Squarecast Episode 94 | nov 2023

God Squad:
Shut Up and (Don't) Sing.

Squarecast Episode 92 | oct 2023

Dr. Todd Rose:
Collective Illusions:

Our current divisions—one American from another—are deep and wide. But what if we are profoundly, completely and tragically wrong about each other? What if it’s our own mistaken assumptions about the true beliefs of people on our “side” that is driving the escalating tensions? We’d best figure that out. Fast.

Squarecast Episode 92 | oct 2023

Dr. Robert D. Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett: Join or Die

Iconic political scientist Dr. Robert Putnam first sounded the alarm about a half century of declining social capital in Bowling Alone, now he’s teaming up with his co-author of “The Upswing” Shaylyn Romney Garrett to convince us we can save America.

Squarecast Episode 91 | sept 2023

The Way Out:
How to Overcome Toxic Polarization

Columbia University’s Dr. Peter T. Coleman brings us hope, wisdom and mad skills for finding a way out of the toxic polarization that’s eating us alive—whether it’s afflicting your family, your friendships or you’re just plain exhausted by the soup of political fury all around us.

Squarecast Episode 84 | May 2023

A Braver Story: The Braver Angels Story of American Citizenship

We’ve got some friends we want you to meet: David Blankenhorn. Bill Doherty. Ciaran O’Connor. Donna Murphy. John Wood. Alone, they’re devoted citizens, together they’re Braver Angels.

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Squarecast Episode 83 | May 2023

God Squad: Political Football, Inc.

Are you “us” or are you “them”? These days every religious, nonprofit and for-profit has to state their opinion on every single political disagreement du jour. We’ll talk about just how advisable this situation is and if there might be a better way.

Squarecast Episode 81 | April 2023

Created Equal: Walking Up HIll Both Ways

Throughout American history, Black women have been expected to serve and support others. Now, what should be done to support Black women? The program is the 8th Annual “Created Equal” hosted by Leon County Government and The Village Square.

Squarecast Episode 80 | April 2023

Broken News with Chris Stirewalt

Don’t miss this warm, funny professional’s guided tour of an industry that is failing us—the “Broken News.” You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. You’ll know a thing or two to do to fix it.

Squarecast Episode 79 | March 2023

God Squad: Love Thy Neighbor. No Exceptions?

Love Thy Neighbor. No Exceptions? Does the admonition to love one’s neighbor really come without exceptions? Is everyone my neighbor? And what does love really mean?