From Informed to Involved: 5 Great Social Activism Podcasts
Sami Reed of Pod People has compiled a list of episodes from podcasts that challenge the way we think about activism to help you choose the thing YOU can do in this world. Cheers to change!
[Werking Title] with Eliza Lambert: Erica Huang is a Podcast Prodigy
The title is no exaggeration. Erica has been making audio-only content since she was seven, when she played a recurring character in Little Einsteins.
[Werking Title] with Eliza Lambert: Kia Miakka Natisse On Audio Art
Kia had just returned from a creative retreat when we sat down to chat, and she was brimming with inspiration. This former Invisibilia host did not grow up as a backseat NPR baby. She found her love of audio through her education, approaching it as an artistic practice. She’s medium-agnostic — a storyteller-first who uses her winning authenticity to build community.
[Werking Title] with Eliza Lambert: Nate DuFort on Kids Podcast Content
Nate DuFort used to manage large-scale comedy events for Second City. These days, his podcasts are full of humor and humility, but they also often cover challenging topics, from aliens to racism. Since becoming a dad, Nate has studied kids as an audience (and their parents), creating intimate and informational earfulls for families.
[Werking Title] with Eliza Lambert: James Kim on the Future of Audio Fiction
Audio fiction is the oft-overlooked sibling of nonfiction in the podcasting scene. James Kim helped change that with his critically-acclaimed indie project, Moonface. He’s continued to be a creative force, innovating on format to tell layered stories. And if you listen closely, you can hear James’ public radio origins. He says, “I wanted to try to tell a story that felt real, that can resonate with people in the same way a ‘[This] American Life’ story pick.”