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Political and cultural disscussion it's lit we talk about crazy stuff send some Call ins in !! And also stay on your toes
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Conversations with civic leaders & sages on tackling toxicity and cultivating civility in our communities. A podcast series hosted by Diane Kalen-Sukra, Save Your City author, speaker and founder of Kalen Academy, an online civic leadership institute.
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The Bridge Call Civility is a call-to-action challenging individuals, families, and nations around the world to step up and be a bridge builder. Through making a difference despite all that is happing around the world: from Covid-19 to hate among people, discrimination, the culture of dishonor and disrespect in our society, lack of respect for other opinions even if you do not agree with them, to not loving ourselves, not loving our country, and not loving our family and the list go on and o ...
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Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the “us and them” narrative and toxic polarization by praising those who lead by example, virtuous community leadership, and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity in those that take on the often thankless jobs of public service through civil discourse, and honoring differing points of view. Cities are an essential part of our identity. Depending on where we live, we develop different attitudes, personalities, perspectives, and ways ...
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Balancing Urban & Rural Policy in California Government | Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley
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The Journey of Rocky Rhodes - From Tech to Coffee and Public Service Join us for an engaging conversation with Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Rhodes of Simi Valley, California, as we explore his unique journey from the high-tech industry to founding a coffee business and eventually delving into public service. This episode dives into the principles of compass…
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Welcome to the Cultivating Civility podcast series!
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Welcome to the Cultivating Civility podcast series! I’m your host and Save Your City author, speaker & Kalen Academy founder Diane Kalen-Sukra, and together we’ll be exploring ways to tackle toxic behaviour in public spaces & shape a culture of respect and civility in our communities. Each episode of this series features insightful conversations wi…
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Revolutionizing Politics: Embracing Augmented Democracy & Collective Intelligence | Cesar Hidalgo
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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer speaks with Cesar Hidalgo, a Chilean Spanish-American scholar known for his contributions to economic complexity, data visualization, and applied artificial intelligence. They discuss the problems with democracy today, such as political polarization and identity-based politics. They also explore the id…
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How are church-sponsored schools doing on sexual assault? Jacob Mayberry joins me to look at the data, ask what the limitations of the data are, and what lessons we can learn. Disclaimer: This episode deals with difficult topics. While we feel it is an important conversation to have, it may not be suitable for some ears. #churchschools #byu #civili…
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Transcendent Listening: How Understanding Different Perspectives Drives Change with Leslie Crutchfield
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Meyerside Chats! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Leslie Crutchfield, an author, educator, and social change expert. Leslie is the Executive Director of Business for Impact at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, and her latest book, "How Change Happens: Why some movements suc…
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Technology, Informed Decision-Making & Bridging Politics | Dean of Public Policy & Information Systems, Carnegie Melon, Ramayya Krishnan
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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer interviews Rammayya Krishnan, Dean of Public Policy and Information Systems @ Carnegie Melon University, an expert in digital transformation and technology management. They discuss the role of decision-making models in voting, particularly in local and state issues. Krishnan highlights the importance o…
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Leadership, Transparency & Distorted Narratives | US Ambassador, David Satterfield
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In this episode, we delve into the critical issues of leadership, transparency, and distorted narratives that impact the construction of a more perfect union in the United States. Our guest, David Satterfield, brings a wealth of experience and firsthand knowledge from being in the room where important conversations take place. We explore the limita…
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Us & Them - Escaping the Human Condition | Dean of Public Policy, Brandeis, Maria Madison
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Maria Madison is the interim Dean of Brandeis University. A trained global public health researcher, Madison holds a Doctorate in population and international health from Harvard. She joined Brandeis with over two decades of international experience, designing, implementing and managing various projects and studies including clinical drug trials an…
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General Conference Recap: Civility
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General conference is one of my favorite things in life, and this time was particularly important to me. Messages about Jesus, faith, Easter, and holy week, but this time a further message about how the disciple of Christ has an obligation to be a peacemaker. I loved it.Not just civility, something deeper: the call to peacemaking.I suspect we'll ta…
