Ep: 26 The Story The Media Isn’t Telling You

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Why do we only hear stories of division? Why does unity seem impossible? This week, Manu talks with Ben Rekhi, a writer, director, and producer focusing on "The Reunited States" project. Join the conversation as they dissect the nation's divisions, explore the impact of current media, and delve into a myriad of pressing topics.

Episode 26 guest: Meet Ben Rekhi, director, producer and screenwriter.

Ben Rekhi’s info:

Website: https://www.benrekhi.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRekhi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekh_creation/

PODCAST INFO: 

Website: thehopefulmajority.com

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Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_

OUTLINE: 

0:00 intro

1:00 how do we achieve cultural breakthrough 

3:58 How to make bridging work 

8:27 introducing Ben Rekhi

9:40 How did Ben get into storytelling 

13:44 Advice for Hollywood and the news media 

17:15 How to change incentive structures 

19:10 the 2016 election and Trump

23:25 Ben’s engagement in politics 

26:45 What is the Reunited States? 

29:42 Susan Bro and Charlottesville 

34:31 What divides us 

38:45 How did the Reunited States do 

45:10 criticism from left and right

48:43 Why Bridging is against human nature 

53:40 How to redirect towards productivity 

56:40 dried Kale, bridging gaps, and the 2024 election

1:03:01 outrage and how to create change 

1:09:15 Why? 

1:11:35 Outro