"We Are Consensus Builders By Nature" | Robbie McEwen, NE Appleseed | DSC

Josh sits down with Robbie McEwen, Legal Director at Nebraska Appleseed and Seward resident.At Appleseed, Robbie and the rest of the organization works to address big-picture issue like child welfare, healthcare, economic justice, and immigration reform—through policy, legal action, and community organizing. He shares how the organization stays nonpartisan, collaborates across political lines, and often works quietly behind the scenes to make lasting change.Robbie gives us an inside look at the challenges of advancing long-term policy in Nebraska, from Medicaid expansion to foster care reform, and why community support is key to moving these efforts forward.Nebraska Appleseed: neappleseed.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/neappleseedLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/neappleseed0:00 Intro0:21 Welcome Robbie!1:42 Nebraska Appleseed: A Hidden Gem of Advocacy4:11 Nebraska Appleseed Core Program Areas7:47 Navigating Political and Legal Shifts12:00 Public Perception in Nebraska15:41 Society's Struggle with Long-Term Policy Thinking18:11 The Challenges of Long-Term Public Policy24:05 Advocacy and Policy Changes in Nebraska29:42 Learn More About Nebraska AppleseedFIND & FOLLOW USdiscoversewardcounty.cominstagram.com/dsc.podcasttiktok.com/@dsc.podcastfacebook.com/people/Discover-Seward-County-Podcast/61577577200401