April 26, 2025

Building a Bigger Table: A Blueprint for Progress

Building a Bigger Table: A Blueprint for Progress
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Building a Bigger Table: A Blueprint for Progress
Building a Bigger Table: A Blueprint for Progress
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Welcome to the Bigger Table podcast, where we prioritize inclusivity and progress. Hosted by Abbey, our episodes aim to build a larger, more accepting community by expanding conversations and challenging the status quo. Here, compassion is strength, and truth is non-negotiable.

In this episode, Abbey delves into issues that profoundly shape our communities, such as protecting voting rights, addressing the housing crisis, combating disinformation campaigns, and advocating for climate action and social justice. With sharp analysis and humor, she highlights victories the mainstream media often overlooks and calls out divisive forces.

This podcast is a space for honest conversations filled with hope, aimed at inspiring action and sparking meaningful dialogue. Whether you're a progressive stalwart or just curious, you're welcome to join us as we build a fairer, more compassionate world. Tune in, pull up a chair, and become part of a movement that's always ready to welcome another voice in pursuit of change. Share the vision, and help amplify this crucial conversation.

00:07 - Introduction to Bigger Table

01:17 - The Power of Community

01:36 - Inspiring Action and Conversations

02:04 - Invitation to Join the Movement

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You know they say when the world feels divided, you have two choices.

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You can build walls, or you can build a bigger table. Here at Bigger Table,

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we made our choice, and I'm so glad you're here.

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I'm Abbey, and this is the Bigger Table podcast, where progress isn't a buzzword, it's a blueprint.

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Where compassion isn't weakness, it's strength, and where the truth is non-negotiable.

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If you've been looking for a place that calls out misinformation without getting

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mean, uplifts real victories without glossing over real struggles,

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and believes progress only happens when we make more room, not less, you've found your spot.

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So what is Bigger Table all about? At its heart, it's a simple idea.

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We expand the conversation. We challenge the status quo. We celebrate wins.

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We fight for a future where everyone, everyone, has a seat at the table.

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In each episode, we're diving into the real issues that shape our communities,

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from protecting voting rights to tackling the housing crisis,

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fighting disinformation campaigns, and pushing for climate action and social justice.

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We'll talk about the victories happening all around us, the ones that the loudest

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media voices sometimes ignore.

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We'll call out the forces trying to divide us. And we'll always keep our eyes

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on the bigger picture, building a fairer, more compassionate,

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more progressive world, You can expect sharp analysis.

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Humor, honest conversations, and a spirit of hope.

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Because cynicism doesn't build movements. People do.

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And don't worry, this isn't just another echo chamber. We're not here to yell into the void.

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We're here to inspire action, spark conversation, and remind each other why the fight is worth it.

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So whether you're a lifelong progressive, a curious independent,

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or someone who believes we can and must do better, you are welcome here.

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Pull up a chair, grab a coffee or a glass of wine or whatever fuels your fire,

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because we're just getting started.

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This is Bigger Table, and there is always room for one more.

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If you believe in what we're building, hit follow, leave a review,

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and share this with someone who needs to know they're not alone.

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Because the more voices we bring in, the stronger the movement becomes.

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Thanks for being here. Let's build something incredible together.