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Latest Episodes
Micah Parzen: It's About ALL of Us
Welcome back, friends! We’ve missed you. In this first episode of season 2, host Grant Oliphant and Micah Parzen, CEO of the Museum of Us, delve into efforts to preser...

Minisode: We Want to Know What You Think
As we prepare to launch season 2, we would like to know what you think of Stop & Talk. What do you like? What should we explore? Please complete the listener survey by...

Season 1 Wrap Up
In this installment of "Stop & Talk," we take a journey through the highlights of Season 1, revisiting the wisdom and insights shared by each guest. Grant delves into ...

Calling All Musicians: We Need Your Help with the Season 2 Music
At Stop & Talk, we want to show our love of local music. For Season 2 of the podcast, we want to hire a San Diego County musician (or musicians) to create our theme m...

Cara Dessert: At the Center of Our Advocacy is Joy
Hailing from El Centro, CA, Cara Dessert has always been an organizer and powerful galvanizer of community and equality. She has nearly two decades of experience in no...
