Our lives have changed – our politics need to change too. Now is a time for us to remember that we need each other as Americans. Now is a time for us to reject those voices that say we don’t. The Braver Angels Podcast brings you face to face with leading voices from across the divide alongside remarkable Americans you did not know existed. Experience a movement to reignite the spirit of America and defeat the forces that divide us. With John Wood, Jr., Ciaran O’Connor and April Lawson.
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mypodreviews
5 out of 5 stars
What are America needs
Unreal pod. 5-star.
Cjbluebird
5 out of 5 stars
Appreciate the Transparency
Just listened to the episode with Jonathan Rauch. It was refreshing to hear concepts and future considerations being hammered out in real time for the listeners to learn from. Thanks for trusting in your listeners.
Jordan Haegerich
5 out of 5 stars
A spiritual, intellectual, and patriotic lift
The analysis and sense of history that the hosts bring to issues and news is just extraordinary. These Americans have created something beautiful with this organization and this podcast. It’s nice to listen to a show about politics without the hosts being arrogant jerks (hard to find). Braver Angels gives me a spiritual, intellectual, and patriotic lift.
Wozzieb
3 out of 5 stars
Left Vs Far Left, not Left Vs Right
I want to love this organization. I wholly believe in resolution of differences through respectful dialogue. I keep giving this podcast a try, but am let down by any discussion of “right” or “red” perspective, which are dismissed by the primary host (Ciaran O’Connor) as conspiracy theories when there are FOIA released govt documentation that confirm that just because a narrative defies a left perspective doesn’t mean it’s made up by crazy right wingers. Until these hosts acknowledge the actual verifiable information that the right is aware of and shares, but which the corporate media ignores, hides, and obfuscates, this mission cannot proceed in good faith.
c.l.who
5 out of 5 stars
Inspired
I feel encouraged and inspired by Braver Angels and the authenticity of this podcast. I look forward to getting more involved with this organization.
WisdomSeekingWriter
5 out of 5 stars
Encouraging
A wonderfully open, honest and illuminating conversation which I, as a Conservative, found very interesting and encouraging! This discussion between two, obviously, very passionate journalist bolstered my faith that there are those whose dedication to, as Joy Mayer sees Journalism, Public Service gives me great hope for a return to BALANCED JOURNALISM. The assessment of distrust in the American Media is an accurate, and disappointing one. But with journalists, such as Joy Mayer and Monica Guzman, encouraging responsible journalism I am envisioning a new and more thoughtful era of reporting. Thank you to Braver Angels for shining a light on this important and very relevant topic of discussion. And a special “Thank You!” To Joy Mayer and her “Trusting News Project” for the genuine concern and care it communicates.
Zawfer
3 out of 5 stars
Hire a Timekeeper
John Wood Jr. is very articulate and thoughtful. Politically, I find his nuanced take on race and racism enlightening, an antidote to ideological noise. But —he can’t stop talking. I believe he wants to have a dialogue with his excellent guests, e.g., John McWhorter, but he himself is doing most of the talking. McWhorter is concise and to the point, a skill he has perfected over years of conversing with Glenn Loury for the benefit of an audience. Give and take. Wood could learn a thing or two from McWhorter in this regard. Set a timer, or hire a timekeeper, or maybe just do the show himself.
Cfountain72
3 out of 5 stars
Heart is in the right place
John Wood, you are obviously extremely intelligent and have a lot of important things to say. But I humbly suggest that you need to decide: do you want to have your own show, or do you want to have guest interviews. I didn’t actually track it, but it seemed like your airtime on the John McWhorter probably ran 3 to 1. If you want to have guests, ask the questions and let the audience learn about the guest’s opinions, and not primarily yours. Peace be with you.
Ksvs333
5 out of 5 stars
Great info
The Braver Angels Podcast is so jampacked with information and inspiration! Gives me a shot of hope and energy each time I listen.
Miss Templeton
5 out of 5 stars
Both Analytical and Hopeful!
I love this podcasts. Hosts are smart, critical thinkers with a mindset towards productive and meaningful kindness. Probably my favorite podcast right now because it is both hopeful and thought-proviking and when I finsihlistening I have new tools and ideas I caan actually apply in daily life !
Marialucgom
5 out of 5 stars
Brave! Honest! Hopeful!
