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"Making Contact" digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture. Produced by Frequencies of Change Media (FoC Media), the award-winning radio show and podcast examines the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground, building a more just world through narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the environment, labo... more

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Federal food programs, like WIC, face big changes coming out of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Meanwhile, a single moms collective in Ohio holds it down for the single pregnant and parenting people in their community. Mot... more

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For Black Maternal Health Week, we celebrate the important work that Black midwives do in their communities. In this week's show, we'll hear a conversation about how one woman followed her calling to midwifery in a story brought to us by the podcast ... more

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In the late 1990s, psychologist Dr. Joseph Gone, a professor and member of the Aaniiih Gros Ventre tribe, returned home during his doctoral training to the Fort Belknap Reservation in north central Montana. There, he set aside Eurocentric concepts of... more

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On today's program we honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Grace Lee Boggs (27 June 1915-5 October 2015).

Through the lens of the documentary film _American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs_ we present a close and perso... more

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Recent Guests

Kimberly Durdin
Black midwife known as Mama Kim; founder of Birthing People Foundation and Kindred Space LA
Birthing People Foundation; Kindred Space LA
Episode: The Calling (Encore)
Joseph Gone
Psychologist and interdisciplinary social scientist; Professor at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Indigenous Intervention: Using Culture in Indigenous Substance Abuse Treatment (Encore)
Jerilyn Church
Director, Urban Indian Health Center; Lakota social worker
Urban Indian Health Center
Episode: Indigenous Intervention: Using Culture in Indigenous Substance Abuse Treatment (Encore)
Danny Edwards
Cultural counselor; traditional practitioner
Blackfeet community
Episode: Indigenous Intervention: Using Culture in Indigenous Substance Abuse Treatment (Encore)
Traveling Thunder
Elder and traditional leader
Blackfeet community
Episode: Indigenous Intervention: Using Culture in Indigenous Substance Abuse Treatment (Encore)
Grace Lee (filmmaker)
Producer and Director of the documentary American Revolutionary
Grace Lee (film)
Episode: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs (Encore)
Stephen Ward
Historian discussing Grace and her and her husband's perspectives on radical action
Historian
Episode: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs (Encore)
Grace Lee Boggs
Chinese-American philosopher, activist and writer; subject of the documentary
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Episode: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs (Encore)
Iris Sturdivant
Advertising team member who interacted with Crane's prototype
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Hosts

Anita Johnson
Host of Making Contact
Salima Hamirani
Host of Making Contact

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Incredible journalism

    Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    banjoclove
    United States3 years ago
  • Making Contact

    I love this show - I learn so much - when you are short of time and want to learn this is such a Great show - it covers so many topics - Thank you to the writers and Producers - Let’s Keep Support our Local Media not corporate Media

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaya 22
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show

    Great show, important stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. L. Ziegler
    United States3 years ago
  • Love

    Incredible work. Incredible stories. Needed for these times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smugtownmushrooms
    United States6 years ago
  • Great stories

    Making Contact has great stories for those of us who care about social justice, and from diverse perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Conniek1213
    United States6 years ago

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The show is consistently praised for nuanced storytelling and investigative journalism around social justice topics.
Listeners highlight the mix of expert guests and community voices as a strength.
Feedback emphasizes compassionate, well-produced content that brings underrepresented perspectives to the fore.

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American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs (Encore)
Q: What is the difference between the Black Revolution and the Negro Revolution?
The host and guest discuss the evolving meanings of Black liberation, with emphasis on whether strategies and terminology reflect deeper transformations beyond mere rights, highlighting the tension between militancy and nonviolence.
Buried History: The Woman Who Created the Home Pregnancy Test
Q: What was Meg like as a colleague and inventor?
She was talented, quiet, and determined, often overlooked in a male-dominated corporate environment, yet her persistence eventually pushed her design to fruition and market adoption.
In the Shadow of the Wall: From Gaza to Arizona | 30th Anniversary Capsule
Q: What kind of organizing does the Autumn Solidarity Across Borders Collective do?
The collective organizes community events and actions to support indigenous rights while also addressing broader immigration issues.
In the Shadow of the Wall: From Gaza to Arizona | 30th Anniversary Capsule
Q: How has the border affected you and your community?
The border has introduced scrutiny, checkpoints, and a hostile environment that alters daily life for the community, making them feel as if they are constantly being watched and harassed.
In the Shadow of the Wall: From Gaza to Arizona | 30th Anniversary Capsule
Q: Could you describe what life is like for people living in the border area?
Alex Soto describes the border area as a calm desert that has become heavily militarized, impacting daily life and requiring identification just to access their own land.

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What is Making Contact about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on in-depth storytelling that illuminates the forces shaping society, from environment and labor to health, economics, governance, and culture. Each episode tends to weave investigative reporting with first-person voices from communities on the ground, offering context that goes beyond headlines. The show frequently features authors, researchers, activists, and journalists who bring historical perspectives and contemporary analysis to critical social issues, while highlighting grassroots movements and policy implications. A notable strength is its commitment to underrepresented voices and community-focused storytelling, which can make it especially compelling for listeners who want nuanced, on-the-ground insight rather ... more

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Recent guests on Making Contact include:

1. Kimberly Durdin
2. Joseph Gone
3. Jerilyn Church
4. Danny Edwards
5. Traveling Thunder
6. Grace Lee (filmmaker)
7. Stephen Ward
8. Grace Lee Boggs

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