In these dire economic times, especially here in Michigan, it can be hard to remain optimistic about this state’s future. Today, we will be discussing Michigan’s Defining Moment (MDM) a group made up of a wide spectrum of Michigan Citizens. This group is building a network of Michigan communities to work together to come up with a common ground agenda in order to provide a vision to guide the actions of Michigan citizens, community leaders, and legislators. MDM is premised on the idea that by articulating and encouraging common goals, the state will come together to overcome hard times and thrive. In this show we will give a more in-depth analysis of the on-goings of MDM, dive into the importance and hardships of community organizing, and will discuss how communities can affect change.