Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change

The American Prospect Editor-At-Large Harold Meyerson explores the evolution of progressive and grassroots movements in Los Angeles and the opportunities ahead for advancing social justice. 

Founder & President of California Calls Anthony Thigpenn and Director of the USC Equity Research Institute Manuel Pastor dive deep into the history of L.A. organizing and movement building and explore its role in shaping political power. 

Recorded live at our annual Leadership Appreciation Brunch, we go behind-the-scenes of Liberty Hill’s new Liberation Fund—a groundbreaking initiative to end incarceration of girls and gender-expansive youth in L.A. County—with Dr. Monique Couvson , Jessica Nowlan , and Katherine Lucero . 

We look back at some exciting moments from Season 2 and highlight engaging conversations with frontline organizers and community activists who are working to create a more just L.A.

Environmental justice champions Michele Prichard, Ashely Hernandez (Communities for a Better Environment), and Nalleli Cobo (Goldman Prize Winner) join us for an in-depth conversation on the past, present, and future of the environmental justice movement in L.A.

Turning progressive activism into electoral power with L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Ground Game LA Executive Director Bill Przylucki.

Frontline stories about movement solidarity and the inside-outside perspective of L.A. politics with L.A. City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Executive Director of La Defensa Ivette Ale-Ferlito.

L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and SEIU Local 2015 Political Director Jared Rivera join the conversation around the landscape of the labor movement in L.A.

Catch part two of this engaging conversation as Executive Director of Social Justice Learning Institute, Derek Steele shares insight on the social justice ecosystem of Los Angeles.

Two-part episode exploring multiracial solidarity in Los Angeles and the state-wide work being done around reparations with California Assembly-member Isaac Bryan.

Recorded Live from the SoCal Grantmakers 2023 Policy Conference, this episode explores the intersection of race and politics with New York Bestselling Author, Steve Phillips.

In this bonus episode of “Conversation From the Frontlines,” Mayor Karen Bass joins the Liberty Hill community on the eve of her inauguration to discuss her plans to address pressing issues facing the City of L.A. Tune in as Mayor Bass shares her vision for how to tackle youth incarceration, environmental justice, and housing the unhoused, as well as her top priorities for her first 100 days in of...

Conversations From the Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change is back with a special Season One Bonus Episode on the fight for reproductive justice—Defending the Future: America Post-Roe. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and her guests Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, and Laura Jimenez, Executive Director of CA Latinas for Reproductive Justi...

Our new podcast, “Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re an organizer, donor, or a concerned resident looking to get involved, we’re here to help you have real conversations about topics like race, community safety, and justice with empathy and hum...

Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith as she interviews leaders on the frontlines fighting for change. This episode features Miguel Dominguez, Director of Education at Community Coalition. Listen in as Shane and Miguel discuss the futur...

Liberty Hill’s new podcast Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith brings you to the frontlines to hear directly from the people fighting for change. Lorri Jean, executive director of the Los Angeles LGBTQ joins Shane to discuss the evolution of the LGBTQ justice moment. Lorri L. Jean has been an activist on LGBT issues since 1979 and is nationally rec...

Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith is back with another dose of the insight and information you need to stay informed about the fight for social justice. In this episode, Yuè Begay, Co-Chair of Indigenous Pride LA joins Shane to discuss intersectionality in LGBTQ social movements. Yuè shares how her experiences as a Navajo transgender woman influe...

Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of Racial Equity for Los Angeles County discuss institutional racism and its impact on community safety. Dr. Scorza leads the Anti Racism division and is working to eliminate systemic barriers that have made sure that large portions of the Black community, and other communities of color, live within the...

Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. David Turner (@dr_kunta23) discuss the future of youth justice in Los Angeles, and the ways David is fighting for black and brown communities as both an educator and organizer. Also, David shares his love for tacos and basketball, discusses abolition as the future of public safety, and tells us why Kendrick Lamar's “Alright ” holds a s...

Dr. David Turner grew up in Inglewood California and earned his Ph. D. in the Social and Cultural Studies in Education program at UC Berkeley, where his research focused on youth-based social movements, political identity, and resistance to the prison regime. David supports the movement for Black lives as a political education and research specialist, helping organizations with teach-ins, curricul...

Meet your host and get a quick take on what this new podcast is all about. Follow now, so you don't miss the first episode. Liberty Hill’s new podcast—“Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” serves you the insight and commentary you need to be a better ally and activist. Join us on the frontlines for the fearless conversations about social justi...