bison medicine talks

Eric Liu
CEO, Citizen University

In this discussion, Brandon Peele and Eric Liu explore how imperiled democracies can come back from the brink of destruction, what civic character means, and how to develop it by deepening involvement in our local groups.

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Paul Levy
Author, Wetiko

In this conversation between Brandon Peele and Paul Levy, we explore the Native / Cree word for evil / ignorance / selfishness, wetiko - which is also the subject of three of Paul's books. In Paul's words, wetiko is a "cannibalizing force driven by insatiable greed, appetite without satisfaction, consumption as an end in itself, and war for its own sake, against other tribes, species, and nature, and even against the individual’s own humanity."

Read more about 'wetiko' here: https://www.innertraditions.com/blog/wetiko-in-a-nutshell

Paul's books: https://www.awakeninthedream.com/books
Rep. William Lacy Clay
Sponsor of the National Bison Legacy Act

In this conversation, Brandon Peele and Rep. Clay explore the process of this bi-partisan bill becoming law, the purpose of the United States, how legislation fulfills it, and the mechanism of culture crafting.

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Learn more about Rep. Clay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacy_Clay 
Kristen Hansen
​Executive Director, Civic Health Project

In this conversation, we explore the causes of polarization, the history and landscape of the bridging movement, and which are most promising initiatives to create a healthy, diverse, and unified nation.

Kristin is the Executive Director of the Civic Health Project, the Co-Chair of Bridging Divides, the Co-founder of America Talks, and an Advisor to Business for America and AllSides.

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Reggie Marra
Author,  Healing America's Narratives

In this interview, we explore our nation's soul and shadows. Reggie shares how he tends to the soul of the nation as a teacher, guide, and author.

Learn more about Reggie: http://reggiemarra.com
​Learn more about the book: https://healingamericasnarratives.com/
Pedro Silva
Director of Engagement, YOUnify

In this conversation, Brandon and Pedro, explore Pedro's uniquely American journey through his career across sectors (private, religion, military, non-profit), his struggles with faith and faith communities, and his quest to live in a nation that does not yet exist.

About YOUnify: http://younify.org

More about Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrossilva/
Richard Slotkin, PhD
Author, A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America

In this Bison Medicine Talk between Brandon Peele and Richard Slotkin, we explore the governing myths that shape US cultural, political, and economic behavior.

Learn more about the book here: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674292383

WSJ Book Review: https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/a-great-disorder-review-american-mythologies-90e72f50

NYT Book Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/books/review/a-great-disorder-richard-slotkin.html
Afdhel Aziz
Chief Purpose Office, Conspiracy of Love

In this interview, we explore Afdhel's life journey as a Sri Lankan American, his purpose discovery and activation journey, his work helping individuals, leaders, and organizations become purpose-driven, and his new book, along with Bobby Jones, "Personal Purpose: Designing a Meaningful and Prosperous Career".

Book: https://www.conspiracyoflove.co/inspiration-articles/how-finding-your-purpose-can-supercharge-your-career

Conspiracy of Love: https://www.conspiracyoflove.co/
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
Lead Minister, Mt. Diable Unitarian Universalist Church

In this rich discussion, with Unitarian Universalist Minister, Rev. Leslie Takahashi, we explore the role of faith communities in fulfilling the purpose of the United States, the unique connection that Unitarian Universalism has to the founding of the nation, as well as the role that healing trauma plays in our spiritual growth.

You can learn more about Rev. Leslie here: https://www.leslie-takahashi.com/

​You can learn more about Unitarian Universalism here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism
Steven Herrmann, PhD
Author, Spiritual Democracy

In this conversation, Steven Herrmann, PhD, Jungian Analyst and author of numerous books, such as "Spiritual Democracy" explore the key themes of "Moby Dick" that illuminate our current ecological, political, and spiritual crisis.

Learn more about Steven here: https://stevenherrmann.com/

Learn more about "Spiritual Democracy" here: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/spiritual-democracy/