The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel

Do you know what you're doing? Are your actions taken rationally? Or are you a pawn of your ego, being led around via your PRIMAL BRAIN!? In this instalment of the Hopeful Majority Manu sits down with Irshad Manji to find out. Irshad's Organization: https://www.moralcourage.com/about PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Can a person change their ways? In this week's episode Manu sits down with renowned race relations expert Dr. Daryl Davis to gain insight on understand, effective dialog and changing the minds others. Daryl's Porhuman Foundation: https://www.prohumanfoundation.org/ Daryl's Book 'The Klan Whisperer' https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSVV5M9 PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopeful...

Who's actually for free speech the left, the right, those who are out of power, none of the above? In this week's episode hear Manu's take on the hypocrisy he sees in the realm of free speech in contemporary America! PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971 YouTube: https://...

Manu sits down with President Obama to discuss political bridge building in contemporary America! See the uncut version here: https://www.youtube.com/live/gOcEDyQrbhE PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_ Instagram: @manumeel_ T...

What's something Americans broadly agree on regardless of political identification? In this week's episode Manu lays out the case for this common agreement being a deep mistrust of America's contemporary institutions! PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple:/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971 YouTube: https:/...

In this week's episode Manu sits down with Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the changing political landscape of contemporary American politics. Kristen's referenced Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/31/opinion/american-politics-trust-institutions.html# PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-...

In this episode Manu sits down with Ven Meester of BridgeUSA @ the University of Wyoming. Together they discuss Ven's bridging work on camps the kumbaya critique and much more! BridgeUSA University of Wyoming Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bridgeuwyo/ PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-man...

Have you heard of the kumbaya industrial complex? What about big civility? Well in this episode Manu lays out why bridge building is both constructive and important for a functioning democracy! New York times article referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/us/politics/national-divisions.html PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.appl...

What is the new counterculture? In this episode of The Hopeful Majority, Manu lays out his case for why it's open discussion and dialog. Links to info in this episode: Milo Yiannopoulos Protests Berkeley- https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/01/us/milo-yiannopoulos-berkeley/index.html Manu's Forbes Column- https://www.forbes.com/sites/manumeel/2025/01/21/a-new-counterculture-is-emerging-on-americas-college...

In this episode Manu lays out his case for a little discussed opportunity that comes with President Trump's return to office! PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_ Instagram: @manumeel_ Twitter: @manumeel_ Hosted on Acast. See a...

In this episode Manu sits down with Harvey and TJ two students from BridgeUSA's Columbia chapter to talk about a discussion on the Israel Palestine conflict their chapter held on campus. BridgeUSA Columbia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busa.columbia/ PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-wi...

In this episode Manu gives an Indepth explanation of the best way to outsmart the outrage industrial complex in 2025. PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manumeel_ Instagram: @manumeel_ Twitter: @manumeel_ 0:00 Intro 1:17 2025 so far 1:...

What's the most important word you haven't heard of? Spoiler, it's Pluralism, and in this episode, Manu guides you through a detailed explanation as to why the concept of pluralism is going to be so important in the immediate future! Pannel with Manu and Obama: Live: See Obama speak at the Obama Foundation's 2024 Democracy Forum PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYj...

How can we incorporate leadership skills into bridge building? What can we learn from a former spec ops general's 'Team of Teams' framework? Join us this week as Manu sits down with General Stanley McChrystal to receive a crash course in leadership skills! General McChrystal's info: Twitter: / Gen_McChrystal McChrystal group website: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/ PODCAST INFO: Website: th...

How can we fix congress? What can we learn from a member of Congress who has devoted his term to fixing Congress? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Congressman Derek Kilmer to discuss the current state of our congress. Tune in as they discuss campaign finance reform, gerrymandering, how we can make change and more. Episode 49 guest: meet congressman Derek Kilmer Rep. Kilmer’s info: Twitter:...

It’s that time of year again. You may find yourself wondering, how can I have difficult political conversations with friends and family? Well we’ve got you covered. In this episode Manu provides three helpful tips on having productive political conversations.  PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful...

There’s a tragedy about this election and it’s not who won or lost. What is it? Tune in this week as Manu discusses the results of the 2024 presidential election. Don’t miss out as he discusses the real tragedy of the election, how the media uses outrage to create division and a new version of misinformation that is sweeping the nation. PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify:...

Is there a new divide in America? Thanks to our friends at The Village Square, join us this week as Manu sits down with Tim Urban, renowned writer and thinker shedding light on some of our most pressing problems.. Tune in as they address high rung and low rung thinking, the left vs right divide, as well as another divide that may be even more sinister…. Episode 71 guest: Tim Urban Tim Urban’s info...

Is social media a net negative for society? Join us this week as Manu sits down with data scientist and Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen. Tune in as they discuss how social media has contributed to social unrest and violence across the globe as well as Frances’ role in exposing it. Episode 70 guest: meet Frances Haugen Frances Haugen’s Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-One-Strength-Whistle...

Is it possible for us to discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict on college campuses? Join us this week as Manu takes on the discourse and protests happening on college campuses. Tune in as he discusses what we can learn from the protests, how we can work together effectively and much more. PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.co...

What is the real story behind the Vice presidential debate? Tune in this week as Manu exposes the VP debate for what it is. Don’t miss out as he addresses the ways in which politics divide us, our current culture of fear and much more in this special episode.  PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful...

Can A.I. be a positive for humanity? What are the ins and outs of social media algorithms?  Join us as Manu sits down with former Twitter Chief Media Scientist Deb Roy to talk about what the purpose of social media is, whether A.I. will be a net positive for humanity and much more. Episode 67 guest: meet Deb Roy Deb Roy’s info: Twitter: https://x.com/dkroy Website:  https://idss.mit.edu/...

This is part 2 of our debate special! Join us on this special for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. While everyone is asking the question, “who won the debate”, we are asking the question, “how did we get here”. Don’t miss out as Manu breaks down the debate and what it means for the upcoming election.  PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: h...

This is part 1 of our debate special! Join us this week as Manu takes on the Trump/Harris debate and the current state of politics. Don’t miss out as he addresses how politicians thrive on outrage, what to look for when watching the debate and much more.   PODCAST INFO:  Website: thehopefulmajority.com Spotify: spoti.fi/42GYjec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopefu...

What is the Office of the Citizen? Today, most people will tell you that they have little impact on our democracy. In fact, does democracy even work? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a political activist and organizer. In this episode, we discuss the power of being a citizen. This is a how-to guide about how you can make change as an individual, why participation is impor...