All On The Table

Jumping into the world of politics can be daunting, but Christina Romelus, founder of PolitiCALM, doesn't think it has to be that way. PolitiCALM is an organization aimed at improving the lives of individuals entering and engaging in politics. At PolitiCALM, their motto is: "Keep Calm, it's just politics."

Money makes the world go round. That is why conversations about the economy and jobs are topics of discussion in our day to day lives. This week I sit down with Eric Bruns to discuss some of the ways to create balance in the U.S. economy.  Eric serves as a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates helping individuals and families align their life goals with their personal capital. He also serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve.

It is time that young people start having a more crucial role in the world they will inherit. It is not just running for office, but starting that business or non-profit organization. As young people, the future is ours, and it is our time to take the wheel and drive.

The American people will decide who the next president is, plain and simple. And though it is said every year, the stakes in 2020 are higher than ever. And the American experiment has never been more at stake. This week I sit down with a historian to discuss the historical ramifications of this election. 

All politics is local. The actions in Washington, D.C are important, but it is your local elected officials' decisions that have the most direct impact on your life. This week I sit down with a City Commissioner who discusses the impacts her city has had on its residents. 

The Declaration of Independence claims that it is self-evident that "all men are created equal." The Constitution of the United States begins with the familiar phrase - "we the people." But when our founders drafted these documents, did they mean all men? Were they even referring to all people?This week Tom sits down with a community organizer who has made it her mission to make her community and our world more equitable.   

In a world marked by division, music has always been a unifying force. That's probably because music is the universal language of mankind. And despite the astounding diversity of music influenced by countless cultures, our shared human nature guides basic musical structure and rhythm that exceeds our cultural differences. In this episode, Tom sits down with a musician who sees music as a unifying force in Today's divided world.

For many, voting is looked at as a fundamental right. The right to vote was not always promised to every group of Americans, and many are still fighting for their right. Nonetheless, the right to vote was always gained through activism and involvement. In this episode, Tom sits down an activist who has -through her activism- dove headfirst into the battle for voters' rights and civil rights.

On this first episode, Tom sits down with a high school teacher to discuss some of the situations that teachers nowadays find themselves in. Everything from the obstacles and hurdles that come with educating teenagers to remote vs. crisis learning in the age of COVID-19.