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Ep 43 — Bill Doherty, PhD — Bridging the Gap: Conservatives and Liberals

Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Bill Doherty, family therapist and professor, discusses bringing conservatives and liberals together through Braver Angels. He emphasizes the importance of listening, understanding, and finding common ground. The podcast explores the roots of political polarization, workshops promoting empathy, structured training for respectful dialogue, storytelling to bridge divides, and effective communication strategies.
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  • Braver Angels promotes connecting and finding common ground between conservatives and liberals to address political polarization.
  • Personal life experiences shape values and beliefs about public policy, emphasizing the importance of understanding one another through stories and values.

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Working Across Political Divides to Combat Polarization

The podcast episode discusses Dr. Bill Doherty's initiative, Braver Angels, aimed at bringing conservatives and liberals together to address political polarization. He emphasizes the importance of connecting, listening, and finding common ground, rooted in higher values, to bridge the divide.

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