# Veronica Murphy & Todd Blakesley: How Literature "Brings Us Closer to Humanity and to Each Other"

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Podcast: [Spotlight on the Community](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spotlight-on-the-community-399340)
Published: 2026-06-19T16:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Todd Blakesley, an actor in the American Literary Heroes program, discuss the power of reading aloud, inter-generational literacy and how arts programming strengthens community well-being and senior engagement. They share actionable insights for San Diego executives seeking high-impact, mission-driven partnerships with local nonprofits. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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