How To Be a Resource For Your Community with Jennie Wetter, RePROs Fight Back

How RePROs Fight Back uses podcasting to turn reproductive justice news into practical action.Jennie Wetter, host of the multi-award-winning podcast RePROs Fight Back (an initiative of the Population Institute), breaks down what reproductive justice actually means, far beyond the narrow “abortion-only” framing. We dig into how the show functions as a real, strategic tool for nonprofit work: keeping people informed, spotlighting community partners, and ending every episode with clear ways to fight back.We talk about building a podcast as a public resource, why “success” isn’t just downloads, and how to stay grounded when the issues feel like a constant fire hose. You’ll also get practical ideas for becoming a resource in your own community without burning out.Note: The first ~15–18 minutes include a ranty current-events catch-up recorded in late July 2025. I LOVE this part (it's cathartic!) If you prefer to jump to the self-care + strategy portion, skip ahead to around minute 18.Listener action listPick one and do it this week:Wear your values: grab merch that sparks conversations (tinyurl.com/reproFBmerch).Be the friend with receipts: bookmark accurate resources so you can point people to real clinics/info when needed.Check your state’s grade: explore reportcards.reprofightback.com and identify one area to push on locally.Support direct services: donate to or volunteer with local practical-support networks (transportation, childcare, clinic escorting, etc.).Go local: show up where policy becomes real—school board meetings, city council, state reps.Resources Mentioned:Planned ParenthoodChicago Women's Health CenterPopulation InstituteThe Money with Katie Show featuring Representative Katherine ClarkConnect With Jennie WetterRePROs Fight Back PodcastLinkedInInstagramMerch! (Including my favorite PodCat Mug)50 State Report CardLet's Design Your More Powerful Podcast TogetherBook a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast.VIDEO! Be part of the show, ask questions in the chat!Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.LinkedIn: @andreaklunderYouTube: @thecreativeimpostorInstagram: @thecreativeimpostorShare YOUR story about When Your Art Becomes Your Job by emailing me text or voice memo to [e-mail] some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Connect With AndreaEmail or Voice [e-mail] in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.