Why is the media one of the least trusted institutions in American society? This week Manu is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, an author and journalist. Join us as they discuss the Trump assassination attempt, empowering the working class in America, building coalitions and much more.

Batya's latest book Second Class:

https://www.amazon.com/Second-Class-Betrayed-Americas-Working/dp/1641773618

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Can media truly be unbiased? Discover the answer this week as Manu interviews Isaac Saul, a journalist and the founder of Tangle, a pioneering unbiased media platform. Join the conversation as they delve into the driving forces behind today's media companies and explore potential solutions for achieving impartial news coverage. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

Tangle News:

https://www.readtangle.com/

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What's the most important skill one can hold in their arsenal in the 21st century? Coding? AI literacy? Underwater basket weaving? In today's monolog Manu tells you why it might be political bridge building!

More In Common study referenced:

https://moreincommonus.com/publication/the-connection-opportunity/

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How can we fix congress? What can we learn from a member of Congress who has devoted his term to fixing Congress? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Congressman Derek Kilmer to discuss the current state of our congress. Tune in as they discuss campaign finance reform, gerrymandering, how we can make change and more.

Rep. Kilmer’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepDerekKilmer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repderekkilmer/

Website: https://kilmer.house.gov/

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Do you know what you're doing? Are your actions taken rationally? Or are you a pawn of your ego, being led around via your PRIMAL BRAIN!? In this instalment of the Hopeful Majority Manu sits down with Irshad Manji to find out.

Irshad's Organization:

https://www.moralcourage.com/about

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Can a person change their ways? In this week's episode Manu sits down with renowned race relations expert Dr. Daryl Davis to gain insight on understand, effective dialog and changing the minds others.

Daryl's Porhuman Foundation:

https://www.prohumanfoundation.org/

Daryl's Book 'The Klan Whisperer'

https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSVV5M9

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Who's actually for free speech the left, the right, those who are out of power, none of the above? In this week's episode hear Manu's take on the hypocrisy he sees in the realm of free speech in contemporary America!

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Manu sits down with President Obama to discuss political bridge building in contemporary America! See the uncut version here: https://www.youtube.com/live/gOcEDyQrbhE

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0:00 Intro

0:42 What's worked what hasn't

6:50 Assumptions and Intent

11:20 Does dialog lead to action

14:39 Outrage Industrial complex

17:15 Abstract vs concrete goals

19:58 The culture of fear

23:10 Soft hearted but hardheaded

27:50 Outro

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