Why we are
Every day, executive orders and policies are signed into law. They make headlines, spark debates, and trend on Twitter. But beyond the noise, real people are living the impact. Collateral is the new podcast that tells those stories.
Every episode, we’re talking to real people sharing their reality about how government decisions are impacting their lives—some good, some bad, some somewhere in between. No pundits or sensationalist political headlines, just the reality of how policies affect real people.
Who we are
I’m Cindy Malouf, and I started Collateral because I’m seeing firsthand how policies don’t just exist on paper—they shape real lives, real families, and real futures.
People I care about, including my own children, have been affected in ways that don’t always make the headlines. And as a storyteller, I care deeply about this conversation and about making sure stories like yours are heard.
Contact us
If you’re open to sharing your story—anonymously or not—I’d love to have you on. We’ll ask just a few questions about how government decisions are shaping your life, and you can record easily from home. If you’re not comfortable being on video, audio is completely fine as well.
Sign up here or fill in the quick form and we’ll be in touch with next steps!