The Things That Divide Us
Whether it's a discussion in a college classroom or an argument around the Thanksgiving table, divisions in our society seem both more apparent and more intractable than ever before. Yet, even as divi...
10 Mai 201816min
Where Do We Find a Communal Bond?
What bonds us together? In the present day, even when addressing issues meant to bring us together like interfaith cooperation, spaces and ideas of genuine unity can be hard to find. On this episode o...
17 Apr 201817min
What is Leadership?
When you think of a leader, what image comes to mind? On this episode of Common Knowledge, Prerna and Carr discuss the idea of leadership in an increasingly diverse America. From civic activism spurre...
7 Mar 201821min
Identity: Moving Through the World in Challenging Times
This past year, how we identify ourselves has been contested, challenged, and redefined by events and social movements. To start the new season of Common Knowledge, Prerna and Carr talk about the chan...
1 Feb 201823min
The Case for Pluralism in a Divided Democracy
We live in a religiously diverse democracy, yet our country today seems frustratingly polarized around lines of difference and not connection. This month's episode of Common Knowledge features a speec...
28 Mar 201733min
2016: A Year in Review
For many folks, 2016 was a year of surprises, with both unexpected challenges and encouraging achievements. In a special New Year's episode of Common Knowledge, Carr and Prerna share the writings, eve...
28 Des 201619min
Small Community, Large Impact: A Personal Look at the Lucumi Tradition
The values we share in interfaith spaces are often rooted in deeply personal beliefs and customs. We hear about one of those traditions today from Taryn Harris, a follower of the Lucumi tradition. Inc...
9 Des 20165min
Unaffiliated but Not Unconnected:
When does a spin class go from an excuse to lose a few pounds to a transformative shared experience? The answer might lie in what kind of community it creates. Among young people, 1 in 3 do not belong...
31 Okt 201613min