Thank you for your passion and your honesty. Love! María Lucía Gómez-Greenberg “Querer es poder” “Dreams are maps” Carl Sagan
Wilhomenah
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks Braver Angels
The conversations are often humbling, yet they leave me with hope instead of humiliation. Thank you.
Jfrlw
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
My hope for healing the divide in our country did not grow with the Biden-Harris election. In fact it became even more apparent that we are living different realities in the SSA-Separate States of America. Through Braver Angels’ thoughtful, respectful, smart and open -hearted discussions we may find our common ground and perhaps even build a better democracy.
rightlystrung
5 out of 5 stars
More please!
Civil, political discourse. Let’s learn how to really understand one another, even if we don’t agree.
caroline2747281
5 out of 5 stars
Thankful
As someone who was more on the left of the political spectrum and now on the right, I know there are ways we can hear each other - but VERY few people are doing this truly difficult work. Thank you, both for recognizing the urgent need for depolarization, and for responding to it with so much skill and grace.
MS/TN
5 out of 5 stars
Challenge can lead to growth
I’m thankful for Braver Angels and their work to help our nation heal. I realized that I have some inner depolarization to address and I appreciate the opportunities this podcast provides to hear people from “the other side” share their stories and explain their convictions. It’s not always easy to hear what “they” have to say, but it challenges me to think and hopefully to grow in empathy and understanding of my fellow citizens.
political_junkie
3 out of 5 stars
A Godsend
Our politics need more of this
Amyvt98
2 out of 5 stars
Wanted to like it!
Hooo boy. I wanted to like this podcast. But when the conservative on the show started taking about January 6 - and how there is “no proof” about what happened on that day - I had to stop. Such a worthy goal to bridge these divides, but reconciliation comes only after acknowledgement of wrongs, repentance, and forgiveness. I don’t think I’m ready for that yet. Especially while the acknowledgement piece hasn’t happened yet.
downsizer2
1 out of 5 stars
What we saw on Capitol Hill
Boring! Rambling, self-congratulatory boring accounts. Waste of time.
Earth's End
5 out of 5 stars
What We Need Most
I had now came across the Braver Angels organization and listened to the latest podcast with guest Shelby Steele with hosted by John Wood, Jr. What courage these two men have! I have followed the Articles of Unity -Unity2020- movement started by Bret Weinstein and am very surprised I had not hear of Braver Angels as they would appear to have so much in common. Rational, open discussions that allow for disagreement, the very thing we need most right now.
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- Launching “Uniting America” | John Wood Jr. with Ciaran O’Connor See More from John WoodBraver Angels national ambassador John Wood Jr. has launched a new podcast with the goal of uniting Americans. But episode one hit a splash of controversy after remarks from guest Sam Harris spread across the internet, provoking criticism from Elon Musk, Ben Shapiro and others. John explains the controversy and shares the mission of Uniting America with John Wood Jr. Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@unitingamericawithjohnwoodjr Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @JohnRWoodJr0 comments0
- Want to fight polarization? Take a vacation! | Aziz Abu Sarah with Randy LiozAziz Abu Sarah started Mejdi Tours to create a new kind of experience for travelers within conflict zones. Their trips, through places like Israel and the Palestinian territories, Northern Ireland, Colombia and the Baltics, present multiple perspectives on each site they visit, building ties with local communities and creating lasting friendships. Aziz joins Braver Angels leader Randy Lioz for a conversation about his work and his life story that brought him to the world of peace building, as they take on tough questions about power dynamics, victimhood, and what the U.S. can learn from conflicts in other places. For a look at the first chapter of Aziz’s book, Crossing Boundaries, click here!0 comments0
- The Braver Angels Podcast Dec 20 · 52m What's Up With Elon Musk? | A Braver Angels Podcast Holiday SpecialSeriously: what's going on with Elon Musk? And what happens when "free speech absolutism" runs up against the realities of running the nation's defacto digital public square? How has Joe Biden performed in his first two years in office? And what can Americans expect from Braver Angels in 2023? In the final episode of the year, Ciaran O'Connor convenes fellow Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr., Monica Guzman, April Kornfield, and Gabbi Timmis for a freewheeling roundtable discussion. See you in 2023!0 comments0
