Why Debate the 2020 Election?
Should the outcome of the 2020 election be up for debate? Braver Angels leaders discuss.
Braver Angels Podcast
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.
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.
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.
Remembering Charlottesville through Song & Action | Becca Stevens, Susan Bro, & Alma Cook
Alma Cook interviews activist Susan Bro and singer-songwriter Becca Stevens
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
Experience The Student Voices of Color – High School, College, and Doctoral Studies.
Students from all over the country talk cancel and celebrity culture, as well as their vision for the country.
Antiracism, Blackness and What Killed Michael Brown | Shelby Steele with John Wood, Jr.
John Wood, Jr. interviews Shelby Steele on antiracism, blackness, and his documentary film “What Killed Michael Brown?”
Processing the 2020 Election | with Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr.
Ciaran and John reunite to talk about their journey through the 2020 election and the evolving work of Braver Angels.
Envisioning Unity: John Wood, Jr. with Alma Cook, Greg Steinbrecher and Stacia Wilson
John, Greg, Alma and Stacia trade stories and perspectives on the unity movement that is growing in America.
To Trump or Not to Trump | Chris Paul & Mike Casentini with John Wood, Jr.
Mike and Chris challenge each other on President Trump. But do they think people like them can get along after the election?
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
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.
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
