Videos Archives - Braver Angels https://braverangels.org/category/videos/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:07:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://braverangels.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Braver-Angels_Logo-Favicon-2023-01-150x150.png Videos Archives - Braver Angels https://braverangels.org/category/videos/ 32 32 Is ‘Cancel Culture’ Erasing Free Speech in America? A Braver Angels Debate ft. Andrew Sullivan & More https://braverangels.org/is-cancel-culture-erasing-free-speech-in-america-a-braver-angels-debate-ft-andrew-sullivan-more/ https://braverangels.org/is-cancel-culture-erasing-free-speech-in-america-a-braver-angels-debate-ft-andrew-sullivan-more/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:35:26 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6977 Is Cancel Culture a threat to free speech? Or is it a way ducking accountability for hateful messages? Braver Angels holds the debate.

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]]> View September 17th’s Braver Angels Debate on the topic, Resolved: free speech in America is under attack and should be defended.

Featuring Andrew Sullivan, Hawk Newsome, James Lindsey, Mia Brett, Kim Iversen, Isa Cespedes, Inez Stepman, Kian Hudson, Ken Bone, Chavonne Taylor, Jonathan Rauch and Kwabena Sarfo.

Chaired by April Lawson.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/is-cancel-culture-erasing-free-speech-in-america-a-braver-angels-debate-ft-andrew-sullivan-more/feed/ 2 “And the Winner Is!” Announcing the Braver Angels Songwriting Contest Winners https://braverangels.org/and-the-winner-is-announcing-the-braver-angels-songwriting-contest-winners/ https://braverangels.org/and-the-winner-is-announcing-the-braver-angels-songwriting-contest-winners/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:42:48 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6562 The Braver Angels Songwriting Contest is over! We have the winners...

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]]> The Braver Angels Songwriting Contest is over! And we’ve emerged with three incredible winning songs. In this episode of “The Braver Angels Podcast,” John Wood, Jr. and Sage Snider speak to Jon Baker and Donna Elaine Miller (writers of “A United State of Humanity”), Thomas Prasada-Rao (“Even You”) and Scott Cook (“Say Can You See”), discussing the inspiration behind their winning songs.

Each of these artists shines a light upon the spirit of patriotic-empathy growing through Braver Angels’ work. And each song tells a unique American story. Take a moment to listen and be moved.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/and-the-winner-is-announcing-the-braver-angels-songwriting-contest-winners/feed/ 1 America’s Public Forum: The Future of Black America with Glenn Loury, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Nel Glover with John Wood, Jr. https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-the-future-of-black-america-with-glenn-loury-sherlett-hendy-newbill-and-nel-glover-with-john-wood-jr/ https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-the-future-of-black-america-with-glenn-loury-sherlett-hendy-newbill-and-nel-glover-with-john-wood-jr/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:58:53 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6484 What is the future of Black America?

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]]> This edition of America’ Public Forum, co-sponsored by the National Institute for Civil Discourse and 1776 Unites, brings together three unique voices from the African American community. Professor Glenn Loury, alongside educator Sherlett Hendy Newbill and community advocate and businessman Nel Glover, give their views on the strategies by which the Black community may achieve progress, the problems posed by politics, historical context and the importance of encouraging Black youth.

Moderated by John Wood, Jr.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-the-future-of-black-america-with-glenn-loury-sherlett-hendy-newbill-and-nel-glover-with-john-wood-jr/feed/ 0 What is the World Comin’ To? By Kevin Kelso https://braverangels.org/what-is-the-world-comin-to-by-kevin-kelso/ https://braverangels.org/what-is-the-world-comin-to-by-kevin-kelso/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:01:13 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6430 This song tells the story of Daryl Davis, the Black man whose friendship led many to leave the Ku Klux Klan.

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]]> This song tells the story of Daryl Davis, the Black man who befriended many members of the Ku Klux Klan and led them to put down their robes.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/what-is-the-world-comin-to-by-kevin-kelso/feed/ 0 America’s Public Forum: Systemic Racism & the Data | Wilfred Reilly & Roderick Graham with John Wood, Jr. https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-systemic-racism-the-data-wilfred-reilly-roderick-graham-with-john-wood-jr/ https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-systemic-racism-the-data-wilfred-reilly-roderick-graham-with-john-wood-jr/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:56:46 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6428 Systemic Racism - what does the data say?

