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 

It’s that time of year again. You may find yourself wondering, how can I have difficult political conversations with friends and family? Well we’ve got you covered. In this episode Manu provides three helpful tips on having productive political conversations. 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 intro1:40 3 tips 1:50 tip 1: goals of conversation 3:58 tip 2:  asking why8:31 tip 3: four norms in a conversation 

There’s a tragedy about this election and it’s not who won or lost. What is it? Tune in this week as Manu discusses the results of the 2024 presidential election. Don’t miss out as he discusses the real tragedy of the election, how the media uses outrage to create division and a new version of misinformation that is sweeping the nation.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 intro1:46 The tragedy of the election4:30 The outrage industrial complex 5:50 the misinformation of intentions10:33 Division is easy 16:05 we need to listen   

Is there a new divide in America? Thanks to our friends at The Village Square, join us this week as Manu sits down with Tim Urban, renowned writer and thinker shedding light on some of our most pressing problems.. Tune in as they address high rung and low rung thinking, the left vs right divide, as well as another divide that may be even more sinister….Episode 71 guest: Tim UrbanTim Urban’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/VillageSquareUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagesquareus/Blog: https://waitbutwhy.com/Book: Check out Tim’s bookThe Village Square: https://tlh.villagesquare.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: 8:16 the primitive and higher mind 18:19 right vs left 22:08 truth 27:30 idea supremacy31:25 dehumanizing your opponents 34:50 golems and genies 48:09 high rung vs low rung thinking55:39 social media and outrage 1:05:07 navigating human nature 1:09:32 knowledge and conviction1:12:49 Politicians 1:16:34 What can we do   

Is social media a net negative for society? Join us this week as Manu sits down with data scientist and Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen. Tune in as they discuss how social media has contributed to social unrest and violence across the globe as well as Frances’ role in exposing it.Episode 70 guest: meet Frances HaugenFrances Haugen’s Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-One-Strength-Whistle-Facebook/dp/031647522XPODCAST 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 Blowing the whistle on Facebook5:10 How Facebook caused violence 9:50 Benefits and drawbacks of social media 15:50 social media and polarization19:12 Mark Zuckerberg 24:50 What is effective social media? 29:30 social media and childhood health 39:00 polarization and algorithms 45:13 misinformation 49:01 Frances’ why 

Is it possible for us to discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict on college campuses? Join us this week as Manu takes on the discourse and protests happening on college campuses. Tune in as he discusses what we can learn from the protests, how we can work together effectively and much more.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_0:00 intro Israel/Palestine 4:08 polarization vs fear7:08 Trust and friendship 9:05 dialogue and protest can coexist 12:43 dealing with people you disagree with 

What is the real story behind the Vice presidential debate? Tune in this week as Manu exposes the VP debate for what it is. Don’t miss out as he addresses the ways in which politics divide us, our current culture of fear and much more in this special episode. 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 1:33 What you need to know 2:54 A culture of fear6:11 The real debate is the clips9:17 The binary world of politics 12:13 we must work together

Can A.I. be a positive for humanity? What are the ins and outs of social media algorithms?  Join us as Manu sits down with former Twitter Chief Media Scientist Deb Roy to talk about what the purpose of social media is, whether A.I. will be a net positive for humanity and much more.Episode 67 guest: meet Deb RoyDeb Roy’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/dkroyWebsite:  https://idss.mit.edu/staff/deb-roy/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 what is the purpose of Twitter2:20 welcome Deb Roy4:15 Potential of AI 10:10 the algorithm vs the consumer 21:10 outrage sells/Mr. rogers 25:20 Being a part of Twitter and its purpose29:03 product vs purpose 35:20 Can we improve social media?41:28 Cortico