Episode 16: Civic Learning Week 2025

In this episode of SIT & Sip, Nick welcomes three powerhouse guests dedicated to strengthening civic engagement and bridging divides: Karissa Raskin, CEO of Listen First Project; Kent Lenci, author of Learning to Depolarize; and Lory Warren, Executive Director of the Prohuman Foundation.

Together, they explore their personal and professional journeys, sharing what led them to this critical work. They discuss the importance of civics, their earliest civic memories, and the role of educators in inspiring engagement. With civic participation on the decline, they tackle the challenges head-on—why is this happening, and more importantly, how can we fix it?

Despite the difficulties, they also share what gives them hope for the future and offer one simple civic action that listeners can take tomorrow to help strengthen democracy and foster depolarization in their own communities.

Grab your favorite drink and join us for this inspiring and timely conversation!

Please be sure to check out our guests work below at their respective websites: 

• Listen First Project
• Prohuman Foundation 
• Middle Ground Schools: Kent Lenci