Manu Meel

Manu Meel, the Founder and CEO of Bridge USA, shares his journey from pre-med student to leading a movement fostering constructive political dialogue among youth. He discusses the impact of Twitter on political polarization and the need for open-minded conversations. The conversation highlights innovative approaches like 'bridge sessions' that encourage empathy and understanding. Meel stresses the importance of curiosity in political dialogue and suggests redesigning social media algorithms to promote thoughtful discussions, emphasizing that individual actions can heal societal divides.