The Zag
The Zag is a volunteer-led production from New Leaders Council. The Zag highlights NLC’s 10,000 alumni: local cross-sector leaders who are united in making social and political change in their communities.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
The Zag: Episode 276 w/ Aubrey Kuperman
2017 NLC Orlando Fellow Aubrey Kuperman kicks off another themed series on The Zag. She's talking gratitude, giving thanks tips, and mindfulness as we, as a community, deal with some many challenges …
00:13:53 |
Sat 14 Nov 2020
The Zag: Episode 275 w/ Aaron Bos-Lun
2015 NLC Miami Fellow Aaron Bos-Lun joins The Zag to talk about everyone's favorite electoral wildcard: Florida. He shares what has him optimistic and what he'll be watching for on election night.
00:11:03 |
Fri 30 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 274 w/ Seth Palmer
NLC North Carolina Fellow Seth Palmer joins The Zag to talk about what he's watching in his pivotal state as Election Day approaches.
00:11:41 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 273 w/ Evan Berry
2019 NLC Boston Fellow Evan Berry shares details of his work protecting the vote and supporting ballot curing efforts in the week leading up to Election Day. Don't miss it.
00:10:19 |
Sun 25 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 272 w/ Jesse Medlong
NLC SF 2014 Fellow Jesse Medlong joins The Zag to share details about his law work and how he brings his progressive values to bear. Don't miss it.
00:11:07 |
Mon 05 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 271 w/ Noorjahan Rahman
Noorjahan Rahman, 2020 NLC SF Fellow, joins The Zag to talk lawyering and taking on big companies. Plus, we talk about what to watch for on election night since if lawyers need to be involved (please…
00:10:54 |
Fri 02 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 270 w/ Jonathan Yang
We're still talking the law with NLC alums as 2014 NLC LA Fellow Jonathan Yang joins The Zag to share his thoughts on what to watch on election night. Plus, he shares how he's shaping his career to u…
00:10:28 |
Fri 02 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 269 w/ Alan Borden
We catch up with 2017 NLC Tampa Bay Fellow Alan Borden to learn more about how he's helping others fight off the looming eviction and foreclosure crisis.
00:09:00 |
Fri 02 Oct 2020
The Zag: Episode 268 w/ Alyson Martinez
2020 NLC South Texas Frontera Fellow Alyson Martinez joins The Zag to discuss her work as a public defender in Laredo, TX. Her story continues our series featuring NLC alums working in law and crimin…
00:10:59 |
Tue 29 Sep 2020
The Zag: Episode 267 w/ Lily Engleman
2019 NLC Atlanta Fellow Lily Engleman joins The Zag for our continuing series featuring NLC alums in the legal and criminal justice world. Lily has an incredibly unique job. Tune into to hear more.
00:09:04 |
Mon 28 Sep 2020
Episode 266 w/ Pedro Hernandez
2020 NLC Wisconsin Fellow Pedro Hernandez joins The Zag to share how his progressive values intersect with the law as we continue our series featuring NLC alums working this in field. Tune in to hear…
00:10:35 |
Mon 28 Sep 2020
The Zag: Episode 265 w/ Charlie Gillig
Our feature series on NLC alums who work in law and criminal justice continues with former NLC LA Governing Board member Charlie Gillig. He shares details of his work fighting for tenant rights and w…
00:11:50 |
Mon 28 Sep 2020
The Zag Podcast: Episode 264 w/ Jill Habig
Let's talk the law and lawyers and the courts and elections and rights in latest episode of The Zag. Jill Habig, advisory board member to NLC in the early years, joins us to share more about her work…
00:12:09 |
Fri 25 Sep 2020
The Zag: Episode 263 w/ Joachim Steinberg
2012 NLC NYC Fellow Joachim Steinberg kicks off our latest episode series featuring NLC alum lawyers by sharing his pro bono work, talking about the Supreme Court, and what we should watch for on ele…
00:10:10 |
Fri 25 Sep 2020
The Zag Podcast: Episode 262 w/ Andres Cuervo
Tune in to hear 2018 NLC LA Fellow Andres Cuervo discuss removing barriers to higher ed, LA College Promise, and getting civically engaged.
00:15:43 |
Mon 14 Sep 2020
The Zag: Episode 261 w/ Chelsea Byers
2019 NLC LA Engaged Fellow Chelsea Byers has a recommendation for you: get into beautiful trouble. In fact, that's the name of a book and training curriculum she's involved with to help organize rebe…
00:10:14 |
Fri 11 Sep 2020
The Zag: Episode 260 w/ Shane Phillips
From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instability. Debates over the appropriate course of action hav…
00:16:27 |
Sat 29 Aug 2020
The Zag: Episode 259 w/ Kristin Flores
Live in San Antonio? Interested in NLC? Listen to 2020 Fellow Kristin Flores share more about how the Fellowship was meaningful to her and what advice she has for folks completing an application.
00:07:26 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
The Zag: Episode 258 w/ Jessica Walker
2019 NLC Orlando Fellow Jessica Walker shares details about her very meaningful NLC experience and gives tips for those considering turning in an application before the Sept. 3 deadline.
00:06:36 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
The Zag: Episode 257 w/ Keto Nord
2019 NLC Tampa Bay Fellow Keto Nord is starting his 7th year as a special education high school teacher. Tune in to hear his thoughts on what makes re-opening schools challenging and what his plan is…
00:09:32 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
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