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This Is Civity
by Civity
Civity is a culture of deliberately engaging in relationships of respect and empathy with others who are different.Our world today is one of haves and have-nots, insiders and outsiders, people who belong and people who are marginalized because they are other.By reaching out person-to-person to others who are different, all of us together create the relational infrastructure to build solidarity, justice, and resilience in our communities.Our differences are our strengths. This is ‘civity.’Our podcast showcases interviews with people bridging power-based divides to move communities forward on issues grounded in inequities.
Episodes
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Eric Schurenberg: Building Trust Among Newsrooms & Audiences
In this episode, we talk with Eric Schurenberg, Executive Director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. One of the defining divides in our current moment is between the news media and audiences. A proliferation of misinformation online has led to people not knowing what they can and can’t trust....
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DG Mawn on Nurturing Community through Convening & Mediation
In this episode, we talk with D.G. Mawn, President of the National Association for Community Mediation, or NAFCM. NAFCM is a national network of members – including Civity – that supports community mediation all over the country. And its approach is very “civity.” Learn more at NAFCM.org
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PJ Andrews on the Baha’i’s “Common Endeavor" to foster connection across difference
For the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the U.S., Baha’i has crafted a narrative of unity with difference. It’s called A Common Endeavor: Realizing the Promise of America, and the goal is to help people connect across and celebrate our differences as we build community together. Learn more…
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Beyond the Politics of Contempt with Beth Malow & Doug Teschner
In this episode, we talk with Beth Malow and Doug Teschner, authors of Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. Doug is a new England regional leader for Braver Angels, and Beth is a volunteer moderator and debate chair with Braver Angels....
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My Omaha Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu on Building Relationships Across Difference
In this episode, we talk with Nick Beaulieu, writer & director of the documentary film, My Omaha, about his personal journey to reach across divides in his community – and his family – to make connections and build relationships across differences. To learn more, go to MyOmahaFilm.com.
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The Power of Photos to Create Connection & Community with Roman Williams of Interfaith Photovoice
In this episode, we talk with Roman Williams, a visual sociologist, and founder of Interfaith Photovoice, which uses photos to allow people to share stories through visuals and hear and see the stories of others. Find out more at InterfaithPhotovoice.org.
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The Importance of Civic Culture to Democracy, with Laurie Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
In this episode, we talk with Laurie Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and scholar of early Indian religions and religion in the public square. Our discussion explores the recognition that civic culture is democracy's foundation, and to have a strong civic culture, we...
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Linda Tropp on the Power of Intentionality in Relationship Building to Address Power Differences
In this episode, we talk with Linda Tropp, professor of social psychology at the University of Massachusetts and expert in how people experience engagement across lines of difference. She has worked in the U.S. and around the world to foster equity and inclusion by intentionally building...
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Kelsey Blahnik on How “And” Can Help Us Adapt, Accept, and Connect Across Difference
In this episode, we talk with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, author of The AND Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World. Blahnik explores both the interior and exterior work we all need to do to stay grounded, choose kindness and compassion, and recognize each other’s humanity, even when we feel at...
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Facing the Fracture: Managing Distress in Polarized Times, with Tania Israel
In this episode, we talk with Tania Israel, professor emeritus at UC Santa Barbara, and author of the books Facing the Fracture and Beyond your Bubble. Israel’s focus is on navigating political division – both engaging with others and managing toxic, polarizing messaging, which can lead to...
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Nathan Smolensky on Finding Common Ground in Our Everyday Lives
My guest is Nathan Smolensky, Independent strategist and Author of the book Common Ground from the Ground Up: How rethinking politics can help us feel heard, heal relationships, and fix our democracy. This book offers mindsets and tools we can use to engage in more productive conversations and…
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Changing Perceptions to Heal Relationships, with April Ossmann
In this episode, we talk with April Ossmann, poet and independent editor, and author of WE… a collection of poems focused on bridging divides by exploring unconscious prejudices. In We, Ossmann hopes to change our perceptions to heal our families and friendships.
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The Critical Role of Civic Spaces in Connecting Us Across Difference
In this episode, we talk with Seth Pinsky…CEO of the 92nd St. Y in New York, a cultural stalwart in the city focused on convening people across difference, with the goal of helping everyone connect and be in community with each other. For more, go to 92ny.org.
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James Coan of More Like US on Taking Bridging Efforts to Scale
In this episode, we talk with James Coan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of More Like US, a national organization that seeks to correct political misperceptions – helping people see that we’re not really as different as we sometimes think we are. Coan says the goal of More Like US is to help...
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John Paul Lederach on Peacebuilding Through Relationship & Common Connection
In this episode, we talk with John Paul Lederach – professor emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, focused on international peacebuilding. Lederach spent much of his career helping build peace in conflict areas around the world, and has written extensively on his experiences. Together, we...
