Podcasts about Civic engagement

It's one of the most famous presidential speeches in United States history.  It's also likely the shortest but its length in no way limits its massive historic significance.  President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863.  As we celebrate this speech's 162nd anniversary, we are delighted to have Dr. Jon Schaff, Professor of Government/Director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement at Northern University. Dr. Schaff will help us understand the historic significance of the Gettysburg Address following what he calls 'the great battle of the western hemisphere," its themes, structure and its immeasurable past, present and future impact.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback!Bridge Grades & the Fight Against Toxic PolarizationThis week, Wilk is joined by Brad Porteus, founder of BridgeGrades.org, to discuss the pervasive issue of toxic political polarization and identity politics in America.Brad shares his experience of returning to the U.S. after 14 years abroad, seeing a "stark" difference and feeling "mad" about the decay of the civic fabric. The conversation delves into the dangers of the outrage economy that profits from division, and how our perception of reality is being warped by algorithms.Brad introduces BridgeGrades.org, a new data-driven system that evaluates every member of Congress on one key dimension: Are they Bridgers—or Dividers?This conversation digs into pluralism, loss of agency, legislative dysfunction, and how we can build a healthier civic culture by supporting leaders who collaborate instead of perform.Topics Include:What returning to America after 14 years overseas revealedThe boiling-frog effect of polarizationIdentity politics and the loss of shared humanityHow algorithms distort our perceptionsLegislative health and the importance of cross-party collaborationHow Bridge Grades identifies genuine “Bridgers”Why pluralism—not uniformity—is the American superpowerLearn more in the full show notes for this episode at DerateTheHate.com.The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact The Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.org Welcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast! *The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

The newly released book "Youth Voting Rights: Civil Rights, the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, and the Fight for American Democracy on College Campuses" uses the history of the 26th Amendment and the ongoing fight to promote and defend youth voting rights as a prism through which to teach the history of the struggle for the fundamental right to vote in the United States.Jonathan Becker is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Politics at Bard College where he is also the Director of the Center for Civic Engagement. He has published extensively on student voting rights.

Synopsis:  What does this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription:  What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race. Today's guests know firsthand how challenging and costly it can be to run for office as a progressive — especially when megadonors and backdoor deals are the name of the game in our political system. Cori Bush is fighting to retake the seat she won in 2021, Missouri's First District, which covers the city of St. Louis. She'll be up against incumbent Wesley Bell, whose successful campaign against her in 2024 was heavily funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, a zionist political action committee. Kat Abughazaleh is a 26-year old Palestinian-American, former journalist and political commentator who is currently facing a federal indictment related to her protests outside an ICE facility in Western Chicago. She's making waves in a crowded Democratic field to represent Illinois' Ninth District, covering the Chicago-area. How can modern progressives keep up this political momentum? And where does the Democratic Party go from here? Join us for that conversation, plus a commentary from Laura on making Congress less classist.“I've been in Congress and I know the change that can happen when someone not only works for their district, but fights for the district . . . I have heard from my community, their frustrations with the lack of leadership. I've heard their despair as it relates to what happens tomorrow, because this manufactured chaos coming down from the Trump administration is not being dealt with . . . We are saying, ‘Wait till 2026 because things will get better.' People are living it right now.” - Cori Bush“A lot of people have lost faith in our political system, from every political stripe, because politicians are about words and not actions. We are using our resources to not only reach voters, but materially improve their lives. We do backpack drives, food drives, our campaign office doubles as a mutual aid hub . . . We are genuinely making a change on the ground and win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community.” - Kat AbughazalehGuests:• Kat Abughazaleh: Congressional Candidate (D-IL-09)• Cori Bush: Former Congresswoman (D-MO-01); Current Congressional Candidate (D-MO-01) Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 16th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio starting November 19th  (check here to see if your station is airing the show and air date & time) & available as a podcast.RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means for America:  Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut and Full Uncut Conversation• “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka on His Arrest, Immigration Rights & Leading New Jersey: Watch / Listen:  Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation• Bernie Sanders & AOC: “Fighting Oligarchy” with People Power:  Watch / Listen:  Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation with Bernie SandersRelated Articles and Resources:• Democrats Flip Two Seats in Deep Red Mississippi, Break GOP Supermajority, by Daniel Orton, November 5, 2025, Newsweek•  Here are the key races to watch in Tuesday's off-year elections, by Caroline Vakil, November 3, 2025, The Hill•  Anti-genocide protests attacked and beaten at St. Louis town hall event for Democrat Wesley Bell, by Andrew Clyde & Kristina Betinis, August 21.2925, World Socialist Web Site•  How Kat Abughazaleh's Parents Shaped Her Identity and Political Worldview, by Trisha Faulkner, October 30, 2025, Distractify• Deciding To Win:  Toward a Common Sense Renewal of the Democratic Party, Principal Author Simon Bazelon, Co-Authors, Lauren Harper Pope and Liam Kerr. October 27, 2025,  Politico• AOC and the Squad's List of Left-Wing Accomplishments Is Quite Long, by Branko Narcotic, Jacobin Magazine•  Mamdani opens floodgates of younger Democrats running for office, by Surina Venkat, November 11, 2025, The Hill•  Kat Abughazaleh On the Right to Protest, November 1, 2025, The Intercept Briefing - Listen•  Press Release:  Congresswoman Bush Endorsed by Justice Democrats, October 23, 2025, Coribush.org•. House candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE confrontation, by Andrew Solender, October 29, 2025, Axios Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Bea Black, the driving force behind the Women's and Children's Alliance, has been awarded the City Club of Boise's Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement in recognition of her powerful impact on Idaho families. 

Wilson Langkamp '26, Booie Blazak '28, and Ava Lannigan '28 sit down with Kevin Gehl in this episode of 'Sader Stories to discuss what their teams did for Civic Engagement day.

When your mission depends on people not just caring, but acting, the right data and technology infrastructure is so important. I am thrilled to welcome Emma Bloomberg, Founder and CEO of Murmuration, a nonprofit civic tech organization equipping grassroots groups with the tools to engage communities more efficiently, track progress, and build lasting civic power. Emma shares how organizations on the ground can use voter files, civic data, and tailored analytics to understand who they're reaching, measure what's moving the needle, and mobilize supporters in ways that feel personal.You'll also hear one of Murmuration's most compelling case studies: Memphis Lift, a parent-led group that began with stacks of yellow legal pads that funneled into thousands of engaged community members showing up for local education issues.And with tools like Civic Pulse, which polls 500 people every day using open-ended questions, Emma highlights how nonprofits can gain deeper insight into what their communities are thinking in real time.Resources & LinksLearn more about Murmuration and request a demo on their website. You can also subscribe to their newsletter, Insights by Murmuration, on Substack.This show is brought to you by GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012 with a simple idea: a day to do good. This year, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, join the conversation: share your favorite nonprofit's campaign, volunteer for a cause you care about, share an act of kindness, or encourage your audience to do the same. Use #GivingTuesday, tag @GivingTuesday, and visit GivingTuesday.org/Participate to get involved and inspire others! Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

