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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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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Episode 259 โ Dr. Bruce Chalmer: When Communication Isnโt the Real Problem in Relationships (or in Society)
What if the root of conflict in our relationships โ and in our divided world โ isnโt a failure to communicate, but a failure to tolerate discomfort?
In this episode of Derate The Hate, I sit down with couples therapist and author Dr. Bruce Chalmer to explore how anxiety, not poor communicatio...
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Episode 287 โ Rebuilding Social Trust Through Place-Based Community Engagement with Eric Higbee
In this powerful episode of the Derate The Hate podcast, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with landscape architect, community organizer, and writer Eric Higbee to explore the transformative power of place-based community engagement in our increasingly fragmented society.
Eric shares insights from his multifacete...
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The End of Solitude, Culture, and the Fight for Individuality
In this episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with award-winning essayist, cultural critic, and author William Deresiewicz for an insightful conversation on solitude, the internetโs impact on society, political polarization, and the importance of civic engagement in an increasingly fragmented world.
William Deresiewic...
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Breaking the Cycle: Trauma, Emotional Intelligence and Rewriting Human Connection
Here at the DTH podcast, we donโt just talk about division, anger, and outrageโwe focus on solutions, on healing, on finding common ground in a world that so often feels fractured.
Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with someone who understands that journey firsthand. Brandon Bishop is not just an advocate fo...
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Censorship in the Arts and the Fight For Free Expression
Todayโs episode is part of our ProHuman Foundation Board of Advisors series, where we have been highlighting voices committed to promoting our shared humanity, open dialogue, and diverse perspectives.
My guest today is someone who embodies those values in her work and advocacy. Rosie Kay is an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer...
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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Unlocking Healing and Resilience
Today weโre diving back into a topic that I believe is fundamental to personal growth, emotional healing, and resilience: forgiveness.
Now, we all hear that word a lotโpeople say, โJust forgive, forget and move on,โ like itโs some quick decision, a one-time event. But my guest today, Katharine Giovanni, knows firsthand that f...
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Do You Want Revenge or Do You Want a Better America?
Today, I have the privilege of welcoming back award-winning filmmaker, writer, and storyteller, Eli Steele. Eli is known for films like How Jack Became Black, Whatโs Bugging Seth, and most recently, What Killed Michael Brown?โa powerful and thought-provoking documentary he produced with his father, Shelby Steele. He also shares his insights on h...
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The Exponential Power of Gratitude: Unleashing Your Happiness Equationย
Let me ask you: How do you measure happiness? Is it something you chase, or something you cultivate?ย What if I told you thereโs an actual equation for happiness? A way to measure it, understand it, and most importantly, optimize it? Thatโs exactly what todayโs guest, Leighton Campbell, has uncovered in his latest book, Your H...
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