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 …
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Beyond the Politics of Contempt with Beth Malow & Doug Teschner
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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My Omaha Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu on Building Relationships Across Difference
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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The Power of Photos to Create Connection & Community with Roman Williams of Interfaith Photovoice
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 …
The Importance of Civic Culture to Democracy, with Laurie Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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 …
Linda Tropp on the power of intentionality in relationship building to address power differences
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 …
Kelsey Blahnik on how “And” can help us adapt, accept, and connect across difference
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 …
Facing the fracture: Managing distress in polarized times, with Tania Israel
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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Nathan Smolensky on Finding Common Ground in Our Everyday Lives
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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Poet April Ossmann on changing perceptions to heal relationships
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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