Brave in the Bay - Indivisible Mid-Peninsula’s Podcast
News & Politics
About
Indivisible Mid-Peninsula is a grassroots, action-driven community empowering people to strengthen democracy, advance social justice, and stand up against injustice and cruelty—together.
Episodes
- Un-Detained - One Citizen's Fight for Justice
This episode details a citizen's effort to assist a detained immigrant, bringing attention to problems within the immigration detention system and the significance of empathy and civic engagement.
- Your vote counts! States Win.
States Win, formerly Sister District, focuses on building power in state legislatures through candidate support, volunteer mobilization, and voter education. The organization works to protect democracy by advocating for equity and social j…
- It Rained Warm Bread - Hope Matters
Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet discusses her book, "It Rained Warm Bread," detailing her father Moishe Moskowitz's survival of multiple concentration camps and death marches during WWII, and his subsequent life and family in the US.
- Puente de la Costa Sur
Rita Mancera, Executive Director of Puente de la Costa Sur, and Diane Savage discuss the organization's mission. Puente promotes wellness and prosperity in the San Mateo County South Coast communities through advocating for equitable acces…
- Successful Advocacy - Joe Simitian's 13 Tips
Joe Simitian, former California State Senator, shares 13 tips for successful advocacy. These strategies, useful in politics, work, and family, focus on effective communication, understanding audiences, and persistence.
- The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers
Author Elizabeth Chur discusses her journey into activism and the importance of engaging in political conversations with strangers. She highlights the role of listening in democracy and the transformative power of one-on-one conversations…
- The Courage Gap - Bravery Unleashed
This episode of Brave in the Bay discusses Margie Warrell's 'The Courage Gap,' outlining five steps to foster courage by focusing on desires, managing mental narratives, and embracing discomfort. Host Carla Pursnani emphasizes that courage…
- Prop 50 - California's answer to Texas gerrymandering
Host Carla and guests Deb and Michelle discuss Proposition 50 and its position in California redistricting. The conversation covers the initiative's goals regarding voting systems, independent commissions, and voter participation.
- One Million Rising - Removing Pillars of Authoritarianism
This episode features Susan Austin and Maren Stever discussing ways to protect democracy by toppling pillars of authoritarianism, referencing the One Million Rising initiative. They cover the authoritarian playbook, the 3.5% rule, and stra…
- Non-Violence: The Ultimate Act of Bravery
Joanna Thurman, co-founder of the Gandhi Team, explains the principles of nonviolence, its importance, and misconceptions surrounding it. The episode covers different forms of violence, truth-seeking, cultural violence, social media's impa…
- Mindset, Movement and Nutrition
This episode features coach Pao Ortega discussing her 123 Pao Formula, which integrates mindset, movement, and nutrition for energy and emotional freedom. It covers practical tools for stress and anxiety, breathwork, and establishing routi…
- Smoke Screen: The Hidden Agenda of the SAVE Act
This episode features Carla and Diane Savage discussing the SAVE Act, a piece of legislation they argue acts as a smokescreen for voter suppression. They explore how such measures disproportionately affect marginalized communities and stre…
- Banned, Bared and Bullied: The Assault on Academic Freedom
This episode of Brave in the Bay features host Carla Pursnani interviewing Kim Gandy, MD, PhD, a physician, scientist, and advocate for academic integrity. They discuss the assault on academic freedom.
- Chasing Justice - Civil Rights DOGED
This episode discusses the critical role of the Office for Civil Rights in education, especially for students with disabilities. Host Carla Pursnani and attorney Jessica Plitt explore the negative impact of recent OCR budget cuts and empha…
- Immigration and the American Dream
This episode features a conversation on democracy, civic responsibility, and the American dream, with an anonymous immigrant guest sharing her personal journey. It highlights the importance of civic engagement, freedom of speech, and colle…
- Welcome to the Brave in the Bay Podcast!
The first episode of Brave in the Bay introduces the podcast from Indivisible Mid-Peninsula. Host Carla Pursnani speaks with founders Nancy Nagel and Susan Austin about the organization's mission to strengthen democracy and social justice.