This isn't your high-school civics class. It's a raw, witty, and culturally sharp deep-dive into how we lost our connection to the systems that shape our daily lives—and how we get it back. Kimberly Latrice Jones breaks down the myths of civic education, the gap between activism and action, and the dangerous comfort of outrage without strategy.With Candace Kelley and Kimberly Latrice Jones , the conversation turns personal and political, exploring what accountability looks like when the rules were never written for us in the first place. The result: a fearless, solution-oriented discussion about power, community, and what it really means to be an informed citizen in 2025. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Not All Hood (NAH) podcast takes a look at the lived experiences and identities of Black people in America. Infused with pop culture, music, and headlining news, the show addresses the evolution, exhilaration, and triumphs of being rooted in a myriad of versions of Black America. Hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Candace O.Kelley Executive Producer: Layne FontesProducer & Creative Director: Troy W. Harris, Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of All About The Joy, Culture and Consequence: The lines wrapped around buildings, the speeches were unapologetic, and for a moment the air felt lighter. We dive into why this week's blue wave hit so hard, not as a finish line but as proof that showing up still moves the needle. From New York's historic win to California's focused ballot, we celebrate the turnout while arguing for what comes next: sustained participation, smarter information diets, and a hard reset on political passivity.We get frank about media literacy and how to build it. Instead of trusting brands, we talk about following journalists who bring receipts, checking quotes against transcripts, and separating interpretations from facts. That thinking shapes a deeper look at Democratic coalition politics: the tension between big-tent pragmatism and democratic socialist energy, why endorsements matter symbolically even if they don't decide races, and how purity tests can stall progress. We don't chase heroes; we ask for accountable policies and a coalition that can actually govern.The conversation turns to age and power, and what it means for leaders to step aside while remaining influential as mentors and advisors. Then we take on the legacy of Dick Cheney, tracing a direct line from the unitary executive theory, the Iraq War, and torture to the democratic strain we're living with now. Late-life repudiations don't erase earlier harm, and we wrestle with forgiveness, boundaries, and the right to withhold absolution when public choices cost lives. Along the way, we call out corporate media's selective silence and make a practical case for following credible reporters, tracking money, and refusing distraction.If you care about turnout, truth, and the hard work of governing a plural country, this one's for you. Listen, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Then take one concrete step this week—register a voter, read beyond the headline, or have the hard conversation—and tell us what you did.Thank you for stopping by. Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share. You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly. Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER: As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast. Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

North Carolina leads a new wave of gerrymandering battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. Laura Flanders revisits how redistricting there reveals the national struggle over democracy and fair representation.This show is made possible by you!  To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate  Thank you for your continued support!Description [original release date May 7, 2023] As the 2026 midterm elections approach, North Carolina has once again become ground zero in the fight over American democracy. In this re-release of “Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina,” Laura Flanders and her guests revisit how extreme gerrymandering has reshaped political power and voter representation in one of the nation's key swing states.North Carolina is now the first swing state to draw new congressional districts amid a nationwide push by both parties to lock in advantages before the next election. What's at stake for democracy—not just in North Carolina, but across the country?Tune in as Laura Flanders & Friends explore the local stories behind this national struggle, and what it reveals about the future of fair representation in America.Guests:Hilary Harris Klein: Senior Counsel of Voting Rights, Southern Coalition for Social JusticeIrving L. Joyner: Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of LawSerena Sebring: Executive Director, Blueprint NCJosh Stein: Attorney General, North CarolinaAngela M. Thorpe: Executive Director, Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Watch this episode on YouTubeFull Show Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more to dive deeper.Music In the Middle:   "Wings" by Terry Callier courtesy of Mr. Bongo Records.  Additional music,  'Steppin' & 'Electric Car' by Podington Bear.  "Unsilenced" by Ketsa.  Original Sound Design by Jeannie Hopper. RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  The Forgotten Coup, January 6th & the Small Town Americans on the Frontlines of Democracy  Watch / Download Podcast•  Community Safety in a Time of  Insurrection  Watch / Download Podcast•  North Carolina:  Courageous Conversations in a Climate of Fear  Watch / Download Podcast•  Lisa Graves:  The Extremist Revolutions & Democracy Hanging by a Thread  Watch / Download Podcast•  Democratizing Democracy:  Redistricting by the People  Watch / Download PodcastRelated Articles and Resources:•  North Carolinas Republicans Just Took Gerrymandering to a Whole New Level, by Laura Flanders, The Nation,  Read Here•  Moore vs. Harper Explained, by Eliza Sweren-Becker & Ethan Herenstein, The Brennan Center, Read Here•  North Carolina Supreme Court delivers three sweeping blows to voting rights, opinion.  by The Editorial Board, The News & Observer,  Read Here•  What Happens to Moore v. Harper after the latest North Carolina Supreme Court decision in the partisan gerrymandering case?  by Derek Muller, ElectionLawBlog.org  Read Here• The ‘Independent State Legislature Theory,' Explained, by Ethan Herenstein & Thomas Wolf, The Brennan Center, read here Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

“May you live in interesting times,” goes the old saying—and for Colombia, these are indeed interesting times. The country faces rising political violence, institutional strain, and the possibility of a constitutional crisis. In this episode, Paula Moreno—former Minister of Culture and founder of Manos Visibles—explores what leadership looks like when everything seems uncertain. Drawing on her experience in government, civil society, and cultural transformation, Moreno offers a perspective rooted in courage, inclusion, and integrity. Her reflections extend beyond Colombia, revealing what it means to lead in an era defined by complexity and change.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback!Lura Forcum: The Pleasure of Outrage vs. The Cost of DivisionOutrage is addictive—but understanding it may be our way out. Wilk Wilkinson welcomes Lura Forcum, president of The Independent Center and co-host of We Made This Political, for a fascinating conversation about political schadenfreude—the pleasure we feel when our opponents suffer. Drawing from her background in consumer and social psychology, Lura explains how this emotion drives today's outrage economy, fuels partisanship, and weakens civic trust.Together they explore how independent voters are reshaping the political landscape and how genuine human connection can heal the divisions outrage creates.Topics Covered:The psychology of schadenfreude in politicsHow outrage is engineered for profitWhy independent voters hold the key to civic renewalRestoring connection and trust in public lifeMoving from political battles to real conversationsLearn more about and connect with Lura Forcum in the full show notes at DerateTheHate.com. The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact The Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.org Welcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast! *The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

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November 5, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the latest in the shutdown and Democrats across the country have a good night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer Burrows, Equity and Civic Engagement Coordinator at Pacific Ridge School (CA), shares how he's making civics real for students through hands-on experiences like internships, advocacy trips, and direct engagement with local government. He discusses the creation of the Civic Leadership Academy, the importance of focusing on local issues to foster meaningful participation, and the development of essential soft skills—like communication and adaptability—throughout the program. Spencer also offers practical advice for schools looking to build or enhance their own civic engagement initiatives, all while navigating today's polarized climate. You can find some related NAIS resources from this episode by visiting nais.org/membervoices.

