The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel

<p><em>Every Monday, Manu Meel invites you into a conversation about how we overcome our toxic politics to write the next chapter in our American story. </em></p><br /><p><em>Because let’s face it. In today's America, it is easy to divide and hard to bring people together. There are a loud few dominating the conversation while the rest of us stay quiet. This ends now.</em></p><br /><p><em>If you’re tired of how divided and toxic our society has become, you are actually in the majority. Most of us want a society that incentivizes curiosity, listening, and navigating our differences in search of solutions. It’s time for those of us in the Hopeful Majority to be heard. </em></p><br /><p><em>Join us every week as we build the Hopeful Majority because the time is now!</em></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

#108 The Man Who Coined the Phrase Social Media! Douglas Rushkoff talks AI and digital nativism.

How does one be Team Human? How likely is our survival as a species? And how smart can artificial intelligence get? Manu sits down with Douglas Rushkoff to find out all of this and more!Douglas's site:https://rushkoff.com/PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-13
40:09

#107 YouTube Post YouTubers! Art Chad talks viral outrage vs nuanced authentic styles of content.

In this week's episode Manu sits down with popular YouTuber and cohost of the Horseshoe Theory Podcast, Art Chad. They discuss the contemporary YouTube landscape; the effects outrage content has on the platform and how not to fall prey to it both as a creator and consumer.PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-06
52:00

Manu Gets Uncomfy with Julie Rose! The Power of Listening in the Face of Political Violence!

Manu sits down with Julie Rose of the  @Uncomfy.Podcast  to discuss his work with BridgeUSA and the power of listening in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination.Original video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzF1BuDGcv4&t=555sPODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-29
19:36

"We Have an Unprecedented Opportunity!" Manu's speech at the National Conference on Citizenship 2025

In this special episode, Manu gives a speech on a failure AND an opportunity in the political bridge building sphere at the 2025 National Conference on Citizenship.National Conference on Citizenship website:https://ncoc.org/PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-22
06:14

#106 We Need to Talk About Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Manu speaks on where the bridging movement goes after Charlie Kirk's Assassination. PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-15
14:36

#105 Utilizing AI to Combat Political Polarization! Deb Roy talks social media, Cortico, Algorithems

Will Artificial Intelligence only lead to destruction? Or can it be utilized to fight against Political Polarization? In this week's episode Manu sits down with Deb Roy to discuss, Deb talks methods, tools and his work with Cortico a non-profit using AI to decrease political polarization. Cortico main site:https://cortico.ai/PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-08
52:06

#104 Can the Consumer End Money in Politics? Brian Potts talks, Goods Unite Us, transparency.

Can anything be done about big money in politics? The week Manu sits down with Prian Potts one of the founders of 'Goods Unite Us' an app that compiles the data on corporate contributions to political campaigns. In their conversation Brian articulates to Manu how providing transparency to the consumer in regard to campaign contribution data, may be the most attainable and realistic way to tackle the outsized influence corporate interests have on contemporary American politics.Goods Unite Us App Download:https://www.goodsuniteus.com/PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-01
36:52

#103 Building Bridges at a Half Liberal Half Conservative University!

We all know the stereotype; Universities all make Portland Origan look like rural Texas with how exceptionally Liberal they are, well the University of Wyoming's student body happens to stand out in this regard, with having a near 50/50 split when it comes to the political leanings of its students. In this week's episode Manu sits down with Hayden and Ashlyn two students one conservative one liberal form the university of Wyoming's BridgeUSA chapter to discuss the political dynamics of their campus!University of Wyoming BridegeUSA chapter site:https://bridgeuwyo.wixsite.com/bridgeuwyoPODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-26
43:58

#102 Political Trends No One Else Is Picking Up On!

What are some political trends the mainstream media is blind to? PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: / manumeel_ Twitter: / manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-18
10:50

#101 I've Never Thought of It That Way! (Redux) Feat Monica Guzman

What's the real anti establishment is todays contemporary political landscape? Could it be open dialogue with those you disagree with? In this weeks episode Manu sits down with Monica Guzman to find out!Monica's A Braver Way Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@ABraverWayMonica's book 'I Never Thought of It That Way':https://www.amazon.com/Never-Thought-That-Way-Conversations/dp/1637740328PODCAST INFO:Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram:   / manumeel_  Twitter:   / manumeel_   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-13
59:11

#100 Student QnA Special!

To celebrate 100 Hopeful Majority Episodes Manu answers six insightful questions from bridge student chapter leaders!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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-04
23:31

Is Radical Centrism the Answer?

What is Radical Centrism? And could it be the answer to our contemporary political woes? In today's interview Manu sits down with Paul (PF Jung) to find out!Paul's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@PFJungPODCAST 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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-22
01:12:12

#98 How to be an Individual of Good Character. Feat General Stanley McChrystal

What is character? Why is it important? How can elevating individuals of good character effect out political system? In this Interview Manu sits down with retired four star general Stanley McCrystal to discuss these concepts.General McCrystal's new book 'On Character':https://www.amazon.com/Character-Choices-That-Define-Life/dp/0593852958The McCrystal Group:https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-14
46:22

#97 What's The Issue with The Big Beautiful Bill?

So, what's all the hype around The Big Beautiful Bill? What's in it? Is this type of bill common in American politics and how do they effect polarization?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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-07
16:58

#96 Are You Ideologically Captured?

Are you living in a filter Bubble? You might be, tune in to this episode where Manu lays out why you might be!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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-30
14:07

#95 The Forgotten Importance of Local Politics! Feat Anthony Amos.

What real matters in politics? The President? The Supreme Court? Who controls the house? What if the correct answer is closer to home? In this episode Manu sits down with Fairfax Virginia city councilmen Anthoney Amos to rediscover the importance of local politics! 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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-24
42:07

#94 ICE Protests, The Missing Story!

It seems like everyone across the political spectrum is talking about the recent ICE protests, but what's the story everyone is missing? Well in this week's episode Manu is here to tell you!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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-16
13:52

#93 The Tide is Turning on College Campuses!

Is the zeitgeist on American universities static? Or are things changing? In this Episode Manu lays out for the viewer why the tide is indeed turning in regard to dialogue free speech and interaction!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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-09
12:47

#92 The Real Story Behind Biden's Coverup!

What's the deal with Biden's coverup? There's a lot of theories going around, in this episode of the Hopeful Majority Manu tell you why it might be due to irrational fear.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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-04
13:53

#91 Is the Media Telling the Truth About Polarization Redux Feat Batya Ungar Sargon

Why is the media one of the least trusted institutions in American society? This week Manu is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, an author and journalist. Join us as they discuss the Trump assassination attempt, empowering the working class in America, building coalitions and much more.Batya's latest book Second Class:https://www.amazon.com/Second-Class-Betrayed-Americas-Working/dp/1641773618PODCAST 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_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-26
44:23

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