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015 — Erricka Bridgeford, Baltimore Ceasefire 365: “You’re Not Gonna Snatch Our Greatness” Feb 28, 2018

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Our guest today is one of the co-founders and guiding forces of the new Baltimore Ceasefire 365 movement which is fiercely determined to turn around the City's homicide rates. We are joined today by the incomparable, Erricka Bridgeford named by the Baltimore Sun as its 2017 Marylander of the Year. Her words are laser incisions in your heart space, opening you to a deeper connection to your inner wisdom and spiritual promptings to show up in the world to make a difference.

014 — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) on the philosophy of love and social justice Feb 14, 2018

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Shouldn’t EVERY DAY be about love? How perfect that today’s show is dedicated to a discussion about the philosophy of love, patriotism, politics, and social justice with a man whose life, actions, and words are the very reflection of a fierce dedication to kindness, love, and compassion. Today’s guest is a United States Senator from New Jersey, Cory Booker.

013 — Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, Founder of the American Visionary Art Museum Feb 07, 2018

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My guest today is Rebecca Alban Hoffberger — the founder, director, and principal curator of AVAM. She is a force to be reckoned with. She exudes genius. It's hard to keep up with her rapid-fire thoughts and insights; her quotes and scientific journals; her sheer joy and wonder — but what a delight to try! She opens worlds for us to explore together.

012 — Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-MA) Jan 17, 2018

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Today’s guest is none other than the young man many are beginning to call “The next President Kennedy.” Representing the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts is Joseph P. Kennedy III. In our conversation, you get a glimpse into the heart of this man that makes it his mission to bring his soul’s force for good into this world through his public service. His wisdom, kindness, compassion, and dedication are exactly what we need more of in the halls of Congress.

011 — Wellness & Resilience: Insights from “Modern Medicine Woman,” Deborah Mizeur Jan 10, 2018

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Learn how to start this year off right and keep it going great, no matter what curve balls life might throw at us. Here at Soul Force Politics, we are interested in giving you the tools to be more resilient in the face of conflict. How do we cultivate a better practice of awareness and observation to shape our perspective and navigate our health? We explore these concepts today with a very wise healer, teacher, advocate, and clinician.

010 — Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD) & Gun Control Dec 20, 2017

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GOP Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur have polar opposite world views, but in the aftermath of our country’s most recent mass shootings, Heather reached out to see if they could at least try to find some ways to break through the divide on gun violence, better understand each other, and foster a dialogue that might shift the stalemate on this controversial topic. Their fascinating conversation will surprise you.

009 — A Theologian in the Senate ~ U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) Dec 13, 2017

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U.S. Senator Chris Coons was trained not only at Yale Law School, but also its Divinity School. He is a wise scholar, a brilliant advocate, an astute policymaker, and a dedicated, humble public servant. We discover intimate details of his friendships in the U.S. Senate and learn why it was so challenging for him to lead the prayer breakfast for President Trump. Join us for this conversation to be inspired by the wisdom of how we can best navigate these uncertain times.

008 — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” Dec 06, 2017

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Our guest today is one of my favorite authors, a magical heart and mind who gave us all the gift of her phenomenal book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.” Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

007 — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Nov 29, 2017

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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is one of the most respected and astute policy analysts and legislative thinkers on Capitol Hill. In today’s conversation, we connect with him on a range of policy topics and hear his prescriptions for how activists can move the needle on tough issues like climate change and gun control. We hear about some of his successes in working across the aisle to achieve bipartisan legislative victories. And we learn more about the fun and spontaneous side of him not always in public view.

006 — Actress Sonja Sohn, Director of new HBO doc film “Baltimore Rising” Nov 15, 2017

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Actress Sonja Sohn -- best known for her role as Detective Kima Greggs in The Wire -- discusses her directorial debut, a new HBO documentary film that takes us on a deep journey to review the hidden stories behind the civic unrest that unfolded in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray in police custody in 2015.

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