This is part 2 of our debate special! Join us on this special for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. While everyone is asking the question, “who won the debate”, we are asking the question, “how did we get here”. Don’t miss out as Manu breaks down the debate and what it means for the upcoming election.

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0:00 intro

2:04 BridgeUSA students

4:45 What drives Trump/Harris

10:15 influencers drive outrage

13:12 implication for the election

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This is part 1 of our debate special! Join us this week as Manu takes on the Trump/Harris debate and the current state of politics. Don’t miss out as he addresses how politicians thrive on outrage, what to look for when watching the debate and much more.

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0:00 intro

1:45 3 things to watch out for

4:30 #1 This debate is about the memes

6:30 #2 Politicians thrive on outrage

10:03 #3 debate analysis is all about engagement

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What is the Office of the Citizen? Today, most people will tell you that they have little impact on our democracy. In fact, does democracy even work? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a political activist and organizer. In this episode, we discuss the power of being a citizen. This is a how-to guide about how you can make change as an individual, why participation is important, and how to find your purpose.

Episode 64 guest: meet Sam Daley-Harris

Sam Daley Harris’s info:

Twitter: https://x.com/samdaleyharris

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

Book: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:45 Cynicism is Obedience

5:30 The story of self

11:00 finding your why

16:30 gratitude and grace

20:40 transformational vs transactional advocacy

24:36 What moves you

29:00 Centering yourself in love

35:51 change

39:50 making big asks

42:51 What if you don’t have time?

46:57 reclaiming democracy

50:39 Outro

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Can people change? Join us this week as Manu sits down with author and podcaster Michael Ashford to answer this question. In these divided times it seems impossible to find common ground. Tune in as Manu and Michael tackle this problem and discuss what questions to ask in any conversation..

Episode 63 guest: meet Michael Ashford

Michael Ashford’s info:

Twitter: https://x.com/MichaelDAshford

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

Book: https://michaelashford.com/store/p/caniaskaquestion

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:10 Can people change?

5:02 finding understanding

12:53 why people change

18:15 polarization

20:08 creating curiosity

29:57 what makes people good vs evil

36:21 How to ask questions

43:39 trying to learn vs. trying to be right

48:29 change

50:09 Outro

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Let the political games begin. Join us this week as Manu takes on the DNC. Tune in as he discusses how politicians play us and use our tendencies on social media to exploit our divisions. This election cycle will be incredibly tumultuous- this episode is your “how-to” guide to avoid being played by our politicians.

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

2:00 unplugging from the game

3:10 how we are turned against each other

6:10 Social media and politics

10:50 Using wedge issues

14:21 Solving the issues

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There’s a story and we’re all missing it. It might just hold the key to reducing polarization. Join us this week as Manu discusses what we can do to heal our country. In this episode we address the growing political division in the United States and how it can be healed. Tune in as Manu addresses what it means to have productive conversations and how we can work together to make positive change.

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:20 What is your understanding of the problem?

3:00 Bridge USA summit

6:10 are we scared to have the conversation?

9:01 the 10%

12:03 democracy is a puzzle

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Rewind of Ep 49. 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.

Episode 60 guest: meet congressman Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepDerekKilmer

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

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

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

2:14 Why run for congress?

10:00 is congress punching below its weight?

15:40 Will and Skill issues

18:10 bad people vs. bad systems

21:30 Civil war and building bridges

26:40 Why polarization is a problem

32:30 why congress is underperforming

38:00 reforming congress

45:40 Norms change

53:15 Why should young people serve

59:05 Outro

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What does the future hold, and how do we navigate the uncertainties ahead? In this episode,Manu explores the unpredictability of the future and the paradox of certainty in uncertain times. He dissects the universal desire for democracy, He reflects on the importance of not letting fear dictate our actions and emphasizes understanding different viewpoints.

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OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:07 no one knows what the future will look like

3:49 should we be certain

5:43 everyone wants democracy

7:35 exploitation of uncertainty

9:25 we cannot become what we fear

11:00 understanding where people are coming from

11:45 we need healthy discussion

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