60 acast.com The Negative Space Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast en The Anthem Awards impact, social impact The Anthem Awards Coloring in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fuelling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025. 

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]]> The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fuelling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025. 

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]]> false Telly Awards info+678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4@mg-eu.acast.com 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 the-negative-space-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4/1742597411631-7b06d924-d056-4ad4-8bab-660d494205ab.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast The Negative Space Podcast Resisting Denial in Climate Action Resisting Denial in Climate Action Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:22:05 GMT 33:33 67ddee77ec9837e25ea0e09b false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/resisting-denial-in-climate-action 67ddee77ec9837e25ea0e09b 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 resisting-denial-in-climate-action with Dr. Chad Nelsen, CEO of Surfrider Foundation full 1 7 Rising sea levels, eroding coastlines and worsening storms threaten communities worldwide, while anti-climate agendas stall critical action. The Surfrider Foundation has spent decades at the intersection of grassroots activism and policy change, fighting to protect our oceans and encourage systemic action. In the face of growing anti-climate action, we’re joined with Surfrider CEO, Chad Nelsen, as we dive into the biggest environmental battles ahead, the power of community-led action and what it will take to hold brands and policymakers accountable.


Guest: Dr. Chad Nelsen is the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, leading the world’s largest grassroots network dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans globally by blending coastal recreation with conservation. 


Keep up with their work @surfrider on all major platforms and @surfrider.org on Bluesky. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at surfrider.org/! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

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]]> Rising sea levels, eroding coastlines and worsening storms threaten communities worldwide, while anti-climate agendas stall critical action. The Surfrider Foundation has spent decades at the intersection of grassroots activism and policy change, fighting to protect our oceans and encourage systemic action. In the face of growing anti-climate action, we’re joined with Surfrider CEO, Chad Nelsen, as we dive into the biggest environmental battles ahead, the power of community-led action and what it will take to hold brands and policymakers accountable.


Guest: Dr. Chad Nelsen is the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, leading the world’s largest grassroots network dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans globally by blending coastal recreation with conservation. 


Keep up with their work @surfrider on all major platforms and @surfrider.org on Bluesky. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at surfrider.org/! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Moms on the Frontlines of Gun Reform Moms on the Frontlines of Gun Reform Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:55 GMT 40:11 67ddeb4efa98b54cfadfd1ef false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/moms-on-the-frontlines-of-gun-reform 67ddeb4efa98b54cfadfd1ef 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 moms-on-the-frontlines-of-gun-reform with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action full 1 6 In a country reeling from mass shootings—with only thoughts and prayers offered—Moms Demand Action is on the frontlines of the fight for gun safety. With a powerful network of over 400 chapters nationwide, they’re challenging the very systems that perpetuate gun violence at the root. We spoke with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to spotlight their work in tackling America’s gun crisis, the push for school safety and the fight to protect hard-won progress, despite the shift in the new administration's stance. 


Guest: Angela Ferrell-Zabala serves as the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action where she leads the largest grassroots network in the gun violence prevention space.


Keep up with Angela @FerrellZabala on Instagram, Threads and X and @ferrellzabala.bsky.social. Find out more about how Moms Demand Action is creating change and get involved at momsdemandaction.org. Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In a country reeling from mass shootings—with only thoughts and prayers offered—Moms Demand Action is on the frontlines of the fight for gun safety. With a powerful network of over 400 chapters nationwide, they’re challenging the very systems that perpetuate gun violence at the root. We spoke with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to spotlight their work in tackling America’s gun crisis, the push for school safety and the fight to protect hard-won progress, despite the shift in the new administration's stance. 


Guest: Angela Ferrell-Zabala serves as the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action where she leads the largest grassroots network in the gun violence prevention space.


