Inflection Point
On Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller you’ll hear incredible stories from activists, entrepreneurs, and authority-busters about how they build power and lead change for an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration.
Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world.
This award-winning show is produced in collaboration with KALW and PRX.
Latest Episodes
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What’s going on with men? Can masculinity exist without its more toxic forms? Why is it so hard to negotiate the gender power dynamic in everyday… -
Are you anxious? Here's why.Last week we aired our conversation with Ruth Whippman, Author of "America the Anxious. Why our search for happiness is… -
The myth of empowerment. Author Ruth Whippman has been studying the self-improvement industry for years. She’s come to the conclusion that empowerment… -
What if our reliance on search engines is perpetuating oppressive ideas and hateful ideologies--even swaying elections?Dr. Safiya Noble was studying… -
Will the powers that be yield to the kind of change women politicians will bring to office?At age 32, Minnesota State Representative Erin Maye Quade is… -
What does it actually take for women to win elections? In 2017, 16,000 women had raised their hand to run for office. One year later, it's 42,000. But… -
Organizational psychologist Dr. Barbara Adams says there is transformational power for everyone in diversity and inclusivity. But initiatives like… -
Can an all-woman board move beyond empowerment, and get to actual power? Ask any woman who’s sat through a long meeting surrounded by men, and she could… -
Despite our differences, we can find connections that bring us together.After Brief But Spectacular creator Steve Goldbloom filmed 94-year-old retired… -
What happens when teachers are given the freedom to inspire a lifelong love of learning? In this episode, I talk with Gabrielle Howard, who recently…