- What’s your ‘red line’? | Jonathan Haidt with Mónica Guzmán“The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, we brought some of the big, hairy questions that challenge political bridge building to one of the most outspoken voices in social psychology — NYU professor and best-selling author Jonathan Haidt. Can we ever really claw our way out of tribalism? What would it take to fix the structures that warp our thinking? And what does this leading scholar of morality make of the popular notion that you can’t engage some ideas across the political divide and still be good? Listen in as Haidt — author of The Righteous Mind, The Coddling of the American Mind, and the upcoming Life After Babel: Adapting To A World We Can No Longer Share — joins Braver Angels’ Mónica Guzmán for a conversation that explores everything from Haidt’s favorite bit of ancient wisdom to the problem with kids these days (especially girls on the Left) and what it might ultimately mean to be loyal to truth.0 comments0
- What Curiosity Can Teach Us | Monica Guzman with Ciaran O’ConnorMonica Guzman is Braver Angels' Senior Fellow for Public Practice and the author of the best-selling book "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." Over the past few months, Monica's been traveling the country to lead curious conversations inspired by the themes of her book. Here she joins Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor to discuss what she's learned about the state of our nation's divisions, how different audiences engage bridge-building depending on their ideologies and identities, and how we can get more curious, together, as a nation in crisis.0 comments0
- The 2022 Midterms: A Humble Debate | Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr.Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr. (red) and Ciaran O'Connor (blue) come together for a wide-ranging debate on the most critical issues animating the 2022 midterm elections, including the economy, abortion, and the future of American democracy. Throughout the discussion, John and Ciaran demonstrate how to embrace humility in the pursuit of deeper truth.0 comments0
- How Civil Wars Start — And How to Stop Them | Barbara Walter with Ciaran O’ConnorBarbara Walter is a political scientist and professor at the University of California San Diego who specializes in studying civil wars. Here she joins Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of political violence in the United States, what America can learn from civil conflicts in other countries, and how we, together as citizens, can take a stand for peace.0 comments0
- The Braver Angels Podcast Sep 13 · 1h 12m A Trump Supporter Interviews a Biden SupporterThis week we put a Biden supporter in the hot seat. Wilk Wilkinson, a conservative Republican, interviews Jordan Carmon, a staunch Biden supporter, on everything from Hunter Biden to January 6th — showing us what's possible when we bring good faith to our richest, most passionate disagreements. Send us your feedback at media@braverangels.org.0 comments0
- A Catholic, a Jew, and a Protestant Walk Into a Bridge-Building Movement | Eduardo Andino & Randy Lioz with April LawsonFrom Braver Seders to the Catholic belief that we need not fear the truth, three Braver Angels leaders talk about how their respective religious traditions inspire their bridge-building work. They explore the spiritual side of Braver Angels, and how we can learn from the insights of each particular tradition. FB (@randy.lioz) and Twitter (@randylioz)0 comments0
- A Trump Republican on the FBI's Mar-a-Lago RaidBraver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor is a progressive Democrat who previously worked for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Wilk Wilkinson is a Trump supporter who helps lead Braver Angels' efforts to engage working class Americans. In this episode of the podcast, Ciaran and Wilk come together to discuss the investigations into former President Trump's conduct, why conservatives are so angry about the FBI's raid of his residence at Mar-a-Lago, and what the "rule of law" means in a country this polarized.0 comments0
- Generosity in America: 1 Working Person's View of Politics & Life | Annette Ritter with April Lawson KornfieldApril Lawson Kornfield interviews Annette Ritter about what it means to be working class in America, how she sees regular people engaging politics, and how her own journey through trauma and addiction led her to become an addiction recovery counselor. Annette shares openly and with great insight about what it will take to bring people—all people—together to bridge the divide. Annette is an addictions counselor trainee, a graduate of Maryland’s Allegheny College, and a We the People's Project leader at Braver Angels. She lives with her husband, three cats, and a red slider turtle in beautiful western Maryland. Twitter: @braverangels, @AprilALawson0 comments0
- Keeping the Faith | John Wood Jr., Monica Guzman, April Lawson Kornfield, & Ciaran O'ConnorAt a time of deepening polarization and social division, it's easy to become discouraged, disillusioned, and depressed. In this special roundtable episode, Braver Angels leaders Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood Jr., April Lawson Kornfield, and Monica Guzman come together to discuss how they keep the faith in our work and in each other. The group also discusses the recent abortion decision by the Supreme Court and what it means for Braver Angels' efforts to bridge the divide. Help us build a house united by supporting our work: www.braverangels.org/support-us Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @AprilALawson, @JohnRWoodJr, @moniguzman0 comments0
