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From Polarization to Proactive Citizenship - DTH Episode 270 with Braver Angels Co-Founder Dr. Bill Doherty
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Episode 270: From Polarization to Proactive Citizenship – with Dr. Bill Doherty
In the first official Derate The Hate episode produced in collaboration with Braver Angels, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Braver Angels co-founder Dr. Bill Doherty to explore how we can move beyond polarization through meaningful citizenship and personal accountability.
Dr. Doherty shares insights on the founding of Braver Angels and introduces the concept of “thick citizenship”—a form of civic engagement that goes beyond voting and paying taxes to include structured conversations, problem-solving, and shared community responsibility.
🔑 In this episode:
- Why Braver Angels was founded in 2016
- How “thin” citizenship fuels polarization
- What “thick” citizenship looks like in practice
- The power of structured conversations and listening to understand
- How personal accountability can heal a divided society
🎧 Tune in to learn how you can be part of the solution.
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