Libertarianism in America | Nick Gillespie with John Wood, Jr.
“Intellectual godfather” of Reason Magazine, Nick Gillespie talks libertarianism on the Braver Angles Podcast with John Wood, Jr.
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Time, Truth & Technology | Tristan Harris with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O’Connor
Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist, and heralded as “the conscience of Silicon Valley” joins the Braver Angels Podcast.
A Multiracial Working-Class Revolution? | Lance Nickol & Jason Clark with David Lapp
On the Braver Angels Podcast two guests discuss whether a multiracial working-class revolution is in the future.
The Psychology of Disagreement | Julia Minson with Greg Steinbrecher
Julia Minson, a social psychologist at Harvard’s Kennedy School, joins the Braver Angels Podcast.
High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out | Amanda Ripley with Ciaran O’Connor & April Lawson
Amanda Ripley, author of High Conflict, explores how good people get captured by devastating conflict and how they can break free.
Can Theater Bridge the Divide? A Conversation with Collaboraction Theatre Company | Anthony Moseley & Dr. Marcus Robinson with Ciaran O’Connor & Alma Cook
Collaboraction Theatre’s Anthony Moseley and Dr. Marcus Robinson discuss how theatre can open people up to more constructive political conversations.
From Brooklyn to Boomtown: A Musician’s Year in the Oilfield | Michael Patrick F. Smith with Alma Cook
Michael Patrick F. Smith and Alma Cook talk global petroleum dependency, blue collar jobs, and music in the political space.
The Call to Unite | Tim Shriver with John Wood, Jr. & April Lawson
Tim Shriver joins the Braver Angels Podcast to talk about his new book, The Call to Unite, and the budding nationwide movement to unite America.
Depolarization & Faith: How Faith Can Help Us Reach Across the Divide | Sarah Anderson with April Lawson
Host April Lawson and Sarah Anderson discuss how to engage faith and politics in our key relationships.
Camera Angles: Valuing Diverse Perspectives | Roben Bellomo & Jim Hamel with Randy Lioz
Photographers Roben Bellomo and Jim Hamel join Randy Lioz to talk about how they’ve come to a much more complete understanding of perspective and meaning.
Tangle: Reimagining Political News | Isaac Saul with Ciaran O’Connor
Isaac Saul joins host Ciaran O’Connor for a deep dive on the future of political news, the power of storytelling, and what happened when he decided to open up about past transgressions.
The Odyssey of Bari Weiss | with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O’Connor
Bari Weiss chats about the need for diversity in the editorial room, The 1619 Project, the role of conservative media in polarization, and more.
Why Debate the 2020 Election?
Should the outcome of the 2020 election be up for debate? Braver Angels leaders discuss.
Speech, Justice and the ACLU | Rakim Brooks with John Wood, Jr.
Rakim Brooks of the American Civil Liberties Union joins John Wood, Jr. to clear the air on the ACLU’s commitment to free speech and to highlight the organization’s work in the area of social justice.
Should Donald Trump Be Convicted? | Lawrence Mead & William Galston with Ciaran O’Connor
Two intellectual heavyweights on opposite sides of the aisle join host Ciaran O’Connor for a penetrating look at the impeachment proceedings.
Media & the Death of Objectivity | Matt Taibbi with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O’Connor
Matt Taibbi joins John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor to talk about the history of media, the dangers of big tech, Donald Trump being booted off Twitter, and more.
Can Red & Blue America Avoid Divorce? | Greg Smith, Sage Snider, & David Lapp
Sage Snider and Greg Smith join Braver Angels cofounder David Lapp to discuss their thoughts on unity and what it will take for reds and blues to save the Union.
Presenting The Reunited States | Director Ben Rekhi & Erin Leaverton with Ciaran O’Connor & John Wood, Jr.
A special discussion of The Reunited States, a groundbreaking documentary film on bridge-building across America.
“What I Saw at the Capitol on January 6: Perspectives from Two Protestors”
Braver Angels members Chrissy Koach and Tom Cook are Trump voters who were at the January 6 protests on Capitol Hill. They join Braver Angels co-founder David Lapp to share their first-hand accounts of that day, and their thoughts on how we can move forward together.
Calling In, Calling Out, and Where to Draw the Line
Professor Loretta Ross joins Ciaran O’Connor for a wide-ranging discussion on racial politics, right wing media, and when to draw a line in the sand.
Bridging the divide: How you can help heal a polarized Ohio, starting right now
The USA TODAY Network Ohio is partnering with Braver Angels, a nonprofit founded in the wake of the 2016 election to help reunite “red” and “blue” America.
Hold America Together
A message from Braver Angels’ President, David Blankenhorn, on the events of January 06, 2021.
It’s Been a Hell of a Year
Ciaran O’Connor joins April Lawson, Randy Lioz, and Alma Cook to reflect on a year that broke our hearts, tested our mettle, and ultimately reaffirmed our commitment to the work of Braver Angels.
Diversity, Social Justice, & Personal Responsibility | Lisa Forbes, Marilyn Hosea, Peter Bell, Thomas J. Reeves Jr., & Carlos Hernandez
Carlos Hernandez interviews four Angels of Color about crime, social justice, reparations, trauma, and the dimensions of who “owns” one’s problems.
Braver Angels Helps Politically Divided Couples Mend Their Relationships Through Workshops
Braver Angels is a bipartisan nonprofit that aims to create dialogue across political lines, and believes that couples can learn to respectfully disagree.
Could a Multiparty System Depolarize American Politics? | Lee Drutman, Luke Nathan Phillips
Ciaran O’Connor and Luke Nathan Phillips interview Lee Drutman about his book “Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop” and the current state of the American political parties in the aftermath of Election Day 2020.
The election’s clear mandate
David Blankenhorn believes the collapse of partisan goodwill is only a symptom of a collapse of trust in one another – and he wants to fix it.
Remembering Charlottesville through Song & Action | Becca Stevens, Susan Bro, & Alma Cook
Alma Cook interviews activist Susan Bro and singer-songwriter Becca Stevens
Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast — “Calling All Braver Angels”
Randy Lioz talks about his experience joining Braver Angels.
Social Media is Broken. Is Minds.com the Answer? | with Ciaran O’Connor and Bill Ottman
Ciaran O’Connor interviews Bill Ottman, the founder of Minds.com
