Political Hope

Can we practice hope better? Can we recognize and value the people and initiatives that inspire and embody hope in the world? What happens when we focus on these kinds of practical hope? Join Indy Rishi Singh and friends to face the shadows in our society by engaging in neuroplastic, hopeful conversations.

Political Hope is a science podcast hosted by Indy Rishi Singh, with 99 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.

Indy Rishi Singh hosts Political Hope, a science show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  139: Planting Food Policy Councils with Nessa Richman

  Aug 9, 202659 minS5

  https://www.cultivatingself.org/ In this episode of Political Hope , host Indy Rishi Singh sits down with Nessa Richman , a 30-year veteran of domestic food systems change and the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council . Together, they explore how over 300 Food Policy Councils across the nation are acting as hidden engines for civic engagement, community health, and food sovereignty. Drawing from her new book, Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being , Nessa breaks down how local communities can bridge political divides, build collective power, and transform their regional economies from the kitchen table to the town hall. Featured Resources & Links: Nessa's New Book: Grab a copy of Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being via Routledge. Book Companion Site: Explore additional tools, praise, and insights at fpcbook.com . Rhode Island Food Policy Council: Learn more about Nessa's ongoing statewide leadership and policy initiatives at rifoodcouncil.org . Click "Launch Interactive Dashboard" to see current national food policy councils: https://foodpolicynetworks.org/councils National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition : https://sustainableagriculture.net/

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  Episode #7

  138: What is a County Assessor? with Kismat Kathrani

  May 27, 20261h 4mS4

  https://kismatforpeople.com/ https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ We often look at our local tax and administrative offices as cold, bureaucratic black boxes. But what if we brought real-world, transparent leadership into the heart of our county systems, treating the public not as numbers, but as partners? Today, we are talking about transforming government operations from the ground up with Kismat Kathrani . Kismat is a software technology entrepreneur and community advocate who has built successful self-funded businesses and created thousands of jobs over the past 18 years. Now, he is stepping up to run for Contra Costa County Assessor with a powerful vision: to bring private-sector innovation, ethical leadership, and true data-driven modernization to a crucial office. He is here to break down how we can slash property tax appeal wait times through streamlined digital systems, safeguard our data, and restore public trust through complete transparency. https://www.contracostavote.gov/4026_en/

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  Episode #7

  138: What is a County Assessor? with Kismat Kathrani

  May 27, 20261h 4mS4

  https://kismatforpeople.com/ https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ We often look at our local tax and administrative offices as cold, bureaucratic black boxes. But what if we brought real-world, transparent leadership into the heart of our county systems, treating the public not as numbers, but as partners? Today, we are talking about transforming government operations from the ground up with Kismat Kathrani . Kismat is a software technology entrepreneur and community advocate who has built successful self-funded businesses and created thousands of jobs over the past 18 years. Now, he is stepping up to run for Contra Costa County Assessor with a powerful vision: to bring private-sector innovation, ethical leadership, and true data-driven modernization to a crucial office. He is here to break down how we can slash property tax appeal wait times through streamlined digital systems, safeguard our data, and restore public trust through complete transparency. https://www.contracostavote.gov/4026_en/

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  Episode #6

  137: Food Policy Councils with Mark Winne

  May 22, 20261h 2mS4

  https://www.markwinne.com/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/road-to-a-hungerfree-america-9798765132340/ https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Today, we are diving deep into the blueprints (or green prints) of food democracy with Mark Winne. For over forty years, Mark has been at the forefront of the food justice movement, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and structural policy. As a co-founder of some of the nation's very first Food Policy Councils, he took food out of the realm of simple charity and turned it into an act of local self-governance. Through his acclaimed books like Food Town, USA, Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart Cookin' Mamas and Closing the Food Gap , Mark has spent decades documenting how communities can reclaim their food systems from corporate monopolies. His work proves that when you organize municipal food policy around equity, you don't just feed people—you build community wealth, improve public health, and revitalize local economies. He is here to remind us that a resilient democracy begins at the kitchen table and the town hall.

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  Episode #5

  136: Farming as a Commons with Kristina Villa and Ian McSweeney

  Mar 5, 20261h 9mS4

  In this episode of Political Hope , we explore the radical reimagining of farming and community economics through the visionary work of The Farmers Land Trust . Co-founder Ian McSweeney brings his deep expertise in real estate and conservation to dismantle traditional ownership models, crafting the legal and financial blueprints necessary to liberate land from the speculative market. Alongside him, co-founder Kristina Villa leverages her experience as a farmer and communicator to center equity and storytelling, ensuring that land access serves as a foundation for social justice and community health. Together, they are pioneering the "Farmland Commons," a transformative approach that decommodifies the earth to create a permanent, community-held resource for generations of regenerative growers. https://www.thefarmerslandtrust.org/ ... https://www.thefarmerslandtrust.org/templates/ ... https://www.youtube.com/@TheFarmersLandTrust ... https://www.cultivatingself.org/indyrishisingh ... https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/ ... https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben

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