This State of the Union helps us reflect on polarization, working as a group and taking a step toward coming together as a nation. Distinguished Guests Rachel Kjack and Vik Chopra share their reflections on trust, "othering" and the power of stories to bridge divides.

Episode 4: Polarization

My Beloved Americans is part mock state of the union address, and part intimate conversations with close friends. We explore beloved community, modern leadership, and how to overcome the existential problems facing humanity. 

It feels impossible to talk politics these days - but we must because we know what’s at stake if this country fails (and we’re trying to do our part). At a time when many Americans can’t see a way forward together, we take weighty topics and imagine different outcomes.  

We’re going to get vulnerable, silly, reflective and inspired. We’re going to dig ourselves out of circular, explosive, despairing political conversations, and remember what it feels like to co-create a bright future. These are the state of the unions we wish we had, and the dialogue that’s still possible.

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My Beloved Americans is part mock state of the union address, and part intimate conversations with close friends. We explore beloved community, modern leadership, and how to overcome the existential problems facing humanity. It feels impossible to talk politics these days - but we must because we know what’s at stake if this country fails (and we’re trying to do our part). At a time when many Americans can’t see a way forward together, we take weighty topics and imagine different outcomes. We’re going to get vulnerable, silly, reflective and inspired. We’re going to dig ourselves out of circular, explosive, despairing political conversations, and remember what it feels like to co-create a bright future. These are the state of the unions we wish we had, and the dialogue that’s still possible.

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Episode 4: Polarization

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