• Democracy Happy Hour


    Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.

  • Convergence Celebration & Book Signing Reception


    Mark Levison and Mike McMillan are hosting a reception to celebrate the release of From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, a groundbreaking new book from Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh being published on July 30, 2024. The event will feature a fireside chat with the authors, including an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a book signing, enjoyable company,…

  • Finding Common Ground in a Divided Congress


    FINDING COMMON GROUND IN A DIVIDED CONGRESS: REPS. BRIAN FITZPATRICK (R) AND ABIGAIL SPANBERGER (D) This episode makes a powerful case for compromise and pragmatism as crucial ingredients in passing laws and getting things done. Our guests are Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who are both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: 62…

  • Democracy Happy Hour


    Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.

  • Bipartisan Trust and Common Ground in Congress: Reps. Johnson (R) and Krishnamoorthi (D)


    BIPARTISAN TRUST AND COMMON GROUND IN CONGRESS: REPS. DUSTY JOHNSON (R) AND RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI (D) More than 50 Members of Congress have announced that they’re not running for reelection in 2024. Many cite political dysfunction and angry, divisive rhetoric as their reasons for quitting. Retiring Democratic Senator Joe Manchin recently told CNN: “Every one of…

  • Public Schools: Talking Across the Divide


    PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TALKING ACROSS THE DIVIDE. BECKY PRINGLE AND GISELE HUFF Almost everyone has an opinion about public education, especially in the years since the COVID pandemic when the physical closure of schools and online schooling became highly controversial. The vast majority of American students attend public school, but the numbers are falling, partially because…