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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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By Manu Meel4.8
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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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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