Therefore, what?

Therefore, what?

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Therefore, what? episodes

  • A different kind of Congress - Ben McAdams
    The American people voted for divided government. The Democrats have gained the majority in the House of Representatives. There are many new faces in Washington, each hoping to change the way things get done.
    Will change emerge or will gridlock, partisanship and deep division drive the next two years? Utah's Congressman-elect Ben McAdams is touting a new kind of conversation. He shares his vision for a different kind of Congress on this week's episode of Therefore, What?

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    29 min
  • Courtesy across our differences - Mark Roosevelt

    Many Americans have become intellectually soft, floating about in their own echo chambers of self-selected news and social media channels. Critical thinking seems to be vanishing and civility and civil dialogue have all but disappeared. Could the solution be found at a college that doesn't even allow current politics in the classroom? The answer may surprise you. Mark Roosevelt, president of St. John's College, joins the conversation on this week's episode of Therefore, What?

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    27 min
  • Finding Joy - Julie B. Beck
    The world is filled with challenges, insecurity and uncertainty. Many individuals struggle to find purpose, passion and joy in life. A lack of confidence in self and faith in a divine purpose leaves many straggling in the foothills and off the mountaintops of success, fulfillment and meaningful service. Could the answers be found in covenant living? 
    Sister Julie B. Beck, author of the new book "Joy in the Covenant," shares personal insight on this week's episode of Therefore, What?

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    32 min
  • Overcoming diseases of despair - Elder J. Devn Cornish

    Diseases of despair, including depression, anxiety and suicide, seem to be destroying individuals while decimating families and communities. Social media creates constant comparisons and outsized expectations.  Many ask the questions, “Am I good enough?” and “Will I make it?” Elder Devn Cornish of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares his unique perspective on this week’s episode of “Therefore, What?”

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    36 min
  • Jon Huntsman Jr. : The last diplomat

    International tensions are high. Russian meddling in past, current and future elections is a serious cause for concern. Angry and divisive rhetoric, trade wars and America's place in the world are straining relationships with allies, friends and foes around the world. Many wonder if American diplomacy abroad is dead. Deseret News InDepth editor Jesse Hyde provides insight and perspective from his time in Russia with U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr., who may well be the last diplomat. All on this week episode of Therefore, What?

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    31 min
  • Who will decide the election?
    Midterm elections are fast approaching. Political campaigns are in full swing. Both parties are stoking anger, fear and frustration. Who will decide the election? Will this election be about the base, the independents or citizens who have simply disengaged. Has politics failed? What is the future for America? Legendary pollster Scott Rasmussen weighs in on this week's edition of Therefore, What?
     
    Guest: Scott Rasmussen
    A best-selling author, political observer, pollster and purveyor of Scottrasmussen.com He is looking for community driven solutions through data-driven analysis.

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    28 min
  • Political polarization or cancer of contempt?
    Is capitalism the cause or the solution to poverty and human suffering? Is political polarization the problem or is it the growing cancer of contempt? Leadership is sorely lacking in Washington at a time the American people are looking for inspiration and a path forward. Drawing on history, social psychology, behavioral economics, and the counsel of ancient wisdom Arthur Brooks answers these questions and shares lessons from his extraordinary American journey on this week's edition of Therefore, What?
     
    Guest: Arthur Brooks. A bestselling author, social scientist, economist and head of the American Enterprise Institute, as well as one of the most profound and brilliant minds in America and Utah's favorite Catholic.

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    36 min
  • Why we hate each other and how to heal

    Tribalism, fear and frustration are killing the country. Our communities are crumbling, the fabric of society is being ripped to shreds and our hyper-connected technological world has actually disconnected people from places and spaces that create culture and a sense of belonging. Has rugged individualism gone rogue? Has politics permanently splintered and isolated the American people? Senator Ben Sasse from Nebraska joins us to discuss his new book, "Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal," on this week's edition of Therefore, What?

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    30 min
  • Has America hit rock bottom?
    Has America hit rock bottom? Is there any path to true leadership, integrity, civility and good governance? Legendary journalist George Will shares his unique perspective on the American experiment and the future of the nation on this week's edition of Therefore, What?

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    25 min

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Boyd Matheson interviews national and Utah state thought leaders on the issues that are shaping our world.