We vote... We protest... But what about our money? ... Can we build the world we want through our daily money decisions?

A podcast at the intersection of social impact and money that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values.

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Jan. 27, 2026

201. Supporting Minnesota's Immigrants Right Now

Send us a text 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…

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Jan. 18, 2026

200. Did you know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had radical money belief…

Send us a text 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 Americ…

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Dec. 3, 2025

199. Tax write-off today...donate never? Donor Advised Funds. To DAF …

Send us a text 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, th…

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Nov. 17, 2025

198. Simple tips to host a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration this …

Send us a text 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 t…

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Nov. 13, 2025

197. Learning from Indigenous Chefs to Prepare a More Authentic Thank…

Send us a text 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/20…

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Nov. 5, 2025

196. The Family that Gives Together, Grows Together

Send us a text 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:/…

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