Best The Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University Podcasts (2025)

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The Economic Inequality Debate in the United States 58:27

3+ y ago58:27

58:27

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Kareem and Sierra Talk About Voting Reform and Fighting Economic Inequality 49:57

3+ y ago49:57

49:57

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Fiona, Dean, and Seth Talk About Election Reform, National Service, and Economic Inequality 1:02:35

3+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Isobel and Tanner Talk About Economic Inequality and the Idea of National Service 50:43

3+ y ago50:43

50:43

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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The Berggruen Institute’s Youth Environment Service (YES) Campaign Roundtable Discussion 57:59

3+ y ago57:59

57:59

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Kate and Benjamin Talk About Voter Education and Climate Change 46:13

3+ y ago46:13

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In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Iyanu and Marketta Talk About Voting Reform and Economic Inequality 37:45

3+ y ago37:45

37:45

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Cade and Harrison Talk About National Service and Universal Basic Income 55:27

3+ y ago55:27

55:27

In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on …

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Voices of Shaping Our Future – Season 2 Trailer 2:44

3+ y ago2:44

2:44

Last season, we heard from the participants of “America In One Room,” a landmark deliberative experiment that brought together more than 500 registered U.S. voters to discuss the most talked about societal issues affecting us today. The age range of participants ran the gamut, and we heard many interesting perspectives from our podcast guests. For …

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Daniel Lubetzky on Extremism, Creating a Dialogue, and Bridging a Better World 46:45

4y ago46:45

46:45

In our final episode of the first season of Voices of America in One Room, we sit down with thought leader Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of KIND. As a philanthropist, Daniel is passionate about building bridges between people, and it's his mission to make the world a little kinder. We are honored that Daniel was able to take time …

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Crowdsourced Progress: Getting Everyone Involved in a Better Tomorrow 31:36

4y ago31:36

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In today's episode, we sit down with Ebony, an accountant and mother of two. In addition to accounting, Ebony is also a notary public, a tax preparer, and a licensed life insurance agent, all in addition to being a published author. We talk to Ebony about her experience with America In One Room, learn how she used social media to help guide her voi…

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Social Media Backlash: Staying Quiet to Stay Out of Arguments 31:58

4y ago31:58

31:58

In today's episode, we sit down with Evelyn, a nurse and mother of two from Northern Arizona. In addition to nursing, Evelyn also owns and operates a small business with her husband, and was very excited to be a part of the America In One Room social experiment. We talk to Evelyn about the friendship she made while attending America In One Room, he…

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Getting By: What We Earn Doesn't Define Us 33:17

4y ago33:17

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In today's episode, we sit down with Jackie, a mother of two from Houston, Texas. Unlike the participants in our previous episodes, Jackie explains that she viewed the America in One Room experience as less of a social experiment, and more of a mini-vacation — or at least that's what she went into the experience thinking. We talk to Jackie about ho…

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Sharing the Wealth: Helping Others Who Actually Need It 21:31

4y ago21:31

21:31

In today's episode, we sit down with Barry, a retired commercial automotive industry worker from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Barry has a wife, two kids, and hasn’t done much lately due to the pandemic. Barry talks about why he decided to participate in America in One Room, describes an act of generosity that resulted from his participation, and explai…

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Unequal Footing: Liberty and Justice for Some 27:25

4y ago27:25

27:25

In today’s episode, we sit down with Keyshuna — a wife, mother, and clerical and education assistant originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her students, some of whom have disabilities, range from pre-schooled aged to 20 years old. Keyshuna talks about why she decided to participate in America in One Room, details her involvement in “The Incident”…

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Equal Footing: Coming Together is What Matters 27:08

4y ago27:08

27:08

In today's episode, we sit down with Lauren, a Florida native who works in healthcare administration. Lauren loves spending time with her cat, being outdoors, and wasn’t overly interested in politics leading up to the America in One Room event. Lauren talks about how the pandemic has impacted her job in healthcare, her involvement in a misunderstan…

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Big Moves: A Change in Mindset and Location 30:22

4y ago30:22

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In today's episode, we sit down with Beverly, a 74-year-old retiree from Cary, North Carolina. As a former educator, Beverly has encountered a variety of differing viewpoints over the course of her lifetime, but her experience with America in One Room helped lead her down a path she never would have expected to take, especially in the middle of a p…

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Voices of America in One Room - Season 1 Trailer 3:30

4y ago3:30

3:30

Imagine being a part of a large group of people, all with differing points of view, socio-economic beliefs, and backgrounds. Now imagine you were asked to discuss a variety of important issues, such as the economy, the environment, and immigration. In September of 2019, a total of 526 registered American voters were brought together to discuss impo…

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The Center For Deliberative Democracy At Stanford University Podcasts

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Voices of Shaping Our Future

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The Economic Inequality Debate in the United States 58:27

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Kareem and Sierra Talk About Voting Reform and Fighting Economic Inequality 49:57

1
Fiona, Dean, and Seth Talk About Election Reform, National Service, and Economic Inequality 1:02:35

1
Isobel and Tanner Talk About Economic Inequality and the Idea of National Service 50:43

1
The Berggruen Institute’s Youth Environment Service (YES) Campaign Roundtable Discussion 57:59

1
Kate and Benjamin Talk About Voter Education and Climate Change 46:13

1
Iyanu and Marketta Talk About Voting Reform and Economic Inequality 37:45

1
Cade and Harrison Talk About National Service and Universal Basic Income 55:27

1
Voices of Shaping Our Future – Season 2 Trailer 2:44

1
Daniel Lubetzky on Extremism, Creating a Dialogue, and Bridging a Better World 46:45

1
Crowdsourced Progress: Getting Everyone Involved in a Better Tomorrow 31:36

1
Social Media Backlash: Staying Quiet to Stay Out of Arguments 31:58

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Getting By: What We Earn Doesn't Define Us 33:17

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Sharing the Wealth: Helping Others Who Actually Need It 21:31

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Unequal Footing: Liberty and Justice for Some 27:25

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Equal Footing: Coming Together is What Matters 27:08

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Big Moves: A Change in Mindset and Location 30:22

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Voices of America in One Room - Season 1 Trailer 3:30