Keep up with Angela @FerrellZabala on Instagram, Threads and X and @ferrellzabala.bsky.social. Find out more about how Moms Demand Action is creating change and get involved at momsdemandaction.org. Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A Love Letter to Public Libraries A Love Letter to Public Libraries Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:48 GMT 40:27 67dde582fa98b54cfadec207 false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/a-love-letter-to-public-libraries 67dde582fa98b54cfadec207 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 a-love-letter-to-public-libraries with Nick Higgins, Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library full 1 5 From banned books to restricted speech in schools, censorship is surging—with stories that live outside the mainstream being cast to the margins. With Project 2025 and the new administration pushing for deep-rooted information control, the danger isn’t just in banned books—it’s in the ideas they hold. Nick Higgins of Brooklyn Public Library broke down how this legacy institution is fighting back, protecting free access to knowledge, and defending the fundamental right to think critically.


Guest: Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn and leads the development of transformative library services across the borough.


Resources: 


Keep up with Brooklyn Public Library @bklynlibrary on Instagram and LinkedIn. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at bklynlibrary.org/! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> From banned books to restricted speech in schools, censorship is surging—with stories that live outside the mainstream being cast to the margins. With Project 2025 and the new administration pushing for deep-rooted information control, the danger isn’t just in banned books—it’s in the ideas they hold. Nick Higgins of Brooklyn Public Library broke down how this legacy institution is fighting back, protecting free access to knowledge, and defending the fundamental right to think critically.


Guest: Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn and leads the development of transformative library services across the borough.


Resources: 


Keep up with Brooklyn Public Library @bklynlibrary on Instagram and LinkedIn. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at bklynlibrary.org/! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Is Your Social Media Safe? Is Your Social Media Safe? Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:40 GMT 41:14 67ddf0211eb5b2f42381cffe false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/is-your-social-media-safe 67ddf0211eb5b2f42381cffe 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 is-your-social-media-safe with Tracy Chou, CEO of Block Party full 1 4 The Internet’s tides are changing—social media is not what it used to be back in 2008. As the digital world shifts, social media platforms are now more than just virtual spaces, but battlegrounds for privacy and autonomy. Tracy Chou, founder of Block Party, is on a mission to take the power back from corporate algorithms and give it to users. We spoke with Chou to lay bare the chaotic evolution of online safety, the role AI plays in reshaping the digital world and how we can build a more responsible, human-first internet.


Guest: Tracy Chou is an entrepreneur and software engineer well-known for her work advocating for diversity and inclusion in tech, who founded the startup Block Party to safeguard online privacy.


Keep up with Tracy @triketora on all major platforms and @exhaustedfemalefounder on Instagram and Threads. Find out more about how Block Party is creating change and get involved at blockpartyapp.com! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Internet’s tides are changing—social media is not what it used to be back in 2008. As the digital world shifts, social media platforms are now more than just virtual spaces, but battlegrounds for privacy and autonomy. Tracy Chou, founder of Block Party, is on a mission to take the power back from corporate algorithms and give it to users. We spoke with Chou to lay bare the chaotic evolution of online safety, the role AI plays in reshaping the digital world and how we can build a more responsible, human-first internet.


Guest: Tracy Chou is an entrepreneur and software engineer well-known for her work advocating for diversity and inclusion in tech, who founded the startup Block Party to safeguard online privacy.


Keep up with Tracy @triketora on all major platforms and @exhaustedfemalefounder on Instagram and Threads. Find out more about how Block Party is creating change and get involved at blockpartyapp.com! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Food as a Tool of Resilience Food as a Tool of Resilience Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:33 GMT 32:18 67ddf10aec9837e25ea146e1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/food-as-a-tool-of-resilience 67ddf10aec9837e25ea146e1 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 food-as-a-tool-of-resilience with Linda Roth, Chief Communications Officer of World Central Kitchen full 1 3 When the earth quakes or sociopolitical issues arise, World Central Kitchen is on the frontlines—often even before journalists. Powered by a global supply chain of advocates and (yes) chefs, it’s been a pioneering force in humanitarian aid since 2010. From serving up life-saving meals in crisis zones to navigating aid in regions like Gaza, we sat down with Linda Roth, CCO of WCK, to explore the complexities of delivering vital relief where it’s needed most.


