Cultural psychologist Mary Clare hit the highways to record Americans of all ages and backgrounds for their thoughts on change and the state of the country. Beginning with the prompt, “What does change mean to you?” this podcast miniseries takes listeners on the journey to listen to opinions and beliefs that stretch across a nation. Clare hosts and narrates the show, opening a door for dialogue across our differences and allowing her subjects the space to tell their stories. The show, adapted from her book by the same title, shares voices from her trip though an engaging mix of original on-the-road audio and in-studio voice overs. Each voice proves compelling in itself, while showing that the concept of change is a shared hallmark of American identity. In a time of manic politics and the acute distortion of democracy, the show points back at us - the people of the United States. These voices call for the radical act of listening to one another. Here is a compelling adaptation of a book that arises directly from the cultural zeitgeist to guide the reclaiming of democracy.

Chapter 10 – Completing the Circle and Coming Home
January 28, 2013

In the final chapter of this audio adaptation, Mary completes the last leg of her long journey and returns home to the Pacific NW. Due to some car troubles she is forced to return home sooner than desired, but manages to complete her goal of  collecting 100 voices anyways. Back in Portland, she speaks with her friend Mohammed about living in the Middle East compared to the U.S., talks with a man who fights on behalf of wheelchair users, and finally ends the series with her friend Kwang about the very nature of change.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, on Amazon or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 9 – Voices from the Midwest
January 22, 2013

Now moving in the direction home, Mary rolls through the Midwest to explore the sparse – but no less rich – parts of America. From the hills in Pennsylvania to Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day, Mary again listens to perspectives on change from a forester, a student, a soon-to-be midwife, and a Chicago police sergeant.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, on Amazon (search 100 Voices: Americans Talk About Change). You can learn more about the Ex:Change Project here.

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Chapter 8: Voices from New York
January 14, 2013

Mary leaves the hills and valleys of the southeast for the biggest, busiest metro area she’ll visit on the trip: The Big Apple. After a chilly bike ride through Greenwich Village, Ground Zero, and into Battery Park, Mary connects with an inner-city entrepreneur/artist couple and a 25 yr. old “venture philanthropist”. Finally, she drives out of the city down Long Island to speak with an old friend/scholarly collaborator and her 8th grade daughter at the end of middle school.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, on Amazon or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 7 – Voices from the Southeast
December 7, 2012

In this weeks episode, Mary heads north into the Carolinas, Maryland, and Virgina. She speaks with a family member she hasn’t seen in decades, an past student who has since graduated and entered the workforce, and the Presbyterian minister of a church just three blocks from the US Capitol building.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, on Amazon.com or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 6 – Voices from Decatur
November 30, 2012

Mary rolls into Decatur, Georgia, where her beloved Mini gets a much-needed pit stop. While waiting in town, she chats with two local businessmen about race and self-awareness, listens to Decatur’s mayor explain his hopes for the future, and receives some political criticism from her car mechanics.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, right here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 5 – Voices from the Deep South
November 16, 2012

This week Mary leaves Texas and continues through Arkansas into Mississippi and Alabama. There, she chats with her 86 yr. old uncle about his views on the country, gets a rural farmer’s perspective about healing the economy, and listens as a radio talk show host about what it means to be black.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, right here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

 

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Chapter 4 – Voices from Texas
November 9, 2012

After leaving the SW in the dust (pun intended), Mary heads through the giant state of Texas and the hill country where she grew up. She visits childhood friends and family, gains a Christian perspective on change, and reconnects with the late Mayme Lou Porter – her mentor from college – for more words of wisdom.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, right here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 3 – Voices from the Southwest
November 2, 2012

Mary takes a left turn from San Diego and heads east into new territory. She visits the dry, cacti-spotted landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico on her way to Texas, speaking along the way with an Iranian private investigator, a professor/poet/musician, a sacred sites activist, and the prolific writer and photographer Margaret Randall. She hears stories of loss, growth, fighting for one’s beliefs, and is reminded that first impressions are often incorrect.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, right here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 2 – Voices from California
October 26, 2012

In the second chapter of 100 Voices, Mary heads south through California from Mt. Shasta to San Diego. Focusing on the subject of change and what it means to them, she speaks with car mechanics, ex-volleyball players, war veterans, and students. Also, she receives a reminder about road safety, visits “Arlington West,”  and hears about volleyball in Cuba.

Episodes are free to stream, download, and share. Buy the full book, complete with all 100 interviews, illustrations, and commentary, right here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Chapter 1 – Voices from the Pacific NW
October 19, 2012

In the first installment of the adaptation of 100 Voices: Americans Talk About Change, cultural psychologist Mary Clare hits the U.S. highways to begin her mission to talk with everyday Americans about change. What does that word mean to you? What changes do you want to see in this country and what should stay the same?

In this premier episode, Mary begins with interviews in her hometown of Portland, OR and begins her road trip by working down towards Mt. Shasta and Northern California.

Episodes are free to stream and download. Buy the full book here or find out more information on the Ex:Change Project.

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Audio Trailer for 100 Voices
October 3, 2012

Check out our preview for the upcoming miniseries!

Full episodes coming soon! Like us on Facebook to stay updated with news, find out release dates, and read Mary’s blog about the project.

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Mary Clare is a professor and cultural psychologist at Lewis & Clark College in Portland Oregon. Her research and scholarship have focused on applications of psychology in schools with particular emphasis on identifying and correcting enculturated systems of oppression.
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