Do you ever wonder what your bank is doing with your cash? They keep some of it in reserves, of course, in case you need to withdraw it. But they also make a lot of decisions- about who to lend it to, which companies and politicians to back, an...

This is the second episode of the climate month series! Today’s topic is rethinking our outdoor spaces to be a little more sustainable while still being beautiful and functional for our lives.Whether you have a balcony or a sprawling la...

Welcome to the first ever climate month series on Progressive Pockets. As we dive into this series, let’s start by acknowledging a feeling many of us are having right now. According to the American Psychological Association, a staggering two-th...

Are you ready for climate month at Progressive Pockets? Let’s talk about dealing with climate anxiety. Let’s dig into banks and retirement accounts that actually care about the environment. Let’s talk about sustainable landscaping... that’s sti...

This week let’s chat about a great book by Ha-Joon Chang, it’s called 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism. The book is easy to read, even if you don’t have a background in economics, or even if you’re a little suspicious of the field...

Have you heard people talking about The Great Wealth Transfer and wondered what they were talking about? Do you feel like something’s missing from the conversation?Dive into today’s episode for a quick summary of what’s happening and wha...

Links from today's episode:These U.S. Companies Are Not Ditching DEI Amid Trump’s Crackdown | Time Magazine March 2025

How are you feeling today? Are you one of millions of Americans who are feeling stressed and on the verge of current events burnout?Today’s episode is about self care for times like these. Pour a mug of something warm and grab a notebook...

This week let’s chat about a wonderful new book by Jasmine Rashid, “The Financial Activist Playbook.” The book covers 8 strategies for everyday people to flex the power of their wallets. The book covers banking, shopping, donating, investing, a...

This week, let’s chat about the beautiful legacy of philanthropy within the jazz community. Let’s talk about community building work by artists like Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Links from ...

This week let’s chat about three ways to be more generous this year! Whether you have five minutes or you have more time, you'll find an idea in this episode that inspires you to become the more generous person that you want to be in 2025.<...

Links from today’s episode:The History and Social Work Legacy of the Black Panther Party 2022, International Journal of Education and Human Developmentshttps://ijehd.cgr...

Too often, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy has been simplified to a few memorable phrases from his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. But did you know that Dr. King held some pretty radical money beliefs?Dr. King advocated for soci...

This week it has finally started to rain in LA and the fires are almost completely contained. As we think about how we can help, please consider supporting the most vulnerable and least supported populations affected by the fires.If you ...

Looking for healthy alternatives to going down the inauguration rabbit hole today? You’re not alone! Tune in to hear some practical self-care strategies to help you navigate today. We’ll explore practical techniques for managing stress, setting...

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the coming year? Today’s episode will help you reflect on your achievements from last year and guide you in making intentional choices about how you spend, donate, invest and bank in 2025.Tog...

This week let’s reminisce on the official Progressive Pockets predictions for 2024 and make some new predictions for 2025.In the meantime, please reach out with topics you’d like to hear covered this year on the show!ICYMI an...

This week’s episode is a quick recap of the most popular episodes of 2024. Whether you’re a new listener or you want to take a walk down memory lane, enjoy these top picks of the year!Previous Recap Videos

Did you know that the US has offered tax breaks for charitable donations since income tax rates were increased to fund World War I?What does the IRS recommend to ensure that your donations qualify you for tax breaks? And is all of that ...

This week let’s chat about Gen Z and how they tend to invest. As digital natives, Gen Z investors tend to be more comfortable with various investing platforms and apps. As investors who have been exposed to more information about the world, Gen...

This week let’s chat about a popular book called Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva. It is a book about money, giving, and social justice. In today’s episode, we will look at how the history of colonization still affects how wealth...

This week let’s chat about Giving Tuesday going global and how you might plan your own Giving Tuesday this year!Links from today’s episode:Giving Tuesday campaigns from around the globehttps://www.givingtuesday.org/blog/g...

The Indigenous "Land Back" movement in the US and Canada has gained momentum in recent years across many Indigenous groups, representing a broad fight for decolonization, protecting their culture, and taking care of the environment.Toda...

This week let’s chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that’s just a little more sustainable. From planning the meal to polling guests before they show up, you’re sure to leave today’s episode with at least one idea yo...

This week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from here.ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode...