Army of Normal Folks

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HIGHLIGHTS: More Veterans Die by Suicide Than in Combat, Here's Why Oct 27, 2026

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Americans Fear Public Speaking as Often as Death. Here's How to Beat It. Oct 23, 2026

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Americans fear public speaking almost as much as death. In this solo Shop Talk, Bill shares how he learned to give keynotes and commencement speeches, and breaks down what actually works: be yourself, be prepared, and don’t be afraid to be a little funny. If you’ve ever frozen up at the thought of leading a meeting or speaking to a crowd, this one’s for you.

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Nobody’s Coming To Save You From Loneliness — Here's What Will Oct 20, 2026

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During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of neighbors sharing a meal and asked a simple question: what if we did this? 500 people showed up. In this episode, Maryam shares how that one potluck grew into The Longest Table, a movement that has touched over 150 communities, and how something as simple as a shared meal can restore our neighborhoods.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Nobody’s Coming To Save You From Loneliness — Here's What Will Oct 20, 2026

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Are We Hypocrites For Loving Football Despite CTE? Oct 16, 2026

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In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why repeated hits on an unhealed brain lead to CTE, and why he believes today’s players - armed with the data his generation never had - aren’t victims when they choose to play. He makes the case for why football still matters, from the teamwork and sacrifice it builds to the toughness our culture needs more of, and lays out real solutions to play safely.

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How Your “Good Intentions” Keep People Stuck in Poverty Oct 13, 2026

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In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder of Watered Gardens and True Charity, breaks down why most well-meaning charity accidentally traps people in dependency instead of helping them be self sufficient. He’ll walk us through what true charity looks like. This one will change how you think about giving, volunteering, and what it actually means to believe in someone.

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HIGHLIGHTS: How Your “Good Intentions” Keep People Stuck in Poverty Oct 13, 2026

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You Are No Longer Invited to Dinner Oct 09, 2026

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In 1975, 42% of Americans hosted friends or family at home at least once a month. Today, that number has collapsed to just 12%. In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex dig into Derek Thompson’s article on the decline of hosting and what it reveals about disappearing community. The fix is simple, invite someone to dinner this week.

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He Went to Max Prison at 16 and Came Out With a Master's Degree Oct 06, 2026

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At 16, Sean Pica made a decision that landed him in a maximum security prison. Now he holds multiple master's degrees and serves as president of Hudson Link - the nonprofit whose prison education programs once gave him a reason to believe his life wasn't over. In this episode, Sean shares his story and tells us why fewer than 2% of Hudson Link's graduates return to prison.

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