Critical Value Podcast
1) Wizdom Powell on Improving Mental Health Care
In this conversation, we explore the distinction between “fixing” people’s mental health and building systems and institutions that don’t cause harm in the first place. We are joined by Wizdom Powell,...Show More
2) Michael Elliott on the Approach to Inclusive Institutional Change
Kim hosts a conversation that delves into the dynamic relationship between evidence-driven change and the pursuit of social and racial equity when institutions prioritize these goals. We are joined by...Show More
3) Fay Twersky on Rethinking Institutional Distrust
We tackle the challenging question of how evidence can drive change for people and communities in a climate of widespread institutional distrust. We explore the root causes of this erosion of trust an...Show More
4) Justin Milner on the Power of Objective Evidence
We explore how evidence shapes policy, philanthropy, and learning agendas to help drive social change. We also unpack the challenges changemaking institutions can face when incorporating evidence and ...Show More
5) Doug Elmendorf on Evidence in Policymaking and Higher Education
We explore the use of data and evidence in policy making and higher education. We will hear from Doug Elmendorf, dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, about teaching the next generation. How are educato...Show More
6) LaTosha Brown on the Impact of Evidence in Social Movements
We examine the unique challenges and opportunities of using evidence to drive change within the context of a social movement, particularly in an era of heightened partisanship and media influence. We ...Show More
7) Heather Hahn on Decoding America's Safety Net
We are joined by Heather Hahn, associate Vice President for the Urban Institute Center on Labor, Human Services and Population, to discuss the complexities and challenges of safety net programs in the...Show More
8) Michael McAfee on Equity in a Multiracial Democracy
We’re joined by Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to lead and carry out work that is in service to all people. We discuss the tension be...Show More
9) Exploring the Legacy of Persistent Poverty in America
We explore the resurgence of interest in rural communities. We delve into the current state of rural research, uncovering the gaps compared to urban research. We dive into the legacies of the deepest ...Show More
10) How Evidence Catalyzes Workplace Equity
We are joined by author and immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz who served for eight years on President Obama's senior team, including five years leading the White House Domestic Policy Council as an a...Show More