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Upcoming Events
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Feb
Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Us vs Them, Good vs Evil
So who’s wearing the white cowboy hats in this (tired ole) rerun? Join us for wide-ranging discussion of both human history and human nature.
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Apr
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Old Lady Liberty is 250
What would it take for us to more widely agree on a national narrative, and what are the dangers of failing to do so?
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Recent Podcast Episodes
SquareCast Episode 124
Flying Pig Academy: Bad Therapy OR why we really ought to think groupishly to address our political division
SquareCast Episode 123
Flying Pig Academy: Walk Away from That Box OR Why Fixing Civil Discourse Requires Less Politics, not more
Recent News and Updates
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In the News
Village Square Director shares why the organization is needed now more than ever
Gina Jordan, host of WFSU’s Speaking Of podcast, talks with Christine Cox, Director of The Village Square, about a new survey from FSU showing political disagreements are having an increasingly negative impact on relationships. They dive into the the mission and model of The Village Square and why society needs it now more than ever. […]
via WFSU
In the News
Liz Joyner: Don’t let America’s big idea dissolve into something else
The Village Square’s founder shares her highest hopes and deepest sadness about the state of America’s experiment in self-governance.
via Deseret News
In the News
Village Square Director shares why gathering across divides is so important
WFSU’s Tom Flanigan visits the revival of the Longest Table, founded by The Village Square over a decade ago, a community event where residents from across the city gather to share a meal and conversation. Tom speaks with Christine Cox, Village Square Director, about why these gatherings are so important, especially during challenging times. Listen […]
via WFSU
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.
