https://www.facebook.com/deterssturm4abettertomorrow/enPoliticsCopyright For A Better Tomorrowhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94be43c67d644e6c6d3a049dd550483f.jpghttps://www.facebook.com/deterssturm4abettertomorrow/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:15:10 +0000For A Better TomorrowFor A Better Tomorrowsturdor@gmail.comLet's learn to talk with everyone about the issues that matter whatever your political affiliation. The only requirement...civility! Don and Brian use their experiences on the campaign trail to talk issues all with the goal...4 A Better Tomorrow....falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-inspire-changemakers--53284395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284395Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to inspire changemakers. This is...879changemakers,civics,education,polarizationfalse411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-engage-in-moral-ambiguity--53284309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284309Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to engage in moral ambiguity.850civics,education,polarizationfalse410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-fight-apathy-and-promote-empathy--53284278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284278Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to fight apathy and promote empathy.825apathy,civics,education,empathy,polarization,politicsfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-promote-collective-leadership--53284102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284102Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to promote collective leadership.1050civics,education,leadership,polarization,politicsfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-embrace-complexity--53261913Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to embrace complexity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53261913Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to embrace complexity.Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to embrace complexity.]]>823civics,complexity,education,nuance,polarization,politicsfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-avoid-censorship--53254889Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to avoid censorship.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53254889Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowContinuing to delve into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to avoid censorship.Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how we need to avoid censorship.]]>807civics,education,polarization,politicsfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-consume-information-mindfully--53142675Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how to consume information mindfully.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53142675Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:20:49 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this continuation of delving into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how to consume information mindfully.Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how to consume information mindfully.]]>1176citizenship,civics,education,polarizationfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-cultivate-humility--52849300Preventing Polarization, they dive into the idea of cultivating humility.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52849300Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowAs Don and Brian continue discussing the new book Preventing Polarization, they dive into the idea of cultivating humility.Preventing Polarization, they dive into the idea of cultivating humility.]]>964civics,education,humility,polarization,politicsfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-keep-asking-questions--52803889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52803889Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:00:01 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Don and Brian as they continue their look at the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility. This episode will focus on the importance of asking questions as a way to...619civics,education,empathy,polarizationfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-practice-sense-making--52744448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52744448Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:05:13 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Don and Brian as they dive into Chapter 1 of Preventing Polarization and tackle the topic of sense-making.563false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-polarization-is-the-polarization-we-feel-just-a-communication-gap--52636240Preventing Polarization. We will explore why communication feels like it is at an all-time low and what we might do about it.

This episode will provide an overview of the book and what to expect from this new season of 4 A Better Tomorrow.

Preventing Polarization
Buy the Book
Civics Through Play]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52636240Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn Season 4, we will spend time with the new book Preventing Polarization. We will explore why communication feels like it is at an all-time low and what we might do about it. This episode will provide an overview of the book and what to expect from...Preventing Polarization. We will explore why communication feels like it is at an all-time low and what we might do about it.

This episode will provide an overview of the book and what to expect from this new season of 4 A Better Tomorrow.

