Luce Change Podcast
Too often, democracy is treated as something that arrives fully formed—separate from culture, history, or tradition. But what if democracy is actually a strategy for collective self-determination—one that must be shaped by the communities who practice it? At the Henry Luce Foundation, we believe culture is not a side note—it’s central to the democratic project. Luce Change explores this perspective across disciplines, asking how people are using democracy to define and achieve their own best futures.
Produced by the Henry Luce Foundation, Luce Change is a podcast about how democracy is practiced—not just in politics, but in the everyday. Each episode features artists, organizers, faith leaders, journalists, and scholars who are helping their communities make sense of the world and shape it with care. From local advocates working for access to legal identity in Nairobi, to Indigenous language teachers in Minnesota, to neighborhood journalists rebuilding trust through local news, to faith leaders tending to civic life, these stories reveal how democracy takes root—in conversation, in daily work, and in shared traditions.
