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How to turn the political conversation around

Insightful talks that can help improve political debate so that we can build toward a better society.

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The lost art of democratic debate
19:25

Michael Sandel

The lost art of democratic debate

19 minutes 25 seconds
How to have better political conversations
11:51

Robb Willer

How to have better political conversations

11 minutes 51 seconds
Let’s try emotional correctness
05:45

Sally Kohn

Let’s try emotional correctness

5 minutes 45 seconds
A conservative's plea: Let's work together
14:04

Arthur Brooks

A conservative's plea: Let's work together

14 minutes 4 seconds
Metaphorically speaking
09:13

James Geary

Metaphorically speaking

9 minutes 13 seconds
In defense of dialogue
14:41

Jonas Gahr Støre

In defense of dialogue

14 minutes 41 seconds
What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak
06:22

Mark Forsyth

What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak

6 minutes 22 seconds
Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong
11:27

Julia Galef

Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong

11 minutes 27 seconds
Political change with pen and paper
05:50

Omar Ahmad

Political change with pen and paper

5 minutes 50 seconds
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