Behind every elected official there are hard working staff members who ensure that the day-to-day operation of the district and capital offices run smoothly. In this episode we talk with Nathan Searcy about what staffers do and how to effective

Democracy Reform in a time of Climate Change

Apr 16th, 2020 22m 44s

In the midst of the Climate Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged to present a fundamental threat to our democracy and our voting rights. The pandemic also presents a unique opportunity to recreate our democracy into a more inclusive and re

Women Running for Office - a conversation with Costa Mesa City Council member, Arlis Reynolds

Feb 20th, 2020 38m 43s

While presidential and congressional elections grab headlines everyday the campaigns for local government are often overshadowed. Down ballot elections matter! The Orange County Board of Supervisors, city councils, and other state and local age

2020 with Indivisible OC 48 Chairman Aaron McCall

Jan 21st, 2020 35m 37s

In this episode we talk with Indivisible OC 48 chairman, Aaron McCall. The year 2018 saw a national blue wave that elected a historically diverse Congress. But our activism can’t stop with our victories in 2018. We not only need to focus on the

The Lavender Democrats of Orange County and LGBTQ Activism

Dec 31st, 2019 37m 31s

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Wade and Justin Massey about LGBTQ issues in Orange County. While same-sex marriage was a huge victory for the LGBTQ community in 2015, the struggle for equality continues. Stephanie and Justin talk about

Hunger and Homelessness in Orange County - Part 2

Dec 16th, 2019 19m 48s

This episode is the second of our two part series on hunger and homelessness in Orange County. We met with Kelly Alesi and Ellie Nedry from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to learn about their programs and to find out how they wor

Hunger and Homelessness in Orange County - Part 1

Dec 3rd, 2019 21m 42s

In this episode we met with Lara Fisher-Executive Director of South County Outreach, to discuss the twin problems of homelessness and hunger. In 2019, approximately 300,000 people experienced hunger in Orange County and approximately 7,000 were

Climate Change OC -- Poseidon and the Water Infrastructure

Dec 1st, 2019 33m 25s

In this episode we discuss the water infrastructure in Orange County—where we get our water, who manages it, and the future of our water as the effects of climate change intensify. To learn more about water management in Orange County visit: Cy

Mass Incarceration and Workplace Re-entry

Sep 25th, 2019 22m 56s

In this episode we discuss mass incarceration and the challenges people face when re-entering the workplace from prison. In particular we focus on formerly incarcerated women who often face unique challenges not only in rebuilding a career but

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