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Democracy is not just about elections. It's about what happens in between.
Where trust in democracy is eroding and access to justice remains deeply unequal, this global perspective on democracy, as something practiced daily, offers timely lessons.
Hosted by Sean Buffington, Vice President, Programs, Henry Luce Foundation, Luce Change: How Communities Are Shaping Their Futures explores how Luce grantees are reimagining and reinvigorating democratic culture by partnering with communities, expanding knowledge, and forging new approaches to justice and civic life. This podcast takes an honest look at how democracy, local and global, can build more inclusive and self-determined futures for its citizens.
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Recent Episodes
S2E3 Can Faith Save Democracy?
In this episode of Luce Change, host Sean Buffington sits down with Paul Brandeis Rauschenbusch, an ordained Baptist minister, CEO of Interfaith Alliance, and co-author of an essay suggesting the US…
S2E2 Seeing Is Believing
What does a photograph prove—and who gets to decide? Recorded live at MacDowell, archaeologist Nam Kim, curator and Magnum Foundation executive director Kristen Lubben, and photographer Accra…
S2E1 Building a Culture of Citizenship with Eric Liu
We exist in challenging times. Deep, generational problems have surfaced as very real, present pain and terror. Where do we go from here? On this season of Luce Change, we ask: what comes after a…
Jonathan Holloway on Civic Repair and Rebuilding Institutional Trust
Our new president, Jonathan Holloway, joins Sean Buffington on the Luce Change podcast to reflect on the idealistic pursuit of truth, the ruptures in our civic square, and the opportunity—and…
Indigenous Art, Advocacy, and the Museum System
A vibrant and timely panel discussion focused on new currents in Native art and the vital role of Indigenous voices in American arts institutions.
Faith in Civic Life: Practice, Not Just Belief
In this episode of Luce Change, we dive deep into the complex landscape of faith in America, exploring how religion can both divide and unite us.
The Fight for Local News Is a Fight for Democracy
In this episode of Luce Change, we explore what happens when the media neglects the communities they are meant to serve. We also examine what it takes to rebuild journalism from the ground up: with…
Ojibwe and the Right to Speak Your Language
Power of Law in People's Hands: Namati's Community Paralegals
Even when it feels like the odds are stacked against us, everyday people around the world are strengthening democracies from the ground up—by knowing, using, and shaping the law. That’s the heart of…
Coming Soon: The Barefoot Lawyers of Namati
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Luce Change has published 10 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Luce Change is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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