Bridget Phetasy & the Culture Wars | with John Wood, Jr. and Monica Guzman
“Politically homeless,” Bridget Phetasy recounts her journey through life and the culture wars.
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Transcending Politics Through Art | Sage Snider, Philippa Hughes, Luke Phillips and John Wood, Jr.
Art is about our experiences.
Transcending Politics Through Art | Sage Snider, Philippa Hughes, Luke Phillips and John Wood, Jr.
Art is about our experiences.
Peter Yarrow Wants You! To Enter Our Songwriting Contest
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.
Experiencing COVID-19 | Ciaran O’Connor, April Lawson, Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr.
Listen as the Braver Angels crew, including Ciaran, April, Monica and John, share their experiences related to COVID-19.
Morality, Politics and Persuasion | Scott Adams and John Wood, Jr.
How do we overcome the bitterness of American politics and change the way things are done? “Left of Bernie,” yet a consistent defender of President Trump; author, commentator and creator of the comic strip “Dilbert” Scott Adams is a fascinating or infuriating voice in the political conversation, depending on who you ask. But Scott is …
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Getting Results: Organizing Across the Divide | Sam Daley-Harris
Sam Daley-Harris shares the practices for effective organizing across the partisan divide.
In Search of a Braver Nation ft. Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone
Independent minded cultural voices Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone weigh in on a better American future coming out of COVID-19.
“How to Talk Politics When You Disagree”
Braver Angels Chief Marketing Officer Ciaran O’Connor delivers a Tedx Talk on the art of depolarizing communication.
The Media and COVID-19 – featuring Annafi Wahed, Denise Quinn and Monica Guzman
Everybody seems to hate the media. But is it the problem or the solution?
The Work of Unity – A Braver Response to COVID-19
Do not be ashamed of being afraid. Many of us in the United States at this moment are fearful. We may or may not be afraid for ourselves as individuals—but we fear for our loved ones and we fear for our country. That was true for many of us before the pandemic. It is strikingly …
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How to Communicate the Chili Bowl Metaphor of American Identity
In my previous article, I argued that the chili bowl should be America’s new national metaphor. I said that it strikes the right balance between individuality and commonality. A chili bowl has unique and identifiable ingredients, but it is still held together with a single sauce. People can maintain their unique identities, while also having …
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Introducing the Braver Angels Podcast
Better has become Braver. John and Ciaran introduce the Braver Angels Podcast, discuss the organization’s transformation, and debate the politics of the coronavirus.
Impossible Conversations and Coronavirus with Peter Boghossian
Peter Boghossian, Co-author of “How to Have Impossible Conversations,” joins John and Ciaran on the Braver Angels podcast.
Studying Abroad… in your own country — On the Braver Angels Podcast
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.
Bridging the Bitter Divide Between Red and Blue
Employing some strategies used in couples therapy, one group’s mission since 2016 has been to try and heal the bitter divide between liberals and conservatives in the country, urging them to find common ground and avoid labels. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
James Comey on the Braver Angels Podcast
Braver Angels talks to former FBI Director James Comey
The Limits of Empathy
It’s often presumed that empathy is a good thing, and that more of it will make us, and our country, considerably better. If only we could put ourselves into each other’s shoes more easily, so the thinking goes, we would have so much more respect and compassion for one another. Not only will we be …
Social Transformation through Self Transformation: John Wood, Jr. at Visionaries Summit
Braver Angels national leader John Wood, Jr. delivers a passionate address to The Visionaries Summit in Sacramento, California on the power of personal transformation to effect social change through Martin Luther King, Jr.’s principles of non-violence.
David Blankenhorn | C-SPAN
Braver Angels president and co-founder David Blankenhorn appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal for a lengthy discussion about the organization and how to restore civility to politics.
A Democrat, A Republican, and The Open Road
Ciaran and John talk to road-tripping ideological opponents.
The Juiciest (and Most Divisive) Fruit: Impeachment
Greg and Randy join the hosts to discuss the impeachment hearings and all the ways Braver Angels is countering divisions.
Why America is Like Great Jazz | Matt Kibbe interviews John Wood, Jr. for The Blaze
Matt Kibbe, former president and ceo of FreedomWorks and host of Kibbe on Liberty at The Blaze Media network, sits down with John Wood, Jr.
Let’s Talk About Politics On Facebook! An Exercise in Applying Braver Angels Skills Online
In my experience, it’s entirely possible to use these skills online, and indeed, if people did so more consciously, our digital world would be a much kinder place.
John Wood, Jr. of Braver Angels | Bret Weinstein’s DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein, a key figure in the ‘Intellectual Dark Web,’ speaks with John Wood, Jr. of Braver Angels about the rising cross-partisan movement in America…
Should Donald Trump Be Impeached?
Ciaran and John tackle the impeachment question.
Rusty Reno on Politics and Religion in the Age of Donald Trump
Ciaran rides solo for a stimulating conversation with Rusty Reno of First Things. Rusty talks about the homogenization of the political elite, and how he sees the electoral college as a bulwark against the power of those with social and economic advantages.
Depolarization and Race
Race remains the a volatile point of division in American life. Can we cross the racial divide in politics to heal America?
Some Benefits of the Large Democratic Primary Field
I’ve been moderating Braver Angels workshops for around two years, and there are several experiences that have been consistent for me from one workshop to the next. Among these is listening to the conclusions that participants draw from their time with us. Without fail, at least one participant will mention how much closer the two …
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To Depolarize or Not to Depolarize with Julie Kohler
Julie Kohler, author of the Washington Post article “How Calls to ‘Love Your Enemies’ Enforce the Status-Quo,” joins Ciaran and John for a back and forth about her own past critiques of Braver Angels, the proper place of empathy in political life, and the importance of depolarization to preserving the possibility for political progress in …
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