#26 The Story the Media Isn't Telling You ft. Ben Rekhi

Why do we only hear stories of division? Why does unity seem impossible? This week, Manu talks with Ben Rekhi, a writer, director, and producer focusing on "The Reunited States" project. Join the conversation as they dissect the nation's divisions, explore the impact of current media, and delve into a myriad of pressing topics.Episode 26 guest: Meet Ben Rekhi, director, producer and screenwriter.Ben Rekhi’s info:Website: https://www.benrekhi.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRekhiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekh_creation/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: apple.co/3qRsnqpoYoutube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro1:00 how do we achieve cultural breakthrough 3:58 How to make bridging work 8:27 introducing Ben Rekhi9:40 How did Ben get into storytelling 13:44 Advice for Hollywood and the news media 17:15 How to change incentive structures 19:10 the 2016 election and Trump23:25 Ben’s engagement in politics 26:45 What is the Reunited States? 29:42 Susan Bro and Charlottesville 34:31 What divides us 38:45 How did the Reunited States do 45:10 criticism from left and right48:43 Why Bridging is against human nature 53:40 How to redirect towards productivity 56:40 dried Kale, bridging gaps, and the 2024 election1:03:01 outrage and how to create change 1:09:15 Why? 1:11:35 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.