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Public Hearing

Action! by Design

Public Hearing is a podcast from Action! by Design where we explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing Massachusetts' gateway cities as they work to create more equitable, liberated, and sustainable communities.

Each episode, we'll bring you stories from the frontlines of community change work, featuring the people and organizations working to make a difference in their cities. We'll delve into issues like affordable housing, transportation, education, and more, and hear from experts and community leaders about the innovative solutions they're creating to address these challenges.

Hosted by Joshua Croke, founder of Action! by Design.

Available anywhere people find podcasts.
Airs on
WICN 90.5FM, Worcester’s NPR affiliate station on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm.

Urban Joy, Faith & Rebellion with Jennifer J. Gaskin Author of The ExitJuly 19, 2023
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The Politics of Getting Online with MA State Rep. David LeBoeufJuly 12, 2023
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Demanding Reparative Action in the Digital Equity Conversation with Katie HearnJune 05, 2023
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Communication is a Fundamental Human Right with Katie HearnJune 01, 2023
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Digital Inclusion Across the Nation with Gina D. Cooper BenjaminMay 26, 2023
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Creating Digital Pathways: A Three-Pronged Approach with Marvin VenayMay 17, 2023
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Small Towns, Big Advocates: Municipal Broadband & Access with Michael DeChiaraMay 10, 2023
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Digging into Digital Equity with Paul MatthewsMay 04, 2023
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Do it Scared: The Poet’s CauldronApril 12, 2023
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Celebrating the Opening of FEMME Bar WorcesterApril 05, 2023
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Continuing efforts toward equitable housing in WorcesterNovember 15, 2022
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YWCA and the Focus on Housing November 08, 2022
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Youth Empowerment Through Community Organization with Michel Salazar October 21, 2022
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Preventing the Cliff Effect with Marybeth CampbellOctober 21, 2022
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Pass the Mic: Dia De Los Muertos in Worcester with Valarie Zolezzi-WyndhamOctober 17, 2022
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Creating Dignified Space with Leah BradleyOctober 16, 2022
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Introducing Raquel Castro-Corazzini and Casita Cultura LatinaOctober 11, 2022
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The Effort For Inclusionary Zoning with Yvette Dyson October 04, 2022
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Centering the Individual in Support with Dr. Eniya LufumpaSeptember 27, 2022
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Approaching Housing with Unconditional Positive Regard with Nikki Bell and Desiree Demos September 20, 2022
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“Landlord” should be a registered profession - Part II with City Councilor Etel HaxhiajSeptember 13, 2022
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Can your idea be ARPA funded? with Casey BurnsSeptember 08, 2022
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Housing is a Human Right with Etel Haxhiaj (Part 1)September 06, 2022
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Exploring Equitable Housing Solutions with Domenica PerroneAugust 30, 2022
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ARPA Wrapped (well, sort of) with Bill ShanerJune 21, 2022
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