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A Deep Dive on Parties and Political Reform
Americans want electoral reforms so that they can have more choice in elections. Recent surveys show that 20 to 50 percent of Americans are open to a new electoral system, while demand for a third party has crept upward since Gallup began asking in 2003. More Americans now call themselves “independent” than identify with either…
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How to Overcome Toxic Polarization in Schools with Peter Coleman
Welcome Dr. Peter Coleman, a professor of psychology at Columbia University and a renowned expert in constructive conflict resolution. He is also the author of the book, The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization. In this conversation, Coleman shares valuable insights about the sharp rise of polarization in America and the divisive culture wars…
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Courageous Conversations About Our Schools
Seldom in our history have Americans disagreed so sharply about what they want from their public schools. School board meetings across the country have become battlegrounds over a broad range of issues: health policies, whether schools are indoctrinating or educating, how race and racism should be taught, how current events and controversial topics should be…
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Interfaith America Podcast with Eboo Patel and Robert P. Jones
Robert P. Jones, president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), notes that white evangelicals now comprise 14.5% of the U.S. population, down from 25% two decades ago. He and Eboo reflect on the impacts of this demographic shift and what Americans really think about living in a religiously diverse nation. You can…
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Interfaith America Podcast with Eboo Patel and David Brooks
As a record number of young people grow up with little connection to formal religion, New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks reflects with Eboo on how religious narratives shape our lives and impact the spiritual and moral ambitions of a generation.
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Interfaith America Podcast with Eboo Patel and Trabian Shorters
Trabian Shorters, founder of the BMe Community, challenges us to rethink the power of narrative. He advocates for asset-framing — finding solutions that begin with people’s contributions — and warns against centering whiteness when solving social problems. “Centering somebody else in your own narrative is spiritual death,” he tells Eboo. “How do we help build…
