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S2E6 — Dolores Huerta: Empowering Action For Change Jul 16, 2019

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I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with a woman who has defined what it means to be a social justice warrior for all of her nearly 90 years in this lifetime – the unstoppable Dolores Huerta. She co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, was a close political ally of Robert F. Kennedy, and has spearheaded movements for the advancements of civil rights her entire career.

S2E5 — Crystal Bowersox on the “Courage To Be Kind” Apr 24, 2019

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Crystal Bowersox stole the nation’s heart as the darling of the 9th season of American Idol. Her voice has been described as both “dirt and diamonds.” Her music is full of light and love and she speaks a wisdom beyond her years. Join us for this beautiful conversation about struggle, redemption, love, light, kindness, and a willingness to reach across ideological divides and the political spectrum to hug perfect strangers and remind them they are loved!

S2E4 — Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, John F. Kerry Mar 20, 2019

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Today’s guest is one of America’s most accomplished and enduring public servants – decorated Vietnam War Veteran, 2004 Democratic Presidential Nominee, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, John F. Kerry. We discuss the global threat of climate change; war-time lessons about life, death, and government betrayal; a surprising bipartisan friendship that came from speaking truth in a Senate prayer breakfast; and thoughts about regaining America’s standing on the world stage.

S2E3 — 6 Lessons from the Covington Teens Standoff Jan 29, 2019

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In this episode, our host, Heather Mizeur, shares her reflections on the lessons emerging from the national debate that was stirred from the standoff between the Covington Catholic teens and a Native American drummer at the Lincoln Memorial following the Indigenous People’s March on January 18, 2019. There are some rich lessons here for all of us, should we choose to open ourselves to the opportunity.

S2E2 — Sister Helen Prejean: Infusing Our Criminal Justice System With Radical Love Jan 10, 2019

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Sister Helen Prejean, the spitfire Catholic nun internationally known for her work as a death penalty repeal advocate and author of the bestselling book, “Dead Man Walking,” joins Heather Mizeur for a conversation about mass incarceration, restorative justice, state executions, revenge, forgiveness, the grace of awakening, and the deep responsibility we have to take action and speak truth when we bear witness to injustice.

S2E1 — Melissa Etheridge & Heather Mizeur: Radical Love Can Change Politics Nov 15, 2018

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“How would the world be different if politics were rooted in radical love?” In this kick off to Season 2 of the Soul Force Politics podcast, join Grammy and Oscar award-winning rock star Melissa Etheridge and our host, Heather Mizeur, for an in-depth discussion on how radical love can change politics as usual.

029 — The Pulse Legacy: Love Always Wins (Part 2) Jun 13, 2018

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We end our first season with the release of a special two-part series dedicated to exploring the healing power of love to conquer hate in the aftermath of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.

028 — The Pulse Legacy: Love Always Wins (Part 1) Jun 13, 2018

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027 — Chef José Andrés: The Power of a Humble Plate of Food to Offer Hope, Love, Care & Connection Jun 06, 2018

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Today’s guest is one of the great humanitarians of our time — Chef José Andrés. He isn’t only a famous celebrity chef with amazing top-tier restaurants to satisfy your culinary desires. He is also leader of the World Central Kitchen, feeding millions globally in the wake of disasters.

026 — “RFK: His Words for Our Times” ~ author C. Richard Allen May 30, 2018

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Few have inspired me more in public life than Robert F. Kennedy. Imagination, courage, and determination. Justice, fairness, and equality. Compassion, mixed with toughness and discipline. He promoted unity over division. He encouraged dissent to strengthen conviction. His heart was in charge. He practiced Soul Force Politics. Listen as author Richard Allen and I discuss Bobby Kennedy's lifetime legacy.

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