Front Porch Movement
Front Porch Movement
Front Porch Movement
The Front Porch Movement is a voice in civic engagement that uses the power of multi-media platforms to present stories from a diversity of people. We explore how we live, the challenges we face and the ideas needed to improve our society. Through this higher level of community engagement, the Front Porch Movement aspires to help us be better connected to one another, better informed, and gain a better understanding of opinions that divide us.
Thanksgiving Red And Blue- 2020 Edition
Politics and the pandemic have divided us like never before. But how can family and friends come together while still having strong opposing opinions on hot button topics? We called on Dr. Susan Birne-Stone, a Brooklyn psychotherapist, to get her expert advice not just for the holidays but in the volatile days and years to come.
Nov 26, 2020
15 min
Jafet's Message To Our Leaders
Host Ted Canova talks with Jafet Rodriquez, an 18 year old who will be voting for the first time in the New Hampshire presidential primary and has a simple message to the leaders of America.
Jan 31, 2020
10 min
Ray Suarez- "It's My Country Too"
Host Ted Canova has a candid conversation with journalist Ray Suarez on Donald Trump's first 100 days, the challenges facing the media, Ray's ethnic identity and the Twitter storm that erupted when Marc Anthony sang the National Anthem at the All-Star Game.
Apr 30, 2017
18 min
Thanksgiving Red And Blue
Host Ted Canova talks with millennial Tom, disappointed by the election results and who is anxious as he heads home for Thanksgiving to face relatives who voted for the other side.
Nov 23, 2016
10 min
"I Was Watching America Bleed"
Host Ted Canova talks with Karen at a healing service where she shares her deep sense of abandonment the night after Donald Trump's victory.
Nov 17, 2016
17 min
Vo And Eliki
Host Ted Canova talks with musicians Vo Era and Eliki who delight passengers on New York City subways while developing their professional musical careers above ground too. ​Follow them and listen to their work Vo @VoEra and VoEra.com Eliki @Eliki and https://soundcloud.com/eliki
Nov 13, 2016
7 min
A Runner Defeats Death, Twice
Host Ted Canova talks with Eleanor Noell, a runner who survived two traumatic brain injuries and who finds a silver lining on the impact its had on her memory.
Jun 14, 2016
9 min
An Immigrant's Path: From The CIA To Pastor
Host Ted Canova talks with Pastor Jan Vezikov about the struggles growing up in a bi-cultural family, leaving his job at the CIA, and working at finding hope.
Feb 18, 2016
12 min
A Father, Son And John Lennon
Host Ted Canova talks with Marty and Paul Trent, a father and son, as they visit Central Park's Strawberry Fields on the 35th anniversary of John Lennon's death.
Jan 18, 2016
18 min