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Future Hindsight

Mila Atmos
Democracy
Ranked-Choice Voting
Black Lives Matter
Artificial Intelligence
Women's Representation
Collective Liberation
Anti-Blackness
Abolition
2024 Elections
Ranked Choice Voting
Systemic Racism
Capitalism
Care
Joy
Pain
Multiracial Democracy
Elections
Electoral Reforms
Institutional Barriers To Women
2024 Election

A weekly show that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.

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We discuss orienting our personal choices toward the collective in order to make the changes in the systems that organize our world.

Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

• Orient your personal choices towards the collective

... more

We discuss how being pro-democracy is a big tent coalition. In fact, it is our national identity.

Rick's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1) Meet your your neighbors, friends, and family in person

2) Be a persuasive voice in your imme... more

We discuss the promise of radical liberalism to deliver equal freedom for all.

Alex's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1) Join the fight for democracy

2) Put pressure on a leader who has the power to resist

Alex Zakaras is professor... more

In this episode of Shifting Terrain, Colin Davis and Reece Peck discuss why liberal messaging continues to fail, where to find the Joe Rogan of the left, and how to actually reach working class men. Plus we'll hear from author Joan Williams about how... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Brownstein
Co-author of Somebody Should Do Something, How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change and Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College.
John Jay College and The Graduate Center, CUNY
Episode: Your Hidden Political Power: Michael Brownstein
Rick Wilson
A 30-year veteran of national Republican politics and co-founder of the Lincoln Project.
Lincoln Project
Episode: On Being Pro-Democracy: Rick Wilson
Alex Zakaras
Professor of Political Science at the University of Vermont and author of Freedom for All, What a Liberal Society Could Be.
University of Vermont
Episode: Equal Freedom: Alex Zakaras
Colin Davis
A weightlifting progressive social media star
Episode: Shifting Terrain: What the Manosphere Tells Us About Working Class Politics
Joan Williams
Founding director of the Equality Action Center at UC Law San Francisco
Episode: Shifting Terrain: What the Manosphere Tells Us About Working Class Politics
Reece Peck
Associate Professor of Communication at the College of Staten Island
Episode: Shifting Terrain: What the Manosphere Tells Us About Working Class Politics
Shanelle Matthews
A leading voice in narrative power and social movement communications. Co-editor of Liberation Stories and founder of the Radical Communicators Network.
Episode: Storytelling For Change: Shanelle Matthews
Emma Brown
Executive Director of Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence.
Giffords
Episode: Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
Pauline Hoffman
Esteemed infodemiologist and author of Fake News, which Hunts and Conspiracy Theories: An Infodemiologist's Guide to the Truth
Episode: Understanding the Infodemic: Pauline Hoffmann

Host

Mila Atmos
Host focuses on civic engagement and democratic processes, leveraging her expertise to guide discussions with various guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 257 ratings
  • Insightful

    Much needed conversation about the possibilities of AI with clear insights and practical applications touching on personal life and career

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orithyia.nyc
    United States8 months ago
  • Clear Eyed About Power

    Focused on depolarization. Recommended if you like all of these: Krista Tippet, Seth Godin, and Naomi Klein.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    atom_box
    United Statesa year ago
  • Annoying music playing

    1st time listening to this podcast. I came to listen to a author I follow! The background music was very distracting and annoying!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    3 gurls
    United Statesa year ago
  • Useful and hopeful

    Thoughtful and practical political podcast. Moving beyond punditry, this show helps to uphold a sense of hope and provide listeners with actually useful tools for their “civic toolbox.” Really looking at the role of people power and the workings of our democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pg godd'
    United Statesa year ago
  • Moderate supermajority

    As a confirmed purple this is something I can share with extremists on both sides who have made my state (MO) a democracy no more. Both sides responsible. So grateful for sincere problem solving instead of blaming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccshatz
    United States2 years ago

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Some critiques mention distracting elements such as background music and a desire for clearer structure in certain episodes.
Many find it inspiring, emphasizing the podcast's ability to foster hope and motivate civic participation.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions that offer practical insights, often praising the thoughtful selection of guests and the empowering messages conveyed.

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Storytelling For Change: Shanelle Matthews
Q: How can we shift the narrative to empower citizens to see themselves as political agents?
By encouraging them to engage with local government and share their personal stories to influence policy.
Storytelling For Change: Shanelle Matthews
Q: What are the elements of the narrative power framework used by Zoran Mamdani's campaign?
He emphasized building a broad multiracial coalition and message discipline that spoke directly to affordability and social issues.
Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
Q: How does the presence of armed intimidation at voting sites fundamentally threaten democratic participation?
Emma Brown explains that sensitive places legislation is crucial to ensure citizens can vote without the fear of intimidation by armed individuals, thus protecting the sanctity of civic spaces.
Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
Q: What are good, strong gun laws?
Good, strong gun laws include measures like red flag laws, safe storage laws, and community violence intervention funding which have been shown to reduce gun violence, as exemplified by successful states such as California and Massachusetts.
Gun Laws That Work: Emma Brown
Q: How would you describe the current state of gun violence in comparison to when the organization was founded?
Emma Brown describes the current state of gun violence as a leading public health crisis, with a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities, yet acknowledges significant legislative progress made since the organization's inception.

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This podcast focuses on transforming complex ideas about civic engagement and democracy into actionable insights for listeners. Episodes tackle a variety of current pressing issues, emphasizing historical contexts, social movements, and the power of narrative in shaping public discourse. Guests are typically experts, activists, and scholars who provide deep dives into topics like gun control, misinformation, immigration reform, and the role of individuals in empowering democracy. The show's unique approach lies in its commitment to both educating listeners and spurring them towards community action, fostering a sense of hope and involvement in civic responsibilities.

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1. Michael Brownstein
2. Rick Wilson
3. Alex Zakaras
4. Colin Davis
5. Joan Williams
6. Reece Peck
7. Shanelle Matthews
8. Emma Brown

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