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Siege of the Isles podcast: Irish stories behind the films
Welcome to the Siege of the Isles podcast, where we explore through the lens of the film the fascinating conflicts that have shaped Ireland’s history. Welcome to the Siege of the Isles podcast, where we explore through the lens of the film the fascinating conflicts that have shaped Ireland’s history. The podcast is hosted by an Irish journalist Éanna Macaoidh, and co-hosted by three film lovers worldwide: Sagar, Shaurya from India, and Lingbing from China.
How Americans Can Tackle Political Division Together
In August 2022, I (Peter) received an invitation from the Mitch McConnell Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to visit for a few days and work with their 40 undergraduate McConnell Scholars on bipartisanship. Frankly, I was a bit shocked to receive this request. A progressive-leaning Democrat, I was triggered by the Center’s namesake, and felt immediately suspicious, picturing the snare-trap screaming matches I had seen set on Tucker Carlson’s show on FOX.
Finding the Courage to Challenge Your Political In-Group
Moral certainty is a beautiful thing. It’s simple and clean. It can provide a sense of comfort, of clarity, of purpose, of stability—a sturdy place to stand in the world. Especially when times are difficult—threatening or otherwise unpredictable— our thirst for such certainty skyrockets. We both vividly recall feeling this in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. President Bush declared in an address that fall, “You are either with us or against us.” It was not a time for shades of gray.
Americans Are Tired of Political Division. Here’s How to Bridge It
Today, some of America’s top historians, the likes of Doris Kearns Goodwin and John Meacham, are expressing grave concerns about the future of our nation. Their research has identified strong parallels between the U.S. today and conditions in the 1850s, just before the Civil War, including significant levels of distrust in elections, massive disinformation campaigns, and a rising secessionist movement. Relatedly, in How Civil Wars Start, political scientist Barbara F.
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