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Let's learn to talk with everyone about the issues that matter whatever your political affiliation. The only requirement...civility! Don and Brian use their experiences on the campaign trail to talk issues all with the goal...4 A Better Tomorrow. Find our running list of resources at bit.ly/fabtseason2

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49 episodes

Preventing Polarization: Inspire Changemakers

Continuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to inspire changemakers. This is also the last episode of Season 4 of 4 A Better Tomorrow.

14m
Apr 25, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Engage in Moral Ambiguity

Continuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to engage in moral ambiguity.

14m
Apr 18, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Fight Apathy and Promote Empathy

Continuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to fight apathy and promote empathy.

13m
Apr 11, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Promote Collective Leadership

Continuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to promote collective leadership.

17m
Apr 04, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Embrace Complexity

Continuing to delve into the new book , Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to embrace complexity.

13m
Mar 28, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Avoid Censorship

Continuing to delve into the new book , Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to avoid censorship.

13m
Mar 21, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Consume Information Mindfully

In this continuation of delving into the new book , Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how to consume information mindfully.

19m
Mar 09, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Cultivate Humility

As Don and Brian continue discussing the new book , they dive into the idea of cultivating humility.

16m
Feb 28, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Keep Asking Questions

Join Don and Brian as they continue their look at the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility. This episode will focus on the importance of asking questions as a way to promote curiosity and deep thinking.

10m
Feb 21, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Sense-Making

Join Don and Brian as they dive into Chapter 1 of Preventing Polarization and tackle the topic of sense-making.

9m
Feb 15, 2023
Preventing Polarization: Is the Polarization We Feel Just a Communication Gap?

In Season 4, we will spend time with the new book explore why communication feels like it is at an all-time low and what we might do about it. This episode will provide an overview of the book and what to expect from this new season of . Preventing Polarization https://mailchi.mp/36d9bbd2a6c1/book-cover-reveal Buy the Book https://www.amazon.com/Preventing-Polarization-Strategies-Teaching-Responsibility/dp/1956512276/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder_acb_business?content-id=amzn1.sym.44ecadb3-1930-4ae5-8e7f-c0670e7d86ce%3Aamzn1.sym.44ecadb3-1930-4ae5-8e7f-c0670e7d86ce&crid=2V038ZBYK6YQW&cv_ct_cx=preventing+polarization&keywords=preventing+polarization&pd_rd_i=1956512276&pd_rd_r=cbd4c969-c7ab-4198-874a-e8d0eb4ffbd9&pd_rd_w=6mf3o&pd_rd_wg=ljxXl&pf_rd_p=44ecadb3-1930-4ae5-8e7f-c0670e7d86ce&pf_rd_r=NTC2XZ7Y3HDDF5BT5A31&qid=1675525906&sprefix=preventing+polari%2Caps%2C103&sr=1-1-62d64017-76a9-4f2a-8002-d7ec97456eea Civics Through Play https://civicsthroughplay.com/

16m
Feb 07, 2023
Three Men and a Baby Shower- Analyzing Gender Inclusion: S3 E8

Don and Brian welcome Courtney Eddleman onto the podcast to discuss the topic of gender inclusion. Courtney adds the perspective of a parent raising a daughter involved in activities that some view as more male-oriented.

44m
May 21, 2021
How will the 2020 Census results impact you?: S3 E7

Brian and Don discuss the possible ramifications of the release of the 2020 Census results.

36m
May 07, 2021
Are We Gonna Get Canceled?: S3 E6

In Episode 6, Don and Brian tackle the hot button issue of cancel culture.

42m
Apr 23, 2021
Who Wants to Analyze Memes?-FaceBook Rapid Fire: S3 E5

Brian and Don have a discussion about current memes circulating on social media.

34m
Apr 09, 2021
What Impacts Us More- Federal, State, or Local Government?: S3 E4

Join Brian and Don as they talk about the issue of federalism in the United States. Which level of government does and should have the most power?

39m
Mar 26, 2021
So How’s School Goin’ For Your Kids?: S3 E3

Join Brian and Don as they discuss schools and COVID-19.

39m
Mar 05, 2021
Why Can't We Work Together?: S3 E2

In this episode, Don and Brian tackle the extremely complex issue of bipartisanship in the United States.

39m
Feb 19, 2021
What is Happening to Us?: S3 E1

Brian and Don discuss the idea of radical extremism following the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

38m
Jan 29, 2021
2020- Well What A Year This Has Been!: S2E12

2020...what a year! In the last episode of Season 2, Brian and Don review the events of 2020.

37m
Dec 18, 2020
How Much Power Does the President Really Have?: S2 E11

In this episode, Brian and Don tackle the issue of executive power.

31m
Dec 04, 2020
Will Socialism Destroy Us?: S2 E10

Brian and Don discuss the hot topic of socialism in the US. Listen as they add some context to the debate over this loaded word.

36m
Nov 20, 2020
So Where Are We Now, America??: S2 E9

Brian and Don talk about where the US stands after the 2020 Election.

37m
Nov 06, 2020
Did We Miss Anything?-What’s Left to Discuss During This Election Season: S2 E8

Brian and Don continue to take a look at the upcoming Election 2020, including a look at how the House and Senate elections are shaping up.

37m
Oct 23, 2020
Yo Joe: Can You Win?: S2 E7

In this episode, Brian and Don take a look at Democratic candidate Joe Biden as he tries to win the 2020 Election.

34m
Oct 09, 2020
The Curious Case of Donald Trump: Will He Get Re-Elected?: S2 E6

In this episode, Brian and Don take a look at Republican candidate Donald Trump as he tries to win reelection in 2020.

36m
Sep 25, 2020
Who's Going to Win?: S2 E5

Brian and Don start a 3 episode special about the 2020 Election. Specifically, this episode will focus on where the election stands with 2 months to go!

35m
Sep 11, 2020
To Mail or Not to Mail?...That is the Question: S2 E4

Brian and Don tackle the current issues surrounding mail-in voting for the 2020 election. Be sure to check out the resources at https://wke.lt/w/s/aXlJCb

32m
Aug 27, 2020
I don’t need your expertise...I get my own information!: S2E2

Brian and Don tackle the problem of conspiratorial thinking versus relying on expertise that seems to be on the rise. You can find our list of sources at bit.ly/fabtseason2.

31m
Jul 30, 2020