Our podcast on the legislative branch and civic engagement focuses on the interactions between politicians and their constituents.  Do you know who your congressman is? Do you know who your two state senators are? Do you know how to reach them? Well we will get into all of this and more! Jeananne is joined by Bradford Fitch, the former CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation. He has spent 40 years in Washington as a journalist, congressional aide, consultant, college instructor, Internet entrepreneur, and writer/researcher. He is a leading trainer of citizen-advocates in the U.S., with more than 50,000 Americans participating in one of his programs. Take a listen as there is always more to learn! -Jimmy & Jean BradfordFitch.com Find Your Members in the U.S. Congress | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Vote to Remember: Unlikely Heroes of the Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日、葉がオレンジやクリムゾンに染まり、風に舞う季節。地元のコミュニティセンターでは投票日が始まります。En: On an autumn day, when the leaves are dyed orange and crimson and dance in the wind, election day begins at the local community center.Ja: 静かな緊張感と期待感が漂い、人々はやってきて投票権を行使します。En: A quiet tension and sense of anticipation linger as people come to exercise their right to vote.Ja: そこで働くのはボランティアの蓮と明美です。En: Working there are volunteers Ren and Akemi.Ja: 蓮はまじめで良心的な青年で、市民としての責任を強く感じています。En: Ren is a serious and conscientious young man who feels a strong sense of responsibility as a citizen.Ja: しかし彼の心には、不確かな気持ちもありました。En: However, he also harbors uncertain feelings in his heart.Ja: 「自分の努力が本当に役立っているのだろうか？」と。En: "Is my effort really making a difference?" he wonders.Ja: 今日は思わしいスタートではありませんでした。En: The day didn't start off well.Ja: 機械の故障が発生し、混乱が広がります。En: A machine malfunction occurred, causing confusion to spread.Ja: 投票に来た人々も数が少なく、明美は少し疲れた顔をしています。En: The number of people coming to vote was also low, and Akemi seemed a bit tired.Ja: 「どうしてみんな来ないのだろう？」彼女は困惑します。En: "Why isn't everyone coming?" she wondered, perplexed.Ja: そんな中、蓮は列に並ぶ人々に声をかける決心をします。En: In the midst of this, Ren decides to speak to the people standing in line.Ja: 「お待ちいただいてありがとうございます。待つのは大変ですが、あなたの一票が大切です。」彼の言葉は人々の心に響き、少しずつ場が落ち着きを取り戻します。En: "Thank you for your patience. It's hard to wait, but your vote is important." His words resonate with the people, and gradually, the atmosphere begins to calm down.Ja: 蓮は明美にも声をかけます。En: Ren also speaks to Akemi.Ja: 「一票がどれだけ大事か。僕たちはここで人々を変えることができるんだ。」彼の言葉は、明美の疲れた心を励ましました。En: "Your vote matters. We can change people here." His words encouraged Akemi's weary heart.Ja: そして、蓮は突然の衝動に駆られ、集まった人々に即席のスピーチを始めます。En: Then, driven by a sudden impulse, Ren starts an impromptu speech to the gathered people.Ja: 「僕が投票に力を入れる理由は、過去に母が語ったヒーローの話です。この場所に立てていること、感謝しています。」彼の真摯な思いはその場の誰もの心を打ち、自然に拍手が湧き起こります。En: "The reason I'm passionate about voting is because of a hero story my mother once told me. I'm grateful to be standing here." His sincere thoughts touched everyone's hearts, and spontaneous applause arose.Ja: その直後、投票機の修理が完了し、再び順調に投票が進みます。En: Soon after, the voting machine was repaired, and voting proceeded smoothly once more.Ja: その日が終わるころには、予想を超える多くの人が投票にやって来ました。En: By the end of the day, more people than expected had come to vote.Ja: 蓮と明美は静かに喜びを分かち合い、彼らの努力が報われたことを実感します。En: Ren and Akemi quietly share their joy, realizing that their efforts had paid off.Ja: 蓮は今、確信を持っていました。En: Ren now felt certain.Ja: 直接人々に働きかけることの力を知り、市民としての責任感が胸の中で再び燃え上がります。En: He understood the power of directly engaging with people, and his sense of responsibility as a citizen was rekindled in his chest.Ja: こうして秋の日の選挙は終わりを迎え、蓮と明美は充実感に溢れた表情でセンターを後にします。En: And so, the election on that autumn day came to a close, and Ren and Akemi left the center with expressions filled with fulfillment.Ja: 風に舞う葉も、まるで彼らを称賛するかのように存在を輝かせていました。En: The leaves dancing in the wind seemed to shine as if celebrating them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋crimson: クリムゾンconscientious: 良心的harbor: 抱くuncertain: 不確かなmalfunction: 故障confusion: 混乱perplexed: 困惑patience: 忍耐resonate: 響くweary: 疲れたimpromptu: 即席sincere: 真摯spontaneous: 自然なapplause: 拍手repair: 修理smoothly: 順調にfulfillment: 充実感fulfill: 満たすanticipation: 期待感lingering: 漂いexercise: 行使decision: 決心impulse: 衝動grateful: 感謝rekindled: 燃え上がるengage: 働きかけるcelebrating: 称賛するshine: 輝くcitizen: 市民

