Connie is feeling compelled to get involved in her local community, but she’s never even attended a PTA meeting. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin enlists Eric Liu of <a href="https://citizenuniversity.us/">Citizen University</a> to explain how busy parents, introverts, and first-timers like Connie can test the waters of civic engagement in the Trump 2.0 era—without getting sucked under. Eric is the author of <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eric-liu/youre-more-powerful-than-you-think/9781541773660/?lens=publicaffairs">You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen</a>.If you liked this episode, check out our companion episode, <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2025/01/how-to-become-an-expat">How To Become an Expat</a>, or this recent conversation: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/11/nonprofit-board-membership-and-the-politics-of-community-leadership">How To Lead Your Local Nonprofit</a>. For an upcoming episode, we want to hear from listeners affected by the disastrous wildfires in the Los Angeles area. If you’re able to do so during this stressful time, tell us about the questions and challenges you’re facing as you rebuild your home and your life. Send us a note at <a href="mailto:howto@slate.com">howto@slate.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis.Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127">How To!</a> show page. Or, visit <a href="https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary">slate.com/howtoplus</a> to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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