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The Pear PodCiaran O'Connor Gets Honest About Life As A Chef, Losing His Father and The Growth Of Soul FoodCiaran O'Connor is a 23 year old Irish entrepreneur. We discuss his rise through the food industry in Ireland as a chef, starting his first company 'Soul Food' and how he navigates life as a young entrepreneur with more employees every year. One of my favourite and most impactful episodes we've done so far. I hope you enjoy!
2025-04-0759 min
The Podgecast#53 - Empowering Cancer Recovery: Top Exercise Tips for Patients and Caregivers with Ciaran FairmanToday, we have a game-changer on The Podgecast—Dr. Ciaran Fairman, an expert in #ExerciseOncology, joins us to share life-changing insights on how exercise can empower cancer recovery! Whether you're a patient or a caregiver, this episode is packed with science-backed advice on how to boost physical and mental health during recovery. From gentle routines to impactful tips, discover how to use movement as a tool for healing. If you or someone you know is navigating cancer, you won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the leaders in the field.Tune in, get inspired, and...
2025-03-041h 07
Total Mental PerformanceCiaran O’Connor - Launching an oats company at just 21In this episode of the Total Mental Performance podcast, we bring on one of my youth mentees Ciaran O'Connor. (@soulofciaran on Instagram) Ciaran goes deep on his journey as a young entrepreneur facing grief and responsibility to launching his own healthy food brand, Soul Food.Ciaran’s story serves as an inspiration for young people looking to make their mark in the world. He shares his journey as a food entrepreneur, detailing the humble beginnings of his business, the bold decisions th...
2025-02-201h 24
Zo word je steenrijk!#152: Ciaran O'Connor: Verkoop Jouw Vastgoed NietVandaag bij Zo Word Je Steenrijk Ciaran Oconnor. Ciaran werkt als advocaat in het vastgoedrecht en is daarnaast investeerder in verschillende projecten. In deze 152e aflevering deelt Ciaran zijn inzichten rondom het investeren in vastgoed met betrekking tot alle nieuwe regels. Is het met de huidige regelgeving nog interessant om te investeren in vastgoed? En zo ja, hoe kun je dit het beste aanpakken? Ga er dus maar eens goed voor zitten 🙂In deze aflevering kom jij te weten:-Hoe Ciaran als student begon in het vastgoed
2024-08-141h 25
Unlocked PotentialS02E08 - Ciaran O'Connor: How he changed his life around and built successful businessesEpisode 08 of our series features the inspiring story of Ciaran O'Connor, the visionary founder of Soul Food Dublin and Soul Cafe. At just 22 years old, Ciaran defied the odds stacked against him to transform his life and become a successful business owner in North Dublin.
In this emotionally charged episode, Ciaran opens up about his journey, sharing the challenges he faced and the personal battles he had to overcome along the way. Ciaran faced adversity from an early age. However, fueled by a burning desire to create a better life for himself and his family, he refused to let circumstances...
2024-04-031h 21
Thinking Clearly#89-Election 2024 Preparation 2-Political Depolarization and the Work of Braver Angels-with guest Ciaran O'ConnorAs we head into the US 2024 Presidential Election with the knowledge that America is now as polarized as it has been since the civil war and that this amount of polarization drastically impairs our democratic process, we revisit the organization Braver Angels, which was founded "to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic." From his experience as head of marketing, digital, and communications strategy for Braver Angels, Ciaran O'Connor, discusses political depolarization, the work of Braver Angels and what people who use the variety of free services offered at: braverangels.org can experience...
2023-12-2658 min
The Braver Angels PodcastBringing Back Intellectual HumilityHow does intellectual humility matter in journalism, conversations about race, religion and politics? In this special episode of the Braver Angels Podcast sponsored by the Greater Good Science Center John Wood Jr. leads a conversation with founder of the Flipside Annafi Wahed, former CIA intelligence analyst Jessie Mannisto, and Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor. Read "The Incorrigible Questioner and the Search for Spiritual Belonging" by Jessie Mannisto: https://www.thirdfactor.org/questioner-and-spiritual-belonging/ Check out The Flipside: https://www.theflipside.io/
2023-12-2056 min
An Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ... Ciaran O'ConnorIn this month's podcast we meet an inspiring young entrepreneur, Ciaran O'Connor from North Dublin. Ciaran started Soulfood kitchen while still at school running a pop up kitchen from his Ma's place in North Dublin - serving 458 meals at its peak - Ciaran became a trained chef and is now going on to represent Ireland at the Chef Olympics in 2024! Ciaran's Soulfood Oats can be found in cafes everywhere and Centra. Ciaran is a chef, a podcaster and an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur with big dreams - he wants to expand Soulfood Oats into a community based initiative so watch...
2023-07-2856 min
Vastgoed Strategen#12 | Eigenaar Captree Legal - Ciaran O'ConnerDit keer is Dirk in gesprek met Ciaran O'Connor. Als student rechten sprak de vastgoedsector Ciaran O’Connor altijd al aan. Tijdens zijn studie is hij zeer gedisciplineerd geld opzij gaan zetten voor het aankopen van zijn eerste vastgoed. Nu is Ciaran eigenaar van zijn advocatenkantoor Captree Legal en breidt hij nog steeds zijn buy-to-let portefeuille uit. Als vastgoedadvocaat heeft hij een groot netwerk en veel kennis op zak.De vastgoedportefeuille Vanaf 2015 heeft Ciaran samen met zijn compagnon stapje voor stapje vastgoed aangekocht. Totdat in 2022 iemand op zijn pad kwam, die dit proces kon versnellen. Gezamenlijk investeren ze in (st...
2023-07-1928 min
Derate The Hate2023 Braver Angels National Convention Recap... DTH Bonus Episode with Ciaran O'ConnorSend Wilk a text with your feedback!2023 Braver Angels National Convention RecapOn Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Braver Angels orchestrated a remarkable gathering, uniting nearly 700 delegates from diverse backgrounds across our great nation. Their mission: to engage in meaningful discussions on how individuals with varying political mindsets can unite and contribute to the betterment of America. Spanning four days, this convention provided an immersive experience with eight impactful plenary sessions and numerous breakout sessions for delegates to actively participate in or attend. The event exuded an atmosphere reminiscent of a vibrant festival, brimming with notable speakers...
