Podcast & Media
Conversations that go deeper than the headline
Long-form conversations, short explainers, and everything in between. Listen, watch, and read along.
The CMRU Podcast
Long-form conversations with the people building, researching, and advocating for a better future.
Biweekly episodes
All major platforms
Full transcripts
Each episode is a real conversation, not a scripted interview. We talk with researchers, founders, policymakers, organizers, and builders about the work they are doing and why it matters. Every episode includes a full transcript for accessibility and reference.
Episodes
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More episodes on the way. We have a long list of people we want to talk to.
Video
Visual content for different contexts and attention spans.
Explainers
3 to 8 minute videos that break down complex topics into clear, accessible explanations.
Event Recordings
Full recordings from CMRU events, talks, and panels. Watch what you missed or revisit what resonated.
Project Demos
Walkthroughs of tools, datasets, and prototypes from our innovation and civic tech work.
Transcripts & Accessibility
Every piece of audio and video content includes a full transcript.
We believe media should be accessible to everyone. All podcast episodes include searchable, downloadable transcripts. All video content includes captions. If you need content in an alternative format, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Be a Guest
We are always looking for interesting people with something real to say.
We talk to researchers, founders, policymakers, organizers, technologists, and anyone else doing meaningful work at the intersection of innovation, policy, and community. You do not need to be famous. You need to be thoughtful.
Use Our Content
All CMRU media is published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY). You can share, clip, remix, and redistribute our content for any purpose with proper attribution. We make media to spread ideas, not to lock them up.
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