For the past 18 years photojournalist Tish Lampert has
documented the ongoing, political and human rights
issues that have compelled Americans to stand up and
speak out. Her lens has captured the leading critical
social uprisings of our era. In an effort to inspire moral
consciousness and give voice to today's heroes on the
front-lines the America Speaks Podcast is born.

This Episode: The American Dream

Are we the guards for the 800,000 dreamers who our lawmakers are playing political football with? Join Martin Sheen, and two of the undocumented activists who worked with President Obama to create the DACA program, in a compelling episode that inspires us to question the state and principles of our humanity. Martin explores what is at stake for today’s undocumented youth comparing their commitment with the social movements that defined the civil rights era.

Dennis MacDougal, acclaimed novelist, biographer and journalist muses on his forthcoming biography on the dynasty of Governor Jerry Brown and what Brown’s legacy has meant for California, the 6th largest economy in the world. We explore how Gov. Brown has steered California to become the ultimate ‘city on the hill’. This is a sassy discussion of the trademark of Brown round one and Brown round two affirming California's innovative mark on the world

What is the future for undocumented youth? We get a real sense of the day to day, living in fear of being removed from the only homeland they have ever known. It’s time to dispel the basic talking points of the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ immigrant. Join us for a round table discussion with Ivan Ceja, the founder of Undocumendia( the grass roots platform with over a million followers) Jonathan Yost, director the water drop program for Border Angels, Arlene Ferendelli, previous director of Angel’s Fight, and Karla Estrada and Justino Mora.

How can we talk about a nuclear threat without grasping the full understanding of the impact modern warfare? Join Jonathan Granoff, a Nobel laureate, founder of The Global Security Institute, and United Nations representative on the consequences of nuclear weapons, with Garrett Reppenhagan, sniper specialist, Iraq war vet, now pacifist, in a rare conversation about the danger we face at the hands of volatile political players.

How can we talk about a nuclear threat without grasping the full understanding of the impact of modern warfare? Join Jonathan Granoff, a Nobel laureate, founder of The Global Security Institute, and United Nations representative on the consequences of nuclear weapons and what is threatening the stability of the planet. Also joining us is Garrett Reppenhagan, sniper specialist, Iraq war vet, pacifist, environmentalist, who now works with Vet Voices. This is a rare conversation about the danger we face at the hands of volatile political players, in these critical times.

As we lead up to military strikes in Syria we speak with environmentalist, pacifist, and veteran Garrett Reppenhagen. This is a compelling conversation examining how these strikes in Syria could lead us into large scale war. And how this military action could be a diversion away from trumps crisis here at home.

Dennis MacDougal, acclaimed novelist, biographer and journalist muses on his forthcoming biography on the dynasty of Governor Jerry Brown and what Brown’s legacy has meant for California, the 6th largest economy in the world. We explore how Gov. Brown has steered California to become the ultimate ‘city on the hill’.  This discussion inspires a comparison of Jerry Brown's vision for the future of California, in contrast to Donald Trump's assault on Brown's position on immigration, the environment and civil rights.

Part two of this smart, and compelling conversation with acclaimed author, journalist and historian Dennis Macdougal. We are starved for a leader worth listening to. A further examination of Jerry Brown and what a contrast he is to the disappointing man in the White House today, Donald Trump. This conversation dives into how a legend like Jerry Brown missed his opportunity to be president, and examines what Brown thinks is his legacy.