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Latter-day Saints and White Christian Nationalism
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I sit down with Carl Cranney and Christopher Cunningham to talk about white christian nationalism, which is making the rounds in the news. We discuss what the Latter-day Saint response should be to the phenomenon, and how we're really doing on things. We also talk about two recent articles, one by Christopher in Public Square Magazine, and another …
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Democratic Backsliding & the Politics of Confirmation Bias | Chair, Politics Department, Princeton | Nolan McCarty
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Summary Intro to Nolan McCary | 0:00 What is Democratic backsliding and are we experiencing it? | 5:15 Why every president is blamed or praised for his successes and failures depending on what side you're on? | 6:30 How the train derailment in East Palestine exemplified the fundamental toxic polarization issue? | 7:40 Politics of confirmation bias …
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Church & State, Moral Standards, Money's Role in Politics | Texas State Rep, Kyle Biedermann
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Recorded January 19, 2023 Evan Meyer welcomes Former Texas State Representative, Kyle Biedermann (R-TX) on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity in th…
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COVID response, Mental Illness, Housing & Homelessness | Dean of Public Policy, New York University, Sherry Glied
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Recorded February 1,, 2023 Evan Meyer welcomes the Dean of Public Policy at New York University, Sherry Glied on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity…
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Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation #deathtosocialmedia
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"I sit down with Carl Cranney and Liz Busby from Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree in this (ambitious!) crossover episode to discuss an episode of Netflix's dystopian technology show Black Mirror. We had a blast talking through the Black Mirror episode "Hated in the Nation." The discussion focuses on social media, and how it encourages bad behavior. …
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Artificial Intelligence, Election Process & Civics | US Congressman, Jay Obernolte
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An informative chat with U.S. Congressman, Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Please subscribe to my channel to help eliminate the "us and them" political narrative. Please pardon my less-than-ideal microphone during this episode filmed during my travels. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polari…
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Can we regain trust in government & fix politics? | US Congressman, Ted Lieu
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Support the show About Evan Meyer Evan is the Founder of BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform and marketplace that speed tracks the urban beautification process through art, as well as the original 501(c)3 sister organization and public charity that beautifies schools in the communities that need it most. Beautify has now facilitated thousands of mur…
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Trans Rights, Housing & Toxic Polarity Politics | California Senator, Scott Wiener
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With so many issues at the forefront of today’s society, polarization in our political climate is at an all-time high. From the issues of trans rights to tackling homelessness, everyone seems to have varied opinions on what to prioritize. Here to share thoughts on the matter is Senator Scott Wiener, representative of District 11 in the California S…
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Government: Similarities & Differences - Wroclaw, Poland: Part 2 | Councilman, Michal Kurczewski.
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Continuing his deep dive into the local government of Wrocław, Poland, Evan Meyer chats with Councilman Michal Kurczewski. Together, they discuss how their two-party system works and how they solve conflicts when passing mandates. Michal explains why a proper feedback-gathering mechanism must be implemented to ensure every constituent is heard, min…
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Government: Similarities & Differences - Wrocław, Poland: Part 1 | Councilman, Bartlomiej Ciazynski
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The world is vast, and with it comes different places that have different ways of looking at things. What can we learn from them? Here to shed some light on what it’s like to live under the local government of Wrocław, Poland, is Councilman Bartlomiej Ciazynski. He is the Deputy Chair of the city council and Social Advisor to the Mayor of Wroclaw f…
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Fact, Faith, Politics And Policies | Dean of Public Policy, Pepperdine University, Pete Peterson
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There is no hotter topic than politics. And with the midterm elections coming up, Evan Meyer chats with Pete Peterson to talk about what politics looks like and discusses important topics, including perceived threats from overseas, the COVID pandemic, and social issues that continue to drive US politics and policies. They also share their insights …
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Bringing Balanced Leadership & Common Sense in Californian Government | California Senator, Brian Dahle
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Evan Meyer welcomes Senator Brian Dahle to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. California State Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee Brian Dahle talks about the need for government leaders to go beyond the sound bites and work on com…
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Georgism: What is it and how could it help?
