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Unmasking the Addictive Nature of Ideology: A Podcast For A United America
In a world plagued by divisive ideologies, "The Optimistic American" brings you a thought-provoking podcast episode that delves deep into...
Sep 21, 2023


"Revolutionizing American Politics: The Forward Party's Vision for Change"
In the latest episode of "The Optimistic American" podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking discussion with the...
Sep 9, 2023


Revolutionizing American Politics: Andrew Yang and The Forward Party
In a recent episode of "The Optimistic American" podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the renowned...
Sep 6, 2023


Transforming Education and Politics: A Path to Equitable Progress
In a recent podcast episode, hosts Paul Johnson, Sarah Smallhouse, and Don Budinger shed light on the symbiotic relationship between...
Aug 23, 2023


The Bravery of a Republican: A Profile in Courage for Democracy
In the latest episode of The Optimistic American podcast, host Paul Johnson delves into one of the most divisive issues in American...
Jul 19, 2023

Healing America's Divisions through Political Reform
In a thought-provoking episode of The Optimistic American podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a riveting conversation with guests Ted...
Jul 19, 2023


Bridging Divides: A Conversation on Open Primaries and Collaboration in Politics
To The Optimistic Americans! In a recent podcast episode, Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Cathy Giessel, a...
Jul 10, 2023


Is Their Democracy in Arizona?
Introduction: In this episode of The Optimistic American podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a captivating conversation with members of...
Jun 24, 2023
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