In a far-reaching interview, the crew sits down with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, in the latest episode of the presidential caucus season. With special guest co-host Akwi Nji – award-winning writer and spoken word performer – the interview covers healthcare, gun violence, race relations, tribal politics, and the moral moment facing America.  Sen. Booker also gets stunningly candid about his controversial education initiatives in Newark, his faith, and his quest to ban Conan O’Brien from the entire state of New Jersey. This episode was live-recorded at The Graduate Hotel near the campus of the University of Iowa.

Ep. 20 - The High Ground w/ Cory Booker

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Here's a little something for the soul...

"I’ve listened to this speech countless times with my hands holding each other. We have to often remind ourselves and each other that our hands are tools. When we believe in ourselves these tools are all that is needed to lay down a foundation, and when we support one another we can use that foundation to build a future worth fighting for, the future we all deserve. Stacey told me in times of turmoil, creating art is one of the most sacred forms of grounding the self, your foundation. I chose sound, Phillip chose words. These two just happened to meet randomly with a simple pretext and understanding that our hands are dedicated to the restructuring of this broken system and renovation of the home the universe has assigned to us. Where every voice matters and no one is left behind. Whether you are alone or among the masses, and you are fighting for the next world, I kindly ask you to please squeeze a hand." -Sam Alexaxis, PPL! Producer and Sound Engineer

Please Squeeze A Hand (Phillip Agnew)

In this special episode, the crew sits down with Chanté Thurmond and Rada Yovovich, the founders of The Darkest Horse – the woman-owned consultancy that explores the intersections of radical inclusion, emerging tech, the future of work, and health, well-being, and human potential – for a conversation spanning a range of topics ahead of a visit by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. The crew recorded this episode live at The Graduate Hotel near the campus of the University of Iowa.

Ep. 20 - The High Ground w/ Cory Booker

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