Rachel Johnson-Farias has dedicated her legal career to making the law more accessible to  low-income people and communities of color. Rachel graduated with honors from Occidental College and obtained a B.A. in Critical Theory and Social Justice. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from U.C. Berkeley, School of Law. But after finishing her law degree, she encountered major roadblocks at the final steps towards realizing her dream. And it was through these hardships that the idea for

Collaboration is slow, messy, and often happens in quiet rooms away from the spotlight. But when done well, it has the power to transform entire systems.In this episode, Madeline Ballard, Executive Director of Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC), shares how she helped turn a group of once-competing organizations into a coalition that now shapes global health policy.Learn more about Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC): https://joinchic.org/Raj Panjabi’s System Catalysts episode:

I talked to Sally Nutbeem who is the chair of trustees of Mindful, the charity for people with dementia and memory problems.Email for more information; gillinghampodcast@gmail.com

Our volunteers come to us eagerly looking for ways to change another's life.

Divine Guidance As A Component Parts Of Wisdom

Caroline Biesalski introduces the episode's focus on presence, welcoming guest Carolyn Mahboubi to share her coaching philosophy. They discuss mindset shifts and the concept of radical responsibility in leadership, exploring the ability to respond effectively. The conversation differentiates transformational coaching from therapy and emphasizes utilizing intuition for personal growth. Carolyn delves into the concept of negative capabilities, offering personal insights and sharing her contact

Get ready for Election Day on November 4th! It's your chance to make your voice heard and vote for the candidate who truly represents your interests as a valued member of the community. In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, join hosts Andy and Jenny as they chat with Janet Turpen, a candidate for the City of Clinton 3rd Ward Council seat. Tune in to hear her insights and vision for our vibrant city! All candidates on the November 4th ballots have been invited to join us as special gues...

The central philosophy of progressivism is that we should be governed by so-called experts. What happens, however, when the “experts” are just plain wrong?

Today, we’re joined by Marquita Bradshaw who is an environmental justice organizer, community advocate, and Executive Director of Sowing Justice.Marquita made history as the first African American woman to win a major party nomination for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, all while using a traditional grassroots organizing model.After that groundbreaking campaign, she founded Sowing Justice,  a nonprofit focused on building power in communities long ignored or harmed by environmental injustice,

Markets price in a near 97% probability of a 25-bp rate cut in Oct and a 94% probability of another 25-basis-point rate cut in Dec.

As a true market entrepreneur, as opposed to a political entrepreneur, James J. Hill successfully built a transcontinental railroad, outcompeting his government-subsidized competitors.

Send us a text Dying for Relevance, Zombie Members, Toxic Boards & Other Association Nightmares From members who vanish into thin air, to boards behaving monstrously, to the creeping dread of dying for relevance, this year’s fright fest uncovers the real terrors haunting associations. 👻🧟‍♀️ Whether it’s zombie members shuffling along, toxic leaders spreading their curse, or the sector itself gasping for life, the horrors are all too real. Tune in if you dare as Association Transforma...

Trump's rule-by-decree protectionism continues as he insists Americans must pay more taxes to get Canadian goods and raw materials.

In today’s EM Morning Brief for Friday, October 24th, 2025, Cedric provides updates on various weather predictions and emergency management activities across the United States. Key points include excessive rainfall expected in the Pacific Northwest and northern California, a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms in Texas, and Tropical Storm Melissa’s potential life-threatening flooding in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. FEMA reports several disaster declarations, including for severe storms in

AI doomerism and neo-Luddite sentiments have become increasingly prevalent in recent discourse.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration said.

Nancy Laturno, Founding CEO and Artistic Director for Mainly Mozart, chats about its mission; its youth orchestra; and the largest Mozart Festival in North America.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power

Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, President of the Sports San Diego Board of Directors, and Marc Sawyer, Vice President of External Affairs, talk about the economic impact of increased tourism and hotel nights by producing events such as the annual Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational Basketball Tournament and California State Games, to name a few.  About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew

Dr. Adela de la Torre, SDSU President, is joined by Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, to chat about the new collaboration and transfer agreement between the two higher education entities.  Smith and de la Torre are joined by Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional EDC, to discuss EDC's partnership with SDSU and SDCCD; its inclusive growth goals; and talent initiatives.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the

Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, to talk about the Food Bank's 45th Annual Food Drive; the huge number of San Diego County residents that experience daily food insecurity; and strategies to deal with food shortages due to the government shutdown and federal funding cuts.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the