John Wood, Jr. interviews Shelby Steele on antiracism, blackness, and his documentary film “What Killed Michael Brown?”
Antiracism, Blackness and What Killed Michael Brown | Shelby Steele with John Wood, Jr. Read More »
Ciaran and John reunite to talk about their journey through the 2020 election and the evolving work of Braver Angels.
Processing the 2020 Election | with Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr. Read More »
John, Greg, Alma and Stacia trade stories and perspectives on the unity movement that is growing in America.
Envisioning Unity: John Wood, Jr. with Alma Cook, Greg Steinbrecher and Stacia Wilson Read More »
Mike and Chris challenge each other on President Trump. But do they think people like them can get along after the election?
To Trump or Not to Trump | Chris Paul & Mike Casentini with John Wood, Jr. Read More »
Thomas and John compare their experiences as biracial Black men growing up in America and confront questions about the meaning of Blackness
Race, Antiracism and Growing up Biracial | Thomas Chatterton Williams and John Wood, Jr. Read More »
Ciaran O’Connor Interviews Rick Gates, Star Witness in the Mueller Investigation
Ciaran O’Connor Interviews Rick Gates, Star Witness in the Mueller Investigation Read More »
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.
David French on How to Prevent a Civil War Read More »
There’s no acting in this conversation. Roxanne and Lydia get real on politics and Hollywood in this gripping back and forth.
Politics and Hollywood | Roxanne Hoge meets Lydia Cornell (with John Wood, Jr.) Read More »
Luke and Silas discuss the origins and development of pro-Trump intellectual movements on the right with Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age.
Five conservative-leaning Braver Angels members join the Braver Angels Podcast for a lively discussion on President Trump.
“Why I’m Supporting Trump” Read More »
Greta Van Susteren weighs in on media bias and overviews a remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
The Accidental Anchor | Greta Van Susteren with Ciaran O’Connor & John Wood, Jr. Read More »
How do we defend free speech while pursuing social change? Heather and April dive deep and defying political stereotypes in all directions.
Feminism, Free Speech & Thinking Freely | Heather Heying with April Lawson Read More »
Can we find surprising areas of convergence amidst a wider climate of acrimony?
Carol Swain challenges stereotypes and assumptions in this Braver Angels Podcast.
Carlos Hernandez is a Latino Braver Angels leader from San Francisco who supports President Trump.
A Trump-Supporting Braver Angel Read More »
Kira and Dominique are powerful voices from the left & right. Can they find common ground on politics & Black America
Bridging Black Perspectives | Dominique DiPrima meets Kira Davis with John Wood, Jr. Read More »
The philosophy of Nonviolence touched the conscience of America. Why have we forgotten it?
Understanding Nonviolence | Harry Boyte, Damien Conners, April Lawson & John Wood, Jr. Read More »
There is a movement underway to depolarize America. It is bigger than just Braver Angels…
Ayishat and John compare notes on the projects of empathy building across the divides in both Britain and America.
Empathy in Black & White from the U.S. to the U.K. | Ayishat Akanbi & John Wood, Jr. Read More »
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.
“Cancel Culture” on the Braver Angels Podcast Read More »
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??
Depolarizing the Media Read More »
Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. square off over depolarization and the wisdom of the work of Braver Angels.
Braver Angels | Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. (The Glenn Show) Read More »
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?
Braver Angels Podcast on LGBTQ Rights and Religious Liberty Read More »
What is White Supremacy? Maleena Lawrence and Joy Donnell Give perspective in this episode of The Braver Angels Podcast.
What We Mean by White Supremacy | Perspectives from Joy Donnell and Maleena Lawrence Read More »
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 »
How can we move from a politics of hate to a politics of love? Ciaran O’Connor interviews Lawrence Lessig.
A Politics of Love 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 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 »
