June 12, 2023
What Do We Owe Each Other?
As humans we are both interdependent and independent. How do we reconcile our intrinsic togetherness with our inherent sense of individual identity, intellect, and choices?
This episode offers a thought-provoking discussion into essential beliefs about freedom and cooperation in an increasingly polarized world. Are such values as empathy, respect, compassion, and tolerance shared by all?
Matt Lehrman’s guests are business owner Paul Mitchell, Ben Bayer, a Fellow with the Ayn Rand Institute, and acclaimed speaker Valerie Alexander for an exploration of the natural tension between our collective ties and our personal independence.
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From his early days in Arlington civic life to serving as Virginia’s Secretary of Transportation, John Milliken shares what it really takes to lead through uncertainty—and how collaboration, clarity, and character make all the difference.
It’s no secret that public meetings have changed. What once came through face-to-face dialogue now too often shows up as sharp online opposition—frequently anonymous, often personal, and increasingly disconnected from the full context of the work.
What does leadership look like when simply serving your community carries real risk? How do local leaders stay focused, stay visible, and stay true to their purpose when threats—both direct and ambient—keep rising?