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In a special role reversal, producer Phil Ybarrolaza interviews me about the journey behind People in Common and what it means to build an authentic community when everything feels like it's falling apart. Phil—who reached out to offer his production skills because he wanted to get more voices like mine out there—digs into the real questions: How d...

In a special role reversal, producer Phil Ybarralozza interviews me about the journey behind People in Common and what it means to build community in an authentic way when everything feels like it's falling apart. Phil—who stepped up to produce this show because he believes in amplifying voices for change—asks the questions we're all wrestling ...

'From Values to Action: The Craft of Democratic Organizing' with Marshall Ganz Marshall diagnoses our democratic crisis through hard-won wisdom from decades of organizing—from the Civil Rights Movement to the Obama campaign. "We look for hope in the wrong place—out there in the great hero," he explains. "What we should be doing i...

Welcome to People in Common! In this podcast, we connect with leaders to discuss how their personal stories are intertwined with current societal issues. Join us as we seek advice from heroes and work together to navigate these challenging times. Let's find common ground and solve hard problems together.

Anat Shenker-Osorio examines why certain messages falter where others deliver. We talk about why fabulously fighting fascism - together - is the thing that matters most right now. We begin with Anat's motivations and her journey in political activism, starting in kindergarten. She emphasizes the importance of direct political action and the need to...

Reggie Hubbard is a political activist turned yogi turned activist yogi. We explore how our spiritual problems are at the root of our political problems. He shares his personal transformation journey, triggered by professional setbacks, leading him to adopt yoga and meditation as life-changing practices. Through a spiritual and holistic approach, Reggi...

A wide-ranging conversation about rebuilding community connections and finding courage in challenging times. The discussion explores how to bridge divides, the impact of AI on society, and the importance of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world Featured Organizations & Programs ⁠Homeboy Industries⁠ - World's largest gan...

This trailer introduces the People in Common podcast, where we speak with inspiring leaders about what we can do about the urgent and overwhelming problems of the world. With powerful stories and recommendations for action, we bridge the gap between movement leaders and those of us who care but aren’t sure what to DO.

Desmond Meade is Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. He led the historic 2018 victory of Florida Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to more than 1.4 million Floridians with previous felony convictions, the largest expansion of voting rights in a half-century. The grassroots citizen initiative won by nearly 65 percent o...

Father Greg Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. Homeboy received a $20M from MacKenzie Scott the week we spoke. Father Boyle is the author of the New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion and two other books. He has received...