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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 42 MIN

Can Rhetoric Beat Rage? Braver Angels vs. America’s Meltdown

from War, Divorce, or Federalism; America at a Crossroads · host WDF

Braver Angels’ Jessie Mannisto explains how structured debates humanize opponents and build trust. Rick Becker explores whether those gains can scale—and how federalism might complement depolarization. A rigorous, good-faith exchange on healing the republic without naïveté.Braver Angels, Jessie Mannisto, depolarization, civil discourse, structured debate, federalism, national divorce, secession, decentralization, political polarization, Rick Becker, WDF podcast, culture war, Congress reform, metrics of persuasion, working-class voters, radicals, intergenerational dialogue

Braver Angels’ Jessie Mannisto explains how structured debates humanize opponents and build trust. Rick Becker explores whether those gains can scale—and how federalism might complement depolarization. A rigorous, good-faith exchange on healing the republic without naïveté.Braver Angels, Jessie Mannisto, depolarization, civil discourse, structured debate, federalism, national divorce, secession, decentralization, political polarization, Rick Becker, WDF podcast, culture war, Congress reform, metrics of persuasion, working-class voters, radicals, intergenerational dialogue

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Braver Angels’ Jessie Mannisto explains how structured debates humanize opponents and build trust. Rick Becker explores whether those gains can scale—and how federalism might complement depolarization. A rigorous, good-faith exchange on healing the...

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