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How can we better handle conflict in today's society? Join us this week as Manu sits down with educator and author Irshad Manji. Tune in as they discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza, College Campuses, privilege, and what it means to have productive conversations.
Are we really as divided as we think? Join us this week as Manu breaks down recent stories in the news including the conflict in Gaza and the new Civil War movie.
Is our political system corrupt? How can we fix it? Join us as Manu sits down with Represent Us CEO Joshua Graham Lynn to discuss this and many other topics. In this episode they talk about corruption in America, the establishment, populism, and more.
It feels like we are quick to judge and are building a culture of outrage. How do we build a more nuanced understanding of the world? Join us this week for a special episode as Manu breaks down recent news stories to explore the outrage industrial complex in action. In this episode Manu addresses the Kate Middleton situation, The Baltimore bridge collapse and the Andrew Huberman controversy.
Can Gen-Z save America? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Isabel Brown to discuss Isabel’s upcoming book, “The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America”. Isabel is a streamer, author and independent content creator. In this episode they discuss Unifying America, conservative nostalgia and the mainstream media.
Is Joe Biden fit to be president of the United States? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Victor Shi, Joe Biden’s youngest delegate in 2020. In this episode they discuss if Biden should be running, whether he’s fit to be president and much more.
Do local politics offer a way out of our toxic polarization? Are we too focused on presidential elections? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Deke Copenhaver, former mayor of Augusta Georgia to answer this question. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics ranging from what makes a great leader, to Deke’s experience as a mayor.
How can you be an independent thinker in today's society? Join us this week as Manu sits down with coach Ferber, a renowned baseball coach. Tune in as they discuss baseball, what makes a good leader, how to think for yourself and more.
Episode 38 guest: Meet Coach Ferber, baseball coach
Coach Ferber’s info:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachferber/
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0:00 intro
2:36 welcome coach Ferber
6:15 coach Ferber’s origin
11:30 bullying and childhood trauma
17:45 keys to success
22:20 getting soft and forgiveness
29:00 being independent minded
37:10 there’s more than one way
41:20 The News media
46:00 what makes an independent thinker
49:40 Trust and loneliness
54:40 what makes a good president
1:02:50 Outro
Join us this week for a special episode as Manu breaks down current stories in the news. Hear what he has to say about a variety of topics ranging from the southern border to Tucker Carlson interviewing Putin to The Superbowl.