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LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION

LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION

By: Liz Hirsh Naftali
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Tired of all the bad news? Liz’s Coffee Connection is a weekly podcast hosted by Liz Hirsh Naftali, featuring real conversations over coffee with thoughtful voices from all walks of life. Each episode explores stories of heart, humanity, and hope—reminding us what’s still good in the world. Part healing balm, part caffeine pick-me-up for the soul, this podcast invites you to stop doom scrolling, start joy scrolling, and remember that we have far more that connects us than divides us.

Liz Hirsh Naftali
Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Willie Brown: Service, Listening, and the Power of Showing Up for Others I S3E10
    Mar 24 2026

    Liz sits down with former San Francisco Mayor and legendary California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown. From growing up in Mineola, Texas during segregation to becoming one of the most influential leaders in California history, Brown reflects on the values that shaped his life—education, discipline, service, and listening. He shares how his mother and grandmother instilled a sense of responsibility to contribute to humankind, why working across differences is essential, and how real leadership comes from helping others without expecting anything in return. This conversation is a masterclass in generosity, humility, and what it truly means to serve.

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    31 mins
  • Aliza Sokolow: Food Is How We Care for Ourselves—and Each Other I S3E9
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode, Aliza Sokolow shares how food builds health, community, and confident, curious kids—and why nourishing ourselves is inseparable from caring for one another.

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    29 mins
  • Ambassador Ryan Crocker: Diplomacy, Danger, and the Discipline of Listening I S3E8
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, Liz Hirsh Naftali sits down with Ambassador Ryan Crocker, a six-time U.S. ambassador whose service took him to Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan. From growing up in an Air Force family and traveling internationally as a child, to building a career in some of the world’s most dangerous diplomatic posts, Ambassador Crocker reflects on what diplomacy really is: listening deeply, understanding culture, speaking with adversaries, and knowing when strength must accompany conversation. He shares stories from Beirut, Baghdad, and Kabul, explains the real work of an embassy, and offers a powerful reminder that public service requires empathy, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose.

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    42 mins
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