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Tired of our current tax structure? I visit with my friend Joseph Addington about Georgism. We nerd out over what it is, what problems it could solve, and possible areas of application. Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rBG3cUPluIA Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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Student Loan Forgiveness and the State of Higher Education
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I discuss President Biden's recent student loan forgiveness policy with a good friend, Dallin Crump. We uncover the ins and outs of the policy, the implications it has, and other potential solutions to the deeper issue. Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UbQP4j2xw7U Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570…
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On the Recent AP Report: Interview with CD Cunningham
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Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse. I sit down with my friend, CD Cunningham to discuss his recent article regarding the associated press article about a case of abuse. We talk about the options for policies and the pros and cons of each option. It seems too often people rush, with their heart in the right place, to conclusions. W…
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On the Recent AP Report: Interview with Jennifer Roach
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Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse. Jennifer Roach is a friend, and also a therapist and clerical abuse survivor. When I read the recent AP article about a case of abuse, I knew that it was something I needed to learn about and understand better. My goal on the podcast has always been to tackle hard issues well. This is among the …
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Writing Policy & the Nature of Politics at the State Senate | California Senator, Ben Allen
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Evan Meyer welcomes California State Senator, Ben Allen on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. California State Senator Ben Allen was elected in 2014 (and reelected in 2018) to represent the 26th Senate District covering the Westside, Hollyw…
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Creating Unity in Bridging Political Divides | Braver Angels Non-Profit, Directors, Randy Lioz & John Wood
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Evan Meyer welcomes BraverAngels.org on this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Evan Meyer welcomes John Wood and Randy Lioz with BraverAngels.org on this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to…
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The Importance of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs - The Bridge Call Civility Initiative (Show 2)
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"The Bridge Call Civility Initiatives" is a call-to-action challenging individuals, families, and nations around the world to step up and be a bridge builder. Through making a difference despite all that is happing around the world: from Covid-19 to hate among people, discrimination, the culture of dishonor and disrespect in our society, lack of re…
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The Bridge Call Civility Initiatives (Show 1)
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The Bridge Call Civility is a call-to-action challenging individuals, families, and nations around the world to step up and be a bridge builder. Through making a difference despite all that is happing around the world: from Covid-19 to hate among people, discrimination, the culture of dishonor and disrespect in our society, lack of respect for othe…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | City Manager, David White
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Evan Meyer welcomes David White to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Are you interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. David White is the current City Manager for the City of Santa Monica. White joined in October 2021 after serving as deputy city manager in Berkeley, where he cham…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Chief of Police, Ramon Batista
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Evan Meyer welcomes Chief of Police Ramon Batista to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Ramon Batista is the current Chief of Police for the City of Santa Monica. "Putting values into action" is one of his fundamental approaches to law enfo…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Chief Communications Officer, Debbie Lee
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Evan Meyer welcomes Debbie Lee to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Debbie has been the Chief Communications Officer for the City of Santa Monica for the past 8 years. Previously working for SM Travel & Tourism, and Downtown SM, Debbie has…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Councilmember, Lana Negrete
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Evan Meyer welcomes Lana Negrete to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by praising those who lead by example, virtuous community leadership, and authentic…
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Men Policing Men and the Sexual Revolution
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I get together with my friends Thomas Stringham and Meagan Kohler to discuss their opinions on the the sexual revolution and what role men play in teaching men proper sexual ethics Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZtqOrNqs-jM Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Councilmember, Phil Brock
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Evan Meyer sits down with Councilman Phil Brock on the latest episode of Meyerside Chats. Summary: – The power of art. – The many opportunities for SM to be a “cradle of the arts in LA”. – We need a “crusade of culture”. – More art and music opportunities at our parks. – Santa Monica’s rich history. – Why is there distrust and how do we get rid of …
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Brad Wilcox' Recent Comments
