“We talk about that nihilistic mindset… what it means to grow up in a community that has that mindset and how that affects them. You have to be honest with them, though, that this is real. This is why y’all are dying.” - Anthony Rodriguez

Part two features Barbara Albertson, Michael Tubbs, youth panelists, and educators discussing Stockton's remarkable transformation from America's most miserable city through genuine community engagement, crime reduction strategies, educational reform, and grassroots organizing efforts.

Episode Guests:

• Barb Alberson—Senior Deputy Director for Policy & Planning, San Joaquin County Public Health Service
• Michael Tubbs—Former Mayor, City of Stockton
• Brandon Leake—Founder & CEO, Called To Move
• Tama Brisbane, co-founder & director, WOW Inc.
• Anthony Rodriguez—Teacher, Marshall Elementary School, Instructor, Summer Success & Leadership Academy
• Rhodesia Ransom, co-founder of Sow A Seed, California Assembly Person for the 13th Assembly District
• Tafari Lee—Youth Leader, Stockton
• Tyla Lovely Cotton—Youth Leader, Stockton
• Johnny Barrios—Youth Leader, Stockton

Hosts:

• Eric Estrada (associate producer),
• George Koster (creator, series host)
• Michael Fitzgerald (Stockton Town Hall host and retired Stockton Record reporter)

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