2023-07-1732 min
Vastgoed Inside26 | Vastgoed financieren met een Joint Venture of een pensioenfonds met Ciaran O'Connor en Christie AlbaiIn deze aflevering bespreken Ciaran O'Connor & Christie Albai hoe je een joint venture kunt opzetten en hoe de huidige markt verschuift van bankfinancieringen naar de joint venture structuur en pensioenfondsen.Beluister de hele podcast als je wilt weten hoe jij een joint venture kunt opzetten, waar je rekening mee moet houden en hoe jij financiering kan ophalen bij een pensioenfonds.Wil je meer weten over Ciaran? Volg hem dan op LinkedIn of neem een kijkje op Captree Legal.Wil je meer weten over Match Property Management? Kijk dan even op...
2023-01-2740 minThe Braver Angels PodcastLaunching "Uniting America" | John Wood Jr. with Ciaran O'Connor See More from John WoodBraver Angels national ambassador John Wood Jr. has launched a new podcast with the goal of uniting Americans. But episode one hit a splash of controversy after remarks from guest Sam Harris spread across the internet, provoking criticism from Elon Musk, Ben Shapiro and others. John explains the controversy and shares the mission of Uniting America with John Wood Jr. Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@unitingamericawithjohnwoodjr Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @JohnRWoodJr
2023-01-2230 minThe Braver Angels PodcastWhat's Up With Elon Musk? | A Braver Angels Podcast Holiday SpecialSeriously: what's going on with Elon Musk? And what happens when "free speech absolutism" runs up against the realities of running the nation's defacto digital public square? How has Joe Biden performed in his first two years in office? And what can Americans expect from Braver Angels in 2023? In the final episode of the year, Ciaran O'Connor convenes fellow Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr., Monica Guzman, April Kornfield, and Gabbi Timmis for a freewheeling roundtable discussion. See you in 2023!
2022-12-2052 minThe Braver Angels PodcastWhat Curiosity Can Teach Us | Monica Guzman with Ciaran O'ConnorMonica Guzman is Braver Angels' Senior Fellow for Public Practice and the author of the best-selling book "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." Over the past few months, Monica's been traveling the country to lead curious conversations inspired by the themes of her book. Here she joins Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor to discuss what she's learned about the state of our nation's divisions, how different audiences engage bridge-building depending on their ideologies and identities, and how we can get more curious, together, as a nation in crisis.
2022-10-2643 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe 2022 Midterms: A Humble Debate | Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr.Braver Angels leaders John Wood, Jr. (red) and Ciaran O'Connor (blue) come together for a wide-ranging debate on the most critical issues animating the 2022 midterm elections, including the economy, abortion, and the future of American democracy. Throughout the discussion, John and Ciaran demonstrate how to embrace humility in the pursuit of deeper truth.
2022-10-181h 37The Braver Angels PodcastHow Civil Wars Start — And How to Stop Them | Barbara Walter with Ciaran O'ConnorBarbara Walter is a political scientist and professor at the University of California San Diego who specializes in studying civil wars. Here she joins Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of political violence in the United States, what America can learn from civil conflicts in other countries, and how we, together as citizens, can take a stand for peace.
2022-09-2053 minThe Braver Angels PodcastA Trump Republican on the FBI's Mar-a-Lago RaidBraver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor is a progressive Democrat who previously worked for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Wilk Wilkinson is a Trump supporter who helps lead Braver Angels' efforts to engage working class Americans. In this episode of the podcast, Ciaran and Wilk come together to discuss the investigations into former President Trump's conduct, why conservatives are so angry about the FBI's raid of his residence at Mar-a-Lago, and what the "rule of law" means in a country this polarized.
2022-08-2345 minThe Braver Angels PodcastKeeping the Faith | John Wood Jr., Monica Guzman, April Lawson Kornfield, & Ciaran O'ConnorAt a time of deepening polarization and social division, it's easy to become discouraged, disillusioned, and depressed. In this special roundtable episode, Braver Angels leaders Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood Jr., April Lawson Kornfield, and Monica Guzman come together to discuss how they keep the faith in our work and in each other. The group also discusses the recent abortion decision by the Supreme Court and what it means for Braver Angels' efforts to bridge the divide. Help us build a house united by supporting our work: www.braverangels.org/support-us Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @AprilALawson, @JohnRWoodJr, @m...
2022-07-181h 05The Braver Angels PodcastBraving the Gun Divide | Mark Beckwith & Wilk Wilkinson with Ciaran O'ConnorAs the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court weigh in on gun rights and gun safety, Americans remain bitterly divided on the right to bear arms. Is it possible to bridge this divide on the level of shared values? What can we learn from one another's lived experiences that influence our thoughts and feelings about deadly weapons? What are the tradeoffs between gun rights and public health, and how do we navigate them as fellow Americans? Ciaran O'Connor convenes Mark Beckwith, a longtime gun safety activist, and Wilk Wilkinson, a strong gun rights proponent, for a passionate, emotional conversation. M...
2022-07-0550 minThe Braver Angels PodcastWill Trump Run in 2024? | Robert Gibbs & Rick Wilson with Ciaran O'ConnorWill Donald Trump run again in 2024? How will the recent leak of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade affect the 2022 midterm elections? How can Democrats and Republicans address the divides within their own parties? Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson join Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion—previously recorded as part of the Crosscut Festival—on the state of the national political landscape. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @TheRickWilson, @Robt_Gibbs
2022-05-1644 minThe Braver Angels PodcastBraver Politics is Live! Plus: Seeing the Unseen | Rev. Mark Beckwith with Ciaran O'ConnorBraver Politics is here to fix our broken politics. In this episode, Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor introduces our new initiative to engage politicians across the United States and transform the incentives that drive division. Then, Ciaran chats with Mark Beckwith, a Braver Angels leader and the former bishop of Newark, New Jersey, about his new book—Seeing the Unseen—and what religion can teach us about bridging the political divide. Learn more about Mark's book: https://amzn.to/3Lw1GwZ Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor
2022-04-2658 minThe Braver Angels PodcastBridging the Divide in the North Carolina General Assembly | John Torbett & Becky Carney with Ciaran O'ConnorRep. Becky Carney is a Democrat representing Mecklenburg County in the highly polarized North Carolina General Assembly. Rep. John Torbett is a Republican representing Gaston County. Together, they lead the House Transportation Committee. In this episode of the podcast, the legislators join Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor to discuss what's possible when two politicians who disagree on policy find ways to work together in a spirit of trust, citizenship, and goodwill. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @repbeckycarney, @JohnTorbett
2022-04-0849 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Power of Curiosity | Mónica Guzmán with Ciaran O'ConnorWe think we have the answers. But what happens when we start asking more questions? In her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, Braver Angels' director of storytelling Mónica Guzmán explains how and why we should get more curious—and how it might just hold the key to bridging our political divide. To learn more about Mónica's work and buy her new book, visit www.moniguzman.com. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @moniguzman
2022-03-181h 01The Braver Angels PodcastDepolarization in the Age of Misinformation | Jonathan Rauch with David Blankenhorn & Ciaran O'ConnorBraver Angels has never been shy about engaging our nation's most sensitive political issues. Last year, we held a public debate on the 2020 election exploring themes of voter fraud, voter suppression, and disagreements about the outcome. Recently, we hosted a podcast with a guest who claimed that the January 6th riots were incited by liberal activists working in collusion with the FBI. After initially taking down the podcast for violating its terms on misinformation, YouTube reinstated the episode after reviewing it in the context of our larger mission. On this episode of the podcast, Ciaran O'Connor hosts D...
