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  • Why are Decent People STRUGGLING to Serve in Public Office?

    Why are Decent People STRUGGLING to Serve in Public Office?
    2026/05/04

    What's causing the apparent scarcity of well-intentioned public officials? Could it be the treat of political violence? Financial issues? An outdated working environment? Something else? Or possibly all of the above? Manu sits down with Delaware state representative Mike Smith, Rhode Island state senator Tiara Mack and Future Caucus president & CEO Layla Zaidane to find out!



    THE EXIT INTERVIEW:

    https://futurecaucus.org/the-exit-interview/



    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    57 分
  • Am I GUILTY of Bothsidesism?

    Am I GUILTY of Bothsidesism?
    2026/04/27

    Manu Recently got this comment on one of his Videos: "If Bro lived during the 1960s, he'd try to play middle ground with people the opposed the civil rights movement. And play bothsidesism!" This begs the question is Manu guilty of bothsidesism? Or if the nature of Manu's work and the importance of open dialogue lost on this commenter? #BridgeUSA



    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    15 分
  • You Didn't Know! This Conservative State Has a Progressive History!

    You Didn't Know! This Conservative State Has a Progressive History!
    2026/04/13

    On a campus visit to the University of Wyoming, the BridgeUSA team made a stop at the Wyoming Women's History House. Learning about the complex political history and present of the great state of Wyoming, learning how divides can be bridged in even the most, at a glance partisan of states!


    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    5 分
  • The First Manned Moon Mission in 50 Years Just launched! Did you Even Know About the Artemis II?

    The First Manned Moon Mission in 50 Years Just launched! Did you Even Know About the Artemis II?
    2026/04/06

    Be Honest Before the day Artemis II launched did you know a manned moon orbit mission was planned for 2026? And if you didn't why is that? Are we so consumed with negative news that we don't even have the time for good news anymore?


    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    3 分
  • #125 "I Want to Tell You About a Student Movement!" Manu Meel's Speech at Bridge the Northeast.

    #125 "I Want to Tell You About a Student Movement!" Manu Meel's Speech at Bridge the Northeast.
    2026/03/30

    Manu Meel gives a speech on the greatest student movement of the last 10 years, America's 250th anniversary and the importance of open dialogue, at Columbia university for the Bridge the Northeast Conference.


    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    9 分
  • #124 Maybe You're not Disagreeing in the Optimal Way? Feat Dr. Julia Minson.

    #124 Maybe You're not Disagreeing in the Optimal Way? Feat Dr. Julia Minson.
    2026/03/24

    How do you disagree? Is it working for you? Are your outcomes productive? If not, there may be a way you could disagree better! In this week's episode Manu sits down with Dr. Julia Minson to discuss strategies to disagree in a way that leads to productive outcomes.


    Julia's Book 'How to Disagree Better':

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774525/how-to-disagree-better-by-julia-minson/


    https://www.amazon.com/How-Disagree-Better-Julia-Minson/dp/0593855000/ref=asc_df_0593855000?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80264559055743&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=102185&hvtargid=pla-4583864043432189&psc=1&msclkid=2598333f68061502b1675afd844ef28f



    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    38 分
  • #123 Chris Singleton is Preaching Love Not Hate After Losing Family to a Racially Motivated Shooting

    #123 Chris Singleton is Preaching Love Not Hate After Losing Family to a Racially Motivated Shooting
    2026/03/16

    Chris Singleton is a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting in 2015, Chris become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who continues to share his message of unity and racial reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of love over hate and forgiveness. Manu sits down with Chris to discuss these concepts and learn how they can be applied to a polarized America!


    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

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    42 分
  • #122 Conversation is Now the COUNTERCULTURE! Manu's Speech at Davidson College.

    #122 Conversation is Now the COUNTERCULTURE! Manu's Speech at Davidson College.
    2026/03/10

    Manu's speech at Davidson college, prior to a student panel deliberation on the validity of dialogue in a polarized America.

    FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvBnk0AcIQc



    PODCAST INFO:


    Website: thehopefulmajority.com

    Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_

    Instagram: @manumeel_

    Twitter: @manumeel_

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    16 分