On American polarization and experiences as a black conservative, with John Wood Jr.
On American polarization and experiences as a black conservative, with John Wood Jr.  
Podcast: People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Published On: Thu Feb 03 2022
Description: John Wood Jr. is a leader and ambassador of the depolarization group Braver Angels. He ran for Congress in 2014 as a Republican against Maxine Waters. Topics discussed include: the history of American polarization; us-vs-them behaviors of leaders on both political sides; what drew him to conservative politics; how traditional conservatism differs from the Trump brand of conservatism; what it's like being black and conservative; black American political thought; GOP efforts to make voting harder.  Learn more about the show and get transcripts at⁠ ⁠behavior-podcast.com⁠⁠.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices