After seven years working in traditional, formal "bridge-building" spaces, K Scarry realized that the people who most needed to connect were the ones least likely to attend a scheduled "dialogue event." Her solution? Move the conversation to where people already go naturally.

In this episode, K Scarry joins David to discuss her journey from civic engagement professional to neighborhood bar owner. We explore how "Third Spaces" serve as essential training grounds for civic grace, the "musculature" of empathy, and the challenge of maintaining your values while staying open to those you disagree with.

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Original Air Date 9/4/2024

In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of news consumption with Alex Fink, CEO of OtherWeb, and Drew Steggerwald, co-founder of 1440 News. We explore how their platforms are reshaping the way we engage with information, focusing on curating a balanced and healthy media diet. They discuss the challenges of navigating sensationalist content and media fallacies, offering practical solutions to help news consumers stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

Alex and Drew share their insights on creating tools that empower individuals to filter and personalize their news experience, ultimately fostering more informed and meaningful discussions. They emphasize the importance of critically evaluating the information we consume and the role of human judgment in crafting accurate and compelling narratives. Whether you're looking to refine your news habits or simply want to understand the complexities of modern media, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice.

Tune in to learn how you can make more informed decisions, avoid common media pitfalls, and engage in conversations that bridge divides rather than deepen them.

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Is the "move to the center" vs. "lean left" debate a false choice?

Following recent election cycles, the dominant advice for Democrats has been to moderate their cultural messaging and pivot to the middle—a strategy championed by the October 2025 Deciding to Win report. Conversely, many argue the party should double down on a bold, progressive populist agenda to mobilize the base.

In this episode, we challenge this entire left-versus-center framework with Frank A. Spring, Chief of Research at Altum Insight and Managing Partner at Undaunted Ventures.

Through deep qualitative research, Frank discovered that voters are "politically heterodox"—they don't fit into the neat ideological boxes we’ve built for them. We explore why the real crisis isn't "ideological excess," but "narrative confusion." Voters might know the party is "for diversity," but they often don't know what a Democratic vision of governance actually feels like for their daily lives.

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Outrage Overload, a Conners Institute podcast, ...