Fluent Fiction - French: When Every Vote Counts: A Chance Encounter at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid de l'automne soufflait doucement sur le parking de l'école municipale, transformée en bureau de vote pour l'élection.En: The cold autumn wind gently blew across the parking lot of the municipal school, transformed into a polling station for the election.Fr: Les feuilles mortes dansaient en tourbillons colorés sur le sol.En: The fallen leaves danced in colorful swirls on the ground.Fr: Les gens attendaient en file indienne, les mains enfoncées dans leurs poches, une lueur d'espoir dans les yeux.En: People stood in a single file line, hands buried in their pockets, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.Fr: Parmi eux se trouvaient Étienne et Colette, chacun perdu dans ses pensées.En: Among them were Étienne and Colette, each lost in their thoughts.Fr: Étienne, un homme méticuleux, scrutait sa montre.En: Étienne, a meticulous man, was checking his watch.Fr: Il avait compté exactement le temps nécessaire pour voter et se rendre ensuite à son travail.En: He had calculated exactly the time needed to vote and then get to his work.Fr: Mais la file avançait lentement.En: But the line was moving slowly.Fr: Il s'inquiétait.En: He was worried.Fr: Il aimait que tout soit ordonné, et la lenteur le stressait.En: He liked everything to be orderly, and the slowness stressed him.Fr: À quelques mètres de lui, Colette attendait aussi, pleine d'énergie.En: A few meters from him, Colette was also waiting, full of energy.Fr: Elle aimait discuter, débattre, partager ses convictions.En: She loved to talk, debate, and share her beliefs.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle voulait inspirer les autres à réfléchir sur leurs choix.En: Today, she wanted to inspire others to reflect on their choices.Fr: Elle se sentait parfois comme une goutte d'eau dans l'océan, mais elle savait que chaque vote comptait.En: She sometimes felt like a drop in the ocean, but she knew every vote counted.Fr: Étienne et Colette finirent par se retrouver côte à côte.En: Étienne and Colette eventually found themselves side by side.Fr: La foule murmurait autour d'eux, mais Colette ne laissa pas cette occasion.En: The crowd murmured around them, but Colette didn't miss the chance.Fr: Elle tourna la tête et sourit à Étienne.En: She turned her head and smiled at Étienne.Fr: « Bonjour, vous pensez quoi de cette élection ?En: "Hello, what do you think about this election?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle, espérant engager la conversation.En: she asked, hoping to start a conversation.Fr: Étienne, surpris par cette approche directe, prit une profonde inspiration.En: Étienne, surprised by this direct approach, took a deep breath.Fr: Il était habitué à observer et à écouter, mais aujourd'hui, il avait besoin de distraction.En: He was used to observing and listening, but today, he needed distraction.Fr: Aussi, il répondit avec intérêt, mais prudemment.En: So, he replied with interest, but cautiously.Fr: « Je pense que c'est important.En: "I think it's important.Fr: Chaque voix compte.En: Every voice counts.Fr: On doit choisir ce qui est meilleur pour notre futur, n'est-ce pas ?En: We must choose what's best for our future, right?"Fr: » Colette opina avec enthousiasme.En: Colette nodded enthusiastically.Fr: « Oui, exactement !En: "Yes, exactly!Fr: J'espère que plus de gens réaliseront à quel point c'est crucial.En: I hope more people realize how crucial it is.Fr: Parfois, je crains que mes efforts soient en vain.En: Sometimes, I fear my efforts are in vain."Fr: » Alors qu'ils discutaient, le temps semblait s'accélérer.En: As they talked, time seemed to speed up.Fr: Étienne se rendit compte qu'il appréciait cet échange.En: Étienne realized he was enjoying the exchange.Fr: Colette apportait une autre perspective.En: Colette brought another perspective.Fr: Elle n'était pas si différente dans ses valeurs.En: She wasn't so different in her values.Fr: La conversation entre eux devint plus intense.En: The conversation between them became more intense.Fr: Ils trouvaient des points communs inattendus : la justice, l'environnement, l'avenir de leur communauté.En: They found unexpected common ground: justice, the environment, the future of their community.Fr: Leurs différences nourrissaient le dialogue, mais leur respect mutuel les rapprochait.En: Their differences fueled the dialogue, but their mutual respect brought them closer.Fr: Leur tour de voter finit par arriver.En: Their turn to vote finally came.Fr: Colette regarda Étienne et lui dit : « Merci pour cette discussion, Étienne.En: Colette looked at Étienne and said, "Thank you for this discussion, Étienne.Fr: Ça me donne espoir.En: It gives me hope."Fr: » Étienne sourit, sentant une étrange sérénité.En: Étienne smiled, feeling a strange serenity.Fr: « Merci à toi, Colette.En: "Thank you, too, Colette.Fr: J'ai beaucoup appris en t'écoutant.En: I learned a lot by listening to you.Fr: Bonne chance avec ton vote.En: Good luck with your vote."Fr: » Ils se saluèrent et entrant dans les isoloirs, chacun portait un nouveau regard sur cette journée.En: They bid farewell, and entering the voting booths, each carried a new perspective on the day.Fr: En quittant le bureau de vote, Étienne ne se sentait plus pressé.En: Leaving the polling station, Étienne no longer felt rushed.Fr: Il était confiant et plein d'espoir.En: He was confident and full of hope.Fr: Colette, elle, était plus déterminée que jamais à croire que sa voix, petite mais puissante, pouvait vraiment faire la différence.En: Colette, on her part, was more determined than ever to believe that her voice, small but powerful, could really make a difference.Fr: Ils étaient venus voter avec des appréhensions, mais ils repartaient avec une nouvelle compréhension.En: They had come to vote with apprehensions, but they left with a new understanding.Fr: Dans le vent frais de l'automne, ils se séparèrent, ayant trouvé en l'autre une raison d'être optimiste pour l'avenir.En: In the fresh autumn wind, they parted ways, having found in each other a reason to be optimistic about the future. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe parking lot: le parkingtransformed: transforméethe election: l'électionthe leaves: les feuillesthe swirls: les tourbillonsthe file line: la file indiennethe hope: l'espoirmeticulous: méticuleuxthe watch: la montrenecessary: nécessaireto worry: s'inquiéterorderly: ordonnéthe energy: l'énergieto debate: débattrethe beliefs: les convictionsto inspire: inspirerto engage: engagerthe voice: la voixthe future: le futurcrucial: crucialvain: en vainto nod: opineranother perspective: une autre perspectiveunexpected: inattenduthe justice: la justicethe environment: l'environnementto fuel: nourrirmutual respect: le respect mutuelthe understanding: la compréhension

