It Could Happen Here

How To Save America

Apr 17, 2019
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INSIGHT

Why This Episode Shifts To Solutions

  • Robert Evans created the episode out of deep fear about America's trajectory and felt responsible to offer solutions sooner.
  • He frames this mini-episode as an intermission to give practical steps to lower the risk of violent collapse.
ADVICE

Refuse To Amplify Extremists

  • Reject platforming extremists like Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos, Richard Spencer, and Candace Owens; amplification fuels violence.
  • Robert Evans urges ignoring those demagogues and instead engaging everyday citizens who can be reached.
INSIGHT

Debate Often Deepens Division

  • Robert Evans dismisses the value of public debates with professional provocateurs as a path to unity.
  • He argues televised 'debates' often reward bullhorns and deepen polarization instead of building bridges.
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