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The Negative Space Podcast

by The Anthem Awards

In a moment where collective progress faces unprecedented obstacles, The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fuelling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Speaking Up as a Brand in Election Years

    Drew Train, CEO of OBERLAND, joins Patricia McLoughlin to talk about how brands can decide when and how to speak up in an election year. Drawing on OBERLAND's new Speak or Surrender Roadmap, they discuss why the fear of retaliation is often larger than the real risk, what people actually want…

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  2. A Seat at the Table

    What if we've been trying to solve the wrong problem? In this episode of The Negative Space, Patricia McLoughlin sits down with Chad Houser, founder and CEO of Café Momentum, to explore how a restaurant became a catalyst for transforming the lives of justice-involved youth. Together, they discuss...

  3. The Fight for Reproductive Freedom

    Since the Dobbs decision, reproductive rights advocates have been navigating a rapidly changing legal and cultural landscape. In this episode of The Negative Space, Patricia McLoughlin sits down with Julia Taylor Kennedy of the Center for Reproductive Rights to discuss how abortion restrictions…

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  4. The Power of a Blank Page

    The Power of a Blank Page with The Strangers Project What happens when we put down our phones and share our stories with strangers? In the Season 2 premiere of The Negative Space, host Patricia McLoughlin sits down with Brandon Doman, founder of The Strangers Project, and designer and community...

  5. Resisting Denial in Climate Action

    Rising sea levels, eroding coastlines and worsening storms threaten communities worldwide, while anti-climate agendas stall critical action. The Surfrider Foundation has spent decades at the intersection of grassroots activism and policy change, fighting to protect our oceans and encourage…

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  6. Moms on the Frontlines of Gun Reform

    In a country reeling from mass shootings—with only thoughts and prayers offered—Moms Demand Action is on the frontlines of the fight for gun safety. With a powerful network of over 400 chapters nationwide, they’re challenging the very systems that perpetuate gun violence at the root. We spoke…

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  7. A Love Letter to Public Libraries

    From banned books to restricted speech in schools, censorship is surging—with stories that live outside the mainstream being cast to the margins. With Project 2025 and the new administration pushing for deep-rooted information control, the danger isn’t just in banned books—it’s in the ideas they...

  8. Is Your Social Media Safe?

    The Internet’s tides are changing—social media is not what it used to be back in 2008. As the digital world shifts, social media platforms are now more than just virtual spaces, but battlegrounds for privacy and autonomy. Tracy Chou, founder of Block Party, is on a mission to take the power back...

  9. Food as a Tool of Resilience

    When the earth quakes or sociopolitical issues arise, World Central Kitchen is on the frontlines—often even before journalists. Powered by a global supply chain of advocates and (yes) chefs, it’s been a pioneering force in humanitarian aid since 2010. From serving up life-saving meals in crisis...

  10. Reproductive Rights Won’t End with Roe

    In a post-Roe reality, the fight for reproductive freedom hasn’t stopped—it just got a new look. With abortion access under attack, digital censorship silencing providers, and legal gray zones complicating care, the abortion pill has become a frontline tool for autonomy. Francine Coeytaux, one of...

  11. The Fight For Queer Futures

    Nearly a decade after the landmark case legalizing gay marriage—the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide are under attack. With government-led erasure and rising anti-Queer legislation on the rise, Jim Obergefell joins us to reflect on his historic Supreme Court case, unpack the right-wing...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In a moment where collective progress faces unprecedented obstacles, The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fuelling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Anthem Awards

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In a moment where collective progress faces unprecedented obstacles, The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the...

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