The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel

How can we fix congress? What can we learn from a member of Congress who has devoted his term to fixing Congress? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Congressman Derek Kilmer to discuss the current state of our congress. Tune in as they discuss campaign finance reform, gerrymandering, how we can make change and more.Episode 49 guest: meet congressman Derek KilmerRep. Kilmer’s info:Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepDerekKilmerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/repderekkilmer/Website: https://kilmer.house.gov/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 2:14 Why run for congress?10:00 is congress punching below its weight?15:40 Will and Skill issues 18:10 bad people vs. bad systems 21:30 Civil war and building bridges 26:40 Why polarization is a problem 32:30 why congress is underperforming38:00 reforming congress 45:40 Norms change 53:15 Why should young people serve 59:05 Outro 

How can you avoid media bias? Join us this week as Manu sits down with John Gable, founder of All Sides. Tune in as they discuss media bias, filter bubbles, having a healthy “news diet” and much more.Episode 48 guest: Meet John Gable founder of All SidesAll Side’s info:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllSidesNowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsidesnow/Website: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-newsPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro4:06 John Gable and the origins of filter bubbles 7:00 Is the internet good?12:15 The AI revolution14:30 All Sides and media bias 19:39 is there demand for nuance23:10 All Sides bias ratings 32:03 How All Sides maintains neutrality 37:00 Bias of individual media outlets 40:50 a balanced information diet 44:50 telling the facts 50:02 changing society 54:00 Slowing down 59:40 John’s Why 

What’s happening on America’s college campuses? How did we get here? Join us this week as Manu takes a deep dive into the protests occurring at colleges throughout America. Tune in as he discusses the story that the media is missing. .PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro2:15 What’s happening on colleges3:50 2017 Berkeley protests 7:30 narratives and media coverage 9:40 Bridge USA 11:50 Universities don’t know what to do14:35 Students are scared 16:50 discussing across lines of disagreement 

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.Episode 46 guest: Irshad Manji educator and authorIrshad Manji’’s  info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realirshadmanji/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrshadManjiPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 13:00 incentivizing healthy dialogue 19:00 building good conversations31:30 does privilege play a role in dialogue 41:00 toxic politics make you unhealthy 47:00 lead by listening

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. PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro2:20 are we really that divided7:20 how do we find solutions 9:40 Civil War Movie 13:18 Is it really that bad?

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.Episode 44 guest: Joshua Graham Lynn CEO of Represent UsJoshua Graham Lynn’s  info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/representus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/representuswebsite:https://represent.us/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro/monologue5:42 welcome Josh 8:20 holding the government accountable 11:40 corruption in America16:00 has America always been corrupt?24:30 Do Americans want change? 27:30 What is the establishment?32:30 How do we fix the system? 38:00 creating in groups 43:40 Represent Us 48:05 counter arguments 56:00 Josh’s why 58:06 Outro

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.PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro1:54 outrage industrial complex3:20 Kate Middleton 7:43 Bridge collapse 12:21 Andrew Huberman 19:00 thinking independently 

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.Episode 42 guest: Isabel Brown, influencer and authorIsabel Brown’s info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisabelbrown/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/theisabelbPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro4:15 welcome Isabel8:24 mainstream media vs. independent media16:07 the pressures on content creators19:45 the outrage industrial complex 25:00 Can Gen-Z save America? 30:50 rebelling against the media 35:50 nostalgia- looking back in history40:00 debate competitions 45:25 returning to 1776?49:50 Is Gen-Z conservative? 55:20 independent thinking and the environment1:00:39 being compassionate and bridging divides1:04:30 Outro

What will the next internet revolution be?  Join us this week as Manu sits down with author and businessman Frank McCourt, Jr. In this episode they discuss how the internet and big tech are failing society, what can be done about it and much more.Episode 41 guest: Meet Frank McCourt, Jr. renowned businessman and authorFrank McCourt’s info:website: https://www.mccourt.com/about/about-frank-mccourt/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 1:15 monologue: How do we fix the internet5:17 welcome Frank McCourt6:19 Thomas Payne and an internet revolution 10:25 origins of the internet and is it broken? 16:55 Our Biggest Fight and Frank’s origin 26:10 The internet is doing harm30:53 Is the internet a net good?37:25 How do we solve these problems 42:36 building a better internet 47:06 Frank’s advice to young people55:56 closing