Fluent Fiction - French: A Vote in the Wind: How One Autumn Day Changed a Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit centre communautaire en automne, le vent frais jouait avec les feuilles mortes qui ornaient l'entrée.En: In a small community center in autumn, the fresh wind played with the dead leaves that adorned the entrance.Fr: Les villageois se rassemblaient pour l'élection locale, un moment décisif pour beaucoup.En: The villagers gathered for the local election, a decisive moment for many.Fr: À l'intérieur, Luc discutait avec les électeurs.En: Inside, Luc was talking with the voters.Fr: Il portait une écharpe tricolore et son enthousiasme était contagieux.En: He wore a tricolor scarf and his enthusiasm was contagious.Fr: Luc était bien connu pour son engagement civique.En: Luc was well known for his civic engagement.Fr: Luc était déterminé à rappeler aux gens l'importance de leur voix.En: Luc was determined to remind people of the importance of their voice.Fr: "Votre vote peut changer notre communauté.En: "Your vote can change our community.Fr: Chaque voix compte," disait-il.En: Every vote counts," he said.Fr: Sa passion était visible, mais certains restaient sceptiques.En: His passion was visible, but some remained skeptical.Fr: Sophie, une jeune femme timide, se tenait à l'entrée.En: Sophie, a shy young woman, stood at the entrance.Fr: C'était sa première élection.En: It was her first election.Fr: Elle était nerveuse.En: She was nervous.Fr: Elle écoutait attentivement Luc mais se demandait si son vote avait vraiment un poids.En: She listened attentively to Luc but wondered if her vote really mattered.Fr: Elle hésitait encore à passer la porte.En: She was still hesitating to step through the door.Fr: Près d'elle, Émile, un vieux monsieur, observait la scène.En: Near her, Émile, an old gentleman, observed the scene.Fr: Il avait vu beaucoup d'élections et restait cynique.En: He had seen many elections and remained cynical.Fr: Pour lui, les choses changeaient peu.En: For him, things changed little.Fr: Il levait les yeux au ciel, peu convaincu par les discours enthousiastes.En: He rolled his eyes, unconvinced by the enthusiastic speeches.Fr: Il se demandait si cette journée serait différente des autres.En: He wondered if this day would be different from the others.Fr: L'effervescence était palpable dans la salle.En: The excitement was palpable in the room.Fr: Les conversations étaient animées, parfois même houleuses.En: The conversations were lively, sometimes even stormy.Fr: Luc, voyant Sophie hésitante, décida de s'approcher.En: Luc, seeing Sophie hesitant, decided to approach her.Fr: "Sophie, tu penses que ton vote ne compte pas, mais il est crucial," lui dit-il avec un sourire encourageant.En: "Sophie, you think your vote doesn't count, but it is crucial," he said with an encouraging smile.Fr: "Tu peux inspirer le changement."En: "You can inspire change."Fr: Sophie resta silencieuse un moment.En: Sophie stayed silent for a moment.Fr: Elle réfléchit à ce que cela signifiait.En: She reflected on what it meant.Fr: Elle voyait l'espoir dans les yeux de Luc.En: She saw hope in Luc's eyes.Fr: Peu à peu, elle se sentit prête à participer à cette responsabilité collective.En: Gradually, she felt ready to participate in this collective responsibility.Fr: Alors que le temps avançait, Luc demanda l'attention de chacun.En: As time passed, Luc asked for everyone's attention.Fr: "Écoutez, amis, ce moment est le nôtre!En: "Listen, friends, this moment is ours!"Fr: ", proclama-t-il d'une voix forte.En: he proclaimed in a strong voice.Fr: Il partagea son rêve de progrès pour leur petite communauté.En: He shared his dream of progress for their small community.Fr: Les auditeurs étaient captivés, même Émile sembla touché, bien que légèrement.En: The listeners were captivated, even Émile seemed touched, albeit slightly.Fr: Les mots de Luc eurent un effet inattendu.En: Luc's words had an unexpected effect.Fr: Les gens commençaient à croire que leurs efforts pouvaient mener à un changement réel.En: People began to believe that their efforts could lead to real change.Fr: Sophie, galvanisée par l'élan collectif, se dirigea vers l'urne, sa décision enfin prise.En: Sophie, galvanized by the collective momentum, headed towards the ballot box, her decision finally made.Fr: Émile, touché par l'énergie environnante, commença à se demander s'il était peut-être temps de croire à nouveau.En: Émile, moved by the surrounding energy, started to wonder if it might be time to believe again.Fr: Ce sentiment d'unité faisait vibrer l'air.En: This feeling of unity vibrated in the air.Fr: À la fin de la journée, Sophie avait voté.En: At the end of the day, Sophie had voted.Fr: Elle sortit du centre le cœur léger, pleine de fierté et d'optimisme.En: She left the center with a light heart, full of pride and optimism.Fr: Pour la première fois, elle se sentait partie prenante du destin de sa communauté.En: For the first time, she felt part of the destiny of her community.Fr: Émile, de son côté, sortit en saluant Luc, avec un sourire presque imperceptible.En: Émile, for his part, left, greeting Luc with an almost imperceptible smile.Fr: Luc ressentait une nouvelle force en lui-même.En: Luc felt a new strength within himself.Fr: Il avait vu sa parole donner espoir et dynamisme à sa communauté.En: He had seen his words give hope and dynamism to his community.Fr: Cette journée d'automne, marquée par l'esprit de la Toussaint, avait allumé une lueur d'espoir dans chacun d'eux.En: This autumn day, marked by the spirit of la Toussaint, had ignited a spark of hope in each of them.Fr: Ainsi, dans ce petit centre communautaire, le changement semblait possible.En: Thus, in this small community center, change seemed possible.Fr: Les voix se mêlaient au vent frais, porteuses de rêve et d'avenir.En: The voices mingled with the fresh wind, carrying dreams and future.Fr: Loin de l'ombre des grands pouvoirs, ici, chaque voix comptait vraiment.En: Far from the shadow of great powers, here, every voice truly counted. Vocabulary Words:the community: la communautéthe scarf: l'écharpethe engagement: l'engagementthe voice: la voixthe election: l'électionthe voter: l'électeurthe entrance: l'entréethe leaf: la feuillethe village: le villagethe responsibility: la responsabilitéthe hope: l'espoirthe momentum: l'élanthe dream: le rêvethe destiny: le destinthe gentleman: le monsieurthe cynicism: le cynismethe unity: l'unitéthe effort: l'effortthe spark: la lueurthe ballot box: l'urnethe change: le changementthe energy: l'énergiethe pride: la fiertéthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe moment: le momentthe progress: le progrèsthe listener: l'auditeurthe eye: l'œilthe conversation: la conversationthe strength: la force

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Power of One Vote: How Small Actions Create Big Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 진수와 해진은 지역 시민 회관으로 향했다.En: One deepening autumn day, Jinsu and Haejin headed to the local community center.Ko: 그곳은 오늘 투표소로 변신했다.En: Today, it had transformed into a polling place.Ko: 입구에는 가을 단풍 장식과 "당신의 투표가 세상을 바꿉니다"라는 배너가 걸려 있었다.En: At the entrance, there were autumn foliage decorations and a banner that read, "Your vote changes the world."Ko: 진수는 투표를 중요하게 생각했다.En: Jinsu believed voting was important.Ko: 그는 늘 친구들에게도 투표의 중요성을 전하고 싶어했다.En: He always wanted to communicate the significance of voting to his friends.Ko: 해진은 투표소 앞에서 멈칫했다.En: Haejin hesitated in front of the polling place.Ko: "이봐, 진수야.En: "Hey, Jinsu.Ko: 내 한 표가 무슨 의미가 있겠어?En: What difference can my single vote make?"Ko: " 해진의 눈에는 회의적인 빛이 어렸다.En: There was a skeptical look in Haejin's eyes.Ko: 진수는 그런 해진을 바라보며 미소를 지었다.En: Jinsu looked at Haejin and smiled.Ko: "알아, 해진.En: "I know, Haejin.Ko: 하지만 한 표가 세상을 바꿀 수 있어.En: But one vote can change the world."Ko: "회관 안에는 민지가 있었다.En: Inside the center was Minji.Ko: 민지는 열정적인 봉사자였다.En: Minji was an enthusiastic volunteer.Ko: 사람들을 도우며 환한 미소를 짓고 있었다.En: She was helping people with a bright smile.Ko: "안녕하세요!En: "Hello!Ko: 투표하러 오셨나요?En: Are you here to vote?"Ko: " 그녀는 진수와 해진에게 다가가며 물었다.En: she asked as she approached Jinsu and Haejin.Ko: 진수는 해진에게 고개를 돌렸다.En: Jinsu turned to Haejin.Ko: "내 이야기를 해볼게.En: "Let me tell you a story.Ko: 몇 년 전, 작은 선거가 있었어.En: A few years ago, there was a small election.Ko: 그때 당선자가 중요한 정책을 변경했거든.En: The winner then changed an important policy.Ko: 그 정책이 내 가족에게 큰 영향을 미쳤지.En: That policy had a huge impact on my family."Ko: "해진은 조용히 진수의 이야기를 들었다.En: Haejin quietly listened to Jinsu's story.Ko: 그때 민지가 즉흥적인 연설을 시작했다.En: At that moment, Minji started an impromptu speech.Ko: "여러분, 모든 변화는 작은 것에서부터 시작됩니다!En: "Everyone, all change starts from something small!Ko: 우리의 목소리는 중요합니다.En: Our voices matter.Ko: 우리의 참여가 미래를 만들어요.En: Our participation creates the future."Ko: "진수의 진심과 민지의 힘찬 연설은 해진의 마음을 움직였다.En: Jinsu's sincerity and Minji's passionate speech stirred Haejin's heart.Ko: 해진은 조용히 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Haejin quietly nodded.Ko: "알았어, 이해했어.En: "Got it, I understand.Ko: 가서 투표할게.En: I'll go vote."Ko: "해진은 기표소로 향했다.En: Haejin headed to the voting booth.Ko: 진수와 민지는 미소를 지었다.En: Jinsu and Minji smiled.Ko: 그날의 가을 바람처럼, 해진의 마음에도 작은 변화가 시작되었다.En: Like the autumn breeze that day, a small change started in Haejin's heart.Ko: 해진은 투표가 자신의 책임임을 느끼고, 앞으로 매번 참여하겠다고 다짐했다.En: He felt that voting was his responsibility and pledged to participate every time from then on.Ko: 그날 시민 회관에서는 작은 변화가 시작된 것이었다.En: That day at the community center, a small change had begun. Vocabulary Words:deepening: 깊어가는headed: 향했다transformed: 변신했다foliage: 단풍skeptical: 회의적인enthusiastic: 열정적인volunteer: 봉사자approached: 다가가며story: 이야기election: 선거policy: 정책impact: 영향quietly: 조용히impromptu: 즉흥적인participation: 참여sincerity: 진심stirred: 움직였다booth: 모루breeze: 바람pledged: 다짐했다responsibility: 책임community center: 시민 회관autumn: 가을declaration: 배너significance: 중요성sincerity: 진심nodded: 끄덕였다moment: 순간transformed: 변신했다hesitated: 머뭇거렸다