2022-02-1850 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Future of Depolarization | Esther Cash with Ciaran O'ConnorEsther Cash is a liberal college student at Biola, a conservative Christian university in California. As a program associate for Braver Angels, she helps coordinate our debates program in communities and colleges across the country. Today, she joins the podcast to discuss her own political evolution, the nature of polarization on college campuses, and how young people can lead the generational effort to rehabilitate our political conversation at a time of rancor, uncertainty, and alienation. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor
2022-01-2850 minThe Braver Angels PodcastA Conservative Perspective on January 6th & the 2020 Election | Peter Wood with Ciaran O'ConnorPeter Wood is an anthropologist and president of the National Association of Scholars. He believes—like many Americans on the right—that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump and the January 6th riots were incited by the left in collusion with the FBI. He's also the author of a new book called Wrath: America Enraged, which wrestles with our politics of anger and counsels conservatives on how to respond to perceived aggression. Where does America go from here? In this episode, Peter joins Ciaran O'Connor for a frank conversation about the role of anger in our polit...
2022-01-2059 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Meaning of January 6th | John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O'ConnorIn the first Braver Angels Podcast episode of the new year, John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor share a deep and heartfelt conversation about the state of American politics on the one-year anniversary of January 6th, 2021. Happy 2022! Ready to become a Braver Angels member and build a house united together? Join us: https://braverangels.org/get-involved/#become-member Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @JohnRWoodJr
2022-01-0755 minThinking Clearly#66-Political Depolarization and the Work of Braver Angels-with guest Ciaran O'ConnorWith the view that America is now as polarized as it has been since the civil war, and that this amount of polarization drastically impairs our democratic process, the organization Braver Angels was founded "to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic." From his experience as head of marketing, digital, and communications strategy for Braver Angels, Ciaran O'Connor discusses political depolarization, the work of Braver Angels, and what people who use the variety of programs offered by Braver Angels can experience and learn.
2022-01-0757 minThe Braver Angels PodcastUnderstanding the American Schism | Seth David Radwell with Ciaran O'ConnorWhat are the historical roots of political polarization in America? Why do Americans hold such dissonant perspectives on the meaning of our core ideals? How might we understand our history to create a more perfect future union? Ciaran O'Connor hosts Seth David Radwell, author of American Schism, for a wide-ranging conversation on the political, cultural, and epistemological dimensions of our political divide from the Enlightenment to the present moment. Check out American Schism on Radwell's website: sethdavidradwell.com/american-schism Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @SRadwell
2021-11-1257 minThe Braver Angels PodcastA BLM Leader, a Trump Supporter, & an ICU Doctor Talk Vaccines | Hawk Newsome, David Iwinski, & Dr. Tess Russell with Ciaran O'ConnorCiaran O'Connor convenes Hawk Newsome, co-founder of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York; David Iwinski, a Trump supporter who helps lead Braver Angels Debates; and Dr. Tess Russell, an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist at Columbia New York Presbyterian Hospital for a raw and wide-ranging discussion on trust, science, and the COVID vaccine. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @IamHawkNewsome, @davidiwinski, @CortessaRussell
2021-10-1657 min
The Machine: A computer science education podcastWhat is Cloud Computing?In the first episode of the new season of the podcast, the panel have a chat about cloud computing, what's involved, some of the big techs to watch out for and what you might need to know if this is an area you'd like to specialise in. They also theorise as to the causes of the major fault on Facebook's services which resulted in Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Oculus Rift being unavailable for a significant period the previous week. The panel is made up of WIT computing lecturers Richard Frisby and Lucy White, alongside service delivery engineer at Red...
2021-10-1144 minThe Braver Angels PodcastBreaking the Social Media Prism | Christopher Bail with Ciaran O'ConnorSocial media has become a prism that distorts our identities, empowers status-seeking extremists, and renders moderates all but invisible. In his new book, Breaking the Social Media Prism, Duke professor Christopher Bail challenges common myths about echo chambers, foreign misinformation campaigns, and radicalizing algorithms, revealing that the solution to political tribalism lies deep inside ourselves. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Bail joins Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion on how we might redesign social media platforms to change incentives—and how we can combat online polarization without deleting our accounts. Learn more abo...
2021-09-2448 minThe Braver Angels PodcastMind Your Mandates | Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., Alma Cook, & Mónica GuzmánReady to take on the COVID-19 divide? In this special roundtable edition of our podcast, two red and two blue Braver Angels leaders tackle big questions about vaccines and vaccine mandates. How do the left and right help and hurt America's struggle against the pandemic? Are President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates tough love or bad medicine? Featuring John Wood, Jr. (national ambassador), Alma Cook (music ambassador), Ciaran O'Connor (CMO), and Mónica Guzmán (director of digital and storytelling). Also in this episode: John Wood, Jr. lays out his vision for the upcoming launch of the John Woo...
2021-09-171h 13The Braver Angels PodcastThe Power of Strangers | Joe Keohane with Ciaran O'ConnorIs it worth striking up a conversation with the stranger in the checkout line? What's on the other side of that silence, and how do we bridge it? Journalist Joe Keohane is out with a new book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, which explores the lost art of connecting with unfamiliar people. Ciaran O'Connor talks with Joe about why and how we should talk to strangers—starting with your local barista—and what these experiences can do to improve our daily lives and our politics. Twitter: @braverangels, @JoeKeohane, @ciar...
2021-08-2051 minThe Braver Angels PodcastLet's Blame the Media! | Mónica Guzmán, April Lawson, John Wood, Jr., & Ciaran O'ConnorExtra! Extra! In this special roundtable edition of our podcast, two red and two blue Braver Angels leaders square off about the media. Where do the left and right step up or fall short in their approach to the Fourth Estate? Is all the partisan messaging out of line, or do the ends justify the memes? Featuring John Wood, Jr. (national ambassador), April Lawson (director of debates), Ciaran O'Connor (CMO), and Mónica Guzmán (director of digital and storytelling). Also in this episode: Ciaran gets real about the tension between his work to depolarize America and hi...
