From the People

About From the People

A podcast about politics FROM THE PEOPLE, brought to you in collaboration with We of Action. https://wofava.org/ weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Elaine

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Teaching Support (w. Molly Haines, Arlington Public School Educator)

   Molly Haines, an Arlington Public School Educator, talks about the importance of teaching listening and how building community leads to increased understanding and support. A reminder that Early Voting has started in Virginia! If you need any information on making a plan to vote, you can find election information here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Intentional Progress (w. Julie Bolthouse of Piedmont Environmental Council)

   Julie Bolthouse, Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council, talks about her work of conscious conservation with development for our communities and how it impacts the current data center discussion. https://www.pecva.org/ (https://www.pecva.org/) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   15 May 2026

   Activating Community (w. Lisa Finn of Third Act)

   Lisa Finn, a Local Coordinator for Third Act, talks about her life leading to activism and the importance of comfort in community. https://thirdact.org/ (https://thirdact.org/) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Reflecting Inward (w. Tess McEnery, Community Organizer)

   Tess McEnery, a community organizer in Alexandria, talks about her history of government public service and the importance of reflection and learning. Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Shared History (w. Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society)

   Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society talks about the importance of our shared history this Black History Month. www.enslavedarl.org (https://www.enslavedarl.org) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   17 Dec 2025

   Establishing Foundations (w. Daniela Hurtado of Kitchen of Purpose)

   Daniela Hurtado, Director of Operations and Programs at Kitchen of Purpose, on food, foundation, and education. https://www.kitchenofpurpose.org/ (https://www.kitchenofpurpose.org/) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Offering Dignity (w. Charles Meng of Arlington Food Assistance Center)

   Charles Meng, Chief Executive Officer of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), on purpose and dignity. https://afac.org/ (https://afac.org/) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Listening to Serve (w. Diana Ortiz of Doorways)

   Diana Ortiz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Doorways, on the importance of service and listening. https://www.doorwaysva.org/ (https://www.doorwaysva.org/) Arlington’s 24‑Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: (703) 237-0881 Find out where/when to Vote Early In-Person HERE (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/) and everything you need to know about updating; registering and more HERE (https://virginiagrassroots.org/vote-123.php) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Showing Up

   In anticipation of No Kings (October 18, 2025) No Kings Indivisible (https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=indivisible (https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=indivisible)) Find out where/when to Vote Early In-Person HERE (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/) and everything you need to know about updating; registering and more HERE (https://virginiagrassroots.org/vote-123.php) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    3 Oct 2025

    Aspiring for a Better World (w. Paula Fynboh of Aspire! Afterschool Learning)

    Paula Fynboh, Chief Executive Officer for Aspire! Afterschool Learning, on imagining a better world. https://www.aspireafterschool.org/ (https://www.aspireafterschool.org/) Find out where/when to Vote Early In-Person HERE (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/) and everything you need to know about updating; registering and more HERE (https://virginiagrassroots.org/vote-123.php) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    25 Sept 2025

    Building Community (w. Micaela Pond of We of Action)

    Micaela Pond, founder of We of Action, is building community. Find out where/when to Vote Early In-Person HERE (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/) and everything you need to know about updating; registering and more HERE (https://virginiagrassroots.org/vote-123.php) Social Media Information: Elaine’s Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/elainefromrelated.bsky.social) We of Action, an Indivisible Group: * What’s Up WofA- Newsletter (https://wofava.org/whats-up-wofa/) * Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/wofava.bsky.social) * TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wofa_va) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wofava/) * Threads (https://www.threads.com/@wofava?hl=en) * YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@wofava) Music: Finger Pickin’ Good, Sunfish Grove (Composed and Produced by Gavin Luke) (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MAWnTflOv030XKHfNxUl4?utm_source=Original_Original&utm_medium=Original&utm_content=0005a2e2-dcdd-412f-85df-8ba273a6339c_none_Sunfish%20Grove_none_none_none_20200203_direct_epidemic-sound-api-links_SE_link.epidemicsound.com%2Fartist-sunfish-grove) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weofaction.substack.com (https://weofaction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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5.0 / 5

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