- Braving the Gun Divide | Mark Beckwith & Wilk Wilkinson with Ciaran O'ConnorAs the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court weigh in on gun rights and gun safety, Americans remain bitterly divided on the right to bear arms. Is it possible to bridge this divide on the level of shared values? What can we learn from one another’s lived experiences that influence our thoughts and feelings about deadly weapons? What are the tradeoffs between gun rights and public health, and how do we navigate them as fellow Americans? Ciaran O'Connor convenes Mark Beckwith, a longtime gun safety activist, and Wilk Wilkinson, a strong gun rights proponent, for a passionate, emotional conversation. Mark and Wilk don’t see eye to eye, but they do see each others’ hearts. This discussion is a testament to what’s possible when we speak fully, freely, and without fear—with charity for all and malice toward none. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor0 comments0
- The Braver Angels Podcast Jun 21 · 1h 23m A Jalapeño a Day: What America Can Learn From Bridging in the Hispanic Community | Monica Guzman & Daniel Acosta-Rivas with April Lawson KornfieldMonica Guzmán and Daniel Acosta-Rivas share intimate stories about growing up in their respective Hispanic contexts and the diversity of the Hispanic world. They offer riveting insights on why the Hispanic community is underrepresented in organizations like Braver Angels and why Venezuela’s population may, shockingly, be less divided than America’s, illustrating the unique power of its approach to bridge-building. Daniel, originally from Venezuela, currently lives in Washington, D.C. and works for Stand Together. He is a recent graduate of American University, where he founded the Students for Free Expression chapter. Mónica Guzmán is the director of digital & storytelling at Braver Angels and the author of the bestseller I Never Thought of It That Way. Twitter: @braverangels, @moniguzman, @AprilALawson0 comments0
- Gen-Z & the New Center | Manu Meel with John Wood Jr.Manu Meel and the students of the cross-partisan campus group BridgeUSA are the vanguard of the civic bridge-building movement nationwide. What characterizes the 20-year-olds who are working across the divide to save American democracy, and what is the theory of change that defines the bridging/depolarization movement writ large? Does this work imply a centrism in defense of the status quo? Or is it an effort to establish a new type of political "center" that's not about political ideology at all? BridgeUSA co-founder and CEO Manu Meel tackles all of this and more with Braver Angels national ambassador John Wood Jr. Learn more about BridgeUSA’s work at www.bridgeusa.org, and follow them on Instagram at @BridgeUSA_. Twitter: @braverangels, @JohnRWoodJr, @manumeel1, @BridgeUSA_0 comments0
- How Braver Angels Began, Part 2 | David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, & David LappIn the year that followed the first Braver Angels workshop in December 2016, Braver Angels went from an experiment with a handful of citizens in small-town Ohio to a growing national movement. In this second part of “How Braver Angels Began,” the co-founders of Braver Angels (David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp) narrate how Braver Angels found itself on a three-week bus tour, navigating flag controversies, and following the lead of citizens everywhere in building what is now the nation’s largest grassroots organization working for depolarization. Watch part 1 of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/dzNDUowRedw Learn more and support our mission: braverangels.org/support-us Twitter: @braverangels, @blankenhorn3, @davidlappoh0 comments0
- What’s It Like To Be Gen Z in Today’s Climate? Two Zoomers Discuss | Isaac Humrich & Ope Tukuru with April Lawson KornfieldApril Lawson Kornfield hosts two thoughtful young people—Zoomers, as they're sometimes called—for a conversation about depolarization, campus culture, and what it would take to bring more youth into the bridge-building movement. Isaac Humrich is a rising sophomore at Arizona State University and the incoming president of the Arizona State College Republicans. Ope Tukuru, a recent graduate of the University at Albany, just finished his internship with the media team at Braver Angels. The guests offer surprising insights about friendship, which stereotypes about their generation are unfair and which ones hit the mark, and how it feels to be coming into adulthood amidst a pandemic, intense social justice movements, and a political world that feels increasingly unstable. Twitter: @braverangels, @AprilALawson, @IsaacHumrich0 comments0
- Will Trump Run in 2024? | Robert Gibbs & Rick Wilson with Ciaran O'ConnorWill Donald Trump run again in 2024? How will the recent leak of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade affect the 2022 midterm elections? How can Democrats and Republicans address the divides within their own parties? Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson join Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion—previously recorded as part of the Crosscut Festival—on the state of the national political landscape. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @TheRickWilson, @Robt_Gibbs0 comments0
