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How Do We Fix It?

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Polarization
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Political Discourse
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Courageous Citizenship
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From politics to the personal, we're about bridging rigid partisan divides and listening with respect to different points of view. Our podcast is hosted by longtime journalist Richard Davies. We challenge authors, experts and provocateurs in a search for positive, practical ideas. Guests include David Blankenhorn, Mónica Guzmán, Dr. Francis Collins, and other leaders and members of Braver Angels. ... more

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One week before America celebrates its 250th birthday, Braver Angels will hold its annual convention in Philadelphia, the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

More than one thousand citizen delegates— Blues, Reds, and Indep... more

The nation has been shaken by violence yet again. The assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner was another jarring tear in the fabric of our public life. Every day Americans also hear divisive, angry, rhetoric from national poli... more

Right now is a really difficult time to convince Americans to come together and listen to the other side. How can we be hopeful at a time of so much anger, division, violence and despair when our political leaders speak with such venom about their op... more

Braver Angels Ambassadors are among the most courageous of courageous citizens.

Not only do they bridge the partisan divide, these volunteers meet people where they are. At meetings and events across the country, they go speak about Braver Angels as... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Metzger
Convention Director and Arts Organizer at Braver Angels
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Episode: Braver Angels Convention: A Pledge Renewed. Mark Metzger
Casey Jorgensen
Braver Angels volunteer, involved with the Utah Mobile Summit
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Episode: Building Bridges, Crossing Divides in Utah. Jorgensen and Bernards
Reena Bernards
Braver Angels volunteer, involved with the Utah Mobile Summit
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Episode: Building Bridges, Crossing Divides in Utah. Jorgensen and Bernards
Maryanne Colter
State Coordinator for Braver Angels in Illinois
Braver Angels
Episode: Why Braver Angels Workshops Bring Surprise and Hope. Maryanne Colter
Barbara Hancin
Braver Angels Ambassador, with 35+ years in higher education; expertise in linguistics and second language learning
Braver Angels Ambassadors
Episode: Braver Angels Ambassadors. Barbara Hancin and Ron McFarland
Ron Sugar Bear McFarland
Braver Angels Ambassador, former Iowa State University football player; educator, coach, and civic bridge builder
Braver Angels Ambassadors
Episode: Braver Angels Ambassadors. Barbara Hancin and Ron McFarland
David Lapp
Co-founder of Braver Angels and director of its Citizens Commission on Immigration
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Episode: Braver Angels Citizens Commission on Immigration. David Lapp
Maury Giles
CEO of Braver Angels (guest)
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Episode: Braver Angels Courageous Citizens. Wilk Wilkinson and Maury Giles
Scott Schluter
Active member of Braver Angels in Minneapolis-St. Paul community
Braver Angels
Episode: Minnesota ICE Surge Is Ending. What Happens Next? Melinda Voss and Scott Schluter

Host

Richard Davies
Host of How Do We Fix It?, frequent interviewer and journalist focused on civil discourse and practical solutions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Good show with a few flaws

    There are a lot of good guests and a lot of good and useful information. But the whole are coming to the narrative that we need a lot of nuclear power is just so depressing and its utterly uninformed nature. Bring Stanford University Mark Jacobson on to the show to set yourselves straight. Other than that, a lot of good stuff.

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    HTR4444
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Recent episode was embarassing

    I don’t know how to leave a review on a single episode but the interview with James Pethokoukis was embarrassing. Advocating for tripling down on tech savorism and environmental deregulation to save us is not optimism it’s naivety and denial.

    Perfectly reasonable to have him on to share his ideas but to not even ask him about how unfettered neoliberal capitalism and a head in the sand approach to tech development are major contributors to every issue we face today doesn’t instill a lot of conf... more

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    1
    Walker0303
    United States3 years ago
  • Nuance, Intriguing Guests Combine With Warmth and Great Conversation

    I always enjoy this podcast. It's intriguing guests, offering interesting takes on a variety of topics, combined with the knowledge and insights of it's hosts, draws me back again and again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurieinsm
    United States4 years ago
  • Dennis Karpf

    Nuanced, sensible and practical. Refreshing to find this common sense podcast. You will, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennis.karpf
    United States4 years ago
  • Easy to listen to

    Genial and wide ranging. Easy to listen to and learn from

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    5
    StephQ44
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are diverse and thoughtful, delivering practical solutions.
Shows credibility through experienced hosts and impact-focused guests.
Guests often bring authentic, real-world depolarization stories.
Hosts foster respectful, nuanced dialogue without shouting.
High-quality production with engaging, varied topics.

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Braver Angels Convention: A Pledge Renewed. Mark Metzger
Q: That begs the question, what is the goal of the convention?
The goals are to create this pledge together for outside use, to strengthen bonds within Braver Angels, and to define Courageous Citizenship as a journey from individual to local to national action, while also allowing broad participation and a democratic vote on ratification.
Why Braver Angels Workshops Bring Surprise and Hope. Maryanne Colter
Q: Can you share a memorable moment from an Illinois workshop or event?
A memorable instance was when a panel of trans individuals from the Equality Caucus shared their stories in a diverse group, challenging attendees' assumptions and illustrating how a varied mix of red, blue, and purple identities can engage constructively.
Why Braver Angels Workshops Bring Surprise and Hope. Maryanne Colter
Q: What concrete skills do participants take away from these workshops?
Participants learn LAP—listen, acknowledge, pivot, perspective—emphasizing practiced communication over argument, and the importance of fully listening before jumping in; many attendees realize dialogue is a different, learnable skill.
Why Braver Angels Workshops Bring Surprise and Hope. Maryanne Colter
Q: What are Braver Angels Workshops, and how do they differ from other events you run in Illinois?
There are several types, including Foundational Skills Workshops (self-reflection on contributing to polarization), Red Blue Workshops (balanced dialogue between reds and blues), and Common Ground Workshops (single-issue conversations). Family in Politics adds an emphasis on family dynamics, and Walk a Mile in My News pairs people to share sources and discuss trust and biases.
Braver Angels Ambassadors. Barbara Hancin and Ron McFarland
Q: Barbara, what does being a courageous citizen mean to you?
Courageous citizenship means engaging with people who think differently, having conversations across taboos with trust and respect, and modeling leadership in the community to move discussions forward.

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