In a world increasingly divided along party lines, some see local government as the place to have the greatest impact. In this episode Phil and Dan welcome Dr. Nancy Pearson, a self proclaimed "Local Government Evangelist." Dr Nancy draws from her experience as an educator, community leader, and elected official. Her Civic Empowerment Pyramid, conceived through academic research, inspires individuals to develop 'radical curiosity' about where they live. She is on a mission to ignite the power of civic engagement by showing individuals of all ages how to influence local leaders and transform communities.