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THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCASTAuthor: Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
Podcast host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW has been in the Social work field for the past 24 years. This social work podcast provides the listeners a dose of the hosts' world in social work, sharing personal stories, hopefully providing some education, smiles and laughs. The host also interviews other social work and mental health professionals in the field. Thank you for listening and supporting. Top 10 Social Work Podcast Please subscribe to the podcast. Leave a comment/rating on podcast episodes. The podcast can be found via on Twitter/X @SOCIALWORKRANTS and IG @THESOCIALWORKRANTSPODCAST Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Importance of Voting!! Episode 283
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
Social work is political—and voting is part of the conversation. In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, calls on social workers, mental health professionals, and change agents to encourage voter participation and help communities get to the polls.With financial stress and the cost of living weighing on families, Bas discusses the connection between voting, public policy, mental health, and financial well-being. From food assistance to everyday expenses, this episode challenges listeners to consider how decisions made in Washington and their state and local governments affect the communities they serve.Topics include:Why voter education and civic engagement matter in social work.Helping clients research candidates and make their own informed choices.Making a voting plan and exploring early voting options.Addressing transportation and mobility barriers to the polls.Challenging media narratives that treat Latino and Black voters as monolithic groups.Moving frustration into action through advocacy and participation.Bas also shares an update on his upcoming book, The Wealth They Couldn’t Take, planned for release in 2027.Your voice matters. Research your candidates, check your state’s voting requirements and deadlines, and make a plan to vote. Share this episode with a colleague or community member ready to turn concern into action.Follow @thesocialworkrantspodcast on Instagram, subscribe on YouTube, and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. Leave a rating or review to help more social workers and change agents find the conversation.#SocialWork #GoVote #VoterEducation #SocialWorkIsPolitical #FinancialWellness
