Latest Built by us Podcast Episodes
See You Next Year!
Built By Us - December 23, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHappy Holidays! In this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa sign off and thank each of you for your support this year. See you in 2022! Support the show Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync X: @democracync
Changing the Culture with Michelle Bermeo Betancourt
Built By Us - December 16, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHear from El Pueblo's Development Director, Michelle Bermeo Betancourt! 🇪🇨🇨🇴 — In this episode, Michelle talks to Taylor and Alyssa about her role as a “helper” in the movement, the importance of connecting individuals to issues through political education, and the call for unlearning and learni...
Changing the Culture with Michelle Bermeo Betancourt
Built By Us - December 16, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHear from El Pueblo's Development Director, Michelle Bermeo Betancourt! 🇪🇨🇨🇴 — In this episode, Michelle talks to Taylor and Alyssa about her role as a “helper” in the movement, the importance of connecting individuals to issues through political education, and the call for unlearning and learni...
Moving the Needle with Iliana Santillan
Built By Us - December 09, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHear from El Pueblo's Executive Director, Iliana Santillan! 🇲🇽 — In this episode, Iliana talks to Taylor and Alyssa about her introduction to the movement as a teacher, her life experience as a woman, and how she is moving the needle for change at El Pueblo and in North Carolina at large. Tune i...
Taylor talks Redistricting with JP Grillet
Built By Us - December 03, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Taylor is joined by the Senior Research Manager of our Advocacy Team, JP Grillet! — Together JP and Taylor give you the rundown on where redistricting is at right now in North Carolina, how we got here, and how YOU can help us get to where we need to be. Tune in to learn all abo...
Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Heritage with Maria Mayorga
Built By Us - November 22, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings“No one can tell my story like I can.” — In this episode, hear from Blueprint NC’s Maria Mayorga as she tells us all about her journey into activism, why we should be empowering youth to share their stories, and the importance of celebrating and staying close to Latinx and Hispanic culture. 🇺🇾 ...
What It Means To Be A Leader ft. Cheryl Carter and Adrienne Kelly
Built By Us - November 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWhat does it mean to you, to be a leader? In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce you to Democracy North Carolina’s Interim Co-Executive Directors: Cheryl Carter and Adrienne Kelly. — Tune in to learn more about Adrienne and Cheryl’s journey at Democracy NC, their personal theory of change,...
Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Heritage with Kathia & Emily
Built By Us - November 02, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings"If not us, then who?" — In this episode, hear from 2 Latina women making a difference in Western NC. Featuring two UNC Asheville students and former Democracy NC Friendterns, Emily Arismendy and Kathia Fuentes Beyhaut! Tune in to hear from Emily and Kathia themselves on what it means to be Lat...
Celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! ft. Veronica Fonseca
Built By Us - October 21, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCelebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with UNC-Chapel Hill Student and two-time Democracy Summer Alum, Veronica Fonseca. Tune in to hear all about Veronica’s journey into local and global politics, her thoughts on Latinx Hispan...
What's on the Ballot this Year?
Built By Us - October 18, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa and Taylor go over what’s on the ballot this year! Many North Carolinians have local races to vote on this Fall and we want you to be prepared. Listen in for a quick episode on what offices are up, what powers they hold, and what issues are at stake during these local e...
Celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! ft. Manny Mejia Diaz
Built By Us - October 07, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCelebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Southeastern RMO, Manny Mejia Diaz, to hear their thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage month and to learn more about his Salvadoran roots and culture. 🇸🇻 Tune in to hear from Manny on ...
Celebrating Our Wins! ft. Recent Policy Updates
Built By Us - September 23, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa quickly recap some of NC's most recent policy wins #ForThePeople. Tune in to hear all about how your advocacy work is paying off and why we must always keep fighting. Support the show Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Instagra...
Youth Organizing and Activism in NC ft. Past and Present UNC Student Change-Makers
Built By Us - September 09, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, former 2021 Democracy Summer friendterns, Lucas and Chantel, talk about the current state of youth activism in North Carolina with past and present UNC students who have been doing organizing, advocacy, and activism work within their local communities. Featuring Julia Clark, Ch...
The Role of the Black Church ft. Reverend Joshua Lazard
Built By Us - August 27, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Kel and Noah, talk with Reverend Joshua Lazard about the history, role, and importance of the Black church. Tune in for an amazing conversation and our most recent episode: The Role of the Black Church. Artist Highlight: Kel Williams / Song: It tak...
Reparations and Your Role Within Them Ft. Western NC Advocates
Built By Us - August 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Brianna and Steven, host a conversation with Western NC Advocates, Tre and Savannah, about reparations. Tune in as we discuss what reparations mean to us, look like to us, and could look like in future society and legislation. Artist Highlight: Mo...
What is Mutual Aid? ft. London Newton and Marques Thompson
Built By Us - August 05, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode we discuss what mutual aid is and why it is so important. With us we have special guests, Marques Thompson, our Regional Managing Organizer in the East, and London Newton, a college student and organizer who is passionate about mutual aid work. Tune in to learn more about why mut...
Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Black and Brown communities ft. Dr. Kimberly Hardy
Built By Us - July 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Democracy Summer friendtern, Trinity Murray, hosts a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Hardy, MSW, Ph.D. Tune in as we deconstruct the stigma surrounding mental health in Black and Brown communities, understand the importance of normalizing treatment, and learn how we can each prio...
LGBTQIA+ Politics in a Post HB2 North Carolina ft. Representative Marcus Brandon
Built By Us - July 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Ben and Dmitri, talk with a former NC representative who served as the only LGBT member of the North Carolina General Assembly during his term. Tune in as we discuss LGBTQIA+ Politics in a Post HB2 North Carolina Artist Highlight: Z Alexander ft. ...
Framing #TheBiggerPicture: A Conversation with Democracy Summer and NC Lawmakers
Built By Us - July 09, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, our Democracy Summer team meets with three North Carolina representatives. Democracy Summer interns prepare questions for our lawmakers and get to hear a little bit more about who they are and what they are doing for us. Tune in to learn more about your North Carolina lawmakers ...
#TheBiggerPicture Press Conference ft. Democracy Summer
Built By Us - July 02, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, students from our “Democracy Summer” internship program call on state and local election officials to shut down Jim Crow 2.0 in the name of true democracy. — Senate Bills 326, 724, and 725 are direct attacks on the public's ability to vote, tune in to hear why. Support the show...
A Celebration of Resilience: Juneteenth
Built By Us - June 18, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHappy Juneteenth! In this episode, hosts are joined by Democracy NC staff to discuss what Juneteenth means to them. Tune in as we learn the history of our nation, a people and their culture, their heritage, — and their resilience. Support the show Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: @Democrac...
Season 3 Premiere: What Future Are We Building? Ft. The Comms Cuties
Built By Us - June 16, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWelcome to Season 3 of Built By Us! We're so glad you're here. — Tune in as we welcome a brand new season; packed with all-new episodes, guests, stories, and.....hosts! Support the show Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync X...
Unlearning the Past to Build our Future with Rebby Kern
Built By Us - June 02, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMeet Rebby Kern (they/them) — a biracial, non-binary, queer person with a decade’s worth of experience in queer activism. Rebby is the Director of Education Policy @equalitync, a co-founder of the Trans Yoga Project, and a lifelong learner. Tune in as we discuss the importance of representation,...
Reimagining Our Future with Angaza Laughinghouse
Built By Us - May 11, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa & Taylor are joined by ACLU NC’s, Angaza Laughinghouse. Together, they discuss systemic injustices and our place as activists within these systems. Tune in as we step outside our current structures and imagine all the possibilities for our future. Support the show Follo...
NC’s Plan to Safeguard Voting Rights: Senate Bill 446
Built By Us - April 29, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this Brick episode, Alyssa & Taylor discuss a recently introduced, pro-voter bill, SB 446: "Safeguarding Voting Rights". Tune in to learn all about this comprehensive elections bill and how it would expand voter registration and increase access to the ballot box. Support the show Follow Us...
NC's Jim Crow 2.0: The "Elections Integrity Act"
Built By Us - April 27, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this Brick episode, Alyssa & Taylor debunk the idea that our elections have no integrity as they pull apart the provisions inside Senate Bill 326: the "Elections Integrity Act”. — Tune in to learn more about how SB 326 is part of a nation wide Jim Crow response to 2020's highest voter turnout...
Creating Community in the High Country with Clarinda Choice
Built By Us - April 23, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWhen the opportunity to make a difference fell into the hands of new NC resident, Clarinda Choice — they decided to step up to the challenge. In this episode, hear the story of @black_ppl_in_boone. An Instagram account with an unlikely backstory that is now building community in the High Country...
Holding Elected Leaders Accountable #ForThePeople
Built By Us - April 09, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 3rd and final pillar of the For the People Act: Holding Elected Leaders Accountable! It’s time for our Congress to pass and sign the For the People Act into law. Listen in to learn about this bold pro-democracy package and how you can take action ...
Getting Big Money Out of Politics #ForThePeople
Built By Us - March 31, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 2nd pillar of the For the People Act: Getting Big Money out of Politics! Listen in to learn more about this bold pro-democracy package that will heal our country and build a more just, fair, and inclusive democratic society. Support the show Fol...
Making Voting Simpler, Safer, and Fairer #ForThePeople
Built By Us - March 24, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 1st pillar of the For the People Act: Making Voting Simpler, Safer, and Fairer! Listen in to learn the ins and outs of this once-in-a-generation pro-democracy package and how you can take action to support it, today. Support the show Follow Us o...
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