The Zag

The #socialdistancing mini-series continues as we catch up with NLC LA Board Member Selina Vazquez. We talk Super Nintendo, the Red Cross, and scheduling time to stay mobile and connected in these strange times we're in. Don't miss it.

Pour a glass of your favorite libation and kick it with 2014 NLC Rhode Island Fellow Marcela Betancur. From Uno tips to how this moment should be an opportunity to reset our deeply flawed health care system, we do our best to keep the #socialdistancing mini-series lively (and spirited). Check it out.

Hunkered down in your home because you're practice good #socialdistancing? Well, let's talk soccer then. One of NLC LA's original board members, Luke Klipp, joins The Zag to discuss his love of LAFC and also why stadium design can make or break a team's relationship with the city. Check it out.

Our #socialdistancing mini series continues as we talk with Chris Kuncio, 2015 NLC Philly Fellow, about his hip hop project and album focused on ... Benjamin Franklin. Hear more about the genesis of the idea and how he put it all together. Then, support the effort at www.franklinforprez.com

Financial security is top of mind during the COVID19 crisis which is why we wanted 2011 NLC Chicago Fellow Ebony Scott on the pod. She shares details about her work on cash transfers as a tool to eliminate economic insecurity and how it's now more timely than ever. Incredibly inspiring and very informative. Don't miss it.

Our #socialdistancing mini-series continues as we catch up with current NLC Oklahoma Fellow Sara Lorenzen. From best board games to play when stuck inside to a discussion of red state/blue differences in the reaction to these strange time, we cover a lot ground. Listen today.

Hey, we're all pretty much stuck inside for at least the next two weeks. #Socialdistancing is real. Since we can't see folks face to face we wanted to stay connected via the pod so we'll be dropping a bunch of episodes featuring NLC alums from all across the country. You'll hear how they are processing and handling this strange time in our history as well as whatever else is top of mind. Download and subscribe so you don't miss a single one.

The first episode in our #SocialDistancing series features NLC LA Engaged and Institute alum Jose Trinidad Castaneda. He recently won an election and is plotting another in November so we caught up with him to learn more about his campaign strategy plus what's hearing while door knocking. Finally, he shares the resources he's watching as the country deals with COVID19.

New York vs. LA? East coast vs. west coast? We tried to play up the rivalry, but NLC NYC Co-Director Jerry Bruno loves both places and we love hearing from him. Tune in to hear about the NLC culture Jerry's built in NYC and where he would live if he moved to LA.

We caught up with 2020 NLC Virginia Fellow Ashley Shah to hear how the state turned blue in 2018 and her work diversifying the art world. Don't miss it.