In this episode, our podcast gets entangled in current events. On February 17th, we began a conversation about US foreign policy, Russia, and China with Brian Garvey, Assistant Director of Massachusetts Peace Action, and one week later there were significant developments. We hope you enjoy this two-part conversation, checking in with Brian before and after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The original conversation is left intact for context, as Brian wrote to us in email: "I don't feel comfortable whitewashing that I was wrong." We hope you’ll enjoy Brian’s candor, his unique perspective, and his willingness to break down complex geopolitical issues. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: https://masspeaceaction.org/ Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Join us for our discussion with Stacey Borden, founder and Executive Director of New Beginnings Reentry Services, a non-profit aimed at reducing recidivism by supporting women to transition from prison to society and Sarah Nawab, an attorney with the Prisoner's Legal Services of MA. Please note that the views shared by Sarah Nawab in this episode are hers alone and do not reflect the views of the Prisoner's Legal Services of MA. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: https://www.newbeginningsreentryservices.org/ https://plsma.org/ https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/SD1774 tinyurl.com/weeklymoratoriumtownhall Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Have you ever wanted to create change in your place of work, but have run into a wall of bureaucracy? Today's guest, Noel Keating, set out to make his workplace a more inclusive environment. And he succeeded despite the obstacles, discovering in himself something of an activist. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Can progressive ideals bring us closer to an equitable society? And what is going on in MA state government? We cover a lot today in our conversation with Jordan Berg Powers, Executive Director of Mass Alliance and co-host of the podcast Incorruptible Massachusetts. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: https://www.massalliance.org/ https://www.incorruptiblemass.org/ Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ah! Toxic Algae! Learn about this and other threats to our urban wetland ecosystems with Emily Sullivan of the Arlington Conservation Commission. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/conservation-commission https://mysticriver.org/ https://friendsofspypondpark.org/ https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/envision-arlington/spy-pond-committee https://www.crwa.org/ https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/conservation-commission/conservation-land-stewards https://www.sustainablearlington.org/ https://robbinsfarmpark.org/ https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/open-space-committee Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

What do bikes have to do with wars? How could they be a vehicle for upward social mobility? We speak with Elijah Evans, Executive Director of Bikes Not Bombs, about community, conflict, and social change. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: Bikes Not Bombs: https://bikesnotbombs.org/ Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Allen McGonagill is a natural for crafting big, bold acts of civil disobedience that are a signature of Extinction Rebellion. Learn how disruption can fight climate change. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: Extinction Rebellion Global: https://rebellion.global/ Extinction Rebellion MA: https://xrmass.org/ Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Has your recycling ever been rejected? Learn about the finer points of trash in our discussion with Larry Slotnick of Zero Waste Arlington. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Resources: Zero Waste Arlington: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/zero-waste-committee Plastic Wars Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/plastic-wars/ Music by Joakim Karud: Vibe With Me http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

A series of interviews with local activists. Learn what gives them purpose and what gives them hope. Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY