In this second part of our interview with John Brummett, April and Glen hear John assert that "a steady, committed effort to human dialog" is a potential antidote to polarization. Currently, he views our nation as a "tied country" where the political math leads politicians to feed on division and pandering to the base of each party, while demonizing the other side. His solution is that moderates must become a movement on their own. The current state of the media, which is discussed in some detail, makes a movement from the middle particularly tough, as he feels our politics have become largely nationalized. Unfortunately, John feels this reality has made state and local news sources less relevant and influential in the community. Options for maintaining a healthy “media diet” are discussed. In addition to pushing for a more involved moderate element in this country, John advocates for "a movement for human connectedness." Finally, John sheds light on the evolution of his alter ego “Bubba” in his columns.
#26 Monica Guzman, author and Braver Angels leader, 2-9-23, Part 1: OTOH Episode 26
#25 Ray Hanley, AR government and private sector leader, 12-1-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 25
#24 Ray Hanley, AR government and private sector leader, 12-1-22, Part 1: OTOH Episode 24
#23 Sherry Simon, vice-president of Pax Christi AR, 10-13-22 Part 2: OTOH Episode 23
#22 Sherry Simon, vice-president of Pax Christi AR, 10-13-22 Part 1: OTOH Episode 22
#21 David Childs, Red co-coordinator for Braver Angels in Arkansas, 8-5-22 Part 2: Episode 21
#20 David Childs, Red co-coordinator for Braver Angels in Arkansas, 8-5-22 Part 1: Episode 20
#19 Part 3 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 19
#18 Part 2 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 18
#17 Part 1 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 17
#16 Final (5 of 5) episode of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 16
#15 4th of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 15
#14 3rd of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 14
#13 2nd of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-29-22: OTOH Episode 13
#12 1st of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-29-22: OTOH Episode 12
#11 Daniel Reimer, Baha’i faith leader in AR and organizer of Meaningful Conversations, 6-22-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 11
#10 Daniel Reimer, Baha’i faith leader in AR and organizer of Meaningful Conversations, 6-22-22, Part 1: OTOH Episode 10
#9 Gwen Faulkenberry, teacher and author from rural Arkansas, 6-8-22, Part 2: Episode 9
#8 Gwen Faulkenberry, teacher and author from rural Arkansas, 6-8-22, Part 1: Episode 8
#7 Ryan Norris, Americans for Prosperity Arkansas Director, 5-3-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 7
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