Democracy Speaks!: Recent Episodes
Cindy Black
Democracy Speaks is a community radio program/podcast based out of Seattle, WA. The program focuses on local, state and national issues related to democracy and the voice of the people. It's hosted by Cindy Black, executive director of Fix Democracy First (fixdemocracyfirst.org).
Episode Notes Part A - On this program, I’ll be talking with Diane Turner and Anne Miller from the Meaningful Movies Project, which is a non-profit organization that assists neighborhoods, groups and individuals organize, educate and advocate using the power of social justice documentary film and relevant conversation to build positive and meaningful community.
Diane Turner is the volunteer Executive Director of Meaningful Movies, and has been a Film Committee member with the Wallingford group (previously known as Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies) since it’s beginning in 2003. In 2017 she assumed the role of Executive Director and Board Chair of the Meaningful Movies Project upon the death of her husband, Rick Turner, who was the creator and visionary of MMP.
Anne Miller, current Manager of Meaningful Movies and volunteer with the Mt. Baker Meaningful Movies, is an educator, activist and mother. She is a founding member of the South Seattle Climate Action Network, and a board member for Washington Women for Climate Action Now. Before coming to the Meaningful Movies Project, Anne was a Peace Corps teacher at a vocational school in the Solomon Islands; a second grade teacher in the Kent School District; and a teacher-librarian in the Seattle School District.
Meaningful Movies website: meaningfulmovies.org
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Part B - On this program, I’ll be talking with Diane Turner and Anne Miller from the Meaningful Movies Project, which is a non-profit organization that assists neighborhoods, groups and individuals organize, educate and advocate using the power of social justice documentary film and relevant conversation to build positive and meaningful community.
Diane Turner is the volunteer Executive Director of Meaningful Movies, and has been a Film Committee member with the Wallingford group (previously known as Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies) since it’s beginning in 2003. In 2017 she assumed the role of Executive Director and Board Chair of the Meaningful Movies Project upon the death of her husband, Rick Turner, who was the creator and visionary of MMP.
Anne Miller, current Manager of Meaningful Movies and volunteer with the Mt. Baker Meaningful Movies, is an educator, activist and mother. She is a founding member of the South Seattle Climate Action Network, and a board member for Washington Women for Climate Action Now. Before coming to the Meaningful Movies Project, Anne was a Peace Corps teacher at a vocational school in the Solomon Islands; a second grade teacher in the Kent School District; and a teacher-librarian in the Seattle School District.
Meaningful Movies website: meaningfulmovies.org
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Part A - On this program, I’ll be talking with Eric Liu from Citizen University about civic engagement, and their mission to get more people involved in flexing their civic power.
Eric Liu is the founder and CEO of Citizen University, a national nonprofit that promotes the art of powerful citizenship. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. Liu’s books include the national bestsellers The Gardens of Democracy, and The True Patriot; The Accidental Asian, a New York Times Notable Book; Guiding Lights, the official book of National Mentoring Month; and his most recent, You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President's deputy domestic policy adviser. He and his family live in Seattle.
Citizen University: citizenuniversity.us
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Part B - On this program, I’ll be talking with Eric Liu from Citizen University about civic engagement, and their mission to get more people involved in flexing their civic power.
Eric Liu is the founder and CEO of Citizen University, a national nonprofit that promotes the art of powerful citizenship. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. Liu’s books include the national bestsellers The Gardens of Democracy, and The True Patriot; The Accidental Asian, a New York Times Notable Book; Guiding Lights, the official book of National Mentoring Month; and his most recent, You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President's deputy domestic policy adviser. He and his family live in Seattle.
Citizen University: citizenuniversity.us
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 26 – Julie Wise, King County Elections Director
On this program, Julie Wise, King County Elections Director - We’ll be discussing her position at King County Elections, as well as some of the recently passed reforms and how those effect election operations, voter turnout, security, and other issues in elections.
Julie Wise was elected as the King County Elections Director in November 2015 to serve a four-year term, from 2016-2019. She has served King County voters for more than 15 years as a champion of best practices in election administration within King County and throughout Washington State.
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Other Music: Vote by Blazer Fresh (2:30) Vote Baby Vote! by Deee-Lite (0:38)
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 26 – Julie Wise, King County Elections Director
On this program, Julie Wise, King County Elections Director - We’ll be discussing her position at King County Elections, as well as some of the recently passed reforms and how those effect election operations, voter turnout, security, and other issues in elections.
Julie Wise was elected as the King County Elections Director in November 2015 to serve a four-year term, from 2016-2019. She has served King County voters for more than 15 years as a champion of best practices in election administration within King County and throughout Washington State.
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Other Music: Vote by Blazer Fresh (2:30) Vote Baby Vote! by Deee-Lite (0:38)
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 25
Hedrick Smith: Reclaiming the American Dream
On this program, I’m interviewing award winning journalist, filmmaker, and author, Hedrick Smith on Reclaiming the American Dream. We’ll cover his latest book, “Who Stole the American Dream,” his web project ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org, and his newest documentary, “The People vs the Politicians,” featuring local democracy efforts around the country.
Website: ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org Documentary Video Clips: ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org/videos/ YouTube Channel: The People vs The Politicians
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 25
Hedrick Smith: Reclaiming the American Dream
On this program, I’m interviewing award winning journalist, filmmaker, and author, Hedrick Smith on Reclaiming the American Dream. We’ll cover his latest book, “Who Stole the American Dream,” his web project ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org, and his newest documentary, “The People vs the Politicians,” featuring local democracy efforts around the country.
Website: ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org Documentary Video Clips: ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org/videos/ YouTube Channel: The People vs The Politicians
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 24 (a&b) - Election Security with Kirstin Mueller
On this week’s program, I’ll be interviewing Kirstin Mueller on Election Security and the work she and others are doing around the country on securing our elections. We’ll cover – what does election security actually mean, and how do we get there. We’ll also discuss voting by email, risk-limiting auditing, and what Washington State has done and still needs to do to secure our elections.
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen
Episode Notes Democracy Speaks! Episode 24 (a&b) - Election Security with Kirstin Mueller
On this week’s program, I’ll be interviewing Kirstin Mueller on Election Security and the work she and others are doing around the country on securing our elections. We’ll cover – what does election security actually mean, and how do we get there. We’ll also discuss voting by email, risk-limiting auditing, and what Washington State has done and still needs to do to secure our elections.
Host: Cindy Black Technical Support: Christian Heilman
Intro & exit music: Democracy by Leonard Cohen