Disagree Without Destroying Each Other | With the Braver Angels | 06-02-26

Sam Bushman sits down with Wilk Wilkinson of BraverAngels.org to talk about one of the most countercultural ideas in America today: learning to disagree agreeably. With the 2026 national convention coming to Philadelphia June 25-28, just days before the 250th anniversary celebrations, Braver Angels is calling Americans back to courageous citizenship and a pledge renewed. Sam and Wilk cover the FOG model of political manipulation, how to hold your beliefs without demonizing others, what speakers and breakouts to expect, and why this convention might be the most important gathering before the midterms. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Sam Bushman and Wilk Wilkinson of Braver Angels 0:50 - Learning to disagree agreeably without losing your identity 2:39 - How do you hold your beliefs while working with people who disagree 7:20 - The FOG model: fear, outrage, and grievance used to divide us 8:19 - What happens at the Braver Angels convention in Philadelphia 9:49 - Courageous citizenship and the theme: 1776 to 2026, A Pledge Renewed 16:39 - Featured breakout: Dr. Francis Collins vs. Dr. John Ioannidis on COVID 19:34 - The Problem Solvers Caucus and the Citizens' Commission on Immigration 22:00 - Why discussing ideas hardens good beliefs and changes bad ones 23:42 - Wilk's closing pitch: join us in Philadelphia, June 25-28 Call to Action: If this resonates with you, share it with someone on the other side of the aisle. Visit braverangels.org/2026-convention to register. Housing on campus closes June 8th, so don't wait. And visit libertyroundtable.com for more. God save the constitutional republic.