Directing Dignity: Joel Lava on AI, Leadership, and the Politics of Conviction
Ever wonder why some leaders pull us toward our better selves while others license the worst in us? I sit down with director and activist Joel Lava for a candid, funny, and sometimes fiery conversation that moves from election reactions to what conviction really looks like under pressure. We unpack the Mamdani win in New York, the trap of demanding perfect candidates, and how media platforms reward hysteria over nuance. Joel doesn’t hold back - he names the permission structure for open racism and still argues for leadership that inspires dignity instead of mob energy.
Then we tackle a shift…
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