Derate The Hate
Bettering the world one attitude at a time. We did not create the hate, but together, we can ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐! In a world filled with divisiveness, and dominated by F.O.G. (Fear, Outrage & Grievance), it's time we find a better way to engage. That all starts with each of us as individuals. We cannot control all that we encounter within our day to day lives, or the environment in which we live, but we certainly have the ability and responsibility to control how we react to it. For me, it starts with gratitude and personal accountability. Take a listen and see if there is something here to help you in taking your part in turning down the hate. Welcome to the ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ...
Episodes
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From Rooftop to Roadwork: Faith, Dignity and the Walk Across America ย
Pastor Corey Brooks โ known to many as the Rooftop Pastor โ is back on Derate The Hate with a story thatโs nothing short of incredible. What began years ago with a bold stand on a rooftop has grown into Project Hoodโs 90,000-square-foot community center, now halfway complete on Chicagoโs South Side.
This isnโt just a building. I...
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On the Road with US United: How Sheriffs Spark Community Connection
In this episode of Derate The Hate, Iโm joined by Adam Mizel, Co-Founder and CEO of Us United, for a conversation that gets right to the heart of how communities heal. Adam and his team are literally on the road, traveling across America to meet with sheriffs, local leaders, and everyday citizens. Their mission? To spark conversat...
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Bridging Racial Divides Through Sacred, Selfish & Shared Action โ DTH Episode 276 with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of the Beloved Community โ a vision of reconciliation, redemption, and shared humanity. This week, Wilk is joined by Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (โDr. TLCโ), a groundbreaking โpastologistโ who unites the worlds of psychology and ministry to...
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Courageous Connections: Embracing Pluralism Amidst American Populism
In this Derate The Hate bonus episode, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with fellow Braver Angels Ibrahim Anli and Will Harwood for a powerful discussion on cultural and religious pluralism in the face of American populism.ย
They explore what it means to be American in todayโs polarized climate and the importance of courageous connec...
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DTH Episode 275 with Neil Ghosh โ Purpose, Empathy, and Engaged Citizenship
This week, Wilk is joined by Neil Ghosh - author, executive, and social impact strategist, for a powerful conversation on purpose, empathy, and building a meaningful legacy. From the immigrant experience to small acts of micro-altruism,ย
Neil shares personal stories and actionable insights that remind us why active particip...
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Episode 274: Reigniting Purpose Through Gratitude & Legacy with Dean Taylor
In this episode, Wilk is joined by Dean Taylor for a powerful discussion on how gratitude, personal accountability, and intentional mindset shifts can transform your life. Dean opens up about rediscovering his purpose after years of feeling stuck, inspired by the dream his father never got to fulfill.
ย They ex...
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Can community service heal what politics has broken?
This week, Wilk sits down with Chip Webster, founder of Unity in Service, for a powerful conversation about bridging divides through action, not outrage. From the rise of cancel culture to the erosion of trust in democracy, Chip offers a bold vision for rebuilding unityโone citizen at a time.
๐ฌ Key themes:
- The lost art of responsible citizens...
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ย Restoring Our Belief in Each Other: A New Civic Path for Healing America โ Episode 272 with Rich Harwoodย
In Episode 272 of Derate The Hate, Wilk welcomes Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute, to discuss how civic engagement, shared aspirations, and community agency can overcome toxic division in America. Drawing on decades of experience revitalizing communities, Rich explains how we ca...
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Bridging Divides Through Living Room Conversations
In this episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes Stewart Fletcher, Director of Communications for Living Room Conversations. They explore the power of civil dialogue in healing political and social divides, the importance of empathy and curiosity, and how structured conversations can help build trust across differences.
Stewart shar...
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Episode 270: From Polarization to Proactive Citizenship โ with Dr. Bill Doherty
In the first official Derate The Hate episode produced in collaboration with Braver Angels, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Braver Angels co-founder Dr. Bill Doherty to explore how we can move beyond polarization through meaningful citizenship and personal accountability.
Dr. Doherty shares insights on the founding of ...
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Political Detox & Shadow Work: Reclaiming Emotional Sovereignty in a Polarized World
In Episode 269 of the Derate The Hate podcast, host Wilk sits down with Chuck Gafvert โ a former corporate executive turned political detox coach and Jungian psychology practitioner. They explore the deep psychological roots of political stress, the harmful effects of toxic polarization, and how we can regain ...
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ย ๐๏ธ From Hate to Humanity: Jeff Schoep's Journey Out of Extremismย
In Episode 268 of the Derate The Hate podcast, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes back Jeff Schoepโformer neo-Nazi leader turned leading deradicalization expertโto discuss his new memoir, "American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity."
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Jeff shares how he went from heading the Nati...
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From Average Mohamed to Dissident: Mohamed Ahmed Returns
Mohamed Ahmed, known to many as "Average Mohamed," returns to the Derate the Hate podcast for a powerful third appearance. In Episode 267, Mohamed discusses the closure of the Average Mohamed Organization and his new mission with the Republican People of Color (RPOC.org) PAC. He also introduces his second book, Dissidence in Americ...
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ย Beyond the Politics of Contempt โ DTH Episode 266 with Beth Malow and Doug Teschnerย
In this powerful episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with fellow Braver Angels Beth Malow and Doug Teschner to discuss their upcoming book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. In a time when toxic polarization threatens the fabri...
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Replay: Polarization โ The Issue of Our Time (feat. John Wood Jr.)
This week, Iโm re-sharing a powerful episode from the DTH archives during a little family downtime. In this classic, I sat down with my good friend and Braver Angels National Ambassador, John Wood Jr., to tackle what may be the greatest challenge facing our country: polarization.
We discuss:
- Why polarization prevents progress on ...
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Unpacking the Woke Right, White Identity Politics & The Equality Fightย
In Episode 264 of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes Hunter Ash and returning guest Julian Adorney for a bold, honest, and highly relevant conversation on the rise of woke right identity politics, the pitfalls of anti-racism orthodoxy, and how we might build a more unified, equitable society without falling into...
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Episode 263: How Contempt Fuels Division and What We Can Do About It โ with Zachary Elwoodย
Whatโs truly tearing us apart isnโt disagreementโitโs contempt. In Episode 263 of the Derate The Hate podcast, Wilk Wilkinson is joined once again by Zachary Elwood, author of the new book How Contempt Destroys Democracy: An American Liberalโs Guide to Toxic Polarization.
Zach shares powerful insights into h...
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Exposing the Cost of Fear: School Closures, Media Failures, and COVID Truthsย
In DTH Episode 262, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with investigative journalist and author David Zweig to explore the pandemic-era decisions that reshaped American education. David, widely known for his work on the Twitter Files and now his explosive new book, An Abundance of Caution, unpacks how fear, flawed media narratives...
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How do we turn information into true transformation? This week on Derate The Hate, Iโm joined by Kim Bach, cofounder of Dailyhuman Inc., mindset coach, and Chief People Officer, who is on a mission to close the gap between knowing and becoming. In this conversation, we explore what Kim calls the "humaning crisis" โ a growing struggle with negativity, disconnection, and lack of essential...
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What happens when we stop trying to win arguments and start trying to understand each other?ย
In this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Sydney-based creative and entrepreneur Jonah Primo, producer of Australiaโs #1 philosophy podcast Principle of Charity and host of The Overexamined Life. Together, they explore how empathy, mindfulness, and the principle of charity can shif...
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