Senator Tom Daschle is an American politician who represented South Dakota in the US Senate from 1987 - 2005. He has served as both Minority and Majority Leader, twice. He was a co-founder of the Bipartisan Policy Center, and he remains incredibly active as Founder and Chairman of The Daschle Group, where he provides strategic advice on key national issues including health care, energy, transportation, and the environment.

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/

Pete Gosar is the seventh of ten children. He grew up in Pinedale, Wyoming and is the younger brother of Paul Gosar, a Republican U.S. Representative from Arizona. Pete is currently Executive Director of the Downtown Clinic in Laramie, WY, and since 2018 has been a Albany County Commissioner where he presently serves as Chairman.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Pete and learning about his legacy of service, and the opportunities to give back to others that shape his world-view. Pete shares his journey into politics and his dedication to serving the community through the local free clinic; where he has volunteered for 15 years. With a come-as-you-are mindset, Pete encourages everyone to engage in their local community, find ways to serve and support. You don’t need all the answers (or solutions) to make an impact.

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This week we were honored to host Charlie Wheelan - professor, author and political reformist. We spoke with Charlie about the role statistics play in media & politics, the organization “Unite America” and his experience co-hosting Dartmouth Dialogues. An insightful and hopeful conversation on the past, present and future of America’s political landscape.

05:07 Factors Contributing to the Divided Political Landscape

09:01 How did we get to today’s divided and broken politics

24:16 Uniting America: Promoting Reasonable Positions and Bridging the Divide

27:25 The Need for Political Reform and Engagement in Local Politics

30:44 Distinguishing Between Bipartisanship and Nonpartisanship

32:00 Exploring the Potential for a Third Political Party

35:29 Hope for bipartisanship in politics

42:55 Concerns of Younger Generations: Climate Change and Income Inequality

47:28 Taking Action: Engaging in the Political Process

Resources:

Unite America: www.uniteamerica.org

Published Works: https://www.charleswheelan.com/books.html

Dartmouth Dialogues: https://home.dartmouth.edu/dartmouth-dialogues

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⁠Petition: Require US House Members from Different Parties to Work Together · Change.org⁠

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