The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel

Latest Episodes:

#62 DNC Special: 3 Ways Politicians Divide Us Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

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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#61 The Secret to Bridging Divides Aug 12, 2024

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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.

PODCAST INFO:

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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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#60 Rewind- Fixing Congress ft. Congressman Kilmer Aug 05, 2024

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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/

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

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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#59 The Craziest 30 Days in Politics Jul 29, 2024

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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.

PODCAST INFO:

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Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

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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#58 Is the Media Telling the Truth? ft. Batya Ungar-Sargon Jul 22, 2024

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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 Ungar-Sargon’s info:

Twitter: https://x.com/bungarsargon

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

Upcoming book: Second Class

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

2:09 introducing Batya Ungar-Sargon

3:40 Shabbat and the assassination attempt

11:20 navigating online

16:50 speaking to the other side

20:16 is polarization an elite phenomena

23:26 What would success look like?

26:45 shrinking the class divide

30:30 Is Trump really a centrist?

38:04 Is the working class pro Trump?

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#57 Trump Assassination Attempt: We Must Unite Our Country Jul 15, 2024

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Enough is enough. Violence begets more violence. Our politics is out of control. Bringing the country together must be priority #1. We live in the most ambitious democratic experiment in the history of humanity. Most Americans are united in the power of the word over the power of the gun. With a Trump/Biden rematch imminent, we cannot lose faith in each other. We can overcome our divisions- this episode charts a course. Oh…and Manu reveals a take on what President Biden can do at this moment to unite the country, a take you haven’t heard anywhere else.

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 Priority #1- Unite The Country

2:15 Three main takeaways

3:10 Political Polarization is a big cause

7:22 Violence leads to more violence

13:20 America is the most ambitious experiment

14:00 Bringing our country together

15:24 A provocative strategy for Biden to unite the country

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#56 A Blue Collar Worker and a Scientist Walk Into a Bar… ft. Wilk Wilkinson Jul 08, 2024

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How can we bridge the gap between people with differing beliefs and ideologies? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Wilkerson host of the Derate the Hate podcast. In this episode we dive into many topics from Wilk’s fascinating friendship with Dr. Francis Collins to bridging divides and much more.

Episode 54 guest: Wilk Wilkerson

Wilk Wilkinson’s info:

Website: https://braverangels.org/colleague-of-the-week-wilk-wilkinson/

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

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Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:45 welcome wilk Wilkinson

8:15 How did we get here

11:40 the F.O.G. Model

16:30 investigating blind spots

23:15 COVID, Francis Collins and friendship

37:30 being united

41:50 real progress

47:20 not making everything about politics

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#55 Trump Biden Debate: Exposing the Truth Jun 30, 2024

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How did we get here? You will not get this coverage of the debate elsewhere. In light of the Trump and Biden debate, Manu sits down to discuss his main takeaways. In this episode he addresses the outrage industrial complex, the use of fear as a political motivator, and much more.

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:14 Trump Biden Debate

3:47 Three things to know about the debate

8:51 How Trump Biden use fear

11:30 what most people believe

14:03 How did we get here

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#54 Curiosity is the Real Resistance ft. Monica Guzman Jun 17, 2024

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How do we talk to people we disagree with? Join us this week as Manu sits down with thought leader and bridge builder Monica Guzman. Tune in as they discuss what it means to love America and how it can be improved.

Episode 54 guest: Monica Guzman

Monica Guzman’s info:

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

Twitter: https://x.com/moniguzman

PODCAST INFO:

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Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro

1:45 welcome Monica

5:20 disengagement

10:45 The news media

17:20 a Braver Way

24:00 they/them pronouns

28:00 when to have conversations

34:00 Kumbaya industrial complex

39:45 patriotism and Americas origins

47:02 curiosity is the real resistance

52:50 Trump conviction

57:26 Thank you Monica

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#53 The Real Divide in America…And It’s Not Democrat vs Republican Jun 10, 2024

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Why is America so divided, and how can we heal these fractures? Join us this week as Manu delves into this complex issue and proposes thoughtful solutions. This podcast explores the dynamics of elections, the influence of extremists on media and politicians, and much more.

PODCAST INFO:

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE:

0:00 intro, there’s a new divide

1:20 Wall Street Journal Story

1:57 silent majority

2:38 we’re not as divided as we think we are