In this powerful solo episode, Corinna Bellizzi challenges listeners to rethink what it means to protect free speech in a polarized world. Drawing from her own experience as a sustainability scholar at Prescott College and from her earlier conversation with author Tony Brasunas, she connects freedom of inquiry to the future of environmental and social regeneration.
From the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the silencing of academic voices, Corinna reveals how fear and division erode the very foundations of democracy — and how mindful speech, empathy, and courage can help restore them. This isn’t just about politics. It’s about the future of care — for people, for the planet, and for truth itself.
Complete Blog with transcripts Free Speech and Future Care: Speaking Truth in a Time of Fear
You’ll hear:
- Why free speech is the soil that nurtures innovation, truth, and sustainability
- How to navigate difficult conversations at work without compromising integrity
- The difference between self-censorship and self-control
- Why Prescott College and similar institutions deserve our defense as hubs of diversity, equity, inclusion, and free inquiry
- An excerpt from Corinna’s 2022 interview with Tony Brasunas, author of Red, White & Blind, on the “new enlightenment” and the dangers of media polarization
- Why compassion and curiosity are the antidotes to division
Episode Resources:
- Prescott College – Learn more and support open, experiential education: https://prescott.edu
- Tony Brasunas' Book – Red, White & Blind: https://amzn.to/48BPid8
- Tony Brasunas' Complete Episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/towards-media-consciousness-bridging-the-divