We Made This Political Podcast
Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall
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Ep. 46: Sam Daley-Harris on Transformational Advocacy
Laura Forcum and Lauren Hall host “We Made This Political,” a podcast about making politics more about flourishing and less about power, and interview civic entrepreneur Sam Daley-Harris, author of…
Ep. 45: Joe Waters on the Common Good, Family Policy, and Predictability
Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall host Joe Waters, CEO of Capita, to discuss how government should promote the common good by creating social conditions that help people and families flourish. Waters…
Ep. 44: Mike Lee on Civility, Rhetoric, and Disagreeing Better
Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall interview Mike Lee, director of the Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston and host of When We Disagree, about how to improve disagreement through both debate…
Ep. 43 WMTP: Elizabeth Neumann on Rage, Extremism, the Online Outrage Machine
Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall host Elizabeth Neumann, former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism and author of Kingdom of Rage, to discuss how dynamics long studied overseas—radicalization,…
Ep. 42: The Civic Art of Parenting
In the final episode of their parenting series, hosts Laura Forcum and Lauren Hall recap conversations with Peter Gray, Darby Saxby, and Helen Roy, focusing on what it would mean to take care…
Ep. 41: Helen Roy on Parenting, Care Feminism, and Human Dignity
Lura and Lauren welcome writer and mother of four Helen Roy of Helen Roy Writes to the podcast We Made This Political for their parenting month series. Roy describes how her early work as an analyst…
Ep. 40: Darby Saxbe on Fatherhood, Alloparenting, and What Really Drives Birth Rates
Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall host an episode of We Made This Political featuring clinical psychologist and USC professor Darby Saxbe, whose research focuses on the transition to parenthood, fathers’…
Ep. 39: The Politics of Play with Peter Gray
In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall are joined by Peter Gray, research psychologist and professor emeritus at Boston College, to discuss the crucial role of…
Ep. 38: Rob Feld on Jesters, Fools, and Cancel Culture
In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall host documentary filmmaker Rob Feld. The conversation delves into the increasing polarization in American politics and…
Ep. 37: Emma Addams on Faith and Ethical Governance
In this episode of We Made This Political, Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall talk with Emma Adams, founder and co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG). Emma shares her journey…
Ep. 36: Shannon Watson on Minnesota, Self-Governance, and Relationship-Building
In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Lauren Hall and Laura Forcum welcome back Shannon Watson, a civic leader from Minnesota, to discuss the current political climate in the state. They…
S1E35 Ep. 35 WMTP: Josh Lewis on the Future of Classical Conservatism
Show Notes:Episode 35: Josh Lewis on Classical Conservatism in a MAGA WorldGuest: Josh Lewis, founder of Saving Elephants podcast and blogAbout Josh:Josh Lewis is a CPA and longtime student of…
Ep. 34: Russ Greene on Total Boomer Luxury Communism
In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall engage with Russ Green, managing director of Prime Mover Institute, on the impending crisis of social security and…
Ep. 33 Musa al-Gharbi Part II
In part two of their conversation with Musa Al-Gharbi, Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall explore the future of universities, the impact of AI on faculty, and the sociopolitical dynamics affecting higher…
Ep. 32 Musa al-Gharbi on Why We Have Never Been Woke
The Complex Trust Dilemma: Engaging Expert Perspectives with Musa AlbiIn this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Laura Ham and Lauren Hall dive into the complex dynamics of institutional…
Ep. 31: Navigating Narcissism in Politics
Hosts Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall discuss the detrimental effects of narcissism in the political landscape on this episode of ‘We Made This Political.’ Drawing on our backgrounds in political…
Ep. 30: Lura and Lauren on Writing and Resistance
In this episode, Lura and Lauren dive into their writing processes, discussing how to utilize the mental downtime during the holidays for ideation. They explore strategies for overcoming resistance,…
Ep. 29: Thanksgiving Special with Kurt Gray on Outrage
In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ hosts Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall talk with Kurt Gray, author of ‘Outraged.’ They explore strategies for managing political conversations with family…
Ep. 28, Part II: Shaka Mitchell's Path to Connection
This is Part II of our conversation with Shaka Mitchell of the Come Together Music Project. If you haven’t listened to Part I, go listen there first and the come back here. In this episode we talk to…
Ep. 28, Part I: Shaka Mitchell on Music and Community
This episode of We Made This Political is cross-posted with the Come Together Music Project, co-hosted with Shaka Mitchell. Together we explore the intersection of politics, parenting, and personal…
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