The 3 Best How Do We Fix It? Podcast Episodes
1) The Loneliness Pandemic. Noreena Hertz
Even before coronavirus led to social distancing, widespread working from home, and lockdown restrictions, loneliness was becoming a defining condition of the twenty-first century. Today, this pandemi...Show More
2) Chaos at the Capitol: What Next? Lee Drutman
The storming of the U.S. Capitol building by an angry mob of Trump supporters was a dark day in American history and a shock to people around the world. Images of looting and anarchy in the proud plac...Show More
3) Why Voting Isn't Enough. CivicLex: Richard Young, Megan Gulla
How do you get supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the same room at the same time working together on something political? It sounds almost impossible, but even at a time of hyper-partisan div...Show More
4) What Braver Angels Learns From Gen Z: Natalie Laroche and Genevieve Raushenbush
If we’re going to get out of the political mess that we’re in right now, we will need a lot of help from Gen Z. Young people inherited our broken civic space, and they’re ones who will be the&nbs...Show More
5) Braver Angels Debates: Different and Fun. Sam Rechek
For many Americans, taking part in a debate is just about the last thing they’d put on their dance card.But Braver Angels debates are different. In this episode Sam Rechek explains why.“Brav...Show More
6) Chats In A Park With Strangers: Chauncey Williams
Pick a controversial topic. Whether it’s immigration, race, climate change, the role of religion, or the economy, many of our assumptions that we view as completely reasonable can seem whacky or wrong...Show More
7) More Outrage? No! Citizen-Led Solutions Yes! Steve Saltwick
More than at any time in our nation’s history, news coverage of politics and public events is dominated by national media, but many of the solutions to Americans toxic partisan divides are t...Show More
8) Thanksgiving Special: Disagreeing Better With Those You Love. Mónica Guzmán
Many people say Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday: No cards to be sent. No presents to be purchased. A pause with family and close friends before the year-end holiday rush. Thanksgiving is a...Show More
Thanksgiving Special: Disagreeing Better With Those You Love. Mónica Guzmán
18:14 | Nov 25th, 2025
9) Be The People. Healing America and Restoring Civic Muscle: Maury Giles
Just over three months into his new role as leader of Braver Angels, we hear from CEO Maury Giles about his hopes, plans and goals for America's largest volunteer-led movement working&n...Show More
10) Why Contempt Destroys Democracy and How to Push Back: Zachary Elwood
Liberals and conservatives are caught in a politically toxic feedback loop. Our guest, Zachary Elwood, argues that when people express contempt for those on the other side, they contribute to a c...Show More