People in Common
The People in Common podcast identifies leaders, solutions, and effective ways to use our voices, our time, and our dollars to make change. Together we can face big and urgent collective action problems like the climate crisis and threats to democracy and freedom. The best place to start is with the values we share. With real stories about the 'why', we:
SHINE THE LIGHT on opportunities for meaningful action
MAKE IT EASY to learn / act / donate / volunteer / speak out
CHANNEL SUPPORT to frontline grassroots organizations making an impact now.
Reviews:
'Do Democracy to Save Democracy' with Kelly Ward Burton
Kelly Ward Burton is the founding President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) and its affiliates, the National Redistricting Foundation and All On The Line. Under the leadership of NDRC's Chairman Eric Holder, Kelly has led NDRC and affiliates to become the first-ever centralized hub for a comprehensive redistricting strategy, re...
'We Belong to Each Other' with Father Greg Boyle
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 ...
‘How to Win With Love’ with Desmond Meade
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...
'Welcome to People In Common' with Jama Adams
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.
'From Activism to Spiritual Healing' with Reggie Hubbard
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...
'Fabulously Fighting Fascism' with Anat Shenker-Osorio
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...
