72. MORE IN COMMON: Overcoming political polarisation

Hello! This week we're looking into the chasm in our divided nation and wondering if there is a way to bridge the gap...if anyone can help it’s our guests. Jo Hiley who worked for Hope Not Hate helped bring together people from Brixton in London and Boston in Lincolnshire, divided by Brexit, but united by much else. Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood Jr from Better Angels in the United States tell us how they use methods from family therapy as their technique for getting political opponents to find common ground. Plus Marina Cantacuzino from The Forgiveness Project.ANDComedian Imran Yusef wants financial education, first aid taught in schools and a zero tolerance on public nuisances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.