It’s the Mimi and Greg Show! I’ve really missed my dear friend and amazing writer. Due to my intense legislative session and its’ aftermath, my schedule has been unpredictable. Throw in time zone challenges and it equals a way overdue chat with Greg.
Read more337. Senator Shevrin Jones on operating outside of the box
Senator Shevrin Jones is one of my favorite legislators. He serves the Miami Dade district in Florida and has been a key supporter of the AAPI history bill that recently passed in Florida.
Read more328. Yuh Line Niou on the immigrant reality, politics and being a change maker
Yuh-Line Niou is a former New York State assembly member for the 65th district and an overall incredible human. I had the pleasure of speaking with Yuh-Line about her immigrant reality and experience growing up in small towns in Idaho, Oregon and Texas.
Read more196. Greg Rucka on covid19 and presidential debates
In this episode we are back discussing politics, the presidential debates, covid19 in the White House and more.
Read more181. Greg Rucka on what it means to be American
In this episode, we discuss the Biden/Harris ticket and our hopes for the future. Voting in the 2020 election is essential, so we encourage everyone to get out there and make a difference!
Read more168. David F. Walker on learning during a time of adversity
David F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator.
Read more146. Greg Rucka on the importance of empathy
Greg Rucka is the phenomenal writer of Stumptown, Lazarus, Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, The Old Guard, and so much more!
Read more126. Greg Rucka on comics, politics, and social media
As many of you know, I love comic books. One of my favorites is Lazarus by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark. I met Greg at San Diego Comic Con, You can imagine my excitement when Greg invited me to interview him in Portland at his home. I met his lovely wife Jen, and his dog Marlowe, who makes a few cameos in this interview on my youtube channel.
Read more103. Anna Eskamani on Planned Parenthood and affordable housing in Florida
Representative Anna V. Eskamani is an Orlando native and daughter of Iranian immigrants. the first Iranian-American to serve in the Florida Legislature. She has been a lifelong community builder and was elected to serve the great people of Florida State House District 47 on November 6, 2018.
Read more35. Larry Nager on the art of life: Music, Cuban-American collaboration and Washboards
Larry Nager is an award-winning writer, music historian, documentary filmmaker, educator and musician based in Nashville, TN. Larry shares his experiences on his current project, Havana Time Machine, a PBS Great Performances event airing on October 6. It was filmed entirely in Cuba, and features GRAMMY-winning Americana performers Raul Malo & The Mavericks in concert with some of Cuba’s finest musicians. (see the link below for artists) Larry and I chat about music and the ability for art in all forms to bring people together. We discuss the politics of today and how history keeps repeating itself, but what each of us can do to make a difference.
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