How RePROs Fight Back uses podcasting to turn reproductive justice news into practical actions
Something good did come out of the first Trump administration: a nonprofit podcast that helps listeners turn overwhelm into action.
In this episode of The Creative Impostor: Creativity & Media as Resistance, Andrea Klunder talks with Jennie Wetter, host of the multi-award-winning podcast RePROs Fight Back (an initiative of the Population Institute). Jennie breaks down what reproductive justice actually means—far beyond the narrow “abortion-only” framing—and shares how her 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.
They 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. Andrea LOVES this part (it’s cathartic!) If you prefer to jump to the self-care + strategy portion, skip ahead to around minute 18.
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Show Notes
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why RePROs Fight Back started—and how a boardroom “you should start a podcast” suggestion became a mission-critical platform.
- Reproductive justice, defined: the right to decide whether to have a family and to raise children in healthy, safe environments—with policy impacts that include healthcare access, sex ed, maternal health, violence prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights.
- How a nonprofit podcast becomes strategy (not just content)
- Podcasting as coalition-building: why the “in-the-moment” conversation creates trust, collaboration, and unexpected breakthroughs you can’t script into social clips.
- Jennie’s success metrics (beyond downloads):
- Burnout resistance: how Jennie protects her nervous system
- “Be a resource for your community” as a doable form of resistance:
- You don’t have to know everything
- You can know where to point people for accurate info
- Local action matters (school boards, city councils, community services)
Key takeaways for nonprofit podcasters
- Build in an “activation loop.” RePROs Fight Back doesn’t stop at awareness—each episode ends with “How can listeners get involved?”
- Design the show as infrastructure. Treat the podcast like a public-facing resource library for your ecosystem, not an internal marketing project.
- Make action scalable. Offer options from “talk to a friend” to “call legislators” so people can participate without perfectionism.
- Use the podcast to strengthen the field. Highlight partner orgs, advocates, and community work—listeners gain trusted pathways for deeper engagement.
Listener action list
Pick 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.comand 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.
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Merch! (Including my favorite PodCat Mug)
Resources Mentioned
- Planned Parenthood
- Chicago Women’s Health Center
- Population Institute
- The Money with Katie Show featuring Representative Katherine Clark
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— Jennie Wetter
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Citation
Klunder, A. (Host). (2026, February 1). How To Be a Resource For Your Community with Jennie Wetter, RePROs Fight Back (Audio podcast episode). In The Creative Impostor. The Creative Impostor Studios.