Preventing Polarization
Buy the Book
Civics Through Play]]>986civics,education,polarizationfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-men-and-a-baby-shower-analyzing-gender-inclusion-s3-e8--44941738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44941738Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:12 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian welcome Courtney Eddleman onto the podcast to discuss the topic of gender inclusion. Courtney adds the perspective of a parent raising a daughter involved in activities that some view as more male-oriented.2699false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-the-2020-census-results-impact-you-s3-e7--44673892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44673892Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:09 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don discuss the possible ramifications of the release of the 2020 Census results.2215false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-gonna-get-canceled-s3-e6--44448449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44448449Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:00:03 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn Episode 6, Don and Brian tackle the hot button issue of cancel culture.2566cancelculture,civics,currentevents,freedomofspeechfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-wants-to-analyze-memes-facebook-rapid-fire-s3-e5--44266114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266114Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don have a discussion about current memes circulating on social media.2072false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-impacts-us-more-federal-state-or-local-government-s3-e4--44047666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44047666Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:00:02 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they talk about the issue of federalism in the United States. Which level of government does and should have the most power?2385false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-how-s-school-goin-for-your-kids-s3-e3--43751936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43751936Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:13:51 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they discuss schools and COVID-19.2370false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-can-t-we-work-together-s3-e2--43542420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43542420Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:13 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode, Don and Brian tackle the extremely complex issue of bipartisanship in the United States.2394false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-happening-to-us-s3-e1--43177237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43177237Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:04 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don discuss the idea of radical extremism following the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.2296false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-well-what-a-year-this-has-been-s2e12--42544842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42544842Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:10 +0000For A Better Tomorrow2020...what a year! In the last episode of Season 2, Brian and Don review the events of 2020.2277false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-power-does-the-president-really-have-s2-e11--42307646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42307646Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:00:13 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode, Brian and Don tackle the issue of executive power.1913false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-socialism-destroy-us-s2-e10--42068740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42068740Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:00:14 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don discuss the hot topic of socialism in the US. Listen as they add some context to the debate over this loaded word.2165false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-where-are-we-now-america-s2-e9--41820599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41820599Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:00:10 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don talk about where the US stands after the 2020 Election.2265false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-we-miss-anything-what-s-left-to-discuss-during-this-election-season-s2-e8--41597199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41597199Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:00:04 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don continue to take a look at the upcoming Election 2020, including a look at how the House and Senate elections are shaping up.2226false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yo-joe-can-you-win-s2-e7--41375514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41375514Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:00:11 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode, Brian and Don take a look at Democratic candidate Joe Biden as he tries to win the 2020 Election.2058false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-curious-case-of-donald-trump-will-he-get-re-elected-s2-e6--41111906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41111906Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:00:07 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode, Brian and Don take a look at Republican candidate Donald Trump as he tries to win reelection in 2020.2188false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-going-to-win-s2-e5--40831016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40831016Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:14 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don start a 3 episode special about the 2020 Election. Specifically, this episode will focus on where the election stands with 2 months to go!2114false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-mail-or-not-to-mail-that-is-the-question-s2-e4--40509165https://wke.lt/w/s/aXlJCb]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40509165Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:00:19 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don tackle the current issues surrounding mail-in voting for the 2020 election. Be sure to check out the resources at https://wke.lt/w/s/aXlJCbhttps://wke.lt/w/s/aXlJCb]]>1954false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-more-important-the-me-or-the-we-s2e3--40275664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40275664Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:00:04 +0000For A Better Tomorrow2026false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-need-your-expertise-i-get-my-own-information-s2e2--40014493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40014493Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:00:06 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don tackle the problem of conspiratorial thinking versus relying on expertise that seems to be on the rise. You can find our list of sources at bit.ly/fabtseason2.1881false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-we-even-trying-to-make-better-s2e1--39811506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39811506Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:03:17 +0000For A Better TomorrowWe are back! In this episode, Brian and Don share their thought process over the last year and help set the course for Season 2. Find out running list of sources at bit.ly/fabtseason21861false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-are-we-in-a-constitutional-crisis--18128492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18128492Fri, 31 May 2019 00:06:01 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they tackle the question of whether the U.S. is experiencing a Constitutional crisis.1693false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-facebook-rapid-fire-edition-2--18004659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18004659Fri, 17 May 2019 21:41:12 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don return to the FaceBook Rapid Feed format. Listen as they randomly pick from Brian's FaceBook feed for points of discussion.1737false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-teaching-rational-conversation-in-an-age-of-toxic-division--17745364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17745364Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:48:56 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian are joined by special guest Michelle Blanchet. Join us as we discuss strategies to use when confronted with those tough issue-oriented conversations.1549false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-electoral-college--17553433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17553433Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:55:58 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they talk about the issue of the Electoral College.1604electoralcollege,politics,votingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-the-state-of-our-criminal-justice-system--17409812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17409812Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:00:00 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they tackle issues related to the state of the US criminal justice system.1746justice,politics,prisonsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-facebook-feed-rapid-fire-edition-1--172486034abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17248603Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:51:57 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don try something different in this episode. Listen as they randomly pick from Brian's FaceBook feed for points of discussion. Let us know what you think by emailing us at 4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com.4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com.]]>1470civics,facebook,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-health-care-debate--17121820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17121820Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:48:28 +0000For A Better TomorrowJoin Brian and Don as they discuss the difficult topic of health care.1762healthcare,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-income-inequality--16980434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16980434Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:37:41 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode, Don and Brian discuss the important topic of income inequality in the U.S.1656inequality,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-sliding-from-democracy-to-autocracy--16835860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16835860Fri, 25 Jan 2019 02:32:05 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn Episode 10 Don and Brian explore the idea of whether the U.S. is moving from a democracy to an autocracy.1577autocracy,democracy,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-politics-of-the-southern-border--166830544abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16683054Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:18:28 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn Episode 9, Don and Brian discuss the topic of the poliotics of the Southern border of the U.S. Please let us know your thoughts by emailing 4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>1578immigration,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-student-loans--165450384abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16545038Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:50:10 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn Episode 8, Don and Brian discuss the topic of student loans. Please let us know your thoughts by emailing 4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>1449education,politics,studentloansfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-politicalization-of-climate--164068864abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16406886Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:52:34 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian discuss how the issue of climate change has become politicized. Please let us know your thoughts by emailing 4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com4abettertomorrow.podcast@gmail.com]]>1322climate,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-post-truth-politics--16276734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16276734Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:00:14 +0000For A Better TomorrowBrian and Don discuss the important topic of living in a post-truth world.1390currentevents,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-incivility--16171456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16171456Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:30:45 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this episode Don and Brian discuss the issue of incivility in poitics.1382incivility,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-gerrymandering--16057447http://wke.lt/w/s/1kWmT]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16057447Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:37:58 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian tackle the issue of gerrymandering. Take a look at some sources on the topic. http://wke.lt/w/s/1kWmThttp://wke.lt/w/s/1kWmT]]>1299gerrymandering,politicsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-dark-money--15932902https://wakelet.com/wake/ef87038b-b8ce-4361-9a2e-9b4507ec11e6 for some sources on the topic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15932902Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:00:16 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian tackle the issue of dark money in the political system. Take a look at https://wakelet.com/wake/ef87038b-b8ce-4361-9a2e-9b4507ec11e6 for some sources on the topic.https://wakelet.com/wake/ef87038b-b8ce-4361-9a2e-9b4507ec11e6 for some sources on the topic.]]>1359campaign,elections,finance,money,pacs,political,politics,superpacfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-voting--15826458https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqbOognI_Y08elhPUPkOEZglq4EEp3FSolUf7KAHk3U/edit?usp=sharing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15826458Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:32:46 +0000For A Better TomorrowDon and Brian discuss the issues and complexity around the issue of voting. Follow this link for some of the sources used in the production of the episode. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqbOognI_Y08elhPUPkOEZglq4EEp3FSolUf7KAHk3U/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqbOognI_Y08elhPUPkOEZglq4EEp3FSolUf7KAHk3U/edit?usp=sharing]]>1432politics,votingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-beginning--15713733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15713733Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:34:53 +0000For A Better TomorrowIn this first episode, Brian and Don discuss the purpose and thought behind their new podcast, 4 A Better Tomorrow.1045civility,politicsfalse1full