In this episode, Kristen talks to Sanobar Chagani, Democracy Projects Coordinator at EveryLibrary, about the crucial role of libraries in democracy with a focus on promoting civic engagement, preventing political violence, and combating misinformation. The discussion highlights the importance of librarians in election administration, civic education, and identifying and combating misinformation, with a particular focus on their role in underrepresented communities.

Kristen talks to Rajiv Vinnakota (President, Institute for Citizens & Scholars) and Jeremy Haefner (Chanceller, University of Denver) about the challenges colleges face when they try to take on civic preparation in a major way. They also discuss the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, which has grown to 72 Presidents.

Nicholas Ma, renowned writer, director, and producer, shares details about his upcoming documentary, Leap of Faith. This compelling film takes viewers on a transformative ride alongside 12 Christian pastors from diverse backgrounds. Together, they confront personal contradictions and societal divisions within their faith, exploring the power of shared values to foster unity in the face of adversity. In conversation with Kristen Cambell, Executive Director of PACE, Ma explains the documentary’s purpose and the profound impact of embracing common ground to bridge divides.

Why doesn't Gen Z resonate with the same civic terms that older generations do? We explore this question and more with Siri Erickson, Program Support Lead on PACE's Civic Language Perceptions Project. You'll learn which terms they like and don't like, why they're skeptical of "patriotism," and which terms motivate them to action.

Siri Erickson, Program Support Lead at PACE, discusses new PACE research on civic language with special focus on how American voters respond to the term "patriotism." Americans are divided on the term, and listeners will find out where the divisions are -- as well as how the term could be rejuvenated in 2024.

In this episode, Kristen discusses the main ideas behind her new OpEd at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, "Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division."

In this episode, Kristen interviews Drew Lindsay of the Chronicle of Philanthropy about the launch of a new vertical at the Chronicle called the Commons, which aims to explore the country's fault lines and philanthropy's response to them. The interview includes an explanation of what the Commons is, why it was launched, and Drew's hopes for its achievements.