Guest: Linda Roth is an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist turned purpose-driven communications expert who leads campaigns with tremendous geopolitical impact. 


Keep up with World Central Kitchen @WCKitchen on Instagram, X, Youtube and TikTok and @wck.org on Bluesky. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at wck.org! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Resources: 


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> When the earth quakes or sociopolitical issues arise, World Central Kitchen is on the frontlines—often even before journalists. Powered by a global supply chain of advocates and (yes) chefs, it’s been a pioneering force in humanitarian aid since 2010. From serving up life-saving meals in crisis zones to navigating aid in regions like Gaza, we sat down with Linda Roth, CCO of WCK, to explore the complexities of delivering vital relief where it’s needed most.


Guest: Linda Roth is an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist turned purpose-driven communications expert who leads campaigns with tremendous geopolitical impact. 


Keep up with World Central Kitchen @WCKitchen on Instagram, X, Youtube and TikTok and @wck.org on Bluesky. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at wck.org! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Resources: 


Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Reproductive Rights Won’t End with Roe Reproductive Rights Won’t End with Roe Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:27 GMT 40:36 67ddec9e1eb5b2f42380fe93 false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/reproductive-rights-wont-end-with-roe 67ddec9e1eb5b2f42380fe93 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 reproductive-rights-wont-end-with-roe with Francine Coeytaux, an Original Co-Founder of Plan C full 1 2 In a post-Roe reality, the fight for reproductive freedom hasn’t stopped—it just got a new look. With abortion access under attack, digital censorship silencing providers, and legal gray zones complicating care, the abortion pill has become a frontline tool for autonomy. Francine Coeytaux, one of the original founders of Plan C, joins us to unpack the realities of self-managed care and hidden barriers threatening the future of reproductive healthcare.  


Guest: Francine Coeytaux is a woman’s health advocate and public health specialist who Co-Founded Plan C, a nationwide campaign to normalize the modern option of at-home abortion using pills.  


Resources: 


Keep up with Plan C @plancpills on Instagram. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at plancpills.org! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In a post-Roe reality, the fight for reproductive freedom hasn’t stopped—it just got a new look. With abortion access under attack, digital censorship silencing providers, and legal gray zones complicating care, the abortion pill has become a frontline tool for autonomy. Francine Coeytaux, one of the original founders of Plan C, joins us to unpack the realities of self-managed care and hidden barriers threatening the future of reproductive healthcare.  


Guest: Francine Coeytaux is a woman’s health advocate and public health specialist who Co-Founded Plan C, a nationwide campaign to normalize the modern option of at-home abortion using pills.  


Resources: 


Keep up with Plan C @plancpills on Instagram. Find out more about how they’re creating change and get involved at plancpills.org! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work. 


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Fight For Queer Futures The Fight For Queer Futures Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:20 GMT 36:41 67dde96d59550b9cbc3cedbb false https://shows.acast.com/the-negative-space-podcast/episodes/the-fight-for-queer-futures 67dde96d59550b9cbc3cedbb 678816c36fdb31febd5a13d4 the-fight-for-queer-futures with Jim Obergefell full 1 1 Nearly a decade after the landmark case legalizing gay marriage—the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide are under attack. With government-led erasure and rising anti-Queer legislation on the rise, Jim Obergefell joins us to reflect on his historic Supreme Court case, unpack the right-wing backlash and pull lessons from his playbook for resistance. 


Guest: Jim Obergefell is the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges and an advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights. 


Resources: 


Find out more about how Equality Vines is creating change and get involved at equalityvines.com. Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Nearly a decade after the landmark case legalizing gay marriage—the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide are under attack. With government-led erasure and rising anti-Queer legislation on the rise, Jim Obergefell joins us to reflect on his historic Supreme Court case, unpack the right-wing backlash and pull lessons from his playbook for resistance. 


Guest: Jim Obergefell is the named plaintiff from the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges and an advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights. 


Resources: 


Find out more about how Equality Vines is creating change and get involved at equalityvines.com. Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.


Credits: 

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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