Episode 47: Politics and Polarization with Andrew Hanauer—CEO One America Movement

The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Crossroads

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2020

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Does it seem like our political divide is worse than ever? Andrew Hanauer has devoted his life to studying polarization (what happens when societies rip themselves apart) and has incredibly practical insights into how our nation can move toward unity. Hint: it's going to take aggressive moves from each of us. This is part 1 of a 3-part miniseries taking an aggressive look at politics.

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0:00.0	In the long run, passivity won't pay off.
0:08.6	It never pays off.
0:11.4	If you want a life of meaning and transcendence, you're going to have to move.
0:17.5	Aggression doesn't have to be toxic or damaging.
0:20.7	Healthy aggression risks.
0:22.4	It builds new things.
0:23.6	It breaks through barriers.
0:25.1	It's the key to living a life that matters.
0:28.5	I'm Brian Tome, and this is the aggressive life. Well, we are weeks away from the election. Do you feel the pressure yet?
0:48.9	Are you looking forward to election night to see where the votes roll in and figure out if you're going to be
0:54.1	crying or celebrating and maybe you're you're just ready for it to all be over the aggressive
0:59.7	move isn't to bear your head in the stand and hope for the storm to pass but it's also not what
1:06.0	i see on social media throwing dirt and vitriol at the other side of the aisle.
1:12.5	We're capable of better, folks.
1:13.3	We really are.
1:18.7	You know, for the next few episodes, we're going to dive into the swamp of politics together.
1:20.2	Can you feel the muck?
1:23.8	Sucking at your feet.
1:25.5	Yes.
1:27.0	Politics.
1:32.6	I believe there is two aggressive things. Each of us need to be doing this election cycle.
1:39.3	Controlling our emotions and learning to listen. That's right. You're in charge of your emotions.
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