EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 29 MIN
66. What It Really Takes to Fix the Division in America – Rich Harwood
from Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media · host David Beckemeyer
Why are we so divided — and what can we really do about it? In this episode, Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute and author of The New Civic Path, returns to the show to share how communities across America are rebuilding trust and taking action — without waiting on Washington.We talk about how to bring people together, restore belief in each other, and start healing our divided country from the ground up.If you're tired of outrage, political fighting, and feeling stuck, this episode offers a new path forward.Topics include:Why national politics won’t fix what’s brokenHow local action rebuilds trust and connectionWhat it means to “turn outward”How to start making a difference in your own communityThe power of small steps to spark big change📘 Learn more about Rich’s new book: https://theharwoodinstitute.org/newcivicpathText me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Contact me, David Beckemeyer by email [email protected]. Follow the show on Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. Check out our Subtstack https://outrageoverload.substack.comHOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverloadAlso check out our companion podcasts, This Week in Outrage and Outrage Science Bites.Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.Outrage Overload, a Conners Institute podcast, is part of The Democr...
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Why are we so divided — and what can we really do about it? In this episode, Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute and author of The New Civic Path, returns to the show to share how communities across America are rebuilding trust and taking action — without waiting on Washington. We talk about how to bring people together, restore belief in each other, and start healing our divided country from the ground up. If you're tired of outrage, political fighting, and feeling stuck, this epi...
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