Frame of Reference - Coming Together
"Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership" and "Frame of Reference - Coming together" are conversational style shows with local, national, and global experts about issues that affect all of us in some way. I’m, at heart, a “theatre person”. I was drawn to theatre in Junior High School and studied it long enough to get a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Direction. It’s the one thing that I’m REALLY passionate about it because as Shakespeare noted, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players”. Think about the universality of that line for just a moment. Think about the types of “theatre” that play out around us every day in today’s world. The dramatic, the comedic, the absurd, the existential, the gorilla theatre (it’s a thing, look it up) that is pumped into our Smart Phones, TV’s, Radios, and PC’s every minute of every day.
Think about the tremendous forces that “play” upon us - trying to first discover, then channel, feed, nurture, and finally harvest our will power and biases in order to move forward the agendas of leaders we will likely never meet. Think of all these forces (behind the scenes of course) and how they use the basic tools of theatre to work their “magic” on the course of humanity. Emotionally charged content matched to carefully measured and controlled presentations.
With that in mind (and to hopefully counter the more insidious agendas), I bring you the Frame of Reference "Family" of podcasts, where the voices of our local and global leadership can share their passion for why and how they are leaders in their community and in many cases, the world. Real players with real roles in a world of real problems. No special effects, no hidden agenda, just the facts and anecdotes that make a leader.
And at the risk of sounding trite, I sincerely thank my wife Ann and my two children Elisabeth and Josiah for continually teaching me what leadership SHOULD look like.
Frame of Reference - Coming Together
Voting in America Amidst the Echoes of Injustice
Weathering the storms of Wisconsin's unpredictable climate, we find ourselves grappling with the headaches of allergies and the heat of a nation's fervent debate on voting rights. Within this episode, Antowan and I draw back the curtain on the tumultuous political theater where the cornerstone of democracy—our right to vote—is under siege. From the systemic barricades to fair access, to combating the hallucinogenic drug of voter fraud, we promise a journey through the complex labyrinth of laws and regulations shaping and destroying the very essence of our civil liberties.
This conversation isn't for the faint of heart as we tackle the stark realities facing marginalized communities, the disenfranchisement of felons, and the unnerving echoes of historical injustices that continue to reverberate through the halls of our legal systems. Antowan and I confront the contentious nature of voter ID restrictions and the integrity of elections, juxtaposing the American reality against the ideal of universal suffrage. We slice through the fog of misinformation with the sharp edge of knowledge, urging our listeners to arm themselves with the truth about their rights and the power of an informed vote.
As the episode unfolds, we weave a tapestry of empathy and understanding, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings that transcend the barriers of race and nation. We remind you that the fabric of society is not woven with threads of discord but with the yarn of unity and love. Tune in as we advocate for a world where political engagement is not a privilege but a right accessible to all, where empathy is not just a word but a practice, and where every voice can ring clear through the ballot box and beyond.
Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.
