In this episode, we talk with Nick Beaulieu, writer & director of the documentary film, My Omaha, about his personal journey to reach across divides in his community – and his family …
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In this episode, we talk with Roman Williams, a visual sociologist, and founder of Interfaith Photovoice, which uses photos to allow people to share stories through visuals and hear and see …
In this episode, we talk with Laurie Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and scholar of early Indian religions and religion in the public square. Our discussion explores …
In this episode, we talk with Linda Tropp, professor of social psychology at the University of Massachusetts and expert in how people experience engagement across lines of difference. She has …
In this episode, we talk with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, author of The AND Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World. Blahnik explores both the interior and exterior work we all need …
In this episode, we talk with Tania Israel, professor emeritus at UC Santa Barbara, and author of the books Facing the Fracture and Beyond your Bubble. Israel’s focus is on navigating political division …
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My guest is Nathan Smolensky, Independent strategist and Author of the book Common Ground from the Ground Up: How rethinking politics can help us feel heard, heal relationships, and fix our …
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In this episode, we talk with April Ossmann, poet and independent editor, and author of WE… a collection of poems focused on bridging divides by exploring unconscious prejudices. In We, Ossmann …
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In this episode, we talk with Seth Pinsky…CEO of the 92nd St. Y in New York, a cultural stalwart in the city focused on convening people across difference, with the …
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Last month, Malka and Palma provided an online session on “How to Build Trust Across Difference in Your Community” to several dozen members of Welcoming America. Welcoming America, a long-time partner …
