Can anything be done about big money in politics? The week Manu sits down with Prian Potts one of the founders of 'Goods Unite Us' an app that compiles the data on corporate contributions to political campaigns. In their conversation Brian articulates to Manu how providing transparency to the consumer in regard to campaign contribution data, may be the most attainable and realistic way to tackle the outsized influence corporate interests have on contemporary American politics.

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We all know the stereotype; Universities all make Portland Origan look like rural Texas with how exceptionally Liberal they are, well the University of Wyoming's student body happens to stand out in this regard, with having a near 50/50 split when it comes to the political leanings of its students. In this week's episode Manu sits down with Hayden and Ashlyn two students one conservative one liberal form the university of Wyoming's BridgeUSA chapter to discuss the political dynamics of their campus!

University of Wyoming BridegeUSA chapter site:

https://bridgeuwyo.wixsite.com/bridgeuwyo

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What are some political trends the mainstream media is blind to?

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What's the real anti establishment is todays contemporary political landscape? Could it be open dialogue with those you disagree with? In this weeks episode Manu sits down with Monica Guzman to find out!

Monica's A Braver Way Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@ABraverWay

Monica's book 'I Never Thought of It That Way':

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Thought-That-Way-Conversations/dp/1637740328

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To celebrate 100 Hopeful Majority Episodes Manu answers six insightful questions from bridge student chapter leaders!

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What is Radical Centrism? And could it be the answer to our contemporary political woes? In today's interview Manu sits down with Paul (PF Jung) to find out!

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https://www.youtube.com/@PFJung

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What is character? Why is it important? How can elevating individuals of good character effect out political system? In this Interview Manu sits down with retired four star general Stanley McCrystal to discuss these concepts.

General McCrystal's new book 'On Character':

https://www.amazon.com/Character-Choices-That-Define-Life/dp/0593852958

The McCrystal Group:

https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/

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So, what's all the hype around The Big Beautiful Bill? What's in it? Is this type of bill common in American politics and how do they effect polarization?

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