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Everyday Conversations on Race

Jun 23, 2026

In this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, Simma Lieberman sits down with Steve Phillips — national political leader, three-time author, Guardian and New York Times contributor, and founder of Democracy in Color. His latest book is 

  • Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? Playing Offense in the Fight for...


Jun 8, 2026

In this powerful episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, host Simma the Inclusionist sits down with Emmy award-winning journalist and author Dion Lim to confront a question too many are avoiding: "Why has the conversation about anti-Asian hate gone silent"?

Dion takes us behind the headline-making DM that changed her...


Jan 29, 2026

From Fear to Friendship: The 30-Year Journey of an Interracial Women's Circle

What does it really take for women across race, identity, and experience to move from awkward conversations to real friendship?

In this episode, I talk with two people I deeply respect—Julie O’Mara and Dr. Sid Reel—about a...


Oct 17, 2024

In this conversation on race, Anu Gupta talks about race, bias, and solutions.

Anu Gupta thinks we are all biased, and that we all need to be "Breaking Bias," every day. In this episode, he shares his story of how other people's bias almost caused him to take his life.

 Anu Gupta is a renowned meditation teacher, human...


Dec 20, 2023

In this powerful podcast episode, Simma Lieberman interviews three faith leaders from the Faith Trio - Pastor Ben Daniel, Ali Sheikhaslani, and Rabbi David Cooper. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective and experience to the conversation, making it even more impactful.

The Faith Trio is a group that aims...