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The Role of Philanthropy in This Moment

January 7, 2026 · 33 min

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A live conversation on how philanthropy can protect small businesses from displacement right now.

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In this episode

  • How foundations are responding to small business displacement
  • What a live fireside chat reveals that a studio interview cannot
  • The connection between philanthropy and community economic stability
  • Why this political and economic moment demands a different funding approach

About this episode

 Live recording in November in partnership with the Small Business Anti-Displacement Network. Lucas interviews in fireside chat with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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