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Sam Koppelman on Voting Rights and Serving the Common Good | Accepting The Little Facts of Life

Jul 6, 2022

Sam Koppelman, a New York Times best-selling author and political strategist, dives into pressing issues surrounding voting rights and civic engagement. He discusses the historical struggles of suffragists and the ongoing challenges of voter suppression. Koppelman emphasizes the power of personal storytelling in political narratives and stresses altruism's moral implications in shaping society. Reflecting on his new book, he explores how past actions influence future generations, urging everyone to contribute positively to the common good.

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Sam Koppelman

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Embracing Life's Facts with Amor Fati and Practical Hiring Solutions

2min

Generations of Change: A Call to Action

27min

Navigating the Shadows of Voting Rights: A Historical Perspective

6min

Navigating Emotional Bias in Political Discourse

18min

Emotional Appeals in Political Narratives

5min

The Moral Compass of Politics and Altruism

13min

Reflecting on Legacy and the Value of Voting Rights

5min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Sam Koppelman about his new book Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote-A History, a Crisis, a Plan, serving the common good, the history of voting rights, and more.

Sam Koppelman is a New York Times best-selling author. He is currently a Principal at Fenway Strategies, where he has spent half a decade telling the stories of leaders working to make the world a better place—and he’s written for publications including the New York Times, Time Magazine, and The Washington Post.

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