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Feb
Feb 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

Ten Paces at High Noon

The God Squad is going to have a go at why we’re so easily triggered. Absolutely no duels will be involved.
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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
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Recent Podcast Episodes

Squarecast Episode 109 | Oct 2024
Tim Urban: What’s Our Problem?
1 hr 37 min
Squarecast Episode 108 | Oct 2024
God Squad: Church v. State
1 hr 5 min
Squarecast Episode 107 | Sept 2024
Frenemies: Berny + Geston both love their country
1 hr 37 min

Recent News and Updates

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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
Press

The Village Square God Squad: Lost & Found — A frank conversation about our struggling young adults

America’s young adults are telling us they’re not OK — in ways large and small. It’s high time to take a good, close listen.
In the News

If you could escape all the anger about politics, would you want to?

You’d be happier if you left the political anger behind. But many people don’t — holding on tight — because it makes them feel righteous and safe.
via Deseret News, by Dr. Jacob Hess (photo: Eliza Anderson)
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.