Derate The Hate

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Raising Informed Citizens: The Power of Civic Education and Engagement Today, we’re tackling yet another topic that couldn’t be more relevant—civic education and the role we all play in shaping the next generation of informed citizens. Politics today is often framed as a battlefield, where division and outrage seem to do...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Radical Moderation: Breaking Free from Binary Thinking My guest this week is Lauren Hall, a professor of political science, an author, and a thought leader whose work challenges the rigid, binary ways we often think about personal, social, and political issues. She’s written extensively on the medicalization of birth and...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Empowering the Next Generation: Breaking Stereotypes and Building Bridges I’m excited to bring you an inspiring story of transformation and hope with this week's guest, Quay Hanna. Quay’s journey is one of those rare, raw tales that has the power to reshape perspectives. Back in the mid-90s, Quay was just another yo...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Christianity's Role in a Virtuous and Prosperous Democracy I’m thrilled to welcome back a guest who is both a brilliant thinker and someone I deeply respect, even though we often disagree politically—Jonathan Rauch. Jonathan is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution, a contrib...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Bridging Racial Divides Through Mutual Accountability and Unity Joining me today is Dr. George Yancey, a distinguished sociologist, professor at Baylor University, and the author of Beyond Racial Division . George is also another of our esteemed members of the ProHuman foundation Board of Advisors.  Dr. Yancey’s work is...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Finding Purpose, Mastering Gratitude, and Living Intentionally You know, life can be tough, filled with struggles, setbacks, and uncertainties. But friends, one thing I have learned through my own journey is that purpose and intentionality are powerful tools to not only navigate those challenges but to thrive through the...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Exploring The Third Space: Transcending Rigid Binaries Joining me again today is my friend, Zander Keig, someone of remarkable depth and impact. Zander wears many hats—award-winning social worker, speaker, educator, caregiver, and bestselling author. You may remember Zander from his 1st appearance on DTH back in Septembe...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Strengthen Relationships: Local Solutions To America's Growing Societal Fragility Today, in yet another of our ProHuman Foundation advisors series , I have the distinct privilege of speaking with someone who’s not only a thought leader but also a seasoned expert in understanding the complex dynamics of fragile state...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Confronting Addiction and Reclaiming Sobriety Through Personal Transformation Today, we’re talking about a topic that hits close to home for so many people—addiction, recovery, and the fight to reclaim control of one’s life. Joining me is someone who’s not only walked that difficult path but has turned his journey into a...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Preparing Our Children with the Skills To Navigate Toxic Polarization Today, we’re diving into one of the most critical topics of our time—how we can equip the next generation to navigate a world that often feels more divided by the day. As someone who’s worked through my own journey from anger to understanding, I know f...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Overcome The Overwhelm and Calm Your Inner Critic Friends, how often do you feel like you’re juggling the impossible? Trying to balance the demands of work, family, and the pressures you put on yourself? It can feel overwhelming, right? But what if I told you there’s a way to find harmony—not just balance, but real, mean...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Bridging Divides Through The Universal Language of Music Today, we’re diving into a topic that resonates deeply with our mission—using the universal language of music to bridge divides and foster understanding. Joining me is the incredible Jason Caplan, a pioneer in this space and someone whose work truly inspires. Jason...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) What Unites Us Is Found Outside The Frame Today, I’m joined by another remarkable guest and fellow member of the ProHuman Foundation board of advisors, filmmaker and journalist Rob Feld. Rob is a storyteller with an incredible ability to tackle some of today’s most divisive topics with insight, empathy, and—believe it or...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) The Importance of Intrapersonal Empowerment in Bettering Civil Discourse Today, I’m excited to introduce Erec Smith, another fellow member of the board of advisors at the ProHuman Foundation and a powerful voice for true empowerment and personal accountability, especially in today’s social climate. Erec is a research fel...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Self-Love & Breaking A Cycle Of Self-Sabotage Today’s guest, Judith Costa, brings a unique and powerful approach to something so vital in our lives: love. But it’s not just about love in the romantic sense—it’s about unconditional love, self-love, and taking responsibility for the relationships we have with others an...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Taking Back Your Health: Patient Advocacy in a Corporate Healthcare World Today, I have another truly impactful guest joining me. Dr. Nikki Johnson is not only a physician with years of experience in pediatric critical care, but she’s also become a fierce advocate for patients navigating the modern healthcare system. Dr....

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Relationships Are The Foundation For Solving Our Common Problems “ Renewing our democracy has to start with rebuilding our relationships, and our trust, and our ability to lower the toxicity of our national conversation and our local conversations ” Friends, today I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with someone who...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Forgiveness Is A Personal Journey Not Dependent On Others Part of the ProHuman Foundation Board of Advisors Series... learn more about the Prohuman Foundation at ProHumanFoundation.org Today I’m honored to sit down with a fellow member of the ProHuman Foundation’s board of advisors, Dr. Fred Luskin. It’s a privilege to b...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) How Personal Accountability Leads to Power, Freedom and Joy Today, I’m sitting down with Robert J. Hunt, also known as 'The Accountability Guy.' Robert is a business owner, executive coach, and co-author of the book Nobody Cares... until You Do . He’s been running CEO groups in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Anger and Hate Are Rooted in Fear, The Cure is Found In LOVE... Friends, I’m prepping and traveling this week for another speaking engagement, so I’m handing the mic over to my great friend and guest host, Julian Adorney. You may remember Julian from previous guest appearances on the DTH podcast. He is a writer, speaker...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Leading Inclusion By Way of Personal Accountability Friends, today I’m very excited to bring you a conversation that goes way beyond the same old talk about DEI – this isn’t just another conversation about diversity for diversity’s sake. My guest today, Delphia Howze, is someone who brings a fresh, real perspective on wh...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Step Out, Step Forward, On a Better Path Forward Joining me today is Rich Harwood, a man whose work and life experience have shaped the way communities across the country—and the world—solve problems and come together. Rich is the founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and for more than 30 years, he’s be...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Confronting Racism by Dismantling the Illusion of Race Our returning guest today is Dr. Sheena Mason, a powerhouse in the world of anti-racism and the author of the brand-new book, *The Raceless Anti-Racist*. If you’ve ever questioned the role of race in society or wondered how we can dismantle the structures that perpet...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) From Conflict to Convergence - a Book Discussion Friends, one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in my journey is that when we come together with honesty, integrity and good will, we can find solutions that are better than what any one person could have come up with on their own. And if there’s anyone who embodies that...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Boundaries, Codependency and How To Regain Your Power Do you ever find yourself saying ' yes ' when every fiber of your being is screaming ' no '? Struggling to set boundaries, whether in your personal life or at work? Well, you're in the right place because today, we're talking all about bo...