In this episode, we explore the importance of strong neighborhood and community relationships to the health of nations, and we discuss the fact that many neighborhoods in the U.S. don’t …
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Riaz Patel on Connecting Across Difference by Recognizing Our Shared Humanity
In this episode, we talk with Riaz Patel, executive producer and director focusing on reality shows that depict people connecting and having positive transformations. Riaz created what he calls the …
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How Seeing Humanity Helps Us Address Homelessness More Effectively, with Eric Tars
In this episode, we explore how “othering” has led to increased marginalization and vilification of people who are un-housed – and how civity can help counter this trend by helping …
Bridging Divides & Cultivating Solidarity to Counter Strategic Racism, with Ian Haney López
In this episode, we explore how engaging across our racial and class divides and cultivating solidarity can help bring us together to care for and nurture our democracy. My guest …
Strengthening Democracy by Increasing Social Trust & Cultivating Connections Across Difference, with Robb Willer
In this episode, we explore a massive new study on improving the health of democracy. The Strengthening Democracy Challenge invited more than 30,000 people to engage with 25 interventions. The …
Transformative DEI Work Is All About Relationships, with Dr. Jacqueline Font-Guzmán
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jacqueline Font-Guzmán, vice president for diversity, equity, & inclusion at Eastern Mennonite University; and strategic vision director for the Center of Justice & Peace …
Learning to Listen in Different Ways, with Graham Bodie
In this episode, we welcome Graham Bodie, professor of integrated marketing communication at the University of Mississippi, and chief listening officer with the Listen First Project. As with Civity, the …
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David Eisner, Bridging Across Difference in Polarized Times
In this episode, we speak with David Eisner, CEO of the nonprofit bridging organization Convergence, about 1) the increasing role of bridging organizations in cultivating relationships across difference, and 2) …
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Josh Schachter, Creating Connections with Community Share
In this episode, we talk with Josh Schachter, founder & director of Community Share, a nonprofit that connects community resources, artists, organizations, and people to teachers, students, and schools. The …
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Welcoming Week 2021, with Jordyne Krumroy & Anthony Salas
Welcoming Week is an annual event put on by the organization Welcoming America to support communities seeking to increase belonging among all members of their communities, including immigrants. The theme …
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