Say More with Tulaine Montgomery

Nearly 75% of Americans think the media is increasing political polarization in this country. But our guest today, Farai Chideya, believes that journalism can actually bring us closer. Farai is the CEO and host of the Our Body Politic podcast and senior writer at FiveThirtyEight .  In this conversation, she explains how data-driven journalism and engaging with people of different opinions hel...

The American Dream –the idea that anyone can succeed regardless of their background– often feels just like that, a dream .  Today I speak with John Friedman, an economist and Co-Director of Opportunity Insights . John explains the barriers to opportunity that under-resourced communities face, and why removing these can improve the American economy. He also tells us why social mobility is hard...

For three years, I managed to avoid getting Covid. I was pretty proud of that fact …almost boastful… until now.  The virus finally caught up with me! I kind of feel like I lost the championship belt.  We’re taking a brief break this week while I continue to recover. However, don't go too far, because we'll be back with another episode next week. In the meantime, if you haven't already, p...

My conversation with Cheryl Dorsey, the President of Echoing Green , was recorded on the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. It was a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on how far America has come to fulfilling its promises of racial equity. Cheryl speaks about the barriers to entry people of color face and how these very leaders are overcoming the odds and paving the way towards a bett...

America is increasingly becoming multiracial. But our institutions haven’t caught up to this reality. In our first Say More episode, Karla and I talk about this irony.  Karla Monterroso is CEO of Brava Leaders, a nonprofit that coaches organizations to support underrepresented leaders. Today, she speaks about the challenges in our multiracial reality, especially what people of color face in c...

In a moment when our society seems more divided than ever, join us as we explore what it means to adapt and evolve—together. Hosted by Tulaine Montgomery, entrepreneur, activist, musician, and CEO of the venture philanthropy firm New Profit, Say More brings together influential leaders from different races, generations, and sectors for radically candid, action-oriented, and joyful conversations ar...