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]]> People have strong opinions about Systemic Racism. Some believe it defines our society, others believe it does not exist. What does the data say? And do differing definitions come into play?

Watch Braver Angels’ July 22 American Public Forum event on the data surrounding Systemic Racism. Featuring Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University Wilfred Reilly and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Grand Dominion University Roderick Graham. Moderated by Braver Angels National Ambassador John Wood, Jr. This event was produced in partnership with the National Institute for Civil Discourse and 1776 Unites.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-systemic-racism-the-data-wilfred-reilly-roderick-graham-with-john-wood-jr/feed/ 4 America’s Public Forum: New Religions of America’s Great Awakening ft. Dr. Tara Isabella Burton https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-new-religions-of-americas-great-awakening-ft-dr-tara-isabella-burton/ https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-new-religions-of-americas-great-awakening-ft-dr-tara-isabella-burton/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:44:07 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6425 Secularism is rising. But is America more religions than ever before?

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]]> What are the ways in which the religious impulse is expressing itself in our seemingly more secular age? Appearances can be deceiving and it may be that America is more religious than every ever before. Author and contributing editor at The American Interest, Dr. Tara Isabella Burton explains in this dynamic presentation. Hosted by John Wood, Jr.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-new-religions-of-americas-great-awakening-ft-dr-tara-isabella-burton/feed/ 0 America’s Public Forum: Can Christians Heal the Racial Divide https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-can-christians-heal-the-racial-divide/ https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-can-christians-heal-the-racial-divide/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:31:10 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6423 What is the role of the church in addressing the racial divide?

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]]> What is the role of the Church in addressing the racial divide? How do cultural differences within the church create obstacles or opportunities for unity, and what tools do the scriptures give in facilitating our coming together?

Featuring Bishop Omar Jawahr of Kingdom WAR ministries, Pastor Rich Tafel of Church of the Holy City (and founder of the Log Cabin Republicans), Black Lives Matter activist Rev. Waltrina Middleton and former Pastor and conservative community organizer Evan Chase. Moderated by Damien Conners, former executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and hosted by John Wood, Jr..

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]]> https://braverangels.org/americas-public-forum-can-christians-heal-the-racial-divide/feed/ 0 Braver Angels | Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. (The Glenn Show) https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-glenn-loury-and-john-wood-jr-the-glenn-show/ https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-glenn-loury-and-john-wood-jr-the-glenn-show/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:20:59 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6356 Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. square off over depolarization and the wisdom of the work of Braver Angels.

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]]> Glenn Loury is a famously tough-minded, take no prisoners debater who makes fierce arguments in defense of patriotism and a practical vision for the future of black America. But does Glenn see wisdom in the work of Braver Angels, or consider it a way of appeasing bad actors in American politics? This debate and dialogue between Glenn Loury and John Wood, Jr. is one for the record books.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-glenn-loury-and-john-wood-jr-the-glenn-show/feed/ 1 The Sound of Us ft. Wayna https://braverangels.org/the-sound-of-us-ft-wayna/ https://braverangels.org/the-sound-of-us-ft-wayna/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:48:15 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6291 "What does it mean to be whole - to see ourselves in one another, to learn how the notes of each soul create harmony from dust?"

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]]> This moving composition was submitted for the Braver Angels Songwriting Contest.

Written by Lynette Williams and Nicholas Zork.

Lyrics:

-What does it mean to be free
-when we’re made to feel so divided?
-Are we too afraid to believe
-life is more with all of us?

-What does it mean to be whole—
-to see ourselves in one another,
-to learn how the notes of each soul
-create harmony from dust?

-Let the voice inside you
-fill the void with your melody.
-We aren’t we without you.
– Just close your eyes

-And you’ll hear the sound of us
-You’ll hear the sound of us
-You’ll hear a sound that you have known right from the start
-I hear the sound in you
-I hear it breaking through
-all of the noise that tries to tear this world apart.
-I hear the sound of us

-What does it mean to belong—
-all different but in this together,
-everyone has their own song,
-and it’s one we long to hear?

