Right wing extremism, white nationalism, and the rise of authoritarian tendencies are misunderstood, and fail to spark the engagement needed to strengthen and preserve democracy. Facing the greatest threat of our nation’s history since the Civil War, Americans sleepwalk their way forward with a lackluster response. What holds us back from a full-throated “H*** NO!” when faced with this kind of “mayday?” How can we overcome our own resistance to responding? And how can we competently engage as dynamic citizens?
For those dear listeners with a fire in the belly, here’s what I ask of you! I invite you to follow this weekly podcast and to share it with others. Please, offer suggestions or observations in the comments section. Often, your comment sets off a sparkle of ideas for a whole new episode!