How Do We Fix It?

17/05/2025

Outrage entrepreneurs spark fear and conflict. Doug Teschner says “It is vital that each of us learn to better understand who they are and how we are being manipulated.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/togethernow/p/conflict-entrepreneurs-manipulate

16/05/2025

Imagine this: People from different social, geographical educational backgrounds who totally disagree about politics get along pretty well, and make progress on vital issues. ⁦‪Beth Malow #‬⁩ & Doug Teschner tell us how…
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16/05/2025

Our latest podcast on the people, projects and ideas of Braver Angels

Guests Beth Malow and Doug Teschner tell us about their work across divides in New England & forthcoming book "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times”

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If you’re disturbed or simply turned off by America's rigid political divisions this is the show for you. We discuss creative skills and practices that put a little hope back in your political life Doug Teschner and Beth Malow are co-authors of the forthcoming book "Beyond the Politics of

15/04/2025

Our latest podcast: We release this show at a moment of high political drama. Economics, financial markets, and America’s relations with the rest of the world are in a state of tumult. So how on earth do we talk with and listen to people on the other side? Should you even try?

Jessie Mannisto, Director of Debates at Braver Angels says “yes!”

In this episode we learn why understanding those who you disagree with is a vital first step to repairing civic relations. We need help to step back from the threat of intense conflict.

https://youtu.be/KnQY2lPwIAw?si=o1tST0qF3__7wtx6

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We release this show at a moment of high political drama. Economics, financial markets, and America’s relations with the rest of the world are in a state of ...

11/04/2025

What do you think of President Trump? Love him or loathe him?
Braver Angels is jumping in and the holding a series of debates on Trump's first 100 days.
Jessie Mannisto tells us why we need them and what's new about these encounters.

We release this show at a moment of high political drama. Economics, financial markets, and America’s relations with the rest of the world are in a state of tumult. So how on earth do we talk with and listen to people on the other side? Should you even try? Jessie Mannisto , Director of

16/02/2025

We’ve made 14 “How Do We Fix It?” podcast episodes reporting on the people, projects, and ideas of Braver Angels.
More to come!
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25/01/2025

Fed up with divides and polarization?
Don’t be furious. Get curious.
Braver Angels brings us together.
We report on their latest projects and ideas.
New podcast episode on Braver Faith: citizens who work to bridge religious boundaries.

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How Do We Fix It? raises questions about solutions to divisive topics of politics and public policy: Decidedly secular matters. In this episode we look at how religious groups and institutions can help bring people together across divides.  Braver Faith  

09/01/2025

How do we make sure that elections are fair, reliable and respected as trustworthy by both sides?
Braver Angels has the answer with the Trustworthy Elections Report, put together by equal numbers of reds and blues.
https://www.howdowefixit.me/podcast-page-2/2024/9/27/417-braver-angels-trustworthy-elections-report-larry-mayes-and-walt-mckee

Elections are vital to all democracies: The authority of the government comes solely from the consent of the governed. But millions of Americans don’t trust the electoral process  and have highly  negative views of politics .. Many have little or no confidence that all votes will

28/12/2024

The Merriam-Webster dictionary word of the year is “polarization”.
We make podcasts about the work, people, and ideas of Braver Angels. They’re a volunteer-led citizen campaign who are pushing back every day against our rigid and extreme political divides.
New episodes drop twice a month.

“How Do We Fix It?” is a weekly, half-hour podcast about solving problems ranging from the geo-political to the personal. Veteran journalists Richard Davies and Jim Meigs interview the smartest minds in the field, and look for real-world solutions.