Episode 53: Depolarizing Politics with David Lapp

A Year of Listening

This week’s guest will give you hope for the state of politics in this country. David Lapp is the co-founder of Better Angles, an organization determined to depolarize politics in our country. Better Angels hosts Red and Blue workshops around the country with the goal of promoting respectful dialogue and better understanding between the two political parties. David and Colleen talked about what is needed to depolarize politics today, surprising things that have happened in his workshops and why it’s worth it to stay in these conversations even when they are messy.

To learn more about David and Better Angels head to his website Better Angels USA and follow the organization on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Year of Action Charge: Find someone who is on the other side of the aisle politically from you and have a conversation. Work towards respect and connection and stay in it as best you can. Don’t try to change each other’s mind, just try to hear each other well.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Pantsuit Politics podcast and I Think You’re Wrong But I’m Listening by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers

Video of BLM leader speaking at Trump rally

Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis