Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change: Recent Episodes
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Justice takes many forms, and Liberty Hill’s work is rooted in the belief that justice requires enabling those closest to the problems to speak on them and to help formulate, and implement, the solutions. So, how are activists seeking to make our society more just? And how are those in power responding? This season will feature three sets of paired episodes, six total, each pair featuring an Grass-Roots Leader (an activist/community member) and an Insider (an elected or appointed official or other more establishment figure) who are each working on this issue.
In this special episode, we revisit some of the most powerful moments from Season 4. Hear from inspiring movement leaders, experts, and authors as they share insights on today’s most pressing social justice issues and the ongoing work to build community power and drive lasting change.
Powerhouse voices, New York Times best-selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs and Donors of Color Network co-founder Hali Lee, join us LIVE for a studio audience recording to explore the roots of American racism and sexism—and reveal how community-based giving can rewrite our future.
LA’s leading frontline organizers—Ivette Ale-Ferlito (La Defensa), Derek Steele (Social Justice Learning Institute), and Jared Rivera (PICO California)—unpack this season’s organizing theories, reveal how they hold up in the real world, and explore what it really takes to turn big ideas into on-the-ground activism and community power.
Trista Harris, world-renowned author of “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” and “Future Good: How to Use Futurism to Save the World,” as well as President of FutureGood consultancy, joins us in the studio to delve into the exciting world of future-focused philanthropy and explore how the social sector can harness the tools of futurism to build a better tomorrow.
Marshall Ganz, Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing & Civil Society at Harvard University, and Joseph Tomás McKellar, Executive Director of PICO California, join us for a lively discussion exploring how organizing can help strengthen democracy and the opportunities we have to move our movement forward.
Areli Hernandez, Director of Executive Affairs for the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), dives deep into the recent challenges faced by migrant families and activists and explores how frontline organizations are standing strong against the federal government’s attacks on civil society.
Amy Shur, Campaign Director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Institute, and Victor Sanchez, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), unpack the power dynamics of today’s economic and political system and discuss how strategic mass organizing can help tilt the balance.
Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO of the TransLatina Coalition, explores the impact of community-led solutions and people power in movement work, and its implications for the future of the Trans Latina immigrant community.
David Callahan, founder and editor-in-chief of Inside Philanthropy, delves into the power of progressive philanthropy and its role in protecting everything it has built and cares about.
Hamilton Nolan, author and labor writer for In These Times magazine, examines the ascent and subsequent decline of labor power in America, as well as strategies for strengthening the working class in order to restore our democracy.
Stephanie Luce, Professor of Labor Studies at City University of New York and co-author of the book, “Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World,” dives deep into movement history and shares winning strategies for building the durable power of grassroots organizations.
Mark and Paul Engler, nationally acclaimed writers and co-authors of the influential book, “This Is an Uprising,” explore today’s “movement moment” and the multi-strategy approach for building resilient, diverse movements to drive political change.
We look back at some exciting moments from Season 3 and highlight engaging conversations with frontline organizers and community activists who are working to create a more just L.A.
“Rebirth of a Nation” author Joel Edward Goza joins Kaci Patterson of Black Equity Collective in this special live audience taping where they talk through the state-wide work being done around reparations in California.
CA Community Foundation President & CEO Miguel Santana and San Francisco Foundation Chief Executive Officer Fred Blackwell go behind-the-scenes of what it takes to fund progressive change during an election year.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson joins in to talk about the inside-outside game and the generational shift happening in L.A. politics.
Alberto Retana, President & CEO of Community Coalition, explores LA’s political and movement landscape and explains how LA organizers are turning progressive activism into electoral power.
Subject matter experts United Way for Greater LA President & CEO Elise Buik and PATH Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hark Dietz talk about the bold new way to house Los Angeles and movement building beyond the ballot box.
Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA) Executive Director Alexandra Suh and United to House LA Director Joe Donlin break down Measure ULA, the coalition work behind its success, and the Housing Justice movement it continues to inspire.
Public Counsel Managing Attorney Faizah Malik, ACCE Institute Los Angeles Co-Director Estuardo Mazariegos, and LA Community Action Network Executive Director Pete White discuss the latest Housing Justice headlines and recent developments from the frontlines.
POWER & Ground Game LA Incoming Executive Director Meghan Choi and ACCE Institute Statewide Executive Director Christina Livingston delve into the role of strategic organizing and movement building in shaping political power in L.A.
The American Prospect Editor-At-Large Harold Meyerson explores the evolution of progressive and grassroots movements in Los Angeles and the opportunities ahead for advancing social justice.
Founder & President of California Calls Anthony Thigpenn and Director of the USC Equity Research Institute Manuel Pastor dive deep into the history of L.A. organizing and movement building and explore its role in shaping political power.
Former LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin and Professor of Politics at Occidental College Peter Dreier discuss how the right-wing agenda influences and shapes the political terrain in Los Angeles.
Recorded live at our annual Leadership Appreciation Brunch, we go behind-the-scenes of Liberty Hill’s new Liberation Fund—a groundbreaking initiative to end incarceration of girls and gender-expansive youth in L.A. County—with Dr. Monique Couvson, Jessica Nowlan, and Katherine Lucero.
We look back at some exciting moments from Season 2 and highlight engaging conversations with frontline organizers and community activists who are working to create a more just L.A.
Environmental justice champions Michele Prichard, Ashely Hernandez (Communities for a Better Environment), and Nalleli Cobo (Goldman Prize Winner) join us for an in-depth conversation on the past, present, and future of the environmental justice movement in L.A.
Turning progressive activism into electoral power with L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Ground Game LA Executive Director Bill Przylucki.
Frontline stories about movement solidarity and the inside-outside perspective of L.A. politics with L.A. City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Executive Director of La Defensa Ivette Ale-Ferlito.
L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and SEIU Local 2015 Political Director Jared Rivera join the conversation around the landscape of the labor movement in L.A.
Catch part two of this engaging conversation as Executive Director of Social Justice Learning Institute, Derek Steele shares insight on the social justice ecosystem of Los Angeles.
Two-part episode exploring multiracial solidarity in Los Angeles and the state-wide work being done around reparations with California Assembly-member Isaac Bryan.
Recorded Live from the SoCal Grantmakers 2023 Policy Conference, this episode explores the intersection of race and politics with New York Bestselling Author, Steve Phillips.
In this bonus episode of “Conversation From the Frontlines,” Mayor Karen Bass joins the Liberty Hill community on the eve of her inauguration to discuss her plans to address pressing issues facing the City of L.A. Tune in as Mayor Bass shares her vision for how to tackle youth incarceration, environmental justice, and housing the unhoused, as well as her top priorities for her first 100 days in office.
Conversations From the Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change is back with a special Season One Bonus Episode on the fight for reproductive justice—Defending the Future: America Post-Roe. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and her guests Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, and Laura Jimenez, Executive Director of CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice, as they tackle the future of the fight for bodily autonomy and the intersections of the movements for reproductive and housing justice.
Janette Robinson Flint (Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness)
In this joint episode, Shane and Jan discuss the life and death stakes that exist in the face of the Dobbs decision and the critical nature of the fight for bodily autonomy.
Laura Jimenez (Executive Director of CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice)
In this segment, Shane and Laura discuss the future of reproductive justice and how the movement for housing justice intersects and supports the fight for reproductive rights.
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Our new podcast, “Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re an organizer, donor, or a concerned resident looking to get involved, we’re here to help you have real conversations about topics like race, community safety, and justice with empathy and humor.
The Honorable Peter P. Espinoza, a retired judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California joins Shane for Episode Four to discuss the future of youth justice and community safety in LA County.
Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith as she interviews leaders on the frontlines fighting for change. This episode features Miguel Dominguez, Director of Education at Community Coalition.Listen in as Shane and Miguel discuss the future of youth justice and what it would take to build a more just community safety ecosystem. Hear Miguel reflect on how his experiences growing up in South LA and attending UCLA influenced his work organizing South LA youth to advocate for their neighborhoods.
Liberty Hill’s new podcast Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith brings you to the frontlines to hear directly from the people fighting for change. Lorri Jean, executive director of the Los Angeles LGBTQ joins Shane to discuss the evolution of the LGBTQ justice moment.Lorri L. Jean has been an activist on LGBT issues since 1979 and is nationally recognized as one of the most seasoned and effective leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights movement. In 2006, Los Angeles Magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in Los Angeles, and in 2014 it named her one of the ten most inspiring women in Los Angeles. Jean currently serves as CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world's largest provider of programs and services for LGBT people.Lorri and Shane dive deep into what makes effective leadership the power of language and the fight for LGBTQ rights. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Listen to Episode Three
Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith is back with another dose of the insight and information you need to stay informed about the fight for social justice. In this episode, Yuè Begay, Co-Chair of Indigenous Pride LA joins Shane to discuss intersectionality in LGBTQ social movements.
Yuè shares how her experiences as a Navajo transgender woman influence her perspective as an artist and public health professional. Join Shane and Yuè for a bold conversation about reparations and campaigns to return stolen land back to Indigenous people in Episode three.
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Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of Racial Equity for Los Angeles County discuss institutional racism and its impact on community safety. Dr. Scorza leads the Anti Racism division and is working to eliminate systemic barriers that have made sure that large portions of the Black community, and other communities of color, live within the confines of concentrated disadvantage depriving communities of the opportunity to achieve self-determination and the opportunity to thrive.
Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. David Turner (@dr_kunta23) discuss the future of youth justice in Los Angeles, and the ways David is fighting for black and brown communities as both an educator and organizer. Also, David shares his love for tacos and basketball, discusses abolition as the future of public safety, and tells us why Kendrick Lamar's “Alright” holds a special place in his heart.
Dr. David Turner grew up in Inglewood California and earned his Ph.D. in the Social and Cultural Studies in Education program at UC Berkeley, where his research focused on youth-based social movements, political identity, and resistance to the prison regime. David supports the movement for Black lives as a political education and research specialist, helping organizations with teach-ins, curriculum, and community engagement. David is currently a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA, under the guidance of Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernandez.
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Liberty Hill’s new podcast—“Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” serves you the insight and commentary you need to be a better ally and activist. Join us on the frontlines for the fearless conversations about social justice that you've been waiting for.
Liberty Hill is giving you a front row seat and a bird’s eye view of the social justice battles shaping Los Angeles. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Join Liberty Hill President and CEO, Shane Murphy Goldsmith as she chats with insiders and outsiders fighting to create a more just society.
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