Given the state of our politics right now, it is easy to feel hopeless. But my guest on today’s program says things are not as bleak as they seem, that people want to heal our deep societal divisions, and that the answer to bridging these divides lies in rebuilding civic life — one conversation at a time.

John Wood, Jr. is a former nominee for congress, a columnist for USA Today, and a national ambassador for Braver Angels. Its new campaign is called American Hope.

John Wood, Jr. is my guest, today on Lean Out. Transcript to come for paid subscribers.

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