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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A reluctant mayor’s journey from barbecue stand to town leadership, and the hard-earned lesson that success isn’t about being right, it’s about helping people see why it matters.
Social media isn’t the problem—our approach is. In this candid conversation, we reframe civic dialogue online, offering practical insights for local leaders to foster connection, trust, and meaningful engagement.
Sam Toles, founder of CiviSocial, has spent years navigating the mechanics of social media platforms—first as a media executive and later as a city council member who experienced firsthand the pressures local leaders face online.