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Apr
Apr 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

“America Fourth?” (and other joyous schemes)

Searching for unity in our time of division and political hobbyism
09
Apr
Apr 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Created Equal: The Rhythm and Resilience of Black Music

in partnership between Leon County Government
01
May
May 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Tallahassee Town Hall 2025

A yearly conversation about the hometown we share
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Recent Podcast Episodes

SquareCast Episode 116
Flying Pig Academy: How Jonathan Haidt Wrote THE Book for Pigs with Higher Aspirations
1 hr 15 min
SquareCast Episode 115
UNUM: Outraged with Dr. Kurt Gray
1 hr 36 min
SquareCast Episode 114
God Squad: Ten Paces at High Noon
1 hr 5 min

Recent News and Updates

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In the News

Consider ‘Ten Paces at High Noon’ with the Village Square’s God Squad

God Squad will present “Ten Paces at High Noon” during its 15th season of programs featuring high-minded conversations on current controversial topics at the intersection of faith and politics.
via Tallahassee Democrat
In the News

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

Listen First’s Pearce Godwin mentions The Village Square!
via The Virginia Mercury
In the News

Are we living up to America’s most ambitious idea?

Village Square founder & president was asked by The Deseret News to write about what citizens should do after the election. She didn’t know who would win. That was the point.
via The Deseret News
Our Story

Building the town hall of the 21st century across the partisan divide

The Village Square (noun): A nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that disagreement and dialogue make for a good conversation, a good country, and a good time.