In this episode, we talk with Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations …
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New York Times Columnist David Brooks on How to Know a Person
In this episode, we talk with David Brooks, New York Times columnist and author of How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. We explore …
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Writer and Civic Renaissance Founder Alexandra Hudson on “The Soul of Civility”
In this episode, we chat with Alexandra Hudson about her new book -The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. Hudson explores the difference between politeness and …
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Seth Kaplan on Fragile Neighborhoods Repairing American Society One Zip Code at a Time
In this episode, we explore the importance of strong neighborhood and community relationships to the health of nations, and we discuss the fact that many neighborhoods in the U.S. don’t …
Riaz Patel on Connecting Across Difference by Recognizing Our Shared Humanity
In this episode, we talk with Riaz Patel, executive producer and director focusing on reality shows that depict people connecting and having positive transformations. Riaz created what he calls the …
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How Seeing Humanity Helps Us Address Homelessness More Effectively, with Eric Tars
In this episode, we explore how “othering” has led to increased marginalization and vilification of people who are un-housed – and how civity can help counter this trend by helping …
Bridging Divides & Cultivating Solidarity to Counter Strategic Racism, with Ian Haney López
In this episode, we explore how engaging across our racial and class divides and cultivating solidarity can help bring us together to care for and nurture our democracy. My guest …
Strengthening Democracy by Increasing Social Trust & Cultivating Connections Across Difference, with Robb Willer
In this episode, we explore a massive new study on improving the health of democracy. The Strengthening Democracy Challenge invited more than 30,000 people to engage with 25 interventions. The …
Transformative DEI Work Is All About Relationships, with Dr. Jacqueline Font-Guzmán
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jacqueline Font-Guzmán, vice president for diversity, equity, & inclusion at Eastern Mennonite University; and strategic vision director for the Center of Justice & Peace …
Learning to Listen in Different Ways, with Graham Bodie
In this episode, we welcome Graham Bodie, professor of integrated marketing communication at the University of Mississippi, and chief listening officer with the Listen First Project. As with Civity, the …
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