- From the Depolarization Movement to the U.S. Senate? | Steven Olikara with John Wood Jr.U.S. Senate candidate Steven Olikara has already had an impact on American democracy. He’s the founder of the Millennial Action Project, a nonprofit that works with young policymakers on both a national and state level to bridge the partisan divide and spur collaborative legislation. But is that the type of attitude that can get you elected to Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat in today's divided America? In this first-ever candidate interview on The Braver Angels Podcast, Steven Olikara gives us the backstory of his relationship to democracy through his love of jazz, his work in the field of depolarization, and his experiences on the campaign trail. Learn more about Steven's campaign: www.stevenolikara.com Twitter: @braverangels, @StevenOlikara, @JohnRWoodJr0 comments0
- The Braver Angels Podcast Apr 26 · 58m Braver Politics is Live! Plus: Seeing the Unseen | Rev. Mark Beckwith with Ciaran O'ConnorBraver Politics is here to fix our broken politics. In this episode, Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor introduces our new initiative to engage politicians across the United States and transform the incentives that drive division. Then, Ciaran chats with Mark Beckwith, a Braver Angels leader and the former bishop of Newark, New Jersey, about his new book—Seeing the Unseen—and what religion can teach us about bridging the political divide. Learn more about Mark’s book: https://amzn.to/3Lw1GwZ Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor0 comments0
- President Trump, Ukraine, & the Future of Conservatism: Reds Discuss | Steve Saltwick, Marc Ang, & Paul N. with April KornfieldFour Reds with different views of President Trump debate how conservatives should think about the former president, his legacy, his current behavior (including on January 6), and his possible run in 2024. The conversation expands into the future of conservatism, Ukraine, and what it means to be a Red in the 21st century, highlighting both the alignments and the divergences in contemporary Red thought. Steve Saltwick, co-founder of Braver Angels of Central Texas, is a bio-psychologist who studies the guiding principles of the mammalian brain especially as it relates to artificial intelligence. Marc Ang is a conservative activist, entrepreneur, and freelance journalist based in Southern California whose work has been featured in Newsweek, The Washington Examiner, Redstate, and more. Finally, Paul N., a founding leader of Braver Angels’ Red Caucus, worked in technology prior to enjoying a post-retirement career as a psychotherapist in California. Twitter: @braverangels, @AprilALawson, @MarquesAngus, @SteveSaltwick0 comments0
- Bridging the Divide in the North Carolina General Assembly | John Torbett & Becky Carney with Ciaran O'ConnorRep. Becky Carney is a Democrat representing Mecklenburg County in the highly polarized North Carolina General Assembly. Rep. John Torbett is a Republican representing Gaston County. Together, they lead the House Transportation Committee. In this episode of the podcast, the legislators join Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor to discuss what's possible when two politicians who disagree on policy find ways to work together in a spirit of trust, citizenship, and goodwill. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @repbeckycarney, @JohnTorbett0 comments0
- The Musical Life of Coleman Hughes | with Alma CookColeman Hughes has made a name for himself as a public commentator. A contributor at City Journal, Quillette, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times among others, he’s been celebrated for his sober analysis of American race relations. He’s also… a rapper. Today, he joins Braver Angels music ambassador Alma Cook to talk about his artistic past, present, and future. Learn where the inspiration for his new “ Blasphemy ” music video came from, how a youth drum corps eventually led him to Julliard, and whether it’s stressful to split his time between music and writing. Find Coleman's music under the artist name COLDXMAN on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Watch the new “Straight As” video here: https://youtu.be/OGuvJkV02GY Twitter: @braverangels, @coldxman, @HearAlma0 comments0
- Racism, Colorism, & the Complicated Legacy of Hollywood | Joy Donnell with John Wood Jr.Since the advent of film, the racial dynamics of American life have been reflected, or perhaps distorted, by a movie and entertainment industry whose impact on racial issues has been more complex than many realize. Joy Donnell, cofounder of the Center for Intersectional Media and Entertainment (CIME), joins BA National Ambassador John Wood Jr. to explore Hollywood’s legacy—a legacy she believes is fraught with troubling implications for racism and black America, both historically and in the present day. Twitter: @braverangels, @JohnRWoodJr, @doitinpublic0 comments0
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