What holds back black America? Should blacks focus on racism or issues in the community? Is there a balance? Hawk Newsome and Bob Woodson challenge each other to find the truth.
Bridging Black Perspectives – Bob Woodson meets Hawk Newsome (with John Wood, Jr.) Read More »
Braver Angles’ writers talk the cultural unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Writers Roundtable: Self Reflection in Troubled Times Read More »
Stats and experience can lead to different views of reality. How do they impact views of race and policing?
Race, Policing, Experience and Perspective | Coleman Hughes and John Wood, Jr Read More »
Where does spiritual fulfillment come from in a secular age? Tara Burton looks out across the social landscape.
Tara Burton and the New Awakening | with April Lawson and Luke Phillips Read More »
American social fabric is tearing apart at catastrophic speed. How did we get here and where does hope come from for the future?
Arriving at the Grand Divide | Jonathan Haidt, John Wood Jr. and April Lawson (YouTube) Read More »
American social fabric is tearing apart at catastrophic speed. How did we get here and where does hope come from for the future?
Arriving at the Grand Divide | Jonathan Haidt, John Wood Jr. and April Lawson Read More »
Pursuing justice while speaking from empathy? Sally Kohn weighs in.
Journey to Justice | Sally Kohn Interview with April Lawson & Monica Guzman (YouTube) Read More »
Pursuing justice while speaking from empathy? Sally Kohn weighs in.
Journey to Justice | Sally Kohn Interview with April Lawson & Monica Guzman Read More »
What does “defund the police” really mean? How can media outlets balance concerns about social justice and free speech? And how can America come together amidst upheaval?
Race, Free Speech, and “Defunding the Police” Read More »
Steve Saltwick with the Central Texas Chapter of Braver Angels talks about what they want to change to bring people back together.
Braver Angels Working to Build a More United United States Read More »
John Wood, Jr. joins Urban Specialists to talk race and healing in Dallas.
John Wood, Jr. Speaks at Heal Dallas Read More »
“Politically homeless,” Bridget Phetasy recounts her journey through life and the culture wars.
Bridget Phetasy & the Culture Wars | with John Wood, Jr. and Monica Guzman Read More »
“Politically homeless,” Bridget Phetasy recounts her journey through life and the culture wars.
Bridget Phetasy & the Culture Wars | with John Wood, Jr. and Monica Guzman Read More »
Braver Angels co-founder Bill Doherty on maintaining healthy relationships during COVID-19.
Bill Doherty on Preserving Healthy Relationships Read More »
Braver Angels’ writers reconvened to talk about the handling of the allegations against Biden, reasons for the country’s continued polarization in the midst of COVID-19, and how Braver Angels should emphasize different aspects of its messaging.
Writers Roundtable – May 2020 Read More »
Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary sings the group’s Grammy-winning hit “If I Had a Hammer” and encourages you to try your hand at singing a song that captures the spirit of Braver Angels for our songwriting contest.
Peter Yarrow Wants You! To Enter Our Songwriting Contest Read More »
Like the rest of America, Braver Angels has been touched by the COVID-19 epidemic and the national response. Some of us have been touched in very personal ways. So listen
Experiencing COVID-19 Read More »
Listen as the Braver Angels crew, including Ciaran, April, Monica and John, share their experiences related to COVID-19.
Experiencing COVID-19 | Ciaran O’Connor, April Lawson, Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr. Read More »
“Conversational receptiveness” can be learned
The Right Way to Talk across Divides Read More »
An intellectually and politically diverse band of contributors to Braver Angels Media gathered for a digital roundtable discussion and talked polarization in the age of COVID-19, whether Federalism is still relevant, and Braver Angels changing its name from Better Angels.
Braver Angels Writers Roundtable Read More »
The JAMS Foundation’s 12th Annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award was recently presented to Braver Angels, along with a $25,000 grant.
JAMS Foundation Recognizes Braver Angels for Bridging Divide of Political Polarization Read More »
Independent minded cultural voices Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone weigh in on a better American future coming out of COVID-19.
In Search of a Braver Nation ft. Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone Read More »
Independent minded cultural voices Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone weigh in on a better American future coming out of COVID-19.
In Search of a Braver Nation ft. Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone Read More »
Everybody seems to hate the media. But is it the problem or the solution? And is it possible that during the COVID-19 pandemic Americans are coming together after all? Ciaran
The Media and COVID-19: Featuring Annafi Wahed, Denise Quinn and Monica Guzman Read More »
Participants and observers in a Braver Angels workshop, focused on abortion, in Grants Pass, Oregon reflect on their experience and the influence of Braver Angels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWK3v_SNie8&
A Braver Angels PSA Read More »
Peter Boghossian, Co-author of “How to Have Impossible Conversations,” joins John and Ciaran on the Braver Angels podcast.
Impossible Conversations and Coronavirus with Peter Boghossian Read More »
What I love about Braver Angels workshops is that you can come with your own perspective and views on various topics, and you get to leave with those same views and opinions.
Marisa Guttoso on LinkedIn: The importance of Civil Discourse Read More »
Ciaran O’Connor talks to David McCullough III about his vision for the American Exchange Project, and what we can learn from students bridging the divide.
Studying Abroad… in your own country — On the Braver Angels Podcast Read More »
