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Common Ground with Jane Whitney

Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty

Season 3 Episode 307

In the face of unprecedented crises, the once proud "Shining City On A Hill" is marred by overlapping challenges, breeding collective anxiety. Amidst diminishing political stature, a few voices emerge, invoking the spirit of 'better angels.' This episode presents one-on-one conversations with influential thinkers, offering reassurance that America, having weathered past storms, will prevail again.

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Breakthroughs: From Discord to Dialogue
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Common Ground offers a crash course in mastering the fine art of bridging divides.
What’s the Matter with Men
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Common Ground examines the swirling malaise that’s overwhelming American men.
Do Evangelicals Get A Bum Rap?
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Common Ground unpacks the implications of evangelicals’ close embrace of the Republican party.
Can This Marriage Be Saved? Avoiding National Divorce
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A look at the challenges to our national identity and the fraying ties that bind us as Americans.
Hope, Healing, and Humor: Chicken Soup for America's Soul
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This month-long festival features four hour-long episodes showcasing our 'better angels,'
Our Better Angels: The Thinkers Shaping the Future
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This month-long festival features four hour-long episodes showcasing our 'better angels,'
Saving the Shining City on the Hill
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This month-long festival features four hour-long episodes showcasing our 'better angels,'
Back To Tomorrow: Better Than The Best
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A collection of moments from last season.
Presidential Politics: Surviving The Cycle
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A panel delves into the electoral system's fate and the future of the two-party system.
Reality Bites Back: America’s Trip Down Fantasy Lane
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A panel explores the shift from valuing science to embracing "alternate facts,"
Youth Activism: Tomorrow’s Protest Today
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Young people talk about their visions for the future and how they're empowering change.
Adversity: Anxiety’s Rx
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This episode profiles those who have overcome adversity and trauma.
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