2021-08-061h 01The Braver Angels PodcastWhat Does Freedom Mean to You? | Valerie Durham with Ciaran O'ConnorLater this month, thousands of Americans—including several Braver Angels—will gather near Mount Rushmore for FreedomFest, a three-day conference dedicated to furthering libertarianism in America. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Ciaran O'Connor sits down with Valerie Durham, the executive director of FreedomFest, for a wide-ranging conversation on the meaning of liberty, the influence of Donald Trump on the conservative movement, and how libertarians could help bring Americans together across the ideological spectrum. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @valerieldurham
2021-07-1955 minThe Braver Angels PodcastCritical Race Theory & UFOs? | John Wood, Jr., April Lawson, Ciaran O'Connor, & Mónica GuzmánBoom! In this special roundtable edition of our podcast, two red and two blue Braver Angels leaders share their takes on critical race theory and the recent out-of-this-world UFO stories fascinating both right and left. Also in this episode: some real talk about the hard work of building a house united—plus some stories about how thrilling (or terrifying!) everyone found Fourth of July fireworks as kids. Featuring John Wood, Jr. (national ambassador), April Lawson (director of debates), Ciaran O'Connor (CMO), Mónica Guzmán (director of digital and storytelling). Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @AprilALawson, @JohnRWoodJr, @monig...
2021-07-0254 minThe Braver Angels PodcastFaith in the Public Square | Gov. Bill Haslam with Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood, Jr.In an era in which politics have become a religion, what role do religious people have to play? And how can people look to their faith as an inspiration for coming together rather than breaking apart? Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam joins the Braver Angels Podcast to discuss the role of faith in the public square and how Christians can become a force for reconciliation in our politics. Bill's new book on this topic, Faithful Presence, can be found on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Twitter: @braverangels, @BillHaslam, @ciaranjoconnor, @JohnRWoodJr
2021-06-2541 minThe Braver Angels PodcastGet off Your Butt & Take Action! A Special Podcast on BA Alliances | Steve Saltwick & Lynn Heady with Ciaran O'ConnorNot only does political polarization breed fear, anger, and mistrust—it also breeds a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. How can we take action? Not only to make our voices heard but to work together with our political opponents to improve our communities and perfect our union? Braver Angels alliances are where the meat of our work takes place—where ordinary reds and blues across the country come together to actually do the work of democracy, find common values, transcend our egos, and drive change on the ground. In this episode of the Brave...
2021-06-0443 minThe Braver Angels PodcastTime, Truth & Technology | Tristan Harris with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O'ConnorTristan Harris, former Google design ethicist, has been heralded as "the conscience of Silicon Valley." He most recently starred in The Social Dilemma on Netflix, one of the most popular documentaries of 2020. Tristan has been steering the conversation about how social media interacts with democracy and the human mind in American and global society. In the second of Tristan's conversations with John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor (who were recently guests on Tristan's Your Undivided Attention podcast), the focus turns to social media's influence on our relationship to time, Tristan's philosophical journey in understanding the nature of...
2021-05-031h 24The Braver Angels PodcastHigh Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out | Amanda Ripley with Ciaran O'Connor & April LawsonIn her latest book, High Conflict, Amanda Ripley explores how good people get captured by devastating conflict and how they can break free. Amanda combines storytelling with data—drawing lessons from examples like the FARC militants of Colombia and the violent gangs of Chicago—to develop a theory of successful conflict resolution. In this edition of the Braver Angels Podcast, Amanda joins hosts Ciaran O'Connor and April Lawson to dive deep into her book and illuminate lessons we can apply to tribal politics in the U.S. Learn more about Amanda's book: www.amandaripley.com
2021-04-2057 minThe Braver Angels PodcastCan Theatre Bridge the Divide? A Conversation with Collaboraction Theatre Company | Anthony Moseley & Dr. Marcus Robinson with Ciaran O'Connor & Alma CookCollaboraction Theatre Company is a Chicago nonprofit exploring theatre's role in social change. Through its year-round programming, the group invites its crew and audience members alike to listen and learn from one another, bringing their disagreements and questions in tow. In this episode, Collaboraction's artistic director Anthony Moseley and executive director Dr. Marcus Robinson share their experiences in the organization. With hosts Ciaran O'Connor and Alma Cook, they discuss how theatre can open people up to more constructive political conversations, how the troubles of 2020 affected their work, how conservatives can be made to feel more welcome in...
2021-04-151h 00The Braver Angels PodcastTangle: Reimagining Political News | Isaac Saul with Ciaran O'Connor"America's politics diet is broken," says Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News. "And Tangle is here to fix it." Isaac Saul, a former reporter, has quickly grown his newsletter, Tangle, into one of the most original, informative political newsletters in the country, combining a left/right breakdown of the news of the day with Isaac's raw personal perspective. Whatever the issue, Isaac's goal is to represent the best arguments from both sides of the aisle. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Isaac joins host Ciaran O'Connor for a deep dive on the future...
2021-03-151h 02The Braver Angels PodcastThe Odyssey of Bari Weiss | with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O'ConnorAuthor and journalist Bari Weiss stops by the Braver Angels Podcast to talk about her upbringing in Pittsburgh, how the Tree of Life massacre and her Jewish roots informed her journalistic mission, the ideological capturing of mainstream media, and the reasons she resigned from The New York Times. Hosts Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. chat with Bari about the need for diversity in the editorial room, The 1619 Project, the role of conservative media in polarization, and more in this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast. Visit Bari's website (www.bariweiss.com) to find a...
2021-03-111h 20
Your Undivided AttentionThe Courage to Connect — with Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr.It’s no revelation that Americans aren’t getting along. But it’s easier to diagnose the problem than come up with solutions. The organization Braver Angels runs workshops that convince Republicans and Democrats to meet, but not necessarily in the middle. “Conflict can actually be a pathway to intimacy and connection rather than division, if you have the right structure for bringing people together,” says Ciaran O’Connor, the organization’s Chief Marketing Officer. We’re delighted to have Ciaran and the Braver Angels National Ambassador John Wood, Jr. on the show to describe their methods, largely based on marriage coun...
2021-03-041h 00The Braver Angels PodcastWhy Debate the 2020 Election? | Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., David Blankenhorn, April Lawson, & Silas KulkarniShould the outcome of the 2020 election be up for debate? Braver Angels exists to connect Americans in dialogue over their differences. That's why Braver Angels decided to hold a debate about the 2020 election—though some BA leaders think the decision was a bridge too far. Braver Angels leaders Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., David Blankenhorn (BA president) April Lawson, and Silas Kulkarni talk it through in real time in this special episode of the Braver Angels podcast. Register for our upcoming debate: https://braverangels.org/event/debate-national-coliseum-debate-on-voter-fraud/ Further reading: Dee...
