Send us Fan Mail This week, I will share the simple process I used to move my investments to a more socially responsible index fund including the steps I followed and the mistakes that I made! Links from today’s episode: How to choose the best index fund | Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode 76 The Surprising Truth About What ESG Investing Actually Means (recorded before the 2024 rebranding o...

Send us Fan Mail It's the perfect time of year to start thinking about summer travel. This episode covers some suggestions on how to plan a great vacation that respects local cultures and prioritizes environmental sustainability. Discover practical tips for engaging with communities, understanding local customs, and avoiding cultural faux pas. We'll also discuss sustainable travel practices, such as supporting local economies, reducing waste, and choosing eco-friendly accommodations.&nb...

Send us Fan Mail How are you feeling today? Are you one of many Americans who are feeling stressed and on the verge of current events burnout? Today’s episode is about self care for times like these. Pour a mug of something warm and grab a notebook. The work of building a better world is challenging, and requires that we find opportunities for rest, joy, pleasure, and community. Links from today’s episode: Promoting self care and well-being among feminist activists and women’s rights ...

Send us Fan Mail This week let’s review the ACLU’s Know Your Rights printable guide (linked below). Knowing this information can protect you, your loved ones, and the members of your community. We are never powerless and today’s episode proves that. Links from today’s episode: ACLU Know Your Rights printable download https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights-share-your-rights-immigrants-rights ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#167 Self Care for Times Like These Love the b...

Send us Fan Mail This week let’s chat about how we can support Minnesota’s immigrants right now. Whether you have funds to spare, extra food in your pantry or DFDF, there are lots of opportunities to help. Stay tuned for next week’s episode about ways to help all immigrants and your own non-immigrant friends and families. Links from today’s episode: Ways to Support Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity Escalates | Mpls St Paul Jan 2026 https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/general-i...

Send us Fan Mail Too often, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy has been simplified to a few memorable phrases from his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. But did you know that Dr. King held some pretty radical money beliefs? Dr. King advocated for social justice and economic equality for all Americans and his ideas still resonate today. This is one of the most popular episodes of Progressive Pockets, so please enjoy! Links from today’s episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there's a tool that has been created if you have money to donate (and want the tax write-off this year) but you haven't quite decided where to donate yet? Whether you are new to Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) or you already have one and have gotten stuck on how to use it, this episode will provide some tips so your money can help as much as possible. Links from today's episode: Charitable Tax Reform For the 21st Century by Roger Colinvaux and Ray D. Madoff https://...

Send us Fan Mail This week let’s chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that’s just a little more sustainable. From planning the meal to polling guests before they show up, you’re sure to leave today’s episode with at least one idea you hadn’t considered before! Links from today’s episode: Time Magazine: Thanksgiving Food Waste Is Nothing To Celebrate. But There Are Ways To Combat It https://time.com/6236321/thanksgiving-food-waste-ways-to-avoid/ Farm-to-Table Than...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're exploring the topic of learning from Indigenous American chefs on how to use ingredients that are more authentic and historically accurate for our Thanksgiving celebrations. Links from today's discussion: Chef Sean Sherman Interview and Projects https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131051237/the-sioux-chef-sean-sherman https://owamni.com/ https://sioux-chef.com/ Decolonizing Thanksgiving and Reviving Indigenous Relationship To Food by https://ndncollective.org/d...

Send us Fan Mail The family that gives together grows together! Figuring out how to get everyone involved in your family's giving can be a great exercise for the holidays. Tune in this week to learn more! Links from today's episode: https://hbr.org/2020/08/whats-your-familys-mission-statement https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/02/want-to-give-your-family-value-and-purpose-write-a-mission-statement/273491/ Support the show