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Being The Change

Being The Change

By: James Madison University
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Summary

 Being the Change is the official podcast of James Madison University. It features members of the JMU community who are combining intellect with action to live lives of purpose and meaning. The podcast was conceived by Jim Heffernan (’96, ’17M), editor of Madison magazine, and Andy Perrine (’86), head of University Marketing and Branding. Thanks to Jenna Polk (’14, ’21M) and the team at Rose Library Studios, where the show is recorded by Steve Aderton (’19), Cody Troyer and Olive Santos (’20). Original music by Neal Perrine (’19). Voice talent by Ciara Brennan (’17).Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • S4 E14: Constitutional Convention of 1787

    S4 E14: Constitutional Convention of 1787
    May 7 2026

    Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 did not all agree on the nation’s new direction. But they deliberated and compromised until they hammered together a document that has successfully guided us for 239 years.
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    29 mins
  • S4 E13: James Madison & Religious Freedom

    S4 E13: James Madison & Religious Freedom
    Apr 30 2026

    The second in a series honoring our founding principles during the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, JMU history professor Dr. Rebecca Brannon describes James Madison’s critical role in shaping the religious freedoms we enjoy today.
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    27 mins
  • S4 E12: Better Conversations, Stronger Democracy

    S4 E12: Better Conversations, Stronger Democracy
    Apr 23 2026

    The U.S. Department of Education has granted JMU over $5 million to help K-12 teachers and 40 other universities deploy programs aimed at teaching students civil-dialogue skills that are the foundation of a healthy democracy.

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    31 mins
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