This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our first episode begins by exploring the Power of Storytelling. Ashley and Anuj talk with Elaine Hsiao, faculty at Kent State's School of Peace and Conflict Studies. The conversation focuses on storytelling as a research tool, as a bridge for creating human connections, and the role it plays in building community and growing democracy. This series is made possible with funding from Mark Lewine and the John Gray Paynther Program. Links: https://healourcommunities.org/resources/