In this first interview with Lisa McNeir, retired psychologist & Braver Angels Arkansas alliance co-chair, Glen & April hear how Lisa’s positive impression with Braver Angel's training and approach in helping prepare its activists influenced her decision to help her local alliance carry out its mission. She points out the vulnerability many feel in speaking up about political views as an impediment to confronting toxic polarization. However, she suggests skills taught in Braver Angels, along with self-awareness and determination to be a better human being, can overcome this obstacle. She also advocates early education about human differences as a long-term approach with merit. While she views social media as a "beast" in worsening tribalism, she also feels each side has important contributions. For example, she sees the liberal view as "bringing people together" as a central principle.
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#5 Braver Angels Arkansas leader Kwami Abdul-Bey, a racial justice entrepreneur and student at the Clinton School of Public Service, May 3, 2022, Part 2: OTOH Episode 5
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#3 Jeannie Burrus and Mary Hunt, Braver Angels Arkansas Leaders, March 2022, Part 2: OTOH Episode 3
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