2021-03-021h 09The Braver Angels PodcastShould Donald Trump Be Convicted? | Lawrence Mead & William Galston with Ciaran O'ConnorThe U.S. Senate must decide whether to convict Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors in the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Two intellectual heavyweights on opposite sides of the aisle join host Ciaran O'Connor for a penetrating exchange. The conversation begins with the merits and constitutionality of Trump's second impeachment and ends with a deeper discussion of the role of cultural and racial grievance in political polarization—and how we might move forward together. Lawrence Mead is a conservative political scientist, an author, and a professor of po...
2021-02-1259 minThe Braver Angels PodcastMedia & the Death of Objectivity | Matt Taibbi with John Wood, Jr. & Ciaran O'ConnorMatt Taibbi is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone Magazine and the author of numerous books including Hate Inc. and Insane Clown President. Matt joins John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor to talk about the history of media and how it became so polarized, the dangers of big technology companies regulating the public square, lessons learned as a journalist in Russia, Donald Trump being booted off Twitter, and more. More by Matt Taibbi: TK News (Substack newsletter); Useful Idiots (podcast), Hate Inc. (book), The Divide (book), Insane Clown President (book) Twitter: @mtaibbi, @ciaranjoconnor, @JohnRWoodJr, @braverangels
2021-02-091h 01The Braver Angels PodcastPresenting The Reunited States | Director Ben Rekhi & Erin Leaverton with Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood, Jr.The Reunited States is a groundbreaking documentary film by filmmaker Ben Rekhi, executive produced by Van Jones and Meghan McCain. The documentary follows the journeys of 5 Americans from across the political spectrum as they challenge themselves and the people around them to rediscover the shared humanity and imagine a path towards a healed nation.Ben Rekhi alongside Erin Leaverton, one of the subjects of the documentary, join John and Ciaran to talk about the mission of the film, the stories behind it, and the challenges facing the bridgebuilding movement in a polarized world.Watch the virtual premier of The...
2021-02-0157 minThe Braver Angels PodcastCalling In, Calling Out, and Where to Draw the LineLoretta Ross is an author, academic, and radical Black feminist who currently teaches courses on human rights and white supremacy at Smith College. She believes deeply in the value of empathetic conversation -- "calling in" -- versus shaming, humiliating, or publicly "calling out" those with whom we disagree (or indeed those whose views we may find appalling). But she also believes there's a limit. Professor Ross joins Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion on racial politics, right wing media, and when to draw a line in the sand.
2021-01-1148 minThe Braver Angels PodcastIt's Been a Hell of a Year2020 was a year of pain, isolation, and deep uncertainty. But it was also a year of hope, perseverance, and a reminder that -- for better or worse -- we're all in this together. In the final episode of 2020, Ciaran O'Connor joins April Lawson, Randy Lioz, and Alma Cook to reflect on a year that broke our hearts, tested our mettle, and ultimately reaffirmed our commitment to the work of Braver Angels.
2020-12-301h 19The Braver Angels PodcastCould a Multiparty System Depolarize American Politics? | Lee Drutman, Ciaran O'Connor, & Luke Nathan PhillipsLee Drutman, senior fellow in governance studies at New America, is a careful analyst of American political institutions. In his latest book, Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America, he arrives at the startling conclusion that America's two-party system is problematic not because it constrains voters' choices but because it creates incentives that drive Americans apart, polarizing them beyond reason. On this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Ciaran O'Connor and Luke Nathan Phillips interview Drutman about his book and the current state of the American political parties in the aftermath of...
2020-12-1555 minThe Braver Angels PodcastSocial Media is Broken. Is Minds.com the Answer? | with Ciaran O'Connor and Bill OttmanBill Ottman is the founder of Minds.com, a new community-owned, "open source" social media network that prizes privacy, transparency, and open exchange. Unlike Facebook, which mines your data to target you with ads, Minds does not monetize its users' data and offers people financial credits based on the content they share. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Ciaran and Bill discuss how the structure of major social networks like Facebook has fueled political polarization, toxified our public discourse, and stripped away our privacy -- and how Minds.com seeks to become a more vibrant, democratic alternative...
2020-12-0756 minThe Braver Angels PodcastProcessing the 2020 Election | with Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr."It's been an emotional rollercoaster." Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr., the original hosts of the Braver Angels Podcast, come together to discuss the 2020 election, its aftermath, and how we can begin to heal the nation, confront multiple crises at once, and build a House United in 2021 and beyond.
2020-11-1650 min
In Lockdown With...Episode 28: Connor AllenIn this episode, Ciaran chats to Newport based actor and writer Connor Allen. Since graduating from the University of Wales Trinity St David, Connor has appeared in productions by Taking Flight Theatre Company and Theatr Iolo. As a writer, Connor has been a part of new writing programs at the Royal Court Theatre and the BBC Wales Writers Room New Voices scheme. Connor's play 'Working not Begging' was set be performed at the Riverfront Theatre this spring, but was postponed due to Coronavirus. Here Connor chats to Ciaran about his career so far!
2020-11-1446 minThe Braver Angels PodcastCiaran O'Connor Interviews Rick Gates, Star Witness in the Mueller InvestigationRick Gates is a former aide to the Trump campaign who is best known for being charged with money laundering as part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into ties between the campaign and Russia. In 2018, Gates pled guilty to lying to investigators and became a cooperator by helping the investigation that led to the convictions of Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, and Roger Stone, his longtime advisor. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Ciaran presses Rick on his role in Manafort's criminal financial schemes, his turn as star witness, and how he feels about P...
2020-10-1259 minThe Braver Angels PodcastDavid French on How to Prevent a Civil WarDavid French, Senior Editor of The Dispatch, has a new book called "Divided We Fall" about why America is so polarized, how it could tilt into civil war, and ways we can stop that from happening. On this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, he talks to Ciaran O'Connor and Greg Steinbrecher about his book, how and why polarization has gotten so bad, and what our government and we the people can do to make things better. He also explains why everyone is too quick to blame the media for our problems, and touches on some current events like the A...
2020-10-0959 minThe Braver Angels Podcast"Why I'm Supporting Trump""Why do you support Trump, and what reservations do you have about him?" Five conservative-leaning Braver Angels members join co-hosts Ciaran O'Connor and Carlos Hernandez for a lively discussion on President Trump, Joe Biden, and the Supreme Court vacancy. Featuring guests Iris Diaz, Larry Gutman, Joe D'Aura, Mark A Reinecke, and Ruth Littmann-Ashkenazi.
