First Mondays with PSG Consulting

Democracy, Hollywood & the Power of Narrative

58 min · 9. juni 2025
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PSG Consulting [https://www.psgconsulting.com/] and Innovating for the Public Good: R&D for Democracy [https://innovatingforpublicgood.org/] have launched a series of webinars focused on narratives, the power of themes and storytelling. This webinar will explore the crucial role media and entertainment play in amplifying values and ideals central to a strong democracy. Panelists will examine how storytelling can bridge divides, counter misinformation and inspire civic engagement.

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A Better Story: Why We Need Narratives to Save Democracy (and Us)

Page Gardner kicked off the series on narratives, beginning with a discussion on definitional issues. Moderated by Erica Williams Simon, the expert panel included Laura Hughes and Joseph Phelan, who explored how to craft memorable and transformative narrative arcs. Key Takeaways From the Discussion: * Narrative is more than a story — it’s the deeper patterns of meaning that connect stories together. * A strong narrative arc begins by defining the problem (the world as it is), ends with a compelling vision of the world we want, and places “us” — our solutions and actions — in the middle. * Successful narratives have driven social change, from the civil rights movement to marriage equality, showing that we have the ability to shape history through storytelling. * We need to reconnect with the art of narrative building by understanding audiences on a deeper level — not just through demographics, but through culture, values and lived experiences.

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