The Zag

The Zag

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The Zag episodes

  • The Zag: Episode 109 w/ Veronica Haywood
    Great talk with 2017 NLC San Antonio alum Veronica Haywood. She co-founded a nonprofit called Latched that works to improve access to in-home breastfeeding education and assistance. Learn more and support her cause at http://www.latchedsupport.com
    14 min
  • The Zag: Episode 108 w/ Neil Spears
    Neil spears, one of our favorite #NLC alums and Executive Director at Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center, returns to The Zag to discuss his new job, leading an organization in a time of tragedy, and the intersectional need his work demands. Plus, we talked another Dodgers loss in the World Series. Still hurts.
    23 min
  • The Zag: Episode 107 w/ Michael Kapp
    Take a break from vote counting and listen to this episode of the Zag with 2012 NLC Los Angeles Fellow Michael Kapp. Our resident expert on all things politics, Kapp breaks down election night and where we go from here locally and nationally.
    13 min
  • The Zag: Episode 106 w/ Emily Santos
    We tried to keep the NYC vs. Los Angeles debates in check as Emily Santos, 2017 NLC New York City Fellow, joins The Zag to talk data privacy, fashion in politics, and Tuesday's midterm elections. Plus, which city's subway would you rather ride? Don't miss it.
    21 min
  • The Zag: Episode 105 w/ Biiftuu Adam
    The Zag welcomes our first NLC Twin Cities alum, Biiftuu Adam, to discuss her work advocating for survivors and what to watch on election day in this pivotal battleground state. Don't miss and don't forget to be a voter.
    15 min
  • The Zag: Episode 104 w/ Ryan Hughes
    Longtime NLC LA Board member and 2012 NLC Sacramento Fellow Ryan Hughes joins The Zag to talk about his newest project: Dollar Dollar Bill. It's a nonprofit, non-partisan organization making the flow of political money in California clear to everyone.
    If you've ever wondered who funds California’s political races or where do candidates get their money, but don't want to sift through mountains of documents – often thousands of pages for a single campaign -- then check out Ryan's efforts w/ Dollar Dollar Bill. https://dollardollarbill.com/
    24 min
  • The Zag: Episode 103 w/ Will Woldenberg
    Will Woldenberg, NLC Philly 2018 Fellow, is the founder and president of Entegrit, a management consulting veteran-owned small business (VOSB) and benefit corporation (B-Corp) in Philadelphia that is devoted to empowering people, organizations, and communities of integrity to create a more balanced and
    stable society. He joins The Zag to talk about his work, welcoming a new baby, and book publishing. Don't miss it.
    14 min
  • The Zag: Episode 102 w/ Stephanie Castellanos
    One of the most talked about LA neighborhoods these days is Inglewood. The "City of Champions" -- formerly home to the Lakers and soon to the Rams and Chargers -- is undergoing massive change and our guest today, NLC LA Engaged alum Stephanie Castellanos, is right in the middle of it. Hear her stories of growing up in Inglewood and coming back to organize her community.
    15 min
  • The Zag: Episode 100 w/ Eric DeSobe
    We made it! 100 episodes in the books. NLC Los Angeles Governing Board President Eric DeSobe talks Zag history and what's in store for the chapter the rest of 2018 and into 2019. Short and sweet. Download and subscribe.
    5 min

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The Zag is a volunteer-led production from New Leaders Council. The Zag highlights NLC’s 10,000 alumni: local cross-sector leaders who are united in making social and political change in their…