Millions of Conversations: The Show Podcast

Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Public Library have partnered to create "Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville" to explore the unique tapestry of diversity within Nashville. By sharing the history of these communities through storytelling and regional cuisine, Samar, Dr. Churchwell, and Rebecca Price examine how this program fosters understanding of our past and inspires transformative change for th...

Liza Garonzik, founder of R.E.A.L. Discussion, helps young people develop the discussion skills they need to thrive in today’s world. In this conversation, Samar Ali sits down with Liza to explore the importance of fostering these skills in our increasingly technology-driven society.

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This year, Nashville's Metro Human Relations Commission (MHRC) celebrates six decades of service to those who call the city home. Established during our country's Civil Rights Movement in 1965, and as Tennessee's first human rights agency, MHRC's mission is to: "protect and promote the personal dignity, safety, health, security, peace, and general welfare of all people". Samar is joined by the Commission's Executive Director, Davie...

Emily Partin, Steering Committee Co-Chair of the Littell Partin Center Project, creates small ripples every day that lead to impactful waves of change. In communities like Tracy City, individuals like Emily are implementing holistic approaches to improving community health. Through the Littell Partin Center, the town is harnessing the power of equitable access to multifunctional spaces that preserve health, wealth, and the connecte...

Co-founders of the Collaborative Perinatal Cardiac Center at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Dr. Cornelia Graves and Dr. Stacy Davis, join Samar Ali to continue the important conversation about our fragmented healthcare system and the erosion of trust between patients and providers. Together, they seek answers to the following questions: How can we rebuild trust between providers and patients? What needs to change in the system? And h...

America’s healthcare system cares for millions, yet it suffers from an ailment of its own—a fractured trust between patients and providers. Samar Ali is joined by Dr. Cornelia Graves and Dr. Stacy Davis, co-founders of the Collaborative Perinatal Cardiac Center at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, to examine how this system became fragmented and explore the key factors contributing to the erosion of trust.

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Featuring the insights of Dr. Rachel Thornton, board-certified pediatrician and public health researcher, her discussion with Samar Ali dives into the systemic issues within healthcare that can often result in a trust deficit between patients and providers. By examining the significance of public health initiatives, Samar and Dr. Thornton discover solutions that foster healing, rebuild trust, and empower patients and providers to c...

A groundbreaking initiative created in partnership with Millions of Conversations, Fisk University, the Frist Art Museum and Vanderbilt University and led by renowned Cuban artist Magdalena Campos-Pons, the Engine for Art Democracy and Justice (EADJ) explores how art challenges cycles of hate, helps shape meaningful conversations, and bring people together in today’s divided world.

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