Nation Dec 03 A Brief But Spectacular take on connecting through reading At the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, a new children’s library inside the visitors’ center is giving kids a place to read and learn during the often long waits to see their loved ones. Tonight, a grandmother and…
Nation Dec 01 A Brief But Spectacular take on leadership and community through farming In this season of gathering around the table, we hear from self-proclaimed proud “AG youth” Anixia Davila from Salinas Valley, California, known as the “salad bowl of the world." Davila shares her Brief But Spectacular take on what she’s learned…
Arts Nov 18 A Brief But Spectacular take on finding a place where you belong Sometimes, the right learning environment can change everything. For Courtney Irwin, that place was a youth development center in Salinas, California. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how cooking and community helped her find her way.
Arts Nov 14 David Kelley’s Brief But Spectacular take on creativity and design For decades, David Kelley has helped people unlock their creativity. A pioneer of design, he founded the Stanford d.school as a place for creative, cross-disciplinary problem solving. He reflects on the journey that shaped his belief that everyone has the…
Nation Oct 28 A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness Dana Vanderford and Fred Theus work together in Los Angeles County’s homelessness prevention unit. It uses AI-driven data to identify people at risk of losing their homes and offers support that can help prevent homelessness. They share their Brief But…
Nation Sep 11 A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities where people with disabilities of every kind can be seen,…
Nation Aug 26 A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and…
Health Aug 11 A Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women’s health care After struggling to find doctors who properly treated her own menopause symptoms, Joanna Strober created Midi Health, a virtual clinic designed for the millions of women navigating this significant life transition. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing…
Nation Aug 07 A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of intergenerational communities What happens when leaders across generations come together to reimagine the future of collaboration? Earlier this year, CoGenerate, a nonprofit that brings older and younger changemakers together, hosted a gathering in Los Angeles to explore partnership. Participants shared their Brief…