TeachRock, Nebraska, and Democracy on the Line (w/ Kathy Durham)

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Kathy Durham to discuss Bruce Springsteen news and Kathy’s decision to run for Congress. Kathy shares how she uses Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock curriculum in her classroom, connecting music to U.S. history and innovation through lessons on Bad Bunny, imperialism, and Jimi Hendrix, with upcoming units for Women’s History Month. They talk about the Nebraska-related movie, box sets, and plans to see Springsteen on the new tour, with Jesse noting his prostate cancer diagnosis. The conversation shifts to politics as Kathy explains her “aha moment” to run after tax and healthcare changes impacting rural Nevada and frustrations with an unresponsive representative. They discuss immigration, due process, inequality, monopolies, and threats to democratic institutions, then offer practical civic actions like staying informed, supporting local news, engaging locally, and volunteering. https://www.kathydurhamforcongress.com/ 00:00 Welcome Back Kathy 00:40 TeachRock in the Classroom 03:09 Nebraska Movie Talk 05:22 Tour Plans and Life Updates 07:20 Bruce and Politics 09:27 Why I’m Running for Congress 14:29 ICE and Due Process 17:25 Top vs Bottom Economics 19:45 America Built by Immigrants 21:05 From Servants to Slavery 21:34 Immigration Waves and Division 22:10 Fixing Legal Pathways 22:46 Farm Labor and Work Visas 23:49 Punishing Workers Not Bosses 25:19 No Consequences for Elites 26:06 Top Versus Bottom Politics 27:07 Trickle Down and Offshoring 28:51 Privatization Playbook 29:49 What You Can Do Locally 33:36 Civic Action Beyond Voting 36:19 Trust Grace and Better Angels 37:10 How to Reach Kathy 38:04 Final Thanks and Sign Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices