In this episode, we talk with Eric Schurenberg, Executive Director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. One of the defining divides in our current moment is between the news media and …
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In this episode, we talk with D.G. Mawn, President of the National Association for Community Mediation, or NAFCM. NAFCM is a national network of members – including Civity – that …
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For the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the U.S., Baha’i has crafted a narrative of unity with difference. It’s called A Common Endeavor: Realizing the Promise of America, and the goal is …
In this episode, we talk with Beth Malow and Doug Teschner, authors of Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. Doug is a new …
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In this episode, we talk with Nick Beaulieu, writer and 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 and 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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