Aired Dec 18, 2024

In this episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, we challenge one of the most dominant narratives of our time: that polarization is the root cause of America’s divisions. But what if it’s not? What if our focus on polarization is actually obscuring deeper, more urgent problems—problems that are solvable?

Join me as I sit down with Rich Harwood, founder of the Harwood Institute, to explore groundbreaking insights from the Institute’s 2022 report, Civic Virus: Why Polarization Is a Misdiagnosis. Rich shares stories and strategies from his decades of work with communities across the country, offering a fresh perspective on how we can rebuild trust, foster collaboration, and create real change.

Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, has spent over 30 years revitalizing communities, fostering civic trust, and transforming institutions. Creator of the Turning Outward approach, used in all 50 U.S. states and 40 countries, Rich empowers communities to solve shared challenges. A sought-after speaker, author, and media contributor, he inspires people to build stronger connections, shared responsibility, and a renewed sense of civic faith.

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The Hardwood Institute (theharwoodinstitute.org)