Soul Force Politics

Soul Force Politics

Hosted by: Heather Mizeur

How would our world be different if politics were rooted in radical love? Soul Force Politics is a podcast that teaches heart-centered mindfulness to strengthen democracy and soften political divides. Let our actions...

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009 — A Theologian in the Senate ~ U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)

U.S. Senator Chris Coons was trained not only at Yale Law School, but also its Divinity School. He is a wise scholar, a brilliant advocate, an astute policymaker, and a dedicated, humble public servant. We discover...
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008 — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author of “Braiding Sweetgrass”

Our guest today is one of my favorite authors, a magical heart and mind who gave us all the gift of her phenomenal book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.”...
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007 — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is one of the most respected and astute policy analysts and legislative thinkers on Capitol Hill.  In today’s conversation, we connect with him on a range of policy topics and hear...
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006 — Actress Sonja Sohn, Director of new HBO doc film “Baltimore Rising”

Actress Sonja Sohn -- best known for her role as Detective Kima Greggs in The Wire -- discusses her directorial debut, a new HBO documentary film that takes us on a deep journey to review the hidden stories behind the...
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005 — Jenna Johnson, Washington Post White House Correspondent

Jenna Johnson was assigned to lead the Washington Post's campaign coverage for U.S. presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump in 2015. As Trump vaulted into prominence to win his party’s nomination and eventually the...
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004 — Rev. Delman Coates, Social Justice Advocate

Heather Mizeur and Delman Coates teamed up in 2014 to be an unlikely ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland.  A lesbian and black baptist minister, few would have paired them together, but they proved to be...
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003 — Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD)

Putting the notion of Soul Force Politics to the test, listeners of this episode are treated to a diverse and wide-ranging bipartisan discussion between popular GOP Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland’s most respected...
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002 — Barbara Mikulski

Maryland’s most popular politician — feisty firebrand, powerhouse & glass-ceiling-breaker, former U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) — records her very first podcast ever by sitting down with Soul Force...
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001 – Melissa Etheridge

In this inaugural episode of Soul Force Politics, Heather Mizeur welcomes her friend and spiritual mentor, Grammy and Oscar award-winning rock star, Melissa Etheridge, to engage in a deeply personal and spirit-filled...
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