Race, Antiracism and Growing up Biracial | Thomas Chatterton Williams and John Wood, Jr.
Thomas and John compare their experiences as biracial Black men growing up in America and confront questions about the meaning of Blackness
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Ciaran O’Connor Interviews Rick Gates, Star Witness in the Mueller Investigation
Ciaran O’Connor Interviews Rick Gates, Star Witness in the Mueller Investigation
David French on How to Prevent a Civil War
David French joins the podcast to talk about his new book “Divided We Fall,” why polarization has America on the path to civil war, and how we can prevent it.
Politics and Hollywood | Roxanne Hoge meets Lydia Cornell (with John Wood, Jr.)
There’s no acting in this conversation. Roxanne and Lydia get real on politics and Hollywood in this gripping back and forth.
Donald Trump and the Realignment of Conservatism| Daniel McCarthy with Luke Nathan Phillips and Silas Kulkarni
Luke and Silas discuss the origins and development of pro-Trump intellectual movements on the right with Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age.
“Why I’m Supporting Trump”
Five conservative-leaning Braver Angels members join the Braver Angels Podcast for a lively discussion on President Trump.
The Accidental Anchor | Greta Van Susteren with Ciaran O’Connor & John Wood, Jr.
Greta Van Susteren weighs in on media bias and overviews a remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Is ‘Cancel Culture’ Erasing Free Speech in America? A Braver Angels Debate ft. Andrew Sullivan & More
Is Cancel Culture a threat to free speech? Or is it a way ducking accountability for hateful messages? Braver Angels holds the debate.
Feminism, Free Speech & Thinking Freely | Heather Heying with April Lawson
How do we defend free speech while pursuing social change? Heather and April dive deep and defying political stereotypes in all directions.
“No Ballot No Buck”: A Trump Supporter’s Case for Campaign Finance Reform | Bill Fry with Host Ciaran O’Connor
Can we find surprising areas of convergence amidst a wider climate of acrimony?
Antiracism, Christianity, Trump & Triumphing over Adversity | Carol Swain with John Wood, Jr.
Carol Swain challenges stereotypes and assumptions in this Braver Angels Podcast.
A Trump-Supporting Braver Angel
Carlos Hernandez is a Latino Braver Angels leader from San Francisco who supports President Trump.
Bridging Black Perspectives | Dominique DiPrima meets Kira Davis with John Wood, Jr.
Kira and Dominique are powerful voices from the left & right. Can they find common ground on politics & Black America
Understanding Nonviolence | Harry Boyte, Damien Conners, April Lawson & John Wood, Jr.
The philosophy of Nonviolence touched the conscience of America. Why have we forgotten it?
Depolarizing America | ft. Pearce Godwin, Debilyn Molineaux & Liz Joyner with Ciaran O’Connor & John Wood, Jr.
There is a movement underway to depolarize America. It is bigger than just Braver Angels…
“And the Winner Is!” Announcing the Braver Angels Songwriting Contest Winners
The Braver Angels Songwriting Contest is over! We have the winners…
America’s Public Forum: The Future of Black America with Glenn Loury, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Nel Glover with John Wood, Jr.
What is the future of Black America?
“Cancel Culture” on the Braver Angels Podcast
What do we mean by “cancel culture?” And why has America struggled so mightily to contain the coronavirus? Ciaran O’Connor hosts a dynamic roundtable.
Depolarizing the Media
What are the forces driving the breakdown in our media system? How do media polarization, hyperpartisanship, and disinformation threaten our values and democracy? And what can we do about it??
Braver Angels Podcast on LGBTQ Rights and Religious Liberty
Can gay rights activists and proponents of religious liberty build the trust and understanding needed to find common ground? Or is this divide destined to be a zero-sum fight?
The Sound of Us ft. Wayna
“What does it mean to be whole – to see ourselves in one another, to learn how the notes of each soul create harmony from dust?”
Bridging Black Perspectives – Bob Woodson meets Hawk Newsome (with John Wood, Jr.)
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.
A Politics of Love
How can we move from a politics of hate to a politics of love? Ciaran O’Connor interviews Lawrence Lessig.
Race, Policing, Experience and Perspective | Coleman Hughes and John Wood, Jr
Stats and experience can lead to different views of reality. How do they impact views of race and policing?
Tara Burton and the New Awakening | with April Lawson and Luke Phillips
Where does spiritual fulfillment come from in a secular age? Tara Burton looks out across the social landscape.
Arriving at the Grand Divide | Jonathan Haidt, John Wood Jr. and April Lawson (YouTube)
American social fabric is tearing apart at catastrophic speed. How did we get here and where does hope come from for the future?
Journey to Justice | Sally Kohn Interview with April Lawson & Monica Guzman
Pursuing justice while speaking from empathy? Sally Kohn weighs in.
Race, Free Speech, and “Defunding the Police”
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?
Black Lives
Black lives matter. But black lives are different – and understanding them helps us understand this moment in America.
John Wood, Jr. Speaks at Heal Dallas
John Wood, Jr. joins Urban Specialists to talk race and healing in Dallas.