Derate The Hate
Bettering the world one attitude at a time. We did not create the hate, but together, we can πΏππ§ππ©π πππ πππ©π! 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 πΏππ§ππ©π πππ πππ©π ππ€ππππ¨π©...
Episodes
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"In Defense of Christian Patriotism " β DTH Episode 284 with Daniel Darling
What does it mean to love both God and country without falling into the trap of Christian nationalism? In this episode, Wilk is joined by author Daniel Darling to talk about his new book In Defense of Christian Patriotism. Together they explore:
- The vital difference between Christian patriotism and Christian n...
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Affirming Identity, Building Community, and Cultivating Leadership
In this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatumβrenowned psychologist, author, and president emerita of Spelman Collegeβto discuss the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in todayβs polarized climate.
Dr. Tatum shares insights from her groundbreaking work on race and identi...
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Speaking Out With Courage When It Matters Most
In this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Jennifer Sey β author, filmmaker, business executive, athlete, and outspoken advocate for children and women.
Jenβs story spans from the highs of being a national champion gymnast to the lows of enduring β and later exposing β an abusive system in her sport. She courageously told the wor...
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Leadership Beyond the Checklist: How βBeingβ Leaders Create Value and Navigate Complexity
What does it really mean to become betterβnot just at what we do, but in who we are?
In this episode, Iβm joined by Dr. Ryan Gottfredson, a best-selling author and leadership professor whose work has transformed the way we think about growth. Ryan explains why most leadership training focuses too much on βdoin...
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Coaching Beyond the Game: Football as a Platform for Healing, Accountability & Social ProgressΒ
This week, we kicked off the 2025 NFL season β and what better time to explore how youth football can be so much more than just a game? Host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Coaches Jim Place and Al Powell, the co-founders of the Miami Valley Football Coaches Associationβs Social Justice seven-on-seven...
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Common Ground from the Ground Up: Humility, Healing & Rethinking Our PoliticsΒ
In this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk sits down with Nathan Smolenskyβauthor of Common Ground from the Ground Up. Nathan brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in a family of Soviet immigrants and his experience working with Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike.
Together, they explore how h...
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From Rooftop to Roadwork: Faith, Dignity and the Walk Across America Β
Pastor Corey Brooks β known to many as the Rooftop Pastor β is back on Derate The Hate with a story thatβs nothing short of incredible. What began years ago with a bold stand on a rooftop has grown into Project Hoodβs 90,000-square-foot community center, now halfway complete on Chicagoβs South Side.
This isnβt 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, Iβm 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 β DTH Episode 276 with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of the Beloved Community β a vision of reconciliation, redemption, and shared humanity. This week, Wilk is joined by Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (βDr. TLCβ), a groundbreaking βpastologistβ 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.Β
They explore what it means to be American in todayβs polarized climate and the importance of courageous connec...
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DTH Episode 275 with Neil Ghosh β 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,Β
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.
Β 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 unityβone citizen at a time.
π¬ Key themes:
- The lost art of responsible citizens...
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Β Restoring Our Belief in Each Other: A New Civic Path for Healing America β Episode 272 with Rich HarwoodΒ
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 β 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 β 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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Β ποΈ From Hate to Humanity: Jeff Schoep's Journey Out of ExtremismΒ
In Episode 268 of the Derate The Hate podcast, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes back Jeff Schoepβformer neo-Nazi leader turned leading deradicalization expertβto 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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Β Beyond the Politics of Contempt β DTH Episode 266 with Beth Malow and Doug TeschnerΒ
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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