruenstein, who ran for Oklahoma House District 85 this year, and is also the Owner and Founder of Charlie’s Shop Around the Corner, OKC’s first children’s bookstore. She built a grassroots campaign centered on education, families, and community and we continue that discussion here. Check out her pop-up on 10/3/26 at Fiestas De Las Américas to support her business!  All links mentioned in this episode can be found here: Estefania Gruenstein for State HouseCharlie’s Shop Around the Corner@charliesshoparound IGFiestas De Las Américas | Calle 25Meghan Wallace (@doodlebymeg) • Instagram photos and videos

This week, Nicole Maldonado of the Women’s March joins Kelly Wise to talk intersectional organizing, burnout, and building real power. Nicole brings a feminist lens to every fight: immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, & reproductive freedom. We cover sexism in male-dominated spaces, relational organizing from her ACLU days, and why accessibility isn’t optional. Nicole breaks down Women’s March initiatives like Digital Defenders, Feminist Assemblies, and the path to a 2027 women’s conference. Her rule for sustainability: boundaries, rest, and step-by-step growth. Tune in to find out more!  Women's March - Our Feminist FutureHome - ACLU of OklahomaCRN of OKC FacebookPledge to Protect...

Kelly Wise interviews an abortion healthcare worker in Kansas. Carissa has 10 years in the field and uses her knowledge to address misconceptions, current legislation, risks of the role, and more! Links mentioned in this episode below: Shout Your Abortion – Normalizing abortion and elevating safe paths to access, regardless of legality.PLAN C: Abortion pills by mail in every statePlanned Parenthood | Official SiteTrust Women - Legal Abortions - Sexual HealthAria Medical Clinic | abortion pill clinic Wichita, Kansas

Kelly Wise interviews her little sister, Noelle, about being the primary caretaker for their father, who recently passed. They dive into the struggles of the healthcare system, patient advocacy, and more. TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of death, cancer, SA, and assisted suicide.

Kelly Wise interviewed Oklahoma Senatorial Candidate N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas for the final episode of Season Four. Learn more about her policy plans, committee goals, ideological background and overall personality in this episode. Links for Jasmine's campaign found here: Jasmine Thomas for Oklahoma | Join the Movement Nowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jasmineforok  N'Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas | U.S. Senate 2026 (@jasmineforok) • Instagram photos and [email protected] on Bluesky

Kelly Wise interviews Kevin Connor for OK Senate District 28. A self-identified Progressive, he lays out his 3 main platform issues and views on a variety of state and national topics.  Links:  Kevin Connor — Donate via ActBlue [email protected] Kevin Connor FB

Kelly Wise interviews Mark Faulk, local activist/advocate and Progressive candidate for Oklahoma County Commissioner. Hear all about his plans for OKC in this episode. All links can be found here: HOME | MarkFaulk4OKMarkFaulk4OK FacebookMark Faulk TikTok EMAIL: [email protected] These links are only included because I referenced these occurrences in a question. Being willing to be arrested to stand up for what is right makes Mark a GOOD guy. Not a bad guy.  OKLAHOMA CITY PROTESTS: Local activist describes being arrested during protest Saturday in northwest OKCPair of activists charged two months after arrests at OKC p...

Kelly Wise interviews Tiffany Prater for OK HD 12 and discusses infrastructure, healthcare, education, and identity politics. Find out more about Tiffany's campaign here: Home | Prater For OklahomaTiffany Prater TikTok

Kelly Wise interviews Mary Jo Kinzie, Chair of OK CD5 Democrats, to get the skinny on the upcoming elections, how you can get involved, and candidates you should know! All links mentioned here: mobilize.usContest Every RaceIndivisible Oklahoma – Bringing Oklahomans Together to Fight FascismYoung Democrats Facebook May 16th - MWC Library at 1 PM Focus Group on Voting Access in Minority Communities [email protected] - to volunteer Amy Warne - conatct to get involved with OK County Dems [email protected]

Kelly Wise interviews Kassandra Murillo, board member of Oklahoma Mural Syndicate, better known as Plaza Walls to discuss the importance of art as resistance and in community. Links for this episode found here: The Plaza WallsPLAZA WALLS InstagramPlaza Walls Facebookx.com/plazawalls @chromaj @wing.chow

