As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the question isn’t just what kind of country we are, but what kind of citizens we’re willing to be.

In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels, to explore what it really takes to hold a country together in deeply polarized times. From navigating political divides within his own family to leading a national movement focused on bridging those divides, Maury shares why this moment in American history demands something different from all of us.

Together, they unpack the idea of courageous citizenship: the choice to act instead of react, to stay in conversation instead of walking away, and to recognize that our futures are more connected than we think.

Learn more about Braver Angels and the 2026 National Convention: https://braverangels.org/

Connect with Maury: linkedin.com/in/maurygiles

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Get your copy of Hit Refresh on the U.S. Constitution: A Revolutionary Roadmap for Fulfilling the Promise of Democracy here!

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Revolutionary Optimism is hosted by Dr. Paul Zeitz and produced by Wavestream Media.

In this special Call to Action episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz names what many Americans feel but rarely hear said plainly: the United States is in a constitutional emergency. Not because of one party or one election, but because the system itself is no longer functioning as it should. This isn’t a message of despair; it’s a roadmap.

Dr. Zeitz breaks down why systemic crises require systemic solutions and introduces a bold path forward: a Government of National Unity built by and for the people.

He makes the case that a cross-partisan “supermajority” already exists and that Americans are far more aligned on structural reform of the U.S. Constitution than we’re led to believe.

Are you ready to join #unifyUSA? Learn more about the transformational movement at https://unify-usa.org/

Get your copy of Hit Refresh on the U.S. Constitution: A Revolutionary Roadmap for Fulfilling the Promise of Democracy here!

Get your copy of Revolutionary Optimism: Seven Steps for Living as a Love-Centered-Activist here.

Revolutionary Optimism is hosted by Dr. Paul Zeitz and produced by Wavestream Media.

We’re living in the first generation of a digital era that’s designed to divide us, and most of us don’t even realize it. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with peacebuilder and diplomat Danielle M. Reiff, author and editor of Overcoming Information Chaos, to explore how our digital world is fueling division and how we can reclaim peace, connection, truth, and democracy.

Drawing from her decades of work in global conflict zones and national democracy movements, Danielle shares deeply personal stories—from her childhood longing for peace to her frontline experience supporting a national dialogue between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army. She applies her wisdom to the United States and explains how information disorder is accelerating polarization and destabilizing our democracy. Danielle shares her vision for a national consultation and a National Citizen’s Assembly to imagine a renewal of American democracy in 2026. She offers practical tips for how each of us can restore information integrity in our lives and nation.

Get your copy of Overcoming Information Chaos: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Information-Chaos-Cultivating-Communities-ebook/dp/B0DYNKVNX1

Learn more about Danielle and connect with her on socials: https://peacebuildersunite.com/.

Are you ready to join #unifyUSA? Learn more about the transformational movement at https://unify-usa.org/

Get your copy of Hit Refresh on the U.S. Constitution: A Revolutionary Roadmap for Fulfilling the Promise of Democracy here!

Get your copy of Revolutionary Optimism: Seven Steps for Living as a Love-Centered-Activist here.

Revolutionary Optimism is hosted by Dr. Paul Zeitz and produced by Wavestream Media.