From the People

From the People

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From the People episodes

  • Teaching Support (w. Molly Haines, Arlington Public School Educator)

    Molly Haines, an Arlington Public School Educator, talks about the importance of teaching listening and how building community leads to increased understanding and support.

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    31 min
  • Intentional Progress (w. Julie Bolthouse of Piedmont Environmental Council)

    Julie Bolthouse, Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council, talks about her work of conscious conservation with development for our communities and how it impacts the current data center discussion.

    https://www.pecva.org/

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    39 min
  • Activating Community (w. Lisa Finn of Third Act)

    Lisa Finn, a Local Coordinator for Third Act, talks about her life leading to activism and the importance of comfort in community.

    https://thirdact.org/

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    25 min
  • Reflecting Inward (w. Tess McEnery, Community Organizer)

    Tess McEnery, a community organizer in Alexandria, talks about her history of government public service and the importance of reflection and learning.

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    32 min
  • Shared History (w. Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society)

    Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society talks about the importance of our shared history this Black History Month.

    www.enslavedarl.org

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    26 min
  • Establishing Foundations (w. Daniela Hurtado of Kitchen of Purpose)

    Daniela Hurtado, Director of Operations and Programs at Kitchen of Purpose, on food, foundation, and education.

    https://www.kitchenofpurpose.org/

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    21 min
  • Offering Dignity (w. Charles Meng of Arlington Food Assistance Center)

    Charles Meng, Chief Executive Officer of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), on purpose and dignity.

    https://afac.org/

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    23 min
  • Listening to Serve (w. Diana Ortiz of Doorways)

    Diana Ortiz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Doorways, on the importance of service and listening.

    https://www.doorwaysva.org/

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    26 min
  • Showing Up

    In anticipation of No Kings (October 18, 2025)

    No Kings Indivisible (https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=indivisible)

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    Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke)



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    9 min
  • Aspiring for a Better World (w. Paula Fynboh of Aspire! Afterschool Learning)

    Paula Fynboh, Chief Executive Officer for Aspire! Afterschool Learning, on imagining a better world. https://www.aspireafterschool.org/

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    Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke)



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    21 min

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