Patrick interviews Sarah Suggs, President and CEO of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy. On today's episode, we discuss the Civics for Life program, the changing level of civic education in America, and how civic engagement can become part of your everyday life

Sarah Suggs is a third-generation Arizonan whose extensive career has taken her to the east and west coasts before returning to her native state in 2001. She has served as an executive for Pivotal Group, a private equity and real estate investment firm, KSL, a KKR, Kohlberg, Kravis, and Roberts company, and as Executive Director of The National Women’s Hall of Fame in New York, which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of extraordinary American women. A community volunteer since the age of 12, Ms. Suggs has held several leadership positions including Phoenix Heart Ball Chairman, Arizona Science Center Gala Chairman, Women’s Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation, a Founder of Phoenix Children’s Hospital Leadership Circle and Past President of Charter 100, whose purpose is to recognize outstanding women in the community and provide a forum for their interaction. Honorary members include former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and former Arizona Governors Rose Mofford, Jane Dee Hull, and Janet Napolitano.

• Only 1 in 4 Americans can name a branch of government.
• Thriving communities start with local activism/engagement.
• Individuals can make the biggest difference.

• O'Connor Institute
• Civics for Life
• Beyond The Public Square: Imagining Digital Democracy

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com
• The O'Connor Institute on Facebook
• The O'Connor Institute on Twitter
• The O'Connor Institute on Instagram

Season 2 Coming Tuesday April 25th! Make sure you follow Civics Undaunted so you don't miss an episode!

https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

Another solocast this week where we dive into the role of emotions in politics and the role of logic in policy making.

• Voting is an emotional act not a rational one
• Understanding the interplay between emotion and logic in politics will make you a better advocate and activist
• Emotions can override logical thought

• Drew Westen's Twitter
• The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion In Deciding The Fate Of The Nation

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com

With just over 6 weeks until the midterm elections here are a few ways you can get involved and learn what you need to know to make informed decision!

• Make sure you are registered to vote.
• Find a candidate that you can endorse and tell others about.
• Meet people where they are, don't pressure those that are not ready to listen.
• You don't have to do it all right now, find the tasks that are comfortable to you.
• Don't forget that local journalism is very important and helpful when looking for information on candidates.

• https://www.vote411.org/
• https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com

Patrick interviews Jen Huynh-Doto, a Strategic Sourcing Manager, a former National Board Member for the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, and a current Board member for the Civics Institute. On today's episode we discuss the ways to spark engagement and activism within an organization.

Jen Huynh-Doto is a world traveler, and works to disrupt the status quo and push for a better world in every organization she is a part of.

• Jen's Twitter: @JenHuynhPW
• Jen's Instagram: @jennhuynhhh
• Bolman and Deal's Four-Frame Model

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com

Patrick interviews Jen Huynh-Doto, a Strategic Sourcing Manager, a former National Board Member for the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, and a current Board member for the Civics Institute. On today's episode we discuss the ways to spark engagement and activism within an organization.

Jen Huynh-Doto is a world traveler, and works to disrupt the status quo and push for a better world in every organization she is a part of.

• You need people and to know the key stakeholders
• Change is achieved by unfreezing the organization from the status quo
• Bolman & Deal's Model highlights what is needed for change
• It's all about relationships
• There is no life experience you've had that isn't valuable

• Jen's Twitter: @JenHuynhPW
• Jen's Instagram: @jennhuynhhh
• Bolman and Deal's Four-Frame Model

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com

There are just 77 days to election day! What can you do to make your voice heard?

• https://www.vote411.org/
• https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com

Patrick takes time to dive into what is the Civics Institute, how it came to be, and the vision for it going forward.

• You don't need to change the world, you need to leave the world changed.
• Politics is the mechanism in which we elect our leaders and hold them accountable

• https://www.thecivicsinstitute.com/

• Podchaser.com