2020-09-2854 min
Inside Business with Ciaran HancockStarting a business in a pandemic"Some people called it brave. A lot of people called it stupid too!" That's what coffee shop owner Ger O'Donohoe tells Ciaran on this week's podcast about his decision to open a second business in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ciaran also talks to entrepreneur Connor Keppel, who is launching a tech startup. Why did they decide to talk the plunge in these uncertain times, and how is it going for them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2333 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Accidental Anchor | Greta Van Susteren with Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood, Jr.Host of Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren, and former host of Fox New's On The Record, Greta Van Susteren has been one of the most visible anchors in American political media for many years. But how did Greta's media career begin? And what did it have to do with a Toga party in 1976? Hear Greta recap her whipsaw career in broadcast journalism, her time at Fox News, the one time Roger Ailes told her what not to report, and weigh in with her thoughts on media bias and what it's like to interview politicians in this special interview o...
2020-09-2138 minThe Braver Angels Podcast"No Ballot No Buck": A Trump Supporter's Case for Campaign Finance Reform | Bill Fry with Ciaran O'ConnorBill Fry is retired Military, a Tea Party activist, and an avid Trump supporter. He's also a longtime Braver Angels leader who is co-organizing "No Ballot No Buck," a bipartisan campaign finance reform initiative in Ohio with his liberal counterpart Rob Weidenfeld. Bill talks to host Ciaran O'Connor about Braver Angels, Donald Trump, and working together to find surprising areas of convergence amidst a wider climate of acrimony.
2020-09-1045 minThe Braver Angels PodcastA Trump-Supporting Braver AngelCarlos Hernandez is a Latino Braver Angels leader from San Francisco who supports President Trump. In this episode, Carlos talks to host Ciaran O'Connor about what it's like to be a conservative in San Francisco, why he supports the President, and how he believes Braver Angels' work can build trust and understanding between those who plan to vote differently in November. This conversation is a part of Braver Angels 2020, a national campaign to help Americans "Fight Right" by debating painfully divisive issues in a constructive way that prizes vigor and virtue over rancor and vitriol.
2020-09-0246 minThe Braver Angels PodcastDepolarizing America | ft. Pearce Godwin, Debilyn Molineaux & Liz Joyner with Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood, Jr.There is a movement underway to depolarize American politics. It is a movement committed to transforming the way we interact with and think about each other as Americans. And guess what? It is bigger than just Braver Angels. John and Ciaran welcome National Conversations Project and Listen First founder Pearce Godwin, Bridge Alliance founder Debilyn Molineaux and founder of The Village Square Liz Joyner to a conversation on the work of building bridges over the raging floods of American division. Each of these social innovators brings a deep perspective and experience to this vital work. You'll want...
2020-08-111h 03The Braver Angels PodcastThe Politics of Coronavirus and "Cancel Culture"Why has America struggled so mightily to control the coronavirus compared to other countries? Is there something about American identity or culture that renders us uniquely ill suited to managing this crisis? What do we mean by "cancel culture?" And how can we promote the values of free speech while making sure marginalized voices are heard? Ciaran O'Connor hosts a deep and candid roundtable with April Lawson, Monica Guzman, and Greg Steinbrecher.
2020-07-271h 24The Braver Angels PodcastDepolarizing the MediaWhat are the forces driving the breakdown in our media system? How do media polarization, hyperpartisanship, and disinformation threaten our values and democracy? And what can we do about it?? Ciaran O'Connor talks to the leaders of two organizations working to free people from filter bubbles so they can better understand the world, surmount the business model challenges that have driven the news media towards hyperpartisanship, and help Americans forge a shared reality in which to understand and analyze our nation's most important issues. John Gable is the Cofounder and CEO of AllSides, which provides...
2020-07-211h 04The Braver Angels PodcastA Politics of Love with Lawrence LessigHow can America move from a politics of hate to a politics of love? Ciaran O'Connor interviews Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig.
2020-06-2546 min
The Sideline View with Darragh O'ConnorEpisode 10 - Ciaran WhelanTalking to Former Dublin footballer and Sunday Game analyst Ciaran Whelan about his past experiences whilst playing for Dublin, Hillgate '06, Dublin dominance and the current state of the football championship. Thanks to Kevin Feely Athletic Therapy for sponsoring the podcast.
2020-06-1242 minThe Braver Angels PodcastRace, Free Speech, and "Defunding the Police"What does "defund the police" really mean? How can media outlets balance concerns about social justice and free speech? And how can America come together amidst upheaval? Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., April Lawson, and Monica Guzman discuss on the latest edition of the Braver Angels Podcast.
2020-06-091h 15The Braver Angels PodcastExperiencing COVID-19 | Ciaran O'Connor, April Lawson, Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr.Like the rest of America, Braver Angels has been touched by the COVID-19 epidemic and the national response. Some of us have been touched in very personal ways. So listen as the Braver Angels crew, including Ciaran, April, Monica and John, share their own experiences related to COVID-19, while exploring the warring attitudes of the American people. Follow us: www.braverangels.org Twitter: @BraverAngels @JohnRWoodJr @ciaranjoconnor @moniguzman
2020-05-1243 minThe Braver Angels PodcastIn Search of a Braver Nation ft. Chloe Valdary and Ken BoneThings have changed in the USA. But while ordinary Americans fight extraordinary battles to beat back COVID-19 and keep our economy running, Braver Angels and hopeful Americans across the country look for ways to make our politics worthy of our heroes and the future we want to see. In this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, guests Chloe Valdary and Ken Bone talk Braver Angels, courage in the face of social judgment, and about the opportunities we have to uplift our society and our politics during lock down and the 2020 election. Co-hosts John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran...
2020-04-2056 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Media and COVID-19 – featuring Annafi Wahed, Denise Nanke and Monica GuzmanEverybody seems to hate the media. But is it the problem or the solution? And is it possible that during the COVID-19 pandemic Americans are coming together after all? Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. are joined by media figures Annafi Wahed (founder of The Flipside), Denise Quinn (talk radio show host on KYKN in Salem, OR) and Monica Guzman (co-founder of The Evergrey in Portland, OR) to analyze how media habits and coverage are changing, not changing, and what it all means in the midst of our current crisis. You'll be surprised at what there is...