When the Center Becomes the RebelOnce, being radical meant picking a side—Rush Limbaugh on the right, Keith Olbermann on the left. But today, that kind of partisanship isn't radical anymore—it's predictable.In this episode, we explore a surprising idea: maybe the true radicals now are the independent thinkers—the bridge-builders—who refuse to be boxed into red or blue.Our guest, Lura Forcum, President of The Independent Center, shares how her organization is empowering independent voters, holding politicians accountable, and helping the politically homeless find a voice.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.HOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Dr. Ronald Dahl, a distinguished pediatrician and developmental scientist from UC Berkeley, to explore the transformative potential of adolescence. Together, they discuss why adolescence is not just a period of vulnerability but also a dynamic window of opportunity for learning, growth, and authentic contribution. Dr. Dahl highlights the importance of fostering agency, mattering, and experiential learning environments that allow young people to feel valued and empowered. From the neuroscience of brain plasticity to the actionable steps educators and leaders can take to create supportive systems, this conversation dives deep into how we can rethink adolescent development and learning. Tune in for insights on building authentic connections, navigating challenges, and creating spaces where young people can thrive and make meaningful contributions. Outline (06:53) The Science of Adolescent Development (13:19) The Importance of Mattering and Contribution (19:48) Agency, Autonomy, and the Adolescent Experience (26:02) Technology, Learning, and Agency in Youth (33:09) Work, Civic Engagement, and Experiential Learning (39:31) Wisdom, Policy, and Closing Reflections Links Read the full blog here LinkedIn UC Berkeley  

October 28, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University, joins Kevin to discuss the Americans are growing more and more frustrated with Congress as the government shutdown continues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Daley-Harris has spent more than four decades proving that ordinary citizens can make extraordinary change. He founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign with Muhammad Yunus, and leads Civic Courage to empower citizen advocacy around the world.In this conversation, we talk about reclaiming democracy, building political will, and why real change starts with you.LINKShttps://bookshop.org/a/99692/9781953943385https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-reclaiming-our-democracy-by-sam-daley-harris_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

We discuss Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World—a guide for a new generation of activists seeking not just to understand power, but to build it.   Stephanie's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Learn a new skill, like non cooperation or mutual aid 2) Find organizations that align with your values and check if they offer trainings   Stephanie Luce is Professor of Labor Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies and Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. She's also the co-author of Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Stephanie on X:  https://x.com/stephanie_luce_   Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Stephanie Luce Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

In this episode of Anchor Change, I interview Sarah Stamper, Chief Research Officer at Murmuration, about the organization's work in community-focused research and insights. We discuss the importance of civic engagement, the role of third spaces in communities, and the unique perspectives of Gen Z on civic life and work. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of the current information ecosystem and the need for sustainable community power building.Key Takeaways* Murmuration organizes a network of organizations focused on community work.* The Civic Pulse initiative listens to 500 Americans daily to gather insights.* Gen Z shows unique patterns in civic engagement and work perspectives.* Third spaces are essential for community well-being and civic life.* Digital belonging differs significantly from in-person community connections.* Gen Z values honesty and authenticity in leaders and influencers.* The information ecosystem is fractured, affecting trust and relationships.* Shared experiences like sports and culture can bridge generational gaps.* Sustainable community power building is crucial for long-term engagement.* Meeting people where they are is key to rebuilding trust in democracy.Links* Insights by Murmuration Substack* Murmuration WebsiteAnchor Change with Katie Harbath is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Anchor Change with Katie Harbath at anchorchange.substack.com/subscribe

Civic education is full of nostalgia. Horace Mann, John Dewey, and the Cold War era often come up in conversations about the current state of affairs. Judge Marjorie Rendell knows this well because she grew up in the postwar era and understand how different today's civic education is from what she received as a young student. She saw it firsthand when she visited classrooms across Pennsylvania during her eight years as the state's First Lady and decided to do something about it when she left the role.Today, the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement conducts mock trials, read-alouds, and other activities designed to transform civic education from something dry and boring into something exciting for elementary and middle school students. The center also has an eye to the future and are exploring how graphic novels and AI can help their work moving forward. Rendell joins us to talk about the center's work and her current role as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. We discuss what it's like to be a federal judge in the current political climate ,and the role that judges and lawyers can play in helping students learn about the Constitution.The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement received the McCourtney Institute for Democracy's 2025 Brown Democracy Medal.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we discuss the Minnesota Veterans Pantry co-hosted with the director of Center For Development & Civic Engagement, we meet with leadership from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Second Harvest Heartland, DAV Department of Minnesota, and Community Resource & Referral Center to learn how the Veterans Food Pantry is going and where it […] The post VA, DAV & Second Harvest: Ending Food Insecurity for MN Vets appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

October 17, 2025 ~ Lloyd and Jamie talk with Dave Dulio, director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University, about the upcoming "No Kings" protests expected to unfold across the country this weekend. Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A fair, humane, and orderly immigration system should think of the US as the top destination for top talent from around the world, as well as a beacon of hope. Changing the law to give permanent legal status and a pathway to citizenship would fix the current failed immigration system.   Todd's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Post know-your-rights material at your place of worship or local grocery store Ask your HR to have legal resources for immigrant employees   Todd Schulte is the President of FWD.us, where he has directed successful efforts to make the case that immigrants and immigration power the US economy, help us win the global race for talent, and strengthen the American workforce.      Woohoo! We took home the Silver Medal in the Signal Awards:  https://www.signalaward.com/winners/details/#future-hindsight/future-hindsight-maurice-mitchell-working-families-party/0/613058   Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Todd on X:  https://x.com/TheToddSchulte    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Todd Schulte Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

