This summer in Colorado Springs, two organizations—Braver Angels and Reclaiming Civility—are joining forces to turn down the heat on our most heated conversations. 

In this episode, Lori Leander and Eric Brody share how they’re creating spaces where people can engage on tough topics, like gun control and the First Amendment, without the shouting matches, walkouts, or social media meltdowns. 

From practical tools like the LAPP framework to heartwarming stories of unlikely camaraderie, you’ll hear how their Civil Summer Series is helping neighbors, colleagues, and even family members move past polarization toward genuine understanding. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s still possible to disagree without disconnecting, this conversation might just restore your faith in civil discourse.

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