Through a series of conversations and segments, Kindness Uprising discusses being a classical liberal in a new MAGA reality. Instead of buying into the fear and hate, we hope to look at today's challenges with everyday ways to be kind. A cross between political analysis and informed humane discussion, our hope is to try to increase the value of human life by discussing active and conscious kindness.
In our season 2 finale, Kind Up looks at one of the most difficult topics - why we hate. We talk to Linda, Licensed Counselor, about hate; and specifically, the hate being felt by one of the most targeted groups--LGBTQAI folks. Instead of reliving trauma, we look for solutions to questions like how to survive when targeted, how to not fall into it yourself and why this is particularly tough when its coming from your government. This episode including voices from within the LGBTQAI to share their experiences and ideas.
Topics discussed:
Intro - PRIDE (in June and year-round)
Just A Thought - Beware One-Sided Social Contracts - 1:05
Good Trouble - Rep. Joyce Beatty and Alok Vaid-Menon - 4:36
Meat & Potatoes - Why you gotta be so hateful? Did you drink the Hater-ade?13:27
Culture Corner - 1:22
WDWL - 1:25
Links mentioned in this episode:
Disclosure - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSgvWixY-ZQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSgvWixY-ZQ)
Rep. Joyce Beatty - http://beatty.house.gov/ (http://beatty.house.gov/)
Alok Vaid-Menon - https://alokvmenon.com/ (https://alokvmenon.com/)
Los Angeles LGBT Center - https://lalgbtcenter.org/ (https://lalgbtcenter.org/)
TIAM Productions
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20 Jun 2026
[Re-Release] Gerlach, You Know It's True
To mark the 2-year anniversary of the passing of this podcast's spiritual founder we re-release our episode devoted to her memory. Mike, Amanda and Lisa, plus many friends and family come together to discuss Kindness Uprisings' inspiration, Allie Gerlach, and share 4 precepts that she lived by and how we can too!
Topics discussed:
Introductions - 0:15
Origin Stories - 9:02
Precept 1 - Use your Creativity in all aspects of your life and share your gifs whatever they are - 26:01
Precept 2 - What you do and say impacts the people you care about as well as the people you don't even know - 32:08
Precept 3 - Caring about your community and country, treating all who live there equally and staying engaged with current events helps you make change - 38:04
Precept 4 - Share your happiness, good fortune, and kindness with all whom your encounter, but especially those close to you -47:11
Bonus - Throw a Great Party - 56:35
Nobody's Perfect - 1:02:02
What We Learned - 1:13:14
Bluesky: http://bsky.app/kindnessuprising.bsky.social (http://bsky.app/kindnessuprising.bsky.social)
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8 Jun 2026
Fear is the Kind(ness) Killer
Mike, Lisa and Amanda are joined by dear friend and atheist chaplaincy student Peggy about Fear. The conversation goes through why fear is good (at times), the type of responses, how its used against you, that anxiety is related and how storytelling, humor and community are antidotes to jolt you out.
Topics discussed:
Introduction - 0:10
Just a thought - You won't last a day in my shoes - 6:45
Good Trouble - Gerrymander Addition - 11:31
Meat and Trouble - Fear & some Ideas on How to Get Through It with Special Guest Peggy Gannon - 15:32
Culture Corner - Art about fear + Colbert shoutout - 1:09:36
What We Learned/Summary - 1:13:34
Please Note: During the Meat and Trouble segment, Peggy and Lisa's audit glitches and we lose a word or 3. We apologize for this inconvenience. Also, during the Good Trouble segment, Amanda says DeShawn is from Tennessee but he's from Alabama.
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27 Apr 2026
Tariff-Eyed, Or How I Gained Empathy
This week, Mike, Lisa and Amanda look at empathy from the person's perspective as well as from the government's perspective including a insightful conversation with Matt, a licensed Customs Broker about the larger impacts of this administration's tariff policies.
Topics discussed:
Intro - 0:10
Just A Thought - You are Not a Noun - 4:44
Good Trouble: No Kings March - 8:09
Meat & Potatoes -Larger impact of tariffs and our goverment's lack of empathy - 19:23
Listener Feedback -1:01:10
What Did We Learn - 1:01:38
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22 Mar 2026
Don't Dicker -- Discern!
This episode, we do a deep dive into discernment. We also learn about Puerto Rico and give a tribute to two recently departed artists: Catherine O'Hara and Ken Ewert.
Topics discussed:
Introduction [0:12]
Just a Thought: Is the internet the new Tower of Babel? by Ken Ewert [3:29]
Good Trouble: Bad Bunny, Super Bowl Half-time Show [8:40]
Meat and Potatoes: Discerning minds want to know and we need you! with Jose Amador [17:44]
Culture Corner: Catherine O'Hara [48:12]
What we Learned [54:03]
Mentioned in this episode:
JOSE'S TIPS TO SUSS OUT AI
Start noticing patterns
Be wary of comparative language: "A is not B, it is C"
Narrative description in place of a sourced account
Picture attached - if you cannot find anywhere else might be AI?