Kelly Wise interviewed Erik Terwey, one of the candidates running for US House of Reps in Congressional District 2 in Oklahoma. Identifying as an "aggressive progressive," he outlines his background, policy positions, and goals if elected to office. Links for his campaign and those discussed in the episode can be found here:  Erik Terwey for CongressTake BAC Congress! | Take Back CongressNew ConsensusTerwey FacebookErik Terwey for Congress (@terweyforcongress) • Instagram photos and videosTerwey on XTikTok - [email protected] on BlueskyTerwey for Congress - YouTube

Kelly Wise interviews Frank Spring, founding partner at Altum Insight and managing partner of Undaunted Ventures.He's currently finalizing a new study focused on rural voters in Nebraska, and one finding stood out immediately: a deep fear of AI.   Frank discusses the real concerns about accountability, trust, and who’s responsible as AI starts affecting daily life.  Frank also unpacks how Democrats have a chance to talk about smart, practical policies that actually close the trust gap with rural voters instead of talking past them.    Book recommended in this episode:  The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of Americ...

Kelly Wise interviews Washington State ACLU Health Policy Program Director, Sattie Zapata-Nyachwaya about how to make change in policy spaces, how to keep your cool while doing it, and ways to move the needle while managing expectations. Organizations mentioned in this episode are linked here, as well as some background on Sattie's work.  Freedom OklahomaHRC | Human Rights CampaignHome - ACLU of OklahomaHome | OKHRASister SongHome - AIDS UnitedSattie Zapata-Nyachwaya, MPA | LinkedIn

Kelly Wise interviews Zolal Habibi- an Iranian human rights activist that serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). With over two decades of dedicated activism, she has a unique voice in the current climate in Iran. She emphasized the Resistance's opposition to foreign intervention, citing historical precedents of imposed dictators, and stressed the Iranian people's calls for international support for their organized resistance to establish a democratic republic under the NCRI's 10-point plan. Listen here to learn more about the core values of the Iranian resistance, the future vision for Iran, and...

Kelly Wise interviews another greenhouse steward Organizing Okie, who also volunteers with the Tulsa Really, Really Free Market, and openly identifies as Communist in a red state. Links for this episode found here: Really, Really Free Market Facebook PageTulsa Really Really Free Market Instagram page Mass Movement Community Arts, 1217 E Admiral Blvd 2nd Saturday every month 12-3PM - donations 11:30-2.

Kelly Wise interviews Elisa Sandridge, founder of Organizing Okies. All links from this show can be found here: Organizing Okies: Mutual Aid & Community Events | Organizing OkiesOrganizing Okies | FacebookTikTok - Make Your DayOrganizing Okies (@organizingokies) • Instagram photos and videosGood News: Nonprofit teaches Oklahomans to garden while fighting food insecurity | News | fox23.com

Civic Engagement Consultant Amanda McCellon joined host Kelly Wise to discuss local political action steps to get involved at the local level. Links for this episode found here: Amanda McCellon | civic trainingAmanda McCellon (@amandajmccellon) • Instagram photos and videosAmanda McCellon - YouTubeAmanda McCellon | Substack TikTok @amandamccellon

OPE! Switching it up and talking TO someone running for office instead of ABOUT someone in office. This episode features Kelly Wise's interview of Jeff Pixley, Congressional District Four candidate for Congress. All links needed can be found here: Jeff Pixley for CongressJeff Pixley for Congress | FacebookJeff Pixley On Guard Podcast | Jeff Pixley for Congress | SubstackJeff Pixley — Donate via ActBlueJeff Pixley for U.S. Congress.Coffee with Democrats | Candidate Jeff Pixley for Oklahoma’s 4th Congressional District

Interview with @Woklahoma_Woman, Head Steward of the Oklahoma Greenhouse Project as part of Organizing Okies and Producer of Hump Day Exchange (interviews with candidates and elected officials) on TikTok. Lots of good info about what's going on in Oklahoma and how you can get involved!    Follow woklahoma_woman (@woklahoma_woman) | TikTokOrganizing Okies: Mutual Aid & Community Events | Organizing OkiesProtect Healthcare in Oklahoma | Coalition to Protect Healthcare in OklahomaOklahoma Policy Institute - Oklahoma Policy InstituteContact - U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of OklahomaContact James - Senator James LankfordContact Your RepresentativeOklahoma elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia

