In honor of Independence Day, we're rebroadcasting our conversation with Erich Mische, author of Go F@&king Do Something. This powerful interview serves as a timely reminder about personal agency, civic responsibility, and how one person can truly make a meaningful difference.
Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this conversation is worth revisiting on July 4th. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Independence Day weekend.
We'll be back with a brand-new episode next week.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:15 Meet Erich Mische: Nonprofit Leader and Author
01:22 Discussing ‘Go F@&king Do Something‘
03:37 The Impact of Social Media on Civic Engagement
05:25 Responding to Tragedy: The Shooting of Public Officials
09:55 Erich’s Journey: From Capitol Hill to the Mississippi River
19:33 The Importance of Persistence and Civic Engagement
26:03 Empowerment and Personal Responsibility
27:45 Reflections on American Resilience
30:13 Frustration with Bureaucracy
32:01 Taking Action Against Bureaucracy
35:19 The Dangers of Social Media
42:07 Sustaining Passion and Making a Difference
47:52 Book Release Details and Final Thoughts
The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode later this week!