Hidden Truths

Listen to Cassandra Welchlin and Shannon Williams discuss equal pay and the role of Black women in the push for progressive change in Mississippi and the U.S. South. Read the transcript here or download as a PDF. To learn more… The post Episode 32: Bringing Black Women to the Policy Table with Cassandra Welchlin and Shannon Williams appeared first on Insight Center.

Listen to Cassandra Welchlin and Shannon Williams discuss equal pay and the role of Black women in the push for progressive change in Mississippi and the U.S. South. How can Black women bring their chairs to the policy table in Mississippi, and beyond?  And can more Southern states leverage the organizing power of Black women … The post Episode 32: Bringing Black Women to the Policy Table with Cassandra Welchlin and Shannon Williams appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Ursula Price and LaToya Johnson of the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice discuss advocacy, organizing, and community-led policy change for Black and Brown workers bearing the brunt of COVID-19 impacts in the Deep South. “People are starting to see that we can’t entrust our lives and well-being to governmental actors unless … The post Episode 31: Resisting COVID Capitalism with Ursula Price and LaToya Johnson appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Zach Norris and Jhumpa Bhattacharya discuss systems reform and new visions of public safety as they explore takeaways from Zach’s new book, We Keep Us Safe: Building Secure, Just, and Inclusive Communities. Who “deserves” to be safe? And who gets to define safety—and how? Zach Norris joined Jhumpa Bhattacharya on the podcast to … The post Episode 30: We Keep Us Safe with Zach Norris appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Jhumpa Bhattacharya discuss the work of lifting up women and centering Blackness as they reflect on recent trends and ponder new frontiers in racial and gender justice. “We still have a long way to go in terms of understanding what it truly means to support women and to support women … The post Episode 29: Centering Women – It’s More Than Lip Service appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Kendra Bozarth and Jhumpa Bhattacharya discuss how disrupting false and reductive narratives about rural America can support more inclusive and responsive policy change.  “We have all these big ideas happening right now…but policy change cannot be real until we change the way we talk about policy and people.” Rural America is home to … The post Episode 28: Crushing Rural Stereotypes with Kendra Bozarth appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Dr. Lisa D. Cook, Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, and Jhumpa Bhattacharya discuss the extreme underrepresentation of Black women in economics and why that matters for the field – and for public policy.  “If you don’t see yourself in the text, and you don’t see yourself in the classroom, where do you see yourself?” Among … The post Episode 27: Dr. Lisa D. Cook and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Angela Hanks, Janelle Jones, Anne Price, and Jhumpa Bhattacharya break down dominant economic myths and narratives while discussing pathways to a more equitable, inclusive economy. “We’ve been living through this lie and seeing how it has not delivered for the majority of people in this country.” Free markets. Meritocracy. Personal responsibility. These prevailing … The post Episode 26: Angela Hanks and Janelle Jones appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Aisa Villarosa and Darris Young discuss the roots of mass incarceration, pathways for systems change, and Darris’s life and work in becoming a strong advocate for Black and Brown boys, men, and communities. “When you believe in the humanity of all people, and you come together on that accord, then you’re able to … The post Episode 25: Darris Young appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Professor Thomas W. Mitchell and Anne Price discuss the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA) and how it helps struggling families hold on to and build wealth through land ownership. Click here to view and download the full transcription of this episode. Professor Thomas W. Mitchell is a Professor of Law and … The post Episode 24: Thomas W. Mitchell appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta and Anne Price discuss the current administration’s latest proposal to redefine poverty, how race neutral policies impact people of color, and some big ideas to address poverty and income inequality. Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta is the Co-Executive Director of the Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality, where he leads work to … The post Episode 23: Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Rakeen Mabud and Jhumpa Bhattacharya discuss mandatory arbitration and other features of the 21st century workplace that are decreasing worker power and driving negative economic outcomes for women and people of color. What and who is an employee in the 21st century? How are fissured workplaces, credentialization, and forced arbitration policies changing the … The post Episode 22: Rakeen Mabud appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Jhumpa Bhattacharya and Surina Khan discuss the power of women-led public policy advocacy while exploring the groundbreaking, intersectional work of the Women’s Foundation of California. “When you put women—whether we’re cisgender women or trans women—in charge of our own resources, you really begin to see powerful accomplishments and gains,” says Surina Khan, the … The post Episode 21: Surina Khan appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Catherine Berman discuss the social investment platform CNote as an innovative model for expanding economic development and opportunity in historically underserved communities. Catherine Berman is a three-time social entrepreneur, former Managing Director at Charles Schwab, and co-founder of CNote, a social investment platform. Catherine joined Insight President Anne Price on … The post Episode 20: Catherine Berman appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne and Jhumpa reflect on women’s leadership, truth telling, reframing economic security and more, as they share highs, lows, and the most promising ideas of 2018 in their annual year in review. 2018 was a tough, wild year…but from adversity comes strength to overturn the status quo and build power. For their annual … The post Episode 19: Anne Price + Jhumpa Bhattacharya appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Shawn Fremstad discuss economic exclusion and recently proposed changes to “public charge” regulation that, if implemented, would block citizenship for immigrants drawing on public assistance programs. Anne Price, President of the Insight Center, welcomed Shawn Fremstad on the podcast to discuss the history and continued harmful impacts of economic exclusion for … The post Episode 18: Shawn Fremstad appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Brandon Greene and Noe Gudiño discuss the impacts of administrative criminal justice fees and fines on formerly incarcerated individuals as they try to move on with their lives after serving time. Brandon Greene is a Staff Attorney and Clinical Supervisor of Clean Slate Practice at East Bay Community Legal Center. Noe Gudiño … The post Episode 17: Brandon Greene and Noe Gudiño appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price, Dr. David Pate Jr and Jacquelyn L. Boggess discuss the harms of economic and social welfare policies on families, specifically the impact of child support debt. Dr. David Pate Jr is the Chair and Associate Professor at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Jacquelyn L. Boggess … The post Episode 16: Dr. David Pate Jr and Jacquelyn L Boggess appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Dr. Lori Pfingst discuss how the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is addressing poverty through an equity lens, using the power of data, storytelling and building authentic community relationships. Dr. Lori Pfingst is a skilled writer, speaker, and storyteller who uses the power of data paired with … The post Episode 15: Dr. Lori Pfingst appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Alan Aja discuss potential solutions to the crisis in Puerto Rico, racism among the Latinx community, and a sneak peek at a new collaboration coming this fall. Alan A. Aja is an associate professor and deputy chairperson for the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College. He … The post Episode 14: Alan Aja appeared first on Insight.