Always research listed sources - there should be some
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25 Jan 2026
From The Womb To The Tomb, We're Listening
This week, Kindness Uprising dives deep into Listening with an amazing discussion with a guest, Lori.
Topics discussed:
Intro - 0:11
Just a thought - The Golden Rule - 0:38
Good Trouble - Renee Good and Minneapolis - 3:53
Meat and Potatoes - Interview with International Listening Association Member, Lori - 9:55
Woo Woo - Listening to Our Anger - 51:43
What Did we Learn this Week? - 1:05:50
Mentioned in this episode:
"Listening Is An Act Of Love" - NPR program via StoryCorps
Marva Shand-McIntosh (President of International Listening Assn & source of the quote that is our episode's title)
https://listen.org (https://listen.org)
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1 Jan 2026
StocKing StUffers
The hosts of Kindness Uprising share final thoughts from 2025, discussing topics such as holiday media, congressional veterans, and cabinet meetings.
23 Nov 2025
The Blue Wetness
Hosts Lisa, Mike, and Amanda reflect on the 2025 election and share segments on retaliation and gratitude, emphasizing the importance of kindness during Thanksgiving.
27 Oct 2025
Lamenting the Loss of The Little Old Ladies of Voting Integrity
Hosts LISA, AMANDA, and MIKE explore strategies to restore integrity to elections and navigate politically turbulent times, offering humor and cultural recommendations.
28 Sept 2025
[Mini-Episode] Season Two Teaser: "The Minisode"
Hosts Amanda, Lisa, and Mike preview Kindness Uprising's Season Two, highlighting new segments and discussing planned topics like social issues and personal reflections.
31 Jul 2025
Gerlach, You Know It's True
Mike, Amanda, and Lisa honor Allie Gerlach's life in this interview episode, exploring her four guiding principles for creativity, impact, community engagement, and sharing kindness.
21 Jun 2025
Special Culture Corner: Sly Stone & Brian Wilson
Host Mike reflects on the legacies of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, two California artists who spread joy amid political turmoil, offering a moment of reflection.
20 Jun 2025
Season Finale Teaser
The season finale teaser introduces listeners to an inspirational topic, promising future insights.
4 Jun 2025
Doom Strolling the Gaslight Fantastic
The Kindness Uprising team, Amanda, Mike, and Lisa, examine the concept of gaslighting as a tool for manipulation in both personal relationships and political contexts, offering insights into its impact.
24 Apr 2025
Trickle Down Other-nomics
In this episode, Amanda, Mike and Lisa discuss the concept of 'othering' as well as explain the reason for the delay in this most recent episode. Amanda shares a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts.
Topics discussed:
Introduction and why the delay - 1:00
Good Trouble - 3:55
Bullying - 9:20
Shout Out to Cory Booker - 19:58
Good Resources - 22:49
Othering Discussion - 27:35
Anger Into Action: Dear Chief Justice Roberts, "Kind Up" - 55:30
What We Learned -59:25
Explicit language is one commonly used curse word.
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17 Feb 2025
Every Day, Once a Day, Give Yourself Self Love
As we've lived through the first weeks of the new administration, Mike and Amanda have a conversation with Lisa about how caring for ourselves can help us with our social interactions. Also, a tribute to artist David Lynch.
Topics discussed:
What I'm pissed aboout this week - 02:21
Other People's Opinion - 07:24
Did He Just Say That? - 29:14
Good Trouble - 35:20
Anger to Action - 42:43
David Lynch Tribute - 51:10
Did we learn anything? - 56:25
Explicit language is 2 common curse words, not rude or insensitive comments.
Links mentioned in this episode:
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19 Jan 2025
Here's Not Looking at You, D.C.
Just in time, Mike and Amanda offer some movie ideas to watch on Inauguration day 1/20/25.
Films suggested are: Casablanca, Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Do the Right Thing and The Grand Budapest Hotel
All films mentioned in this podcast are available to rent at Apple TV, Fandango at Home and Google Play. In addition, Casablanca is available on Max. Kindness Uprising is not affiliated with any of these streaming services.
Links mentioned in this episode:
kindnessuprising.bsky.social
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1 Jan 2025
The Way We "Woke"
This week, Amanda and Mike take their first leap forward, introducing new segments and starting conversations.
Topics discussed:
Welcome
Good Trouble (2:24) - new segment inspired by John Lewis
What I'm pissed about this week (7:55) - a frank discussion about bullying in local government
The Way We 'Woke' (17:28) - Our main discussion about wokeness
Anger to Action (32:43) - How curiosity can be problemetic in public
Did we learrn anything? (38:54)
Find more information or contact us at:
@kindnessuprising.bsky.social
KindnessUprising@yahoo.com
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28 Nov 2024
Introductions and Rationales
This week, Amanda and Mike discuss why they had to start a podcast.
Topics discussed:
Life in the new MAGA reality
Active ways to be kind
Difficult discussions at the Thanksgiving table
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