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I get together with some friends to discuss Brad Wilcox's recent comments--and the strong response they received. We talk about intent and circumstances, but also the reason the comments were hard for so many. Note: we tried to get this right. I guarantee we didn't manage perfectly. A group of thoughtful people talking it out helped me though. Ther…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Mayor & Councilmember, Gleam Davis
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Community building is more than just doing acts of charity or being a law-obedient individual. At its more profound level, it is about creating a solutions-oriented public discourse between leaders and citizens. Evan Meyer explains how to achieve this common ground with Councilwoman Gleam Davis of Santa Monica. She discusses why politicians and peo…
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Conservative and Liberal Religion Pt 1
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I sit down with Dan Ellsworth and a couple other friends (Meagan Kohler and Jeff Bennion) to discuss his article on "Exploring Conservative and Liberal Religion". Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YVIxln7whyw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civility/ …
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | CEO, Downtown Santa Monica, Kathleen Rawson
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After serving Downtown Santa Monica as its CEO for over two decades, Kathleen Rawson is now leaving to assume a new leadership role at The Hollywood Partnership. In this conversation with Evan Meyer, she looks back on vastly changing the landscape of Downtown Santa Monica, which she proudly considers her life's work. She explains how she started th…
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A Thought of Hope for the New Year
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Why is the trust declining in today's society and how does forgiveness factor into the solution? In this quick episode, Ben shares his thoughts and insights into these two important questions. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gMdscwS9OfE Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.in…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | CEO, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Laurel Rosen
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What's business like in Santa Monica post-pandemic? Joining Evan Meyer to shed light on the situation is Laurel Rosen, CEO and President of Santa Monica Chamber, for 23 years and running. As a civic leader, Laurel shares what the current state of business is like and what leaders should be doing for their business, their employees, themselves, and …
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I sit with several of my Public Square friends to discuss their recent articles discussing some of the accuracies, and inaccuracies, of common assumptions about Utah. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HZZtTGErKeo Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civili…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Commissioner, Albin Gielicz
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Evan Meyer welcomes Albin Gielicz to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Are you interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism Chairman, Park and Recreation Commissioner, and past president and board member of nearly a dozen of Santa Monica’s various sust…
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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Commissioner, Marc Morgenstern
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Evan Meyer welcomes Marc Morgenstern to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Past Ocean Park Association (OPA) President, Library Commission Chairman, public safety leader, and journalist, Marc Morgenstern discusses the one-year anniversary o…
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The Politicization of History
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I sit down with several friends to discuss Texas's recent abortion law. We break down the common stances, how to maintain a civil dialogue about difficult topics, and the details of the new legislation. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cPJK17Tw5Vk Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: http…
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I sit down with several friends to discuss Texas's recent abortion law. We break down the common stances, how to maintain a civil dialogue about difficult topics, and the details of the new legislation. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civility/ Twitter: @C…
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I sit down with a couple great friends to dive into our favorite talks, lessons, and miracles from General Conference! It was a great time of personal reflection, and the presence of the Spirit taught all of us. What were your favorite talks? Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.ins…
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I'm excited about this interview, friends. I sit down with Marian Edmonds-Allen to discuss her recent article about "covenantal pluralism" which she believes (as I now do too) can heal many of the divides in our country, including and especially the LGBTQ+ and faith divide. We talk about her history and background, how religious freedom and LGBTQ+ …
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I sit down with Greg Matsen of the Cwic show to talk about Elder Holland's recent BYU address. We cover politics, critical race theory, religion, and my own personal rants about good teaching and tenure policy. It was fun to agree--and disagree-with someone thoughtful. Have thoughts? Now it's your turn. Comment below. Also, check out our Patreon pa…
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A bit of personal news. My podcast has somehow changed from "five listeners, three of whom are my mom" to a real podcast. Someone showed it to the good people at Public Square Magazine, and they've asked to partner with me. That's pretty exciting for someone who is a total amateur. I'm honored and excited to work with people who have become my genu…
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