2020-04-1351 minThe Braver Angels PodcastIntroducing Braver Angels with John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O'ConnorIt's a new day in America, and many things have changed. This new day requires courage. Better, has become Braver. In this episode Braver Angels national ambassadors John Randolph Wood, Jr. and Ciaran Justice O'Connor talk about Better Angels transformation, the politics of Republicans and Democrats during the Coronavirus crisis, and the challenge of bringing Americans together in the 2020 election. Save the Republic. Learn more at www.braverangels.org Social Media: Twitter: @johnrwoodjr @ciaranjoconnor @braverangels
2020-04-0540 minThe Braver Angels PodcastImpossible Conversations and Coronavirus with Peter BoghossianRecorded 3/12/2020: Peter Boghossian, Co-author of the book How to Have Impossible Conversations, drops by The Better Angels Podcast to talk with John Wood, Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor about how the techniques in this book prepare us for some of the difficult dialogues the spreading pandemic is confronting us with. Pick up your copy of How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide: https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Impossible-Conversations-Practical/dp/0738285323 Follow Peter Boghossian Twitter @peterboghossian @JohnRWoodJr @ciaranjoconnor @betterangelsusa
2020-03-1835 min
The Braver Angels PodcastStudying Abroad ... In Your Own CountryAs American society becomes increasingly polarized and sorted by geography, ideology, and capital, our children are growing up in bubbles — isolated from kids who come from different backgrounds. But what if there were a way for kids to study abroad ... right here in America? Ciaran O'Connor talks to David McCullough III about his vision for the American Exchange Project, and what we can learn from students bridging the divide.
2020-03-0456 minThe Braver Angels PodcastJames ComeyWhat's your reaction when you hear the name James Comey? If you're a Democrat, maybe you blame him for the election of Donald Trump. If you're a Republican, maybe you see him as the embodiment of a sinister deep state. Or maybe you see him as a faithful public servant who's been unfairly maligned by both sides. Either way, the former FBI Director has been at the center of some of the most polarizing moments in recent American history. James Comey joins Better Angels' Ciaran O'Connor and April Lawson to discuss his most controversial decisions — from investigating Hi...
2020-01-291h 01The Braver Angels PodcastShould Donald Trump Be Impeached?Ciaran and John tackle the impeachment question, in addition to discussing polarization at the municipal level, John's forthcoming solo podcast, and how a President should smell.
2019-10-0338 minThe Braver Angels PodcastThe Limits of Empathy with Julie KolerJulie Kohler, author of the Washington Post article "How Calls to 'Love Your Enemies' Enforce the Status-Quo," joins Ciaran and John for a back and forth about her own past critiques of Better Angels, the proper place of empathy in political life, and the importance of depolarization to preserving the possibility for political progress in the long run. Julie is a senior advisor for the Democracy Alliance, a progressive donor network. She has a Ph.D. in family social science and writes frequently on women and politics. You can find her on Twitter @juliekkohler1. Follow t...
2019-08-151h 09The Braver Angels PodcastPolitics, Polarization and President Trump: The Bill Kristol InterviewEditor, political analyst and veteran of previous Republican presidential administrations, Bill Kristol brings a critical take on President Trump and a long range overview of political polarization to this episode of The Better Angels Podcast. Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr co-host. Join us at www.better-angels.org and help us depolarize America! Bill Kristol: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillKristol John Wood, Jr. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRWoodJr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingPolitics/ Ciaran O'Connor https://twitter.com/ciaranjoconnor Music by...
2019-07-3037 minThe Braver Angels PodcastRecapping the Better Angels ConventionCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. fill us in on the uplifting triumph that was the Better Angels National Convention in St. Louis, June 19th to 22nd.
2019-07-1720 minThe Braver Angels PodcastWhy Politics Sucks! with Mike CasentiniCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. are joined by stand up comedian and BA Podcast producer Mike Casentini to trade voice impersonations and to talk political tribalism, political hypocrisy, and why its so hard to have reasonable conversations in today's political climate. Better Angels www.better-angels.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetterAngelsUSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterAngelsUSA/ John Wood, Jr. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRWoodJr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingPolitics/ Ciaran O'Connor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ciaranjoconnor Music: Josh Lim www.joshjameslim...
2019-07-1239 minThe Braver Angels PodcastPop-Culture and Polarization: with Chloe ValdaryListen to Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. break down the political and racial divides alongside special guest, Chloe Valdary. Chloe Valdary is a writer and the founder of the Theory of Enchantment, a curriculum which confronts polarization through the use of pop-culture. Chloe's written work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Quillette. Learn more about Chole: https://theoryofenchantment.com/ Twitter: @cvaldary
2019-07-0155 minThe Braver Angels PodcastRecapping the Month: Ezra Klein, The Weave Project and moreCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. recaps their recent journeys across the country discussing depolarization and reconciliation, Ciaran's interview with Ezra Klein, the values that bind Americans and John's feelings on Memorial Day.
2019-06-1241 minThe Braver Angels PodcastArthur Brooks and the Transformational Power of LoveCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. talk to Arthur Brooks, the President of the American Enterprise Institute and the author of the recently-published "Love Your Enemies," about his new book, antidotes to polarization, and the transformational power of love amidst today's social-media-fueled rancor.
2019-04-081h 01The Braver Angels PodcastFrom Obama to Better Angels: A Conversation with White House Speechwriter Terry SzuplatCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. welcome Terence Szuplat to the podcast. Terry was Barack Obama's senior foreign policy speech writer and a member of the administration's speechwriting team for all eight years of the Obama presidency. Here Terry talks his work with the Obama administration, his experience coming to a Better Angels workshop, and the challenge of unearthing common values across the partisan divide.
2019-03-251h 11The Braver Angels PodcastClimate Change, Israel and the Challenge of PerceptionsGreen New Deal, Ilhan Omar, AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Better Angels, Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood Jr., Greg Steinbrecher, Randy Lioz, polarization.
2019-03-221h 03
The Braver Angels PodcastFame and Polarization with Ken BoneAverage Joe turned political celebrity Ken Bone joins John and Ciaran to talk about his wild ride to fame following his celebrated appearance at the second 2016 Trump vs. Clinton presidential debate, and to share his insights into the problem of political polarization and how we can overcome it. Follow Ken Bone: Twitter: @KenBone18 John Wood, Jr. Twitter: @JohnRWoodJr Facebook: @Transcending Politics Ciaran O'Connor Twitter: @ciaranjocconor Better Angels Twitter: @BetterAngelsUSA Facebook: @reconnectamerica www.better-angels.org Music by Josh Lim: www.joshjameslim.com/
2019-03-071h 01
The Braver Angels PodcastNeeson, Omar, Northam and the Politics of Redemption (with Ione Butler and Billy Singhas)[We had some audio issues on this one. Sorry everyone! But the conversation was great. We'll avoid these problems in the future.] Ione Butler, founder of Uplifting Content, and artist and activist Billy Singhas join Ciaran and John to talk about the suite of racial controversies to hit America in the last couple weeks, including the Ralph Northam blackface scandal, Liam Neeson's shocking admission and congresswoman Ilhan Omar's perceived anti-Semitic tweets. Join the Depolarization Movement at www.better-angels.org. ********************************************************* Ione Butler: Uplifting Content: https://www.upliftingcontent.com/ Twitter: @ionebutler @upliftingcont Billy Singhas: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUEx6dQzSIeJ-aoZ1...
