Why is the media one of the least trusted institutions in American society? This week Manu is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, an author and journalist. Join us as they discuss the Trump assassination attempt, empowering the working class in America, building coalitions and much more.

Batya Ungar-Sargon’s info:

Twitter: https://x.com/bungarsargon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batyaus/

Upcoming book: Second Class

PODCAST INFO:

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

2:09 introducing Batya Ungar-Sargon

3:40 Shabbat and the assassination attempt

11:20 navigating online

16:50 speaking to the other side

20:16 is polarization an elite phenomena

23:26 What would success look like?

26:45 shrinking the class divide

30:30 Is Trump really a centrist?

38:04 Is the working class pro Trump?

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Enough is enough. Violence begets more violence. Our politics is out of control. Bringing the country together must be priority #1. We live in the most ambitious democratic experiment in the history of humanity. Most Americans are united in the power of the word over the power of the gun. With a Trump/Biden rematch imminent, we cannot lose faith in each other. We can overcome our divisions- this episode charts a course. Oh…and Manu reveals a take on what President Biden can do at this moment to unite the country, a take you haven’t heard anywhere else.

PODCAST INFO:

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OUTLINE:

0:00 Priority #1- Unite The Country

2:15 Three main takeaways

3:10 Political Polarization is a big cause

7:22 Violence leads to more violence

13:20 America is the most ambitious experiment

14:00 Bringing our country together

15:24 A provocative strategy for Biden to unite the country

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How can we bridge the gap between people with differing beliefs and ideologies? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Wilkerson host of the Derate the Hate podcast. In this episode we dive into many topics from Wilk’s fascinating friendship with Dr. Francis Collins to bridging divides and much more.

Episode 54 guest: Wilk Wilkerson

Wilk Wilkinson’s info:

Website: https://braverangels.org/colleague-of-the-week-wilk-wilkinson/

PODCAST INFO:

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:45 welcome wilk Wilkinson

8:15 How did we get here

11:40 the F.O.G. Model

16:30 investigating blind spots

23:15 COVID, Francis Collins and friendship

37:30 being united

41:50 real progress

47:20 not making everything about politics

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How did we get here? You will not get this coverage of the debate elsewhere. In light of the Trump and Biden debate, Manu sits down to discuss his main takeaways. In this episode he addresses the outrage industrial complex, the use of fear as a political motivator, and much more.

PODCAST INFO:

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Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:14 Trump Biden Debate

3:47 Three things to know about the debate

8:51 How Trump Biden use fear

11:30 what most people believe

14:03 How did we get here

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How do we talk to people we disagree with? Join us this week as Manu sits down with thought leader and bridge builder Monica Guzman. Tune in as they discuss what it means to love America and how it can be improved.

Episode 54 guest: Monica Guzman

Monica Guzman’s info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/

Twitter: https://x.com/moniguzman

PODCAST INFO:

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Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:45 welcome Monica

5:20 disengagement

10:45 The news media

17:20 a Braver Way

24:00 they/them pronouns

28:00 when to have conversations

34:00 Kumbaya industrial complex

39:45 patriotism and Americas origins

47:02 curiosity is the real resistance

52:50 Trump conviction

57:26 Thank you Monica

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Why is America so divided, and how can we heal these fractures? Join us this week as Manu delves into this complex issue and proposes thoughtful solutions. This podcast explores the dynamics of elections, the influence of extremists on media and politicians, and much more.

PODCAST INFO:

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro, there’s a new divide

1:20 Wall Street Journal Story

1:57 silent majority

2:38 we’re not as divided as we think we are

4:00 the left/right divide is a thing of the past

6:20 if the future belonged to the hopeful majority…

8:30 changing congress

10:00 it takes real courage to have the conversation

10:55 the secret to transforming American politics

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Can media truly be unbiased? Discover the answer this week as Manu interviews Isaac Saul, a journalist and the founder of Tangle, a pioneering unbiased media platform. Join the conversation as they delve into the driving forces behind today's media companies and explore potential solutions for achieving impartial news coverage. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

PODCAST INFO:

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OUTLINE:

0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Introducing Isaac Saul

3:30 - Tangle and Media Division

9:15 - How the Media Operates

15:10 - Is the Media Influenced by Money?

20:15 - How to Consume News Differently

29:50 - Can Nuanced Media Compete?

35:29 - Trusting Tangle: Is it Reliable?

39:50 - Embracing Nuance and Complexity in News

44:20 - Discussing Israel and Palestine

51:47 - The Importance of Being Uncertain

57:30 - Closing Remarks

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The country made history today. So we’ve got our first emergency podcast of the show.

Former President Trump's verdict is in. Here’s our reaction.

PODCAST INFO:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 Intro

0:27 The Gen-z experience

1:41 This can’t be the norm

3:47 Trump Verdict: the real loser

6:50 Trump Verdict: exposing the game

8:31 A message to get behind

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