The America We Don’t Hear About with Scott Shigeoka
Across the country, people are finding unexpected ways to bridge divides, strengthen their communities, and solve problems together. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with curiosity expert, author, and creator of the Curiosity Mobile Scott Shigeoka to explore what Scott discovered traveling across the country in search of people making meaningful change in […]
The Third Founding: A Declaration for America’s Democratic Renewal
As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Dr. Paul Zeitz offers a powerful reflection on the nation’s past—and a hopeful vision for its future. In this Action Alert, Dr. Zeitz argues that America is entering a “Third Founding,” one that won’t be won through war, but through courageous citizenship, renewed […]
Polling Proves America’s Democratic Renewal Is Underway with Celinda Lake
What do Americans actually believe about democracy, polarization, and the economy? And what does the data tell us about where the country is headed? In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with veteran Democratic pollster and strategist Celinda Lake to unpack decades of public opinion research and what it reveals about this political moment […]
How to Stop Authoritarianism with Scot Nakagawa
Authoritarianism unfolds in stages, it doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode, longtime organizer and Executive Director of the 22nd Century Initiative Scot Nakagawa breaks down how authoritarian movements rise, where the United States is right now, and what it will take to stop consolidation before it’s too late. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience […]
Model Constitutional Convention for Civic Education with Professor Stefanie Lindquist
The U.S. Constitution is one of the hardest governing documents in the world to change, and that rigidity may be part of the problem. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with constitutional law scholar and dean Stefanie Lindquist to break down what’s happening beneath the surface of American democracy. From rising polarization and […]
Courageous Citizenship in a Divided America with Maury Giles
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the question isn’t just what kind of country we are, but what kind of citizens we’re willing to be. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels, to explore what it really takes to hold a country together in deeply polarized […]
Call to Action: Form a Government of National Unity to Respond to Constitutional Emergency Redlines
In this special Call to Action episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz names what many Americans feel but rarely hear said plainly: the United States is in a constitutional emergency. Not because of one party or one election, but because the system itself is no longer functioning as it should. This isn’t a message of despair; it’s […]
Peacebuilding and Democracy to Overcome Information Chaos with Danielle M. Reiff
We’re living in the first generation of a digital era that’s designed to divide us, and most of us don’t even realize it. In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with peacebuilder and diplomat Danielle M. Reiff, author and editor of Overcoming Information Chaos, to explore how our digital world is fueling division and […]