What is civility and is civility even necessary? This week Manu sits down with Alexandra Hudson, author and public speaker, to discuss her new book, “The Soul of Civility.” They discuss Dr. King’s legacy, the difference between civility and politeness, the 2024 election, and much more.

Episode 23 guest: Meet Alexandra Hudson, author and public speaker.

Alexandra Hudson’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexiOHudson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandraohudson/

Website: https://alexandraohudson.com/

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OUTLINE: 

0:00 intro

0:55 Civility and American democracy 

5:45 Why civility is necessary 

7:40 Civil disobedience 

10:50 introducing Alexandra Hudson

12:30 Why the “Soul of Civility” is important 

14:12 Human nature and selfishness 

15:45 motherhood and work 

18:00 Writing a book

20:00 What civility means to Alexandra 

21:39 Civility vs. politeness 

23:50 The disposition of civility

25:25 The oldest book in the world 

26:40 Why humanity falls short/Larry David

29:00 Civil disobedience and being impolite

32:25 Compromise

35:21 Civil disagreement and hate groups 

37:35 Fear mongering and fight or flight 

39:00 Privilege and civility

42:40 2024 election and social healing 

46:22 How to instill civility 

49:40 Advice to presidential candidates 

54:13 Outro 

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