This week on the Change Maker: Tom Fishman returns. Tom is the CEO of Builders, former known as Starts With Us, a movement designed to bridge the political gap in the United States. Tom talks about the name change and how our current politicians measure up to building bridges.

Connect with Builders on social media and find out more at: https://startswith.us/builders/

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Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/UihCF6B5M_4

This week on the Change Maker: Ethan and David Sanborn. Ethan, with help form his dad David, is the CEO of Kiid Coffee. Kiid Coffee is just what it sounds like, coffee for kids! Deke hears all about how the company got its start from Ethan breaking his legs (Both of them!) and how the community has come together to support it.

Learn more about the Kiid Coffee at: https://kiidcoffee.com/

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Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/kprVrMLGW4w

This week on the Change Maker: Laura Bonnell. Laura is a former journalist and the founder of the Bonnell Foundation, an organization devoted to raising funds and bringing awareness to individuals with cystic fibrosis. Laura tells us all about her journey and how she and her husband are helping the CF community to live longer, happier lives.

Learn more about the Bonnell Foundation at: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/team/

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Watch the video version on our Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/TCbabymh1Pk

This week on the Change Maker: Steve Cassell. Steve is a civil engineer helping with the cleanup in Augusta after the devastation brought by Hurricane Helene. He and Deke discuss how the city came together after the storm and how it will bounce back better than ever after the cleanup is over.

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This week on the Change Maker: Dr. Jermaine Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a State Representative in South Carolina, endorsed by the Forward Party, and a former professional basketball player. He chats with Deke about how he, despite being a Democrat, is loved by folks on both sides of the aisle.

Learn more about Dr. Johnson at his website: https://johnsonforsc.com/

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Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/VEy_JoI_B-0

This week on the Change Maker: Eric Settle. Eric is a lifetime political enthusiast and a member of the Forward party, currently running for attorney general in Pennsylvania. He talks with Deke to talk about his life in politics, the problems with division in the system, and how we can bring the country back together.

Learn more about Eric at his campaign website: https://ericsettle4ag.com/

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Watch the episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ETRaMUF3rwY

This week on the Change Maker: Linnea Miller. Linnea is a county council member for Suwannee County. She goes into all the ways that your local government matters and how important it is to take an active part in it.

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This week on the Change Maker: Charles Knox. Charles is the Director of Youth Ministry at Trinity on the Hill. They talk all about how young people are coming back to church and the ways that the churches can bring them back.

Learn more about Trinity on the Hill at: https://www.trinityonthehill.net/

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Watch the video episode of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/nRob-rrVEnk