Minnesota ICE Surge Is Ending. What Happens Next? Melinda Voss and Scott Schluter
The recent immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to several thousand arrests, mass detentions, angry protests, deepening political divides, and the deaths of two US citizens in Minneapolis is co...
13 Feb 26min
What Braver Angels Learns From Gen Z: Natalie Laroche and Genevieve Raushenbush
If we’re going to get out of the political mess that we’re in right now, we will need a lot of help from Gen Z. Young people inherited our broken civic space, and they’re ones who will be the courageo...
30 Jan 32min
Braver Angels Debates: Different and Fun. Sam Rechek
For many Americans, taking part in a debate is just about the last thing they’d put on their dance card.But Braver Angels debates are different. In this episode Sam Rechek explains why.“Braver Angels ...
16 Jan 26min
Chats In A Park With Strangers: Chauncey Williams
Pick a controversial topic. Whether it’s immigration, race, climate change, the role of religion, or the economy, many of our assumptions that we view as completely reasonable can seem whacky or wrong...
19 Dec 202523min
More Outrage? No! Citizen-Led Solutions Yes! Steve Saltwick
More than at any time in our nation’s history, news coverage of politics and public events is dominated by national media, but many of the solutions to Americans toxic partisan divides are to be found...
5 Dec 202524min
Thanksgiving Special: Disagreeing Better With Those You Love. Mónica Guzmán
Many people say Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday: No cards to be sent. No presents to be purchased. A pause with family and close friends before the year-end holiday rush. Thanksgiving is about ...
25 Nov 202518min
Be The People. Healing America and Restoring Civic Muscle: Maury Giles
Just over three months into his new role as leader of Braver Angels, we hear from CEO Maury Giles about his hopes, plans and goals for America's largest volunteer-led movement working to bridge partis...
7 Nov 202528min
Why Contempt Destroys Democracy and How to Push Back: Zachary Elwood
Liberals and conservatives are caught in a politically toxic feedback loop. Our guest, Zachary Elwood, argues that when people express contempt for those on the other side, they contribute to a cycle ...
10 Okt 202530min
