How to participate in America Amplified’s national listening sessions
As part of the “America Amplified: Election 2020” national talk show, we are hosting a virtual listening session on November 10, 2020, to hear how people are feeling after Election Day.
The moderated discussion aims to bring together people from across the country to learn from different perspectives. The 90-minute session starts at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/4 p.m. PT. Space is limited.
America Amplified is hosting a series of virtual national listening sessions to learn what’s happening in communities across the country ahead of the November election.
The sessions are not debates; they are a place to exchange experiences. Each person should leave the hour feeling like they got to know a stranger — and their country — a little better.
We need your help to make this effort a success.
From Wyoming to Missouri, Pennsylvania to Florida, Massachusetts to Oklahoma, our reporters have heard some common themes rising out of the communities we’ve covered.
We have chosen five to center the listening sessions around (register for any you’re interested and available to attend). Expect each session to last 90 minutes:
- Our money:What are my concerns when it comes to jobs and our financial futures?
- Session 1: Tuesday, August 25
- Session 2: Thursday, September 17 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. EDT.
- Voting: Is it worth it? Do I have access? Do I trust it?
- Session 1: Thursday, August 27
- Session 2: Monday, September 21 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. EDT
- The American Dream: What does it mean to me? Does it apply to everyone?
- Session 1: Monday, August 31
- Session 2: Wednesday, September 23 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. EDT
- My community’s future: What will it look like in 6 months, in a year? How do we survive?
- Session 1: Wednesday, September 2
- Session 2: Friday, September 25 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. EDT
- Mental well-being: What am I doing for my anxieties, fears, hopes and dreams?
- Session 1: Friday, September 4
- Session 2: Tuesday, September 29 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. EDT
The sessions will be held in small groups of 3-10 people, facilitated by at least one member of our team. What we learn from these sessions will help inform a limited-run national talk show this fall and participants may be invited to be part of a show.
Not all who register may be selected to participate as space is limited.
If you have questions, please email Ann Alquist at ann@americaamplified.org or Matthew Long-Middleton at matthew@americaamplified.org.
Our partners
America Amplified is proud to partner with stations, community organizations, oups to engage communities as part of our national listening sessions. Our partners are:
Jazz 91.9 WCLK in Atlanta
Jazz 91.9 is dedicated to increasing the awareness of the significance of Jazz music as an American art form, and guiding and training students in all aspects of broadcast and public media services.
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. It offers a career-focused curriculum created in conjunction with industry experts, and has 11 learning sites in Pinellas County, Florida.
Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College
The Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College in Florida promotes peace and justice for all. The institute nurtures an inclusive, caring and respectful environment on campus and within our community — one where conflict leads to growth and transformation, rather than violence or aggression.
Kettering Foundation
The Kettering Foundation, based in Ohio, is a nonprofit operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of cooperative research. Kettering’s primary research question is, what does it take to make democracy work as it should?
Northern Community Radio
Northern Community Radio builds community in northern Minnesota through radio programming, cultural events and interactive media.
