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WHAT: What if we could help change the world one relationship at a time? iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Salesforce.org are joining together to explore the power of connection and technology in season two of “Force Multiplier,” a podcast that addresses the exponential impact we can have on the world by working together. Whether we’re talking about health inequity, nutrition insecurity or the opportunity gap in education, we are facing unprecedented challenges that require unprecedented collaboration across disciplines, cultures and sectors. 

Join host Baratunde Thurston as he sits with leaders from across the public, private, education and nonprofit world who are forging partnerships to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing us today. To make it more hyper-focused on important issues, the six-episode season will be split into three themes, each getting two episodes to explore the topic. 

The first two episodes will focus on “Climate Action” and feature captivating and informative roundtable discussions and interviews with leading activists in the space. As with all the themes, “Force Multiplier” will examine these issues at every level. Along with leading organizations, the episodes will also feature stories from local community members who are taking personal actions to address these global and cultural issues. 

Later in the season, the show will cover “Education Access” and “Global Health” as the highlighted themes.

WHO: Host Baratunde Thurston, a writer, comedian and political commentator and host of  “How to Citizen” podcast, will talk with a variety of leaders, activists, forward-thinkers and organizations who are doing the work to combat the most pertinent issues we’re facing. The first episode will see Thurston tackle climate change with Australian environmental leader Amanda McKenzie, founder and CEO of The Climate Council, and Derrick Emsley, CEO of Tentree, a company that plants 10 trees for every purchase of their sustainably-made clothing and outdoor essentials. 

WHEN: The season two first episode launches on Thursday, May 12, with new episodes released every two weeks. 

WHERE: Listen to “Force Multiplier” on iHeartRadio and all other platforms. “Force Multiplier” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

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• Force Multiplier is an iHeartRadio Original podcast with Salesforce.org that spotlights the exponential impact of working together across disciplines and sectors
• The podcast will explore topics like health inequity, nutrition insecurity, climate change, and the opportunity gap in education — unprecedented challenges that require unprecedented collaboration.
• Host Baratunde Thurston will sit with leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit world who are forging partnerships to tackle these issues

Force Multiplier is a new iHeartRadio original podcast with Salesforce.org that examines the exponential impact we can have on the world by working together. The podcast, hosted by Emmy-nominated host, activist, and creator of the How to Citizen Podcast, Baratunde Thurston, begins streaming on August 12 on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. 

Thurston’s unique interviewing style explores common themes across conversations with leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit world. Each episode highlights the complex challenges they face — and the cross-sector partnerships they’ve forged to address them. From building scalable programs to finding new ways to fundraise, organizations committed to social impact are finding new ways to combine forces, use the power of technology to scale, and multiply their positive impact.

“The partnerships springing up organically across different disciplines are fascinating,” said Thurston, “and are probably our best hope of actually solving these incredibly complex global problems.”

Podcast episodes will explore topics like health inequity, workforce development, climate change, and the opportunity gap in education — unprecedented challenges that require unprecedented collaboration from leaders across disciplines and sectors.

Cristina Jones, Salesforce.org’s Chief Engagement Officer, noted, “Salesforce.org sits at the intersection of business and social impact. We see first-hand how action leadership in one sector impacts another. Our goal for this podcast is to inspire everyone, no matter where they sit, to find new ways to multiply the impact of the work that matters most to them.”

Private sector leaders are also finding new value in a purpose-led approach to business, including a clear sense of responsibility to the communities around them. These leaders are eager to explore new ways to support employees, customers, partners, and the planet, and opportunities to contribute to a more fair, equal, and sustainable future for everyone.

“This new branded podcast is an ambitious project to bridge the major chasm that exists between big business and social impact work,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “We’re excited to hear what happens when thought leaders in business dig deep and get real with their peers from the nonprofit world to share ideas, collaborate, and deliver more impact together.”

Force Multiplier will feature leaders from organizations like Feeding America, Oakland Unified School District, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The first episode about nutrition insecurity will be available on August 12 on iHeartRadio and all other podcast platforms. 

Watch the trailer, subscribe to the podcast here, and tune in to the first episode on August 12.