Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change

Liberty Hill Foundation

Justice takes many forms, and Liberty Hill’s work is rooted in the belief that justice requires enabling those closest to the problems to speak on them and to help formulate, and implement, the solutions. So, how are activists seeking to make our society more just? And how are those in power responding? This season will feature three sets of paired episodes, six total, each pair featuring an Grass-Roots Leader (an activist/community member) and an Insider (an elected or appointed official or other more establishment figure) who are each working on this issue. 

Episodes

In the Season 5 premiere episode, Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, challenges longstanding assumptions about power in philanthropy and explores how funders can move beyond traditional models of control to build trust-based partnerships that share power with communities.

Aug 12

1 hr 9 min

The Best of Season 4

In this special episode, we revisit some of the most powerful moments from Season 4. Hear from inspiring movement leaders, experts, and authors as they share insights on today’s most pressing social justice issues and the ongoing work to build community power and drive lasting change.

Jul 29

32 min

Dismantling Patriarchy & Building Community Through Philanthropy

Powerhouse voices, New York Times best-selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs and Donors of Color Network co-founder Hali Lee, join us LIVE for a studio audience recording to explore the roots of American racism and sexism—and reveal how community-based giving can rewrite our future.

Dec 17, 2025

1 hr 1 min

S4E10 – Season 4 Rewind

LA’s leading frontline organizers—Ivette Ale-Ferlito (La Defensa), Derek Steele (Social Justice Learning Institute), and Jared Rivera (PICO California)—unpack this season’s organizing theories, reveal how they hold up in the real world, and explore what it really takes to turn big ideas into on-the-ground activism and community power.

Nov 19, 2025

1 hr 30 min

S4E9 – How Can Philanthropy Use Futurism to Change the World?

Trista Harris, world-renowned author of “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” and “Future Good: How to Use Futurism to Save the World,” as well as President of FutureGood consultancy, joins us in the studio to delve into the exciting world of future-focused philanthropy and explore how the social sector can harness the tools of futurism to build a better tomorrow.

Oct 29, 2025

1 hr

S4E8 – How Do We Sustain Organizations that Sustain Democracy?

Marshall Ganz, Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing & Civil Society at Harvard University, and Joseph Tomás McKellar, Executive Director of PICO California, join us for a lively discussion exploring how organizing can help strengthen democracy and the opportunities we have to move our movement forward.

Oct 15, 2025

1 hr 6 min

S4E7 – What’s at Stake in the Fight for Immigrant Rights?

Areli Hernandez, Director of Executive Affairs for the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), dives deep into the recent challenges faced by migrant families and activists and explores how frontline organizations are standing strong against the federal government’s attacks on civil society.

Oct 1, 2025

1 hr 8 min

S4E6 – Balancing the Scales Through Collective Action

Amy Shur, Campaign Director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Institute, and Victor Sanchez, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), unpack the power dynamics of today’s economic and political system and discuss how strategic mass organizing can help tilt the balance.

Sep 17, 2025

50 min

S4E5 – When A Thriving Community is a Revolutionary Act

Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO of the TransLatina Coalition, explores the impact of community-led solutions and people power in movement work, and its implications for the future of the Trans Latina immigrant community.

Sep 3, 2025

46 min

S4E4 – How Can Philanthropy Help Win the Fight for America’s Future?

David Callahan, founder and editor-in-chief of Inside Philanthropy, delves into the power of progressive philanthropy and its role in protecting everything it has built and cares about.

Aug 20, 2025

59 min