2019-02-161h 00
The Braver Angels PodcastOn Immigration, Polarization and Special Interests with Kim Iversen[Recorded on January 16th, 2018] John and Ciaran are joined by sharp and lively Kim Iversen, former syndicated talk radio show host and co-founder of The Left media network, to talk about immigration, the causes of polarization, special interest influence on politics, Kim's issues with the Democratic Party as well Donald Trump, and more. See more at www.better-angels.org Kim Iversen Website: https://www.kimiversen.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimontheleft?lang=en John Wood, Jr. Twitter: twitter.com/JohnRWoodJr Facebook: www.facebook.com/TranscendingPoli…cs/?ref=settings Ciaran O'Connor Twitter: twitter.com/ciaranjoconnor
2019-01-291h 11
The Braver Angels PodcastProtests, Pile-Ons and Toxic MasculinityCiaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr., with fellow Better Angels leaders Greg Steinbrecher and Randy Lioz, discuss bias and pile on culture in the wake of the protests involving Covington Catholic High School students and participants in an Indigenous People's Rally, and the Gillette commercial targeting "toxic masculinity." Learn more about Better Angels at www.better-angels.org John Wood, Jr. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRWoodJr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingPolitics/?ref=settings Ciaran O'Connor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ciaranjoconnor Greg Steinbrecher: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregsteinbreche Randy Lioz Twitter: https://twitter.com/randylioz
2019-01-251h 13
The Braver Angels PodcastTrump, Syria and the Government ShutdownFormer Clinton and Obama campaign staffer Ciaran O'Connor and former Republican congressional nominee John Wood, Jr. kick off the relaunched Better Angels Podcast with discussion about the Trump Administration's pullout from Syria, the government shutdown, the work of Better Angels and the importance of the Depolarization Movement. Music: Josh Lim www.joshjameslim.com/
2018-12-291h 01
The Braver Angels PodcastA Former Trump Official on Politics, Polarization, and a Path ForwardBetter Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor is a former political staffer for President Obama and Hillary Clinton. Lexi Hudson is a former official in the Trump administration's Department of Education. In this edition of the Better Angels podcast, Lexi and Ciaran reflect on the state of politics, polarization, and how we can find our better angels to move forward as a nation. Production: W. Harry Fortuna http://machinedhumanity.com/ Music: Josh Lim https://www.joshjameslim.com/
2018-11-2129 min
The Braver Angels PodcastBridging the Divide in High SchoolsCiaran O'Connor joins Ryan Adell, Executive Director of Next Generation Politics, to interview Avalon Fenster and Ryan Arranz, a liberal and a conservative high school student, about polarization, politics, and the next generation of political dialogue.
2018-03-2437 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockInterview: Jack O'Connor on Siptu, Labour and “fortunate” Fine GaelFormer Siptu president Jack O’Connor talks to Ciarán Hancock about his plans to contest the next general election for the Labour party, why Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is more fortunate than competent, Labour's past mistakes, the future of work, and more.But first, Peter Hamilton has a roundup of the week’s news stories, including falling Facebook shares in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the threat to corporate tax here due to an EU digital tax and the Irish champagne sales losing their fizz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-2148 min
The Braver Angels PodcastA New Way of Talking Politics with Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr.Better Angels' Director of Public Engagement Ciaran O'Connor talks with John Wood, Jr. about their respective political backgrounds — Ciaran as a former Obama & Clinton staffer and John as a former GOP nominee for Congress — and how they came to work together.
2018-03-1926 min
The Braver Angels PodcastA Conservative Christian and a Liberal Muslim Find Their Better AngelsAfter participating in a Better Angels workshop, conservative Christian Greg Smith and liberal Muslim Kouhyar Mostashfi visited each others' places of worship and became friends. Now they are leaders in the Better Angels movement and advocates for bridging the political divide. In this episode, Better Angels Director of Public Engagement Ciaran O'Connor brings them together for a wide ranging discussion about their background, politics, and how their relationship could be a model for coming together across difference.
2018-03-1533 min
The Braver Angels PodcastApril Lawson (NYT) and Annafi Wahed (The Flip Side)In the inaugural edition of the revamped Better Angels Podcast, Ciaran O'Connor and John Wood, Jr. talk to April Lawson, editorial assistant to David Brooks and Ross Douthat at the New York Times, and Annafi Wahed, a former Clinton staffer and founder of The Flip Side, about their political perspectives — clarifying disagreements and illuminating commonalities.
2018-03-1540 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockLive: The Future of Retail with Maurice Pratt, Lorraine Higgins, David McRedmond & Lorcan O'ConnorInside Business Podcast LIVE at the GPO: "The Future Of Retail"Irish Times Business Editor Ciaran Hancock talked to a panel of retaill experts about the future of the industry in the digital age for our second ever live recording of Inside Business. The event took place at the G.P.O.'s Witness History museum on O'Connell Street, Dublin. On the panel: Maurice Pratt, formerly the face of Quinnsworth and Tesco Ireland, current chairman of pharmacy chain Unipharm, and a director both of Boyne Valley food group and Donnelly's fruit and veg. Lorraine Higgins, Deputy Chief Executive of Retail...
2017-10-041h 05
REACH - Research in Exercise And Cancer HealthEpisode 23: Ep 21: Dr. Robert O’Connor: Head of Research at the Irish Cancer SocietyWe chat about what Rob’s role as the Head of Research and the type of research the Irish Cancer Society funds. We also talk about how to sift through common cancer myths and how to improve the communication of the scientific evidence to combat fear mongering and quacks. To hear what the Irish Cancer Society is up to check out www.cancer.ie or follow Robert on Twitter @DrRobertOConnor. Be sure to check out the Decoding Cancer talks on Irish Cancer Society facebook page for great free information on all things cancer. ...
2017-09-051h 05Inside Business with Ciaran HancockSiptu's Jack O'Connor on Shane Ross, Luas, & LabourSiptu President Jack O'Connor talks about his difficult relationship with new Minister for Transport Shane Ross, the Luas strike, the Labour Party's leadership contest, and accelerating the restoration of pay cuts to public servants. He also speaks about the end of his term of office in 2017 and what role he might play thereafter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-05-1156 minInside Business with Ciaran HancockBusiness Budget?What kind of budget is this for the business community? Ciaran Hancock discusses with Arthur Beesley, Danny McCoy and Jack O'Connor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014-10-1531 min