John Thomas | Community Volunteer Spotlight on Hunger, Housing, and Hope
This episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown offers a powerful look into the realities of hunger, housing insecurity, and the unraveling social safety net affecting millions across the United States. Gues...
24 Nov 202520min
Dr. Sian Prior | Arctic Black Carbon Threat Sparks Urgent Call for Action
In this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, Dr. Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, explains how rapidly accelerating Arctic melt is reshaping the global climate. Speaking from the...
17 Nov 202516min
Maggie Siddiqi, Policy Advisor | Federal Voucher Law Threatens Public Schools and Religious Freedom
In this powerful episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, policy advisor Maggie Siddiqi from the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty joins to unpack the alarming rise of Christian nationalism an...
10 Nov 202518min
Fayaz Nawabi | Building Civic Power and Passing California’s Proposition 50
Imam and community organizer Fayaz Nawabi joins Kay Brown to discuss civic engagement, faith, and the urgent fight for democracy in California on this episode of Hot Spots. A San Diego native and grad...
3 Nov 202523min
Sarah Piotrowicz | Former Evangelical Exposes the Inner Workings of Christian Nationalism
In this episode of Hot Spots, former homeschooled evangelical Sarah Piotrowicz joins Kay Brown to share her journey out of the world of Christian Nationalism. Once raised to be a “foot soldier” for th...
27 Okt 202516min
Robert Hubbell, Author | Hope, Action, and Reform: Reclaiming American Democracy Together
In this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, author and commentator Robert Hubbell joins Kay for an inspiring conversation about resilience, civic engagement, and reclaiming democracy amid chaos and c...
20 Okt 202525min
Michael Tubbs | LtGov Candidate Calls for Action and Equity in California
In this compelling episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, California leader and Lieutenant Governor candidate Michael Tubbs joins to discuss his vision for a more equitable and forward-looking Californi...
13 Okt 202519min
Michelle Singleton | Christian Nationalism, “Yosemite Sam” Chad Bianco, Prop 50, and California’s Democratic Response
This week’s episode of Hot Spots dives into the rising influence of Christian nationalism and its impact on American politics, education, and democracy. Host Kay Brown welcomes Michelle Singleton, off...
29 Sep 202526min
