Luce Change

Luce Change

Democracy is not just about elections. It's about what happens in between. Where trust in democracy is eroding and access to justice remains deeply unequal, this global perspective on democracy, as something practiced daily, offers timely lessons. Hosted by Sean Buffington, Interim President of the Henry Luce Foundation, Luce Change: How Communities Are Shaping Their Futures explores how Luce grantees are reimagining and reinvigorating democratic culture by partnering with communities, expanding knowledge, and forging new approaches to justice and civic life. This podcast takes an honest look at how democracy, local and global, can build more inclusive and self-determined futures for its citizens.

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October 1, 2025 44 mins

Our new president, Jonathan Holloway, joins Sean Buffington on the Luce Change podcast to reflect on the idealistic pursuit of truth, the ruptures in our civic square, and the opportunity—and obligation—for philanthropy and institutions to help rebuild trust, uphold purpose, and meet this moment with clarity and care.

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A vibrant and timely panel discussion focused on new currents in Native art and the vital role of Indigenous voices in American arts institutions.

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In this episode of Luce Change, we dive deep into the complex landscape of faith in America, exploring how religion can both divide and unite us.

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In this episode of Luce Change, we explore what happens when the media neglects the communities they are meant to serve. We also examine what it takes to rebuild journalism from the ground up: with care, trust, and accountability.


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Even when it feels like the odds are stacked against us, everyday people around the world are strengthening democracies from the ground up—by knowing, using, and shaping the law. That’s the heart of legal empowerment. And it’s what our grantee partner Namati works on every day. 

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