-It seemed like we’d come so far
-Now I’m sure where we’re going.
-But I know despite where we are,
-we’ll sing louder than our fear

-I hear the sound of us
-I hear the sound of us
-I hear a sound that I know beats in every heart.
-I hear the sound in you.
-I hear it breaking through
-all of the noise that tries to tear this world apart.

-I hear the sound of us.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/the-sound-of-us-ft-wayna/feed/ 3 What We Mean by White Supremacy | Perspectives from Joy Donnell and Maleena Lawrence https://braverangels.org/what-we-mean-by-white-supremacy-perspectives-from-joy-donnell-and-maleena-lawrence/ https://braverangels.org/what-we-mean-by-white-supremacy-perspectives-from-joy-donnell-and-maleena-lawrence/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:26:24 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6289 What is White Supremacy? Maleena Lawrence and Joy Donnell Give perspective in this episode of The Braver Angels Podcast.

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]]> In different ways, Joy Donnell and Maleena Lawrence are on the front lines of the cultural and political struggle against “White Supremacy.” The idea of white supremacy holding sway over the dominant institutions and culture of American life strikes many Americans as outrageous whereas for many other Americans this truth is almost self-evident. But what do people actually mean by white supremacy?

Joy Donnell, founder of the Center for Intersectional Media and Entertainment, and Maleena Lawrence, founder of Deeprooted Entertainment, take us deep into their own perspectives and experiences with white supremacy in this special Braver Angels sit-down. With Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/what-we-mean-by-white-supremacy-perspectives-from-joy-donnell-and-maleena-lawrence/feed/ 2 Writers Roundtable: Self Reflection in Troubled Times https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-self-reflection-in-troubled-times/ https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-self-reflection-in-troubled-times/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:15:21 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6148 Braver Angles' writers talk the cultural unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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]]> In this month’s episode, the writers survey the drastic events of the last month (including George Floyd’s death, protests, riots, and cultural upheaval) and grapple with the question: Is Braver Angels relevant and can it remain so as polarization seemingly becomes inevitably worse?

Contributors:

James Coan
Erica Etelson
Monica Guzman
Randy Lioz
Ruth Littman
Luke Phillips
Greg Steinbrecher

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]]> https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-self-reflection-in-troubled-times/feed/ 0 Race, Policing, Experience and Perspective | Coleman Hughes and John Wood, Jr https://braverangels.org/race-policing-experience-and-perspective-coleman-hughes-and-john-wood-jr/ https://braverangels.org/race-policing-experience-and-perspective-coleman-hughes-and-john-wood-jr/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:08:35 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6069 Stats and experience can lead to different views of reality. How do they impact views of race and policing?

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]]> A columnist at Quillette Magazine, a contributor to Citi Journal and a person who has testified before the House of Representatives on the subject of reparations, Coleman Hughes is a writer and public commentator who has been celebrated for his sober analysis of issues relating to race in America. He joins John Wood, Jr. to talk about the statistics illustrating the nuanced reality of police violence towards African-Americans and the ways in which experience may help shape our viewpoint of social realities. You’ll hear some viewpoints here you won’t hear many other places.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/race-policing-experience-and-perspective-coleman-hughes-and-john-wood-jr/feed/ 7 Tara Burton and the New Awakening | with April Lawson and Luke Phillips https://braverangels.org/tara-burton-and-the-new-awakening-with-april-lawson-and-luke-phillips/ https://braverangels.org/tara-burton-and-the-new-awakening-with-april-lawson-and-luke-phillips/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:47:31 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6047 Where does spiritual fulfillment come from in a secular age? Tara Burton looks out across the social landscape.

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]]> Tara Isabella Burton, one of the most interesting rising commentators on religion (broadly-defined!) in the American public square, joins April Lawson and Luke Nathan Phillips on the Braver Angels Podcast to discuss her new book, Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World. Why do Americans in a secularizing age seem to find spiritual fulfillment in corners as dark and strange as Bronze Age Pervert and SoulCycle? To what degree are America’s polarized and identitarian squabbles about politics something akin to theological conflicts and religious revivals? Is there anything we can learn from America’s history of religious experimentation to help us cope? Listen in for an engaging conversation on some extremely eccentric, incredibly human, and quintessentially American ways of understanding the social and spiritual world.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/tara-burton-and-the-new-awakening-with-april-lawson-and-luke-phillips/feed/ 0 Arriving at the Grand Divide | Jonathan Haidt, John Wood Jr. and April Lawson (YouTube) https://braverangels.org/arriving-at-the-grand-divide-jonathan-haidt-john-wood-jr-and-april-lawson-youtube/ https://braverangels.org/arriving-at-the-grand-divide-jonathan-haidt-john-wood-jr-and-april-lawson-youtube/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:23:50 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6021 American social fabric is tearing apart at catastrophic speed. How did we get here and where does hope come from for the future?

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]]> Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr. and April Lawson are joined by author, social psychologist and Braver Angels board member Jonathan Haidt to discuss the historical and psychological paths by which the United States has found itself looking over the cliff of chaotic social divisions – and wrestle with how we forge a positive path into the future.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/arriving-at-the-grand-divide-jonathan-haidt-john-wood-jr-and-april-lawson-youtube/feed/ 0 Journey to Justice | Sally Kohn Interview with April Lawson & Monica Guzman (YouTube) https://braverangels.org/journey-to-justice-sally-kohn-interview-with-april-lawson-monica-guzman-youtube/ https://braverangels.org/journey-to-justice-sally-kohn-interview-with-april-lawson-monica-guzman-youtube/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:09:30 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=6005 Pursuing justice while speaking from empathy? Sally Kohn weighs in.

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]]> Political commentator and author Sally Kohn returns to the Braver Angels Podcast to talk about her personal path to social justice advocacy, her empathy for conservative America and the battle to be aware of our own prejudices. Braver Angels ambassadors April Lawson and Monica Guzman ask the questions.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/journey-to-justice-sally-kohn-interview-with-april-lawson-monica-guzman-youtube/feed/ 0 John Wood, Jr. Speaks at Heal Dallas https://braverangels.org/john-wood-jr-speaks-at-heal-dallas/ https://braverangels.org/john-wood-jr-speaks-at-heal-dallas/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:59:14 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5958 John Wood, Jr. joins Urban Specialists to talk race and healing in Dallas.

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]]> On December 8th, 2019 Bishop Omar Jawar and Urban Specialists held a gathering rallying the African-American community, the faith based community, and others to bring social and racial healing to the city of Dallas and to push forward the conversation over love and justice in America.

Braver Angels (then Better Angels) national ambassador John Wood, Jr. shares the power of non-violence in the pursuit of truth, justice and reconciliation in these powerful highlights.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/john-wood-jr-speaks-at-heal-dallas/feed/ 1 Bridget Phetasy & the Culture Wars | with John Wood, Jr. and Monica Guzman https://braverangels.org/bridget-phetasy-the-culture-wars-with-john-wood-jr-and-monica-guzman-duplicate/ https://braverangels.org/bridget-phetasy-the-culture-wars-with-john-wood-jr-and-monica-guzman-duplicate/#respond Wed, 27 May 2020 13:24:37 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5916 "Politically homeless," Bridget Phetasy recounts her journey through life and the culture wars.

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]]> Bridget Phetasy is a writer, actress and comedian whose Twitter feed has emerged as an unlikely refuge for political misfits across the spectrum. Formerly a sex and dating columnist for Playboy, a contributor to publications including The Federalist, Spectator USA, and a guest on podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience and The Rubin Report, Bridget has never gone into depth on the rough and tumble, zig-zagging life journey that brought her to her unusual brand of political celebrity…until now.

Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr. ask the questions in this provocative introspective.

Warning: some explicit sexual language.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/bridget-phetasy-the-culture-wars-with-john-wood-jr-and-monica-guzman-duplicate/feed/ 0 Transcending Politics Through Art | Sage Snider, Philippa Hughes, Luke Phillips and John Wood, Jr. https://braverangels.org/transcending-politics-through-art-sage-snider-phillipa-hughes-luke-phillips-and-john-wood-jr/ https://braverangels.org/transcending-politics-through-art-sage-snider-phillipa-hughes-luke-phillips-and-john-wood-jr/#respond Sun, 24 May 2020 15:59:52 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5886 Art is about our experiences.

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]]> John Wood, Jr. is joined by Braver Angels leaders Sage Snider, Luke Phillips and special guest Phillips Hughes, founder of the Looking for America project, to talk about the Braver Angels songwriting contest, the cross-cultural artistic and convening work of Looking for America, and the power of music, art, food and culture to transcend the normal divisions of politics.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/transcending-politics-through-art-sage-snider-phillipa-hughes-luke-phillips-and-john-wood-jr/feed/ 0 Writers Roundtable – May 2020 https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-may-2020/ https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-may-2020/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 23:23:43 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5835 Braver Angels' writers reconvened to talk about the handling of the allegations against Biden, reasons for the country's continued polarization in the midst of COVID-19, and how Braver Angels should emphasize different aspects of its messaging.

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]]> Braver Angels’ writers reconvened to talk about the handling of the allegations against Biden, reasons for the country’s continued polarization in the midst of COVID-19, and how Braver Angels should emphasize different aspects of its messaging.

Contributors:

James Coan
Erica Etelson
Monica Guzman
Randy Lioz
Ruth Littman
Luke Phillips
Greg Steinbrecher

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]]> https://braverangels.org/writers-roundtable-may-2020/feed/ 1 Peter Yarrow Wants You! To Enter Our Songwriting Contest https://braverangels.org/peter-yarrow-wants-you-to-enter-our-songwriting-contest/ https://braverangels.org/peter-yarrow-wants-you-to-enter-our-songwriting-contest/#respond Mon, 18 May 2020 19:24:56 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5830 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.

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]]> 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.

For full rules and information:

The Braver Angels Songwriting Contest

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]]> https://braverangels.org/peter-yarrow-wants-you-to-enter-our-songwriting-contest/feed/ 0 Experiencing COVID-19 https://braverangels.org/experiencing-covid-19/ https://braverangels.org/experiencing-covid-19/#respond Sun, 17 May 2020 20:16:26 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5823 Like the rest of America, Braver Angels has been touched by the COVID-19 epidemic and the national response. Some of us have been touched in very personal ways. So listen […]

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]]> Like the rest of America, Braver Angels has been touched by the COVID-19 epidemic and the national response. Some of us have been touched in very personal ways. So listen as the Braver Angels crew, including Ciaran, April, Monica and John, share their own experiences related to COVID-19, while exploring the warring attitudes of the American people.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/experiencing-covid-19/feed/ 0 Morality, Politics and Persuasion | Scott Adams and John Wood, Jr. https://braverangels.org/morality-politics-and-persuasion-scott-adams-and-john-wood-jr-2/ https://braverangels.org/morality-politics-and-persuasion-scott-adams-and-john-wood-jr-2/#respond Thu, 07 May 2020 22:12:23 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5756 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 […]

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]]> 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 schooled in the art of persuasion. I enjoyed talking to Scott about the practical ways we can repair our politics. Better yet, I got to challenge Scott to sharpen our own understanding of how to bring Americans together. Mr. Adams doesn’t disappoint.

[Apologies for some audio issues in this recording! We’re fixing our remote recording setup. But please enjoy.]

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]]> https://braverangels.org/morality-politics-and-persuasion-scott-adams-and-john-wood-jr-2/feed/ 0 Braver Angels Writers Roundtable https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-writers-roundtable/ https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-writers-roundtable/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:21:57 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5677 An intellectually and politically diverse band of contributors to Braver Angels Media gathered for a digital roundtable discussion and talked polarization in the age of COVID-19, whether Federalism is still relevant, and Braver Angels changing its name from Better Angels.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/braver-angels-writers-roundtable/feed/ 0 In Search of a Braver Nation ft. Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone https://braverangels.org/in-search-of-a-braver-nation-ft-chloe-valdary-and-ken-bone/ https://braverangels.org/in-search-of-a-braver-nation-ft-chloe-valdary-and-ken-bone/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:42:22 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5661 Independent minded cultural voices Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone weigh in on a better American future coming out of COVID-19.

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]]> Things have changed in the USA. But while ordinary Americans fight extraordinary battles to beat back COVID-19 and keep our economy running, Braver Angels and hopeful Americans across the country look for ways to make our politics worthy of our heroes and the future we want to see.

In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast writer, cultural commentator and founder of the Theory of Enchantment Chloe Valdary, alongside internet sensation and political commentator Ken Bone, talk Braver Angels, courage in the face of social judgment, and about the opportunities we have to uplift our society and our politics during lock down and the 2020 election. Co-hosted by John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/in-search-of-a-braver-nation-ft-chloe-valdary-and-ken-bone/feed/ 0 The Media and COVID-19: Featuring Annafi Wahed, Denise Quinn and Monica Guzman https://braverangels.org/the-media-and-covid-19-featuring-annafi-wahed-denise-quinn-and-monica-guzman/ https://braverangels.org/the-media-and-covid-19-featuring-annafi-wahed-denise-quinn-and-monica-guzman/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:10:26 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5654 Everybody seems to hate the media. But is it the problem or the solution? And is it possible that during the COVID-19 pandemic Americans are coming together after all? Ciaran […]

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]]> Everybody seems to hate the media. But is it the problem or the solution? And is it possible that during the COVID-19 pandemic Americans are coming together after all?

Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr. are joined by media figures Annafi Wahed (founder of The Flipside), Denise Nanke (talk radio show host on KYKN in Salem, OR) and Monica Guzman (co-founder of The Evergrey in Portland, OR) to analyze how media habits and coverage are changing, not changing, and what it all means in the midst of our current crisis. You’ll be surprised at what there is to learn.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/the-media-and-covid-19-featuring-annafi-wahed-denise-quinn-and-monica-guzman/feed/ 0 “How to Talk Politics When You Disagree” https://braverangels.org/how-to-talk-politics-when-you-disagree/ https://braverangels.org/how-to-talk-politics-when-you-disagree/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:58:35 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5643 Braver Angels Chief Marketing Officer Ciaran O'Connor delivers a Tedx Talk on the art of depolarizing communication.

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Braver Angels Chief Marketing Officer Ciaran O’Connor delivers a TED talk on the art of depolarizing communication.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/how-to-talk-politics-when-you-disagree/feed/ 1 A Braver Angels PSA https://braverangels.org/a-braver-angels-psa/ https://braverangels.org/a-braver-angels-psa/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:48:02 +0000 https://braverangels.org/?p=5621 Participants and observers in a Braver Angels workshop, focused on abortion, in Grants Pass, Oregon reflect on their experience and the influence of Braver Angels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWK3v_SNie8&

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Participants and observers in a Braver Angels workshop, focused on abortion, in Grants Pass, Oregon reflect on their experience and the influence of Braver Angels.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/a-braver-angels-psa/feed/ 2 Bridging the Bitter Divide Between Red and Blue https://braverangels.org/bridging-the-bitter-divide-between-red-and-blue/ https://braverangels.org/bridging-the-bitter-divide-between-red-and-blue/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:30:19 +0000 https://www.better-angels.org/?p=5288 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.

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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.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/bridging-the-bitter-divide-between-red-and-blue/feed/ 0 Social Transformation through Self Transformation: John Wood, Jr. at Visionaries Summit https://braverangels.org/social-transformation-through-self-transformation-john-wood-jr-at-visionaries-summit/ https://braverangels.org/social-transformation-through-self-transformation-john-wood-jr-at-visionaries-summit/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:05:12 +0000 https://www.better-angels.org/?p=4799 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 […]

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://braverangels.org/social-transformation-through-self-transformation-john-wood-jr-at-visionaries-summit/feed/ 2 David Blankenhorn | C-SPAN https://braverangels.org/c-span-nov-27/ https://braverangels.org/c-span-nov-27/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:30:39 +0000 https://www.better-angels.org/?p=4621 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.

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]]> 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.

You can see the entire episode right here.

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