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
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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 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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