People in Common

What happens when movement leaders connect their personal stories to clear strategies for action? We find People in Common. Through intimate conversations with remarkable leaders, we explore both the deeply personal "why" behind the work, and highlight ways to make a difference through learning, volunteering, donating, speaking out. Our conversations feature inspiring leaders who demonstrate the power of story and strategy. Every episode bridges powerful storytelling with practical steps to take today. Together, we're building a space where shared values meet real action. We aim to:
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1. **Be A Beacon** Shine a light on opportunities for meaningful action     
2. **Simplify Action** Recommend ways to learn / act / donate / volunteer / speak out / stand together
3. **Connect Resources** Direct support to impactful frontline organizations

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'Welcome to People In Common' with Jama

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. In the first three episodes, we share conversations with leaders we admire: Time 100's Desmond Meade, Homeboy Industries’ Father Greg Boyle, and NRDC's Kelly Ward Burton. So glad you joined us.

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'How to Win With Love' with Time 100's Desmond Meade

Desmond Meade is Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. He led the historic 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 of the vote - and as Desmond says, “won with love.” Desmond Meade is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, a Ford Foundation Global Fellow, one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World.

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'We Belong to Each Other' with Homeboy Industries' 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 gift 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 other books. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the California Peace Prize. He has been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, President Obama named him a Champion of Change.

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'Do Democracy to Save Democracy' with NDRC’s 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, resulting in the fairest maps this country has seen in decades. Prior to leading NDRC, she was the Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and managed several campaigns for U.S. Senate and House. Kelly has a long history as a political entrepreneur, helping to launch several advocacy organizations to expand the number of women running for office and help nonprofit leaders leverage their power for impact.

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