Sticky Note Conversations

Join Erika Washington on this episode of Sticky Note Conversations as she delves deep into the concept of democracy with various guests. Reflecting on what democracy truly means, Erika and her guests ponder if we genuinely have it in the United States. Featuring voices from different walks of life, this episode addresses historical perspectives, current challenges, and the future of democracy. Discover how individuals define democracy and if they believe it exists in America today. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion!
  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:33) - Support Request
  • (01:43) - Democracy Discussion Begins
  • (03:53) - Kwami Abdul-Bey's Perspective
  • (06:25) - Vincent Lynn on Local Democracy
  • (08:21) - Mayor Shelly Berkeley's Views
  • (09:40) - Lucy Flores on Democratic Crisis
  • (12:55) - Professor Lori Lee on Native American Influence
  • (16:38) - Erica Gallegos on Democracy in Action
  • (17:49) - Mayor Kelly Garrett's Concerns
  • (22:16) - Dion Johnson on Modern Day Slavery
  • (25:38) - A'shanti Gholar on Democracy's Fragility
  • (29:41) - Aaron Ford on Rule of Law
  • (32:43) - Alicia Contreras on Democratic Crisis
  • (38:55) - Deborah Porter's International Perspective
  • (41:14) - Amy Allison on American Democracy's Flaws
  • (48:32) - Shandra Summers Armstrong on Incomplete Democracy
  • (55:37) - Dr. Cheryl Neely on Historical Context
  • (58:03) - Closing Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.