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The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel
#26 The Story the Media Isn't Telling You ft. Ben Rekhi
Why do we only hear stories of division? Why does unity seem impossible? This week, Manu talks with Ben Rekhi, a writer, director, and producer focusing on "The Reunited States" project. Join the conversation as they dissect the nation's divisions, explore the impact of current media, and delve into a myriad of pressing topics.
Episode 26 guest: Meet Ben Rekhi, director, producer and screenwriter.
Ben Rekhi’s info:
Website: https://www.benrekhi.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRekhi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekh_creation/
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OUTLINE:
0:00 intro
1:00 how do we achieve cultural breakthrough
3:58 How to make bridging work
8:27 introducing Ben Rekhi
9:40 How did Ben get into storytelling
13:44 Advice for Hollywood and the news media
17:15 How to change incentive structures
19:10 the 2016 election and Trump
23:25 Ben’s engagement in politics
26:45 What is the Reunited States?
29:42 Susan Bro and Charlottesville
34:31 What divides us
38:45 How did the Reunited States do
45:10 criticism from left and right
48:43 Why Bridging is against human nature
53:40 How to redirect towards productivity
56:40 dried Kale, bridging gaps, and the 2024 election
1:03:01 outrage and how to create change
1:09:15 Why?
1:11:35 Outro
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