Derate The Hate
Bettering the world one attitude at a time. We did not create the hate, but together, we can ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐! In a world filled with divisiveness, and dominated by F.O.G. (Fear, Outrage & Grievance), it's time we find a better way to engage. That all starts with each of us as individuals. We cannot control all that we encounter within our day to day lives, or the environment in which we live, but we certainly have the ability and responsibility to control how we react to it. For me, it starts with gratitude and personal accountability. Take a listen and see if there is something here to help you in taking your part in turning down the hate. Welcome to the ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ...
Derate The Hate
A Divided Country Calls for Courageous Citizenship - DTH Episode 300 with Maury Giles
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In this milestone 300th episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels, for a wide-ranging conversation on toxic polarization, trust, and the responsibility of citizens in a divided America.
Maury shares his journey from a 35-year corporate career into full-time civic engagement, and why he believes courageous citizenshipโnot outrage or withdrawalโis the antidote to our current crisis.
Together, Wilk and Maury explore:
- Why polarization thrives when citizens give up agency
- The importance of red voices in the depolarization space
- How trust is rebuilt locally, not online
- Why disagreement is essential to a healthy constitutional republic
- What it means to renew the American pledge of shared responsibility
This episode marks not just a podcast milestoneโbut a call to action for citizens who still believe this country is worth the work.
The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all youโve got. Make every day the day that you want it to be!
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