The Zag

The Zag

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The Zag episodes

  • The Zag: Episode 26 w/ Jonathan Yang
    The Zag rings in 2018 with 2014 NLC LA alum Jonathan Yang. Back home on break from Harvard Law School Yang shares his thoughts on Trump era legal considerations, the 2028 Olympics, and more. Don't miss it.
    18 min
  • The Zag: Episode 25 w/ Eric DeSobe
    NLC LA Governing Board President Eric DeSobe lost his battle to his OCD so he recorded a year-end NLC recap to make sure there were 25 episodes (not that weird 24 total). Tune in to hear where we've been and where we're going next year as a chapter.
    11 min
  • The Zag: Episode 24 w/ Matthew Gonzalez
    2016 NLC Fellow Matthew Gonzalez joins The Zag from a hotel room in Portland to talk all things data and strategy. He then shares his reasons for loving LA (he was just visiting Portland) and why you should try surfing.
    17 min
  • The Zag: Episode 23 w/ Abre' Conner
    2014 NLC Fellow joins The Zag to talk about her work as a lawyer in Fresno and the Central Valley. Inspiring stuff. She also shares more about her work with TREE(restoringempowerment.org) and her goals for that organization. (*Note: Views reflected don't necessarily reflect those of the ACLU).
    17 min
  • The Zag: Episode 22 w/ David Burke
    2015 NLC Fellow David Burke talks to The Zag about publishing on The Huffington Post about evils of big money in politics. David then shares tips on avoiding the wedding industrial complex and the awesomeness of vegan cheese.
    18 min
  • The Zag: Episode 21 w/ Matt Tompkins
    Vice President of NLC National Matt Tompkins joins The Zag to discuss all things fundraising for the organization, what's life like in Trump era, and what to watch for in 2020 presidential race. He also plugs Kentucky basketball. Don't miss it.
    15 min
  • The Zag: Episode 20 w/ Brittany Ballard
    Our favorite artist, writer, director, actor and 2014 NLC Fellow Brittany Ballard joins The Zag to discuss her most recent short film. Check her out at:
    @wolffilm2017
    To donate to WOLF: www.paypal.me/wolffilm2017
    Become part of the WOLF Pack at: www.facebook.com/wolffilm2017
    Listen to Brittany's alter ego Baby Luck at: https://soundcloud.com/user-458758273
    Contact: [email protected] / 310-488-6062
    Check out Britt's favorite rapper and baby daddy, Old Man Saxon's latest music video (which Britt produced!): Sunday Saxon
    20 min
  • The Zag: Episode 19 w/ Aida Macedo
    You need awesome progressives in all parts of the country which is why we're excited to chat with 2014 NLC Fellow Aida Macedo. LA-raised she's now fighting the good fight in Fresno, CA and tells us all about it in the latest episode of The Zag.
    18 min
  • The Zag: Episode 17 w/ Ishraq Ali
    2016 NLC Fellow Ishraq Ali joins The Zag to discuss digital advocacy at his organization called MPower Change and his experiences working on mobility and biking issues in the city. Don't miss it.
    20 min

About The Zag

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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…