Showing results for "Civic Engagement" in Politics & Social Sciences

Something basic is missing in our culture. Americans know it. Nothing much works as it should. Simple daily choices seem impossible, or fraught with peril. In the workplace, we walk on eggshells. Big projects get stalled in years of review. Endemic social problems such as homelessness become, well, more endemic. Everyday Freedom offers a radical reinterpretation of the corrosion of American culture.

Well Lived Society is for the woman who leads everywhere, not just at work.Hosted by Lemon Price, this podcast is for women who want a board seat and know how to set a Martha-worthy table. Those who are crushing it when they volunteer and are intentional about how they spend their money. Women who are done with AI-generated advice, perfectionism spirals, and the idea that leadership only counts when someone's watching.Every week, we talk about the real stuff: civic engagement, hosting well, finances, executive presence, navigating AI without losing your voice, and what it actually looks like ...

Siya Singh interviews city, community, and school officials of the Bay Area to gain insights into how students can get involved in their own community and promote change. After listening, please take a few minutes to complete a short survey to help me measure the impact a student can make on their community. Link: tinyurl.com/voicesoffremont

This pod is where catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers share what their unique accent is on their work. Like a spoken accent, we all have an inflection or emphasis on where we put our energy. Guests are putting their accents to work building their vision of the future… and YOU can get involved.

Kristen Cambell is the ever-curious and inquisitive CEO of PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement), one of the largest communities of philanthropists (120+ foundations!) seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life in America. In this sometimes-punchy and sometimes-meaty podcast, Kristen wrestles with some of the flashpoint news and enduring questions facing democracy and philanthropy in America today, and she's never afraid to bring a fascinating guest into the mix.

From the Women's March in DC to #BlackLivesMatter rallies across the country, there has been a rising wave of protests and social activism. These events have been an important part of the battle to combat racism, authoritarianism, and xenophobia in Trump's America. However, the struggle for social justice continues long after the posters and megaphones have been packed away. After the protests are heard, how can we continue to work toward lasting change? 

Well Lived Society is for the woman who leads everywhere, not just at work.Hosted by Lemon Price, this podcast is for women who want a board seat and know how to set a Martha-worthy table. Those who are crushing it when they volunteer and are intentional about how they spend their money. Women who are done with AI-generated advice, perfectionism spirals, and the idea that leadership only counts when someone's watching.Every week, we talk about the real stuff: civic engagement, hosting well, finances, executive presence, navigating AI without losing your voice, and what it actually looks like ...

Power to the People addresses growing voter apathy and disenchantment worldwide - that familiar sense that governments have become decoupled from their constituencies, that votes no longer count, and that politicians and institutions are too focused on short-term issues to grapple with complex global issues such as climate change and rising inequality. The book is structured into two halves, the first half diagnosing problems and the second half proposing solutions. Danny urges listeners to make a positive difference through engagement and active citizenry.

What does it mean to be a millennial in this chaotic world? Beyond Snapchat and Tinder, the consumerist culture we’ve inherited, and quarter-life crises, can a millennial aspire to more? Alison Lea Sher argues, yes, we can! Packing herself up in an RV, Sher embarks on a road trip, interviewing 150 of her millennial peers as they begin their adult lives. From kids heading straight to Wall Street after college, to those sleeping on it, Sher asks: “Who are you; what should you do; and how can you step into your destiny as a stakeholder in society?”