How do we use culture to bring the country together? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Steven Olikara entrepreneur and political change maker. Tune in as they discuss how we can leverage music, Hollywood, and the private sector to reduce polarization in our democracy. And yes…we talk about Taylor Swift. 

Episode 35 guest: Meet Steven Olikara Changemaker and entrepreneur

Steven Olikara’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenOlikara

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

Steven’s New Organization: Bridge Entertainment Labs

PODCAST INFO: 

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE: 

0:00 intro 

1:14 monologue 

5:22 introducing Steven Olikara 

6:30 Bringing people together with media 

9:00 Steven’s mission and bridge building 

16:05 Music bringing people together and Taylor Swift

22:30 How creatives can bridge gaps

27:20 culture always wins 

19:50 moderating debates 

34:30 political and cultural incentives 

37:50 money in politics 

42:45 are leaders working for you? 

49:50 is civil war possible? Narrative vs reality

58:00 advice for bridge builders

1:03:35 Steven’s calling 

1:08:08 Outro

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