K.B. King will not be continuing forward, so Kelly Wise takes the reigns for this interview with Co-Founder of Rainbows in Revolt, Allison (Allie). We dive into trans politics, politicians who are allies, her organization and the artists she works with and more!  Follow on social @rainbowsinrevolt  Rainbows In RevoltHome - Lambda LegalNational LGBTQ Task ForceThe Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

KB is out this week, but Kelly Wise interviewed Judson and Adrienne, co-founders of the GUARD PAC. This is very much in its infancy, but the PAC will be supporting politicians who are advocating for changes in the data safety, ultimately giving people power over how their data is collected, stored, transferred, sold, etc. Fascinating interview!  Here are some links that pertain to the subjects discussed: What is a PAC? Political Action Committee types, explained.Political Action Committees (PACs) | FECKUOW - Why did the politician cross the Congressional aisle? A data privacy act was on the other sideCongressional Leaders Cross t...

We interviewed Heather Schenke and Virginia Savage, both members of the Grady County Democrats, out of small-town Chickasha, Oklahoma. We discussed a large range of topics, but the links you'll need to take action after talking to us are here!  Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.orgVote Yes 836SQ 836 | Oklahoma UnitedGrady County Democrats

We interview @aaronbaker, who went viral for calling attention to the incorrect Constitution being in the God Bless the USA Bibles that Ryan Walters had placed in Oklahoma schools. We also dive into the details of amplifying messages without adding to the noise of misinformation. We include our standard Make it Make Sense and Social Media Spotlight sections, as well. Audio was recorded in studio & in Zoom, this will be the only episode that sounds like this, we promise!

We catch up a bit on KB's new adventure and then dive right into interviewing Rural Oklahoma Pride. As always, our Make it Make Sense Section is at the end. We forgot the Social Media Spotlight this week. We will be SURE to include it next week!  Rural Oklahoma Pride WebsiteRural Oklahoma Pride – InstagramRural Oklahoma Pride – FacebookRural Oklahoma Pride – TikTok

Standard format of Global, National, OK State, and Alphabet Mafia News. We threw in a follow-up section to tie up loose ends on other stories we have discussed as well. As always, we have our Make it Make Sense section and our Social Media Spotlight. Thanks for joining this season! We will let you know on social media when Season 3 drops! GLOBAL NEWS: Sumud Flotilla
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Breaking down global, national, Oklahoma, and LGBTQ+ news for the last week. It really does beg the question "What Timeline is This?" Nepal Gen Z overthrows govt, Venezuelans in boats were not narcoterrorists, Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years 3 months in prison, assaults on free speech, assaults on trans women, we cover A LOT. All links used for this episode found here: GLOBAL NEWS: How Nepal's Gen Z activists drove protests against corruptionNepal Currently Being Run Via Discord After Gen Z UprisingNepal’s uprising was a generation in the makingNepal Gen Z rebellion: Youth demand seat at the table in new interim go...

We dive into the major news from the last week. Yes... we discuss Charlie Kirk. No. We do not insult him. No. We do not make him a martyr. No. We do not condone violence. All links for this episode found here:  Charlie Kirk's shooter Vance Boelter voted Republican in 2024 presidential electionBullets found with messages after Kirk shootingPeople getting fired for celebrating Kirk murderLisa Cook stays on Fed board as Trump presses for lower interest rateshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/lisa-cook-s-bank-documents-appear-to-contradict-trump-administration-s-mortgage-fraud-allegations/ar-AA1MsnKALawmaker Asserts Trump's Possible Guilt In Epstein Case To Nervous CNN AnchorTrump’s credibility challenged in Qat...

International, National, Oklahoma, LGBTQ+ news all filtered through our red state lesbian lens. This week had a LOT to cover. We will have a lot to update from this episode on next week's show. Recorded on Sunday morning. Links for this episode found here: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/09/04/nx-s1-5525885/rfk-cdc-hhs-senate-financehttps://nypost.com/2025/08/28/us-news/minneapolis-school-shooter-robin-westman-confessed-he-was-tired-of-being-trans/https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/04/politics/takeaways-rfk-jr-hearing-healthhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/09/04/politics/transgender-firearms-justice-department-second-amendment?Date=20250904&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1757007565&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5EOa2BlWrP-195BcwBAlILQ4nZse_WcWTp9JT6pbScF2rJ9nRS8CIe1hvDSg_aem_Sc1IduCNT0QvSSwsTPcwQwhttps://share.google...