 Listen to Dorian Warren, Anne Price, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, and Shawn Sebastian discuss how to reframe the conversation around racial wealth inequity to support both incremental and transformative policy change.  Racial wealth inequity is a deeply entrenched problem that remains poorly addressed by conventional public policy and poorly served by many of the mainstream narratives around … The post Getting Real About Racial Wealth Inequities Part 2: Changing the Narrative and Building Power appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Jhumpa Bhattacharya and Andrea Flynn discuss the systemic barriers that hold back women, particularly women of color, and the need for far-reaching policy change. Andrea Flynn is a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, where she researches and writes about issues that impact women and families. She explores connections between reproductive healthcare and poverty, … The post Episode 13: Andrea Flynn appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, and Dorian Warren discuss the realities, myths, and narratives behind racial wealth inequities, and next steps for fostering racial economic justice and equity. Persistent racial wealth inequity in the U.S. stems from a legacy of deep-rooted, systemic racial and economic injustice. Policy decisions – both intentional and careless – … The post Getting Real About Racial Wealth Inequities: Reflections & Next Steps appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Juliana Bidadanure discuss Universal Basic Income, unfair social stigmas, and their impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals in need. Juliana Bidadanure is an Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy at Stanford University. She is also the Research Director of the Basic Income Lab (BIL) at Stanford’s Center for Ethics … The post Episode 12: Juliana Bidadanure appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Jhumpa Bhattacharya reflect on the year’s challenges and accomplishments, and look ahead to the work to be done in 2018. Anne Price, President of the Insight Center, and Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Director of Racial Equity and Strategy, joined each other on the podcast to reflect on the trials and accomplishments of … The post Episode 11: Insights with Anne + Jhumpa appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Anne Price and Gabriela Sandoval discuss utility shutoffs, unfair billing practices, and their impact on the health and wellbeing of California families and communities. Gabriela Sandoval is the Research Director for the End Shutoffs Campaign, a project at TURN – The Utility Reform Network that seeks to address the health and housing impacts of utility … The post Episode 10: Gabriela Sandoval appeared first on Insight.

Listen to Jhumpa Bhattacharya and Sandhya Anantharaman discuss the history, promise, and ongoing debate around Universal Basic Income as a policy solution for economic and racial inequity. Sandhya Anantharaman is a Co-Director of the Universal Income Project, a California-based advocacy organization working to educate, build support, and organize around Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a … The post Episode 9: Sandhya Anantharaman appeared first on Insight.

  Listen to Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Dr. Zoe Spencer and Anthony Jackson discuss state sponsored violence and police brutality against communities of color, and the theory of “post traumatic slave master syndrome.” Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Director of Racial Equity and Strategy, welcomed both Dr. Zoe Spencer and Anthony Jackson on the podcast to further discuss their ideas … The post Episode 8: Dr. Zoe Spencer + Anthony Jackson appeared first on Insight.