Cultivating Civility

Conversations with civic leaders & sages on tackling toxicity and cultivating civility in our communities. A podcast series hosted by Diane Kalen-Sukra, Save Your City author, speaker and founder of Kalen Academy, an online civic leadership institute.

Cultivating Civility is a government podcast hosted by Diane Kalen-Sukra, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Diane Kalen-Sukra hosts Cultivating Civility, a government show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Metanoia and Civility: Why Culture Can’t Heal Without a Change of Mind

  Jan 9, 202611 minS3

  <p><b>What if the crisis we’re facing isn’t just political, institutional, or cultural—but perceptual?</b></p><p>In this Civility Dispatch, Diane Kalen-Sukra introduces <b>metanoia</b>, an ancient word we rarely use but can no longer afford to ignore. Meaning a profound change of mind, metanoia names the inner turning that makes moral renewal possible—personally, relationally, and civically.</p><p>Drawing on Greek philosophy, early Christian thought, and modern warnings from figures like Carl Jung, this episode explores how societies slide into decay when they normalize domination, winner-take-all thinking, short-term gain, and transactional relationships—and how th...

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  Civility Summit 2026: Leading Through Uncivil Times

  Oct 10, 20251 minS2

  <p>This is a special dispatch episode of the Cultivating Civility podcast series.</p><p>Hello, I’m <b>Diane Kalen-Sukra</b>, founder of <b>Kalen Academy</b>, author of Save Your City and the upcoming book Lead with Civility—a practical guide for uncivil times.</p><p>One year ago today, nearly <b>500 civic leaders</b> from <b>350 cities and 10 countries</b> came together for the inaugural <b>Global Civility Summit</b>—a gathering that reminded the world that even in divided times, civility still has champions.</p><p>That conversation didn’t end when the summit closed; it continues...

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  Episode #9

  What Is Civility—Really?

  Aug 7, 202517 minS1

  <p>Civility is not about being polite. It’s about having the <b>moral courage</b> to protect human <b>dignity</b>, uphold <b>respect</b>, and build communities where democracy can thrive.</p><p>In this powerful keynote from the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference, your host Diane Kalen-Sukra—author of Save Your City and founder of Kalen Academy—explores what civility really means and why it’s the key to healing toxic public life. </p><p>Addressing thousands of changemakers gathered for the Charter for Compassion’s global summit, Diane connects the ancient wisdom of Socrates and the Athenian Oath with modern...

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  Episode #8

  Make Civility Win At the Ballot Box | Elect Respect

  Jul 16, 20256 minS1

  <p>In this Civility Dispatch episode, your host <b>Diane Kalen-Sukra</b> reminds us that If incivility can trickle down, so can respect. And right now, one of the most powerful culture-shaping acts we have is at the ballot box.</p><p>This isn’t just about politics—it’s about the kind of world we’re creating together. Diane shares timely insights and invites you to be part of a global conversation at the upcoming Democracy & Tyranny symposium, hosted by Plato’s Academy Centre. Together, we’ll explore what’s really at stake when contempt becomes the norm—and what it takes to...

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  Episode #7

  If Tocqueville Saw Our Press Today

  Mar 19, 20256 minS1

  <p>What if <b>Alexis de Tocqueville</b>, the 19th-century thinker who warned about the fragility of democracy, could see our media landscape today?</p><p>Tocqueville believed a <b>free press was both vital and dangerous</b>—a powerful force that could <b>protect liberty or manipulate public opinion</b>. He saw that when the press <b>fails to inform</b>, democracy <b>starts to unravel</b>.</p><p>Fast forward to today: Corporate media consolidates narratives. Local journalism is vanishing. Outrage and misinformation flood our feeds. Would Tocqueville recognize the press he once admired, or would he see so...

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