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How Public Interest Communications Can Benefit Communities, with Angela Bradbery
In this episode, we talk with Angela Bradbery – Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications. Bradbery spearheads the annual Public Interest Communications Summer Institute — bringing educators, researchers…
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Bridging & Relationship Building Through Service with Jennifer Leshnower
In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Leshnower, Bridging & Democracy Advisor at AmeriCorps. Jennifer and I discuss the importance of bringing people together… and how relationship building through service, and looking outward from ourselves to see others, can help build meaningful relationships...
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Ben Bain of More Perfect Union on Strengthening Communities Through Relationships
In this episode, we talk with Ben Bain, volunteer Brick Yard leader for the Washington, D.C. area for the organization More Perfect Union. More Perfect Union seeks to strengthen communities through social connection, service, and civic engagement. Ben is a veteran – and a dog lover – who wanted…
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Michael McRay on Becoming Re-storied to See the Humanity in Yourself and Others
In this episode, we talk with Michael McRay, experiential story coach, and founder of Becoming Restoried. Michael helps others find and share their own stories, toward healing, reconciling, and connection. The stories we create have the power to connect or divide – and when someone does not have...
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Mónica Guzmán on the Importance of Curiosity to Build Relationships that Bridge Divides
In this episode, we talk with Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Mónica at first dedicated her career to connecting people across differences...
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New York Times columnist David Brooks on How to Know a Person
In this episode, we talk with David Brooks, New York Times Columnist, and author of How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. We explore David’s journey to find ways to know other people better and learn how to share his own stories and experiences as part of…
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Writer and Civic Renaissance Founder Alexandra Hudson on "The Soul of Civility"
In this episode, we chat with Alexandra Hudson about her new book -The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. Hudson explores the difference between politeness and what Hudson calls civility – and we call CIVITY – truly seeing an OTHER and recognizing their humanity...
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International Relations Expert Seth Kaplan: Fragile Neighborhoods Repairing American Society One Zip Code at a Time
In this episode, we explore the importance of strong neighborhood and community relationships to the health of nations, and we discuss the fact that many neighborhoods in the U.S. don’t have strong local ties and need structural and systemic help. My guest is Seth Kaplan - Author of Fragile...
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Riaz Patel on The Connect Effect: Connecting Across Difference by Recognizing Our Shared Humanity
In this episode, we talk with Riaz Patel, executive producer and director focusing on reality shows that depict people connecting and having positive transformations. Riaz created what he calls the EPIC system - with EPIC standing for Equalization, Personalization, Information Gathering, and...
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Eric Tars on How Seeing Humanity Helps Us Address Homelessness More Effectively
In this episode, we explore how "othering" has led to increased marginalization and vilification of people who are un-housed - and how civity can help counter this trend by helping people who are housed see the humanity of those without housing. My guest is Eric Tars, Legal Director of National...
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Bridging Divides & Cultivating Solidarity to Counter Strategic Racism, with Ian Haney López
In this episode, we explore how engaging across our racial and class divides and cultivating solidarity can help bring us together to care for and nurture our democracy. My guest is Ian Haney López, professor at UC Berkeley School of Law, and author of several books, including Dog Whistle…
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Strengthening Democracy by Increasing Social Trust & Cultivating Connections Across Difference, with Robb Willer
In this episode, we explore a massive new study on improving the health of democracy. The Strengthening Democracy Challenge invited more than 30,000 people to engage with 25 interventions. The goal was to find ways to reduce things like partisan animosity, partisan violence, and anti-democratic...
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Making DEI Work Transformative & Relational, with Jacqueline Font-Guzmán
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jacqueline Font-Guzmán, vice president for diversity, equity, & inclusion at Eastern Mennonite University; and strategic vision director for the Center of Justice & Peace Building at EMU. Civity has been privileged to support EMU on its Diversity, Equity, &…
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Learning to Listen in Different Ways, with Graham Bodie of the Listen First Project
In this episode, we welcome Graham Bodie, professor of integrated marketing communication at the University of Mississippi, and chief listening officer with the Listen First Project. As with Civity, the Listen First Project supports the creation of bridging relationships - focusing its efforts on...
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Bridging Across Difference in Polarized Times, with Convergence CEO David Eisner
In this episode, we speak with David Eisner, CEO of the nonprofit bridging organization Convergence , about the increasing role of bridging organizations in cultivating relationships across difference, and working to preserve and nurture healthy civic spaces. Convergence convenes people and…
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Josh Schachter, Creating Connections with Community Share
In this episode, we talk with Josh Schachter - Founder & director of Community Share, a nonprofit that connects community resources, artists, organizations, and people to teachers, students, and schools. The goal is to share wisdom and knowledge across these connections… and create real-world...
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Welcoming Week 2021: Belonging Begins With Us
Welcoming Week is an annual event put on by the organization Welcoming America to support communities seeking to increase belonging among all members of their communities, including immigrants. The theme for 2021event is “Belonging Begins With Us” - reminding all of us that we can do our part to...
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Relational Infrastructure to Bridge Differences and Heal Communities in Myanmar, with the World Bank's Nang Mo Kham
In this episode, we explore the importance of bridging and relational infrastructure to achieving healthy communities. Our guest is Nang Mo Kham, Eisenhower Fellow & senior health specialist at the World Bank. Based in Myanmar. Nang sees herself as someone who can help establish a system that…
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The role of public health agencies in community well being, with Andy Wessel
In this episode, we explore the role of the public health department, and how civity practices can help local public health officials navigate differences and help residents feel heard and seen. The public health department is involved in anything that can impact the health of populations – from...
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John Wood of Braver Angels on Building Community Across Divides
In this episode, we talk with John Wood, Jr., national ambassador for Braver Angels, an organization also working to build relationships across the divides that fracture Americans - including red-blue, class, and race & ethnicity Braver Angels works at the grassroots level – in communities, on...
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Courageous Conversations with Reverend Zina Jacque & Jessica Green
Community Church of Barrington seeks to have people in their community connect and relate across differences, and they have been hosting what are called Courageous Conversations in an effort to tackle challenging community issues. Reverend Zina Jacque & Jessica Green are co-hosts of a Year of...
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Marnita's Table on Helping People in Communities SEE Each Other
In this episode, Marnita Schroedl, CEO of Marnita’s Table, and Lauren Williams, Marnita’s Table’s Training Manager & Executive Administrator, discuss how to socially engineer equity. Marnita’s Table has been working in the communities in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as communities...
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Tom Williams, Compassionate Louisville
Attorney and Louisville civic leader Tom Williams discusses the importance of cultivating connections in communities where difference can lead to deep divide, and the importance of putting people at the center of this work.
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Rachel Peric, Welcoming America
Rachel Peric, executive director of Welcoming America, visits the This Is Civity Podcast to discuss the importance of inclusion in communities, and how government and business leaders can lead the way in taking specific actions to make immigrants feel more welcome. Photo credit to Welcoming America
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Jordan Feyerherm & Gladys Godinez, Center for Rural Affairs
CFRA's Jordan Feyerherm & Gladys Godinez join the podcast to discuss the relational and civity nature of the work they do to encourage inclusion and connection in rural U.S. communities.
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Derek Wolfgram & Jenny Barnes, The Redwood City Public Library's Human Library
Library Director Derek Wolfgram and Library Services Supervisor Jenny Barnes talk about the Redwood City Public Library's Human Library, which helps to bridge divides by allowing readers to check out human "books" and have a conversation across difference.
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David Levinsky & Nate Bagley, Bridging Divides Across Religious Difference
Rabbi David Levinsky is Saidye Bromfman Rabbinical Chair at Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah. Nate Bagley is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Utah and host of the Loveumentary podcast, helping people create strong, lasting relationships. Both David and Nate are...
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Stephanie Lepp: Host, Reckonings Podcast
Stephanie Lepp, artist, strategist, and producer and host of the Reckonings podcast, discusses how she explores the ways we change hearts and minds, often by recognizing and transforming our own worldviews, assumptions, and biases – how we actually change.
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Jud Hendrix, Lean Into Louisville & Global Human Project
Jud Hendrix is executive director for Lean Into Louisville and project catalyst for the Global Human project. Jud has dedicated his life to encouraging and creating opportunities for engagement across difference. He discusses the importance of reaching across difference to heal communities and...
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Zach Bell & Ron Towns, Camp Common Ground
Zach Bell and Ron Towns are co-founders and co-directors of Camp Common Ground. a summer camp that brings racially and economically diverse middle schoolers together to teach them about leadership, social-emotional, and cultural competencies, and how to develop meaningful relationships with each...
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Kim Roth Howe, Searching for Purple in a Red & Blue Time
Kim Roth Howe, founding principal of Co-Creative Labs and TEDx Talk speaker on “Searching for Purple in a Red and Blue Time, was prompted by the 2016 election to devote herself to bringing people in her community together to discuss issues and make connections across difference - building a…
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Claudia Cohen & Everyday Dignity
Acts of dehumanization and humiliation are tools of war and submission. But, the flip side – the impact of offering dignity and acknowledging humanity, is less well studied. Claudia Cohen has coined the phrase everyday dignity to describe small acts that can restore our humanity. Cohen is adjunct...
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Civity is a culture of deliberately engaging in relationships of respect and empathy with others who are different.Our world today is one of haves and have-nots, insiders and outsiders, people who belong and people who are marginalized because they are other.By reaching out person-to-person to others who are different, all of us together create the relational infrastructure to build solidarity, justice, and resilience in our communities.Our differences are our strengths. This is ‘civity.’Our podcast showcases interviews with people bridging power-based divides to move communities forward on issues grounded in inequities.
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