In a time of deep political division and environmental crisis, what would it look like to design a democracy that's truly in harmony with the natural world?In this episode, we revisit a powerful 2022 conversation with David Orr, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, editor of Democracy in a Hotter Time, and one of the leading voices at the intersection of ecology, education, and politics.Orr challenges us to think beyond short-term fixes and consider how a “biophilic democracy” rooted in care for each other and the planet could transform the way we live and govern. We explore why democracies fail, how our brains are wired for both division and connection, and how education might help us build a more resilient and compassionate society.Show Notes:Democracy in a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation, edited by David W. OrrDemocracy Unchained: How To Rebuild Government For The People, edited by David W. Orr, Andrew Gumbel, Bakari Kitwana, and William S. BeckerDangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward by David OrrDemocracy in a Hotter Time, presentation at Elon University (YouTube)Design with Nature by Ian L. McHargThe Biophilia Hypothesis, edited by E.O. Wilson and Stephen R. KellertDr. David Orr and Dr. Miranda Yaver on the Stand Up! With Pete Dominick PodcastChildren & Nature NetworkLast Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvDoughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist by Kate RaworthKeywords:  David Orr, biophilic democracy, nature and politics, ecological design, climate crisis, democracy reform, environmental education, sustainability, biophilia, civic engagement, ecological literacy, long-term thinking, political polarization, community resilience, democratic transformation, environmental ethics, nature connection, systems thinking, education and ecology, hope and renewal, doughnut economics, circular economyBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon partners with Vot-ER to explore how civic health is public health. She's joined by Marcos Damian-Noyola, Deputy Director of Partnerships at Vot-ER, and Gilanie De Castro, RN, MSN, OCN, NE-BC, a nurse leader and former Civic Health Fellow.Together, they discuss how voting, policy, and advocacy shape patient care and community well-being. From telehealth and nurse staffing laws to lessons from the pandemic, the conversation highlights how nurses can use their voices beyond the bedside to drive meaningful change. Tune in to learn:Why civic engagement is essential to public healthHow Vot-ER empowers healthcare professionals to promote voter participationPersonal stories connecting nursing, policy, and patient outcomesWays to get involved using Vot-ER's free, nonpartisan tools and fellowshipsListen, be inspired, and join the movement to build a healthier democracy — one nurse, one vote, one community at a time.>>Vote in Scrubs: Why Civic Health Is Public HealthJump Ahead to Listen:[00:01:19] Civic health awareness in nursing.[00:04:14] Civic health and public health.[00:08:13] Voting access and health outcomes.[00:12:52] Civic engagement in nursing.[00:16:06] Impact of policies on health.[00:19:49] Voting and healthcare access.[00:25:05] Nurses and voting advocacy.[00:27:25] Time off to vote policy.[00:31:32] Civic engagement for nurses.Connect with Rebeca on Social Media:Instagram: @EnfermeraMami.RNConnect with Gilanie on Social Media:Instagram:  @CitizenNurseWebsite:  www.citizennurse.comFollow Vot-ER on their official channels:Website:  vot-er.orgInstagram:  @vot_er_orgThreads:  @vot_er_orgLinkedIn:  Vot-ERFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org

James Fester has worked for more than two decades as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, technology director, and curriculum specialist. His writing spans many different areas and includes Edutopia, ISTE, and National Geographic. His most recently published book titled The National Park Classroom which focuses on how classroom teachers can benefit from the educational resources and experts connected to our national parks.Maggie Delgado-Chernick is an English teacher at Twinsburg High School in Twinsburg, Ohio. She has enjoyed working with members of NWP-KSU at Kent State University and rangers at Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Write Out programming since 2019. Write Out's focus on place-based learning inspired Maggie to pursue additional research on student-led community-oriented projects and service learning. This research and the collaboration with Write Out colleagues led Maggie to create a course titled Writing for Civic Engagement at Twinsburg High School that focuses on getting students and their writing out of the classroom. In addition to other professional collaborations and cohorts, she contributed a chapter titled "Stories of Our Community: Podcasting for Place-Based Inquiry" for the 2024 text Place-Based Writing in Action: Opportunities for Authentic Writing in the World Beyond the Classroom, edited by Rob Montgomery and Amanda Montgomery.About Write OutWrite Out is a free two-week celebration in October where we step outside the doors of our classrooms, homes, and workplaces to write and create. Learn more at writeout.nwp.org.About The Write TimeThe Write Time is a special series of NWP Radio, a podcast of the National Writing Project (NWP), where writing teachers from across the NWP Network interview young-adult and children's authors about their books, their composing processes, and writers' craft. You can view the archive at https://teach.nwp.org/series/the-write-time/

In this episode, I'm joined by local politician Dan Helmer, who represents Virginia's 10th District in southern Fairfax County. I first met Dan when he visited my son's Boy Scout troop, and I've seen firsthand how dedicated he is to serving the Northern Virginia community. In this conversation, we explore his journey into public service, the realities of working in local government, and his practical advice for everyday people who want to get involved and make a difference. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that civic engagement begins locally and that anyone can play a role in creating positive change. Shout Outs and Plugs Dan Helmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhelmer/ Dan Helmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deldanhelmer/?hl=en Dan Helmer Website: https://danhelmer.com/ Virginia General Assembly Website: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacQ1pO2cmMk1dF9B69elKlkMqTWvFRdhF1ERVRU7-bxnc0AjZTz447scQ3N-g_aem_6KV_-9cVlGTX1LFoc4Gs0Q If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ryan Rosemond. Check out his Soundcloud channel here: https://soundcloud.com/brothersrosemond/albums  Purchase "Forty Years of Advice" by Philip Wilkerson: https://a.co/d/2qYMlqu Leave Your Feedback by filling out this audience survey: https://forms.gle/ncoNvWxMq2A6Zw2q8 Sign up for Positive Philter Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g-LOqL Please follow Positive Philter: Positive Philter Facebook Page Positive Philter Twitter Positive Philter Instagram  If you would like to support the podcast, please consider donating to the Positive Philter Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/positivephilter Positive Philter was selected by FeedSpot as Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/positive_thinking_podcasts/ Jeff's Anti-Hunger Fund The Positive Philter Podcast is dedicated to Jeff Kirsch. A long-time supporter of the show and a major influence on this show's growth. Please support the careers of future advocates by donating to the Jeff Kirsch Fund for Anti-Hunger Advocacy. This fund was named after Jeff Kirsch for his decades of service in fighting hunger and inequality. Link to fund: https://frac.org/kirschfund Pats for Patriots  If you are a member of the #MasonNation, please consider sending a Pats for Patriots. Pats for Patriots are a free and easy way to thank, recognize, show appreciation for a Mason colleague or student who has taken the time to do something kind, generous or thoughtful towards others. For more information, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/HRZGvhdJEA We have received more than 2,000 nominations from the Mason community so far. Keep those nominations coming in! Steam Pilots Program Steam Pilots, Inc. is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Their goal is to improve the state of STEAM education in America. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. They achieve this through pro bono programs delivered to K-12 students and institutions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Steam Pilots is hoping to raise funds for STEAM kits, supplies, and modest stipends for the interns who work with me. Currently, they have an urgent need for 3D Printers, Robotics Kits, and Cybersecurity teaching tools. Link to GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/38eeaed2  

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode, Dr. Allen Lomax interviews Isvari Maranwe, the CEO and founder of Yuvoice, an innovative AI-powered social media platform designed to foster civic engagement and community building. The conversation explores the inspiration behind Yuvoice, its unique functionality, and how it aims to address the challenges faced by traditional social media platforms. Isvari discusses the platform's pilot success, revenue model, and the importance of community moderation. The episode concludes with insights on investor opportunities and the future of online engagement.Main Points:Yuvoice aims to transform social media into a platform for positive impact.The platform rewards users for tangible contributions to their communities.Yuvoice is designed to avoid the pitfalls of traditional social media by not incentivizing outrage.The pilot program showed high engagement and positive user actions.Revenue is expected from day one through marketplace transactions and community sponsorships.Investors can expect strong returns based on successful social media precedents.Community moderation is key to maintaining healthy discourse without censorship.The funding will primarily support product development and user acquisition.Yuvoice's model aligns profit with positive social impact.The platform aims to create a new standard for online engagement.Connect with Isvari Maranwe:https://yuvoice.org/http://www.isvari.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/isvari/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.instagram.com/isvarim/?hl=en

Pastor Jack sits down with Rick Green, a former Texas State Representative, lawyer, and successful entrepreneur, to discuss everything from America's founders, the Covid era, and Donald Trump through the lens of the Bible. Pastor Jack and Rick Green will share how Christianity is tied to nearly every aspect of our American way of life and how you can be encouraged to engage and make a difference in your own community.CONNECT WITH RICK GREEN:Website: https://www.patriotacademy.com/The Founders Bible: https://tinyurl.com/yne62ufcBOOK: https://www.patriotacademy.com/store/product/281(00:00) American Principles and Foundations(10:51) Biblical Citizenship and Civic Engagement(15:00) Living Out Faith in Politics(19:59) Impact of Education on Current Society(30:06) Trump's Anointment and Leadership Legacy(40:54) Politics, Religion, and the American Revolution(50:15) Empowerment Through Action and EducationCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHn CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire.   Brian's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Find an election you've never participated in before and get involved 2) Check out the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania, governor's races in NJ and VA, and the California redistricting ballot measure   Brian Derrick is the co-founder of Oath, a donor advising platform whose mission is to empower donors to participate in our democracy by offering civic education and helping users manage their political giving to maximize impact.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Brian on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brianderrick_/   VOTE FOR FUTURE HINDSIGHT!  https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/individual-episodes/genre/news-politics   Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Brian Derrick Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

October 9, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the collaboration between Oakland University and Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson on political civility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode three, we talk about the massive infrastructure cuts trickling down from the federal government – one of the many developments that have us holding our breath for what's to come in our city. We're also joined by ‘Gridlock' Sam Schwartz, who gives us the lowdown on the past, present and future of transit in New York. — FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, coming to you every Tuesday through November, featuring special guests who will help us dig into the latest in the mayor's race – and what's at stake for New Yorkers. City Hall Free For All is brought to you with generous support from Jamie Rubin and Vital City. This week's episode was hosted by Christina Greer, Katie Honan, Ben Max and Harry Siegel. Our Senior Producer is Giulia Hjort, and Noah Smith is our engineer. Our series consultants are Jess Hackel and Courtney Harrell. Music from Epidemic Sound.

We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions.   Hilary's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Get the data of your state, locality, and elected officials at opensecrets.org Piece together what is happening your state   Hilary Braseth is the executive director of OpenSecrets, the nation's premier research and government transparency group tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and policy.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow OpenSecrets on X:  https://x.com/OpenSecretsDC    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Hilary Braseth Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, I further analyze the circumstances surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination and the subsequent (and obvious) coverup. I also address listener questions, offering my current perspectives on Donald Trump and the many, many challenges of modern dating. -___---https://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/the-brand-sunday

FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, coming to you every Tuesday through November, featuring special guests who will help us dig into the latest in the mayor's race – and what's at stake for New Yorkers. In our second episode, the hosts debrief about Mayor Eric Adams' decision to drop his re-election bid. New York Attorney General Letitia James also joins us to talk about the cases she and Donald Trump have brought against one another, and her support of Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. City Hall Free For All is brought to you with generous support from Jamie Rubin and Vital City. This week's episode was hosted by Christina Greer, Katie Honan, Ben Max and Harry Siegel. Our Senior Producer is Giulia Hjort, and Noah Smith is our engineer. Our series consultants are Jess Hackel and Courtney Harrell. Music from Epidemic Sound.

On Friday's show: We examine the wave of massive data centers expanding across Texas, prompting warnings from experts who say the new water demands could push the state's already strained supply to the brink.Also this hour: We get a new perspective on local democracy by talking with self-described "local government enthusiast" Emily Hynds about observing every Houston City Council meeting for the last five years and sharing what she sees through her blog, Emily Takes Notes.Then, from Camp Mystic planning to reopen partially, to a statue of President Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein briefly showing up on the National Mall, our non-experts break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we recall how an underdog team of Major League prospects -- including some future Astros stars -- managed to pull off an upset and won the gold medal in baseball at the 2000 Olympics. We talk with Houstonian Dave Fanucchi, author of a book about that story, Miracle on Grass.Watch

Guest Lindsey Cormack, Political Science Professor and author "How to Raise a Citizen", joins to discuss how to raise a new generation of proper citizens. Discussion of civility with society, civic engagement, priority of activism, and more.  Is the indictment of James Comey "retribution and revenge" from the Trump admin, or exposing corruption from within the Justice System? Discussion of the public narrative set by the media, Comey playing the victim, and calling for a public jury. 

We discuss how the struggle for transparency is really a struggle for the soul of American democracy.    Miranda's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Look up the agendas of your local school board and city council, and attend the public meetings Learn how your local and state governments make decisions   Miranda S. Spivack is a veteran reporter and editor who specialized in government accountability, as well as the author of Backroom Deals in Our Backyard: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Miranda on X:  https://x.com/mirandareporter    Read Backroom Deals in our Backyards:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Miranda Spivack Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

America Isn't Ready for 124 Million Seniors | Karel Cast 25-120 Over 37% of Americans are now over 50—that's 124 million people—and the cracks in our system are showing. Social Security is running dry, affordable home health care barely exists for the middle class, and state-sponsored elder care is almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, medicine is lagging behind in treating the illnesses most affecting older Americans. The truth is clear: America is not ready for the greying of its population, and the consequences are already unfolding. Plus, Trump falsely blames California Governor Gavin Newsom for an ICE shooting. Why does MAGA never take responsibility for its own dangerous rhetoric and actions?

President Crybaby Melts Down Again While America Suffers | Karel Cast 25-119 Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC—but instead of focusing on America's real crises, the President is throwing another tantrum. From the U.N. stage to cable news, he's still whining about an election he lost years ago while ignoring soaring grocery prices, housing insecurity, healthcare failures, and global unrest. Karel asks: how much longer can MAGA followers defend a leader who only cries for himself, never for the victims of war, poverty, or disease? While inflation rises and families struggle, the President plays victim—proving once again that he's unfit to lead.

FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, coming at you every Tuesday through November, featuring special guests who will help us dig into the latest in the mayor's race – and what's at stake for New Yorkers. In our debut episode, Public Advocate Jumanne Williams joins us to talk about his arrest outside of 26 Federal Plaza, what the mayor and other elected officials can and should be doing in response to President Trump's threats, and why Williams thinks it's time for New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs to step down. City Hall Free For All is brought to you with generous support from Jamie Rubin, Vital City, the Charles H. Revson Foundation and P&T Knitwear. This week's episode was hosted by Harry Siegel, Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Ben Max. Our Senior Producer is Giulia Hjort, and Noah Smith is our engineer. Our series consultants are Jess Hackel and Courtney Harrell. Music from Epidemic Sound.

We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that “organizers organize organizations.”   Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what's happening 2) Share ideas on what you can do to resist    Michael Ansara is a seasoned community organizer and the author of The Hard Work of Hope: A Memoir.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Michael on BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/michaelansara.bsky.social    Read The Hard Work of Hope:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Michael Ansara Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis