Episode 110: David Blankenhorn - Saving America Through Conversation

David Blankenhorn is an author, an activist, a community organizer, and the co-founder and President of Braver Angels. During our conversation, David talks about polarization in the United States, the workshops that Braver Angels puts together to bring together politically opposed Americans for conversation and common ground, the threat of division to the future of the country, the receding of a "civil religion" in the U.S., the importance of approaching disagreements with a sense of goodwill, and having hope in this dark time.------------Book a meeting with Dan------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------00:00 Intro00:28 The state of civic friendship in America04:18 The growth of Braver Angels11:13 What motivates Braver Angels' members?16:37 The work and mission of Braver Angels23:20 We're less polarized than we've been told27:25 Who is benefiting from social division?33:19 Habits to maintain one's humanity40:14 Politics replacing civic virtues in modern times49:28 George Kennan's threat of internal division55:25 The example of Daryl Davis