We're at McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast.

It often seems like we live in a very inconsiderate, indifferent, and ill mannered time, and

that the cure for what ails our abrasive and disjointed relations is a lot more politeness.

But my guess would say that what we really need is a revival of civility.

To end the show, Alexander Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility, Timeless Principles to

Heal Society in Ourselves, explains the difference between politeness and civility, and how

being civil can actually require being impolite.

We discuss how civility ensures the health of democracy, and good government requires

citizens' ability to govern themselves and check each other, which may require acting

a little like Larry David.

We talk about what Homer's Odyssey can teach us about the art of hospitality, the relationship

between civility and integrity, and more.

After the show's over, check out our show notes at a-wim.is slash civility.

All right, Alexander Hudson, welcome to the show.

Thanks so much, Brett.

You got a new book out called The Soul of Civility, where you explore what it means to be civil.

That's a topic that a lot of people talk about when they see things get acrimonious online.

You start the book off with a story talking about your experience in Washington that led

you to take this deep dive into civility.

Walk us through that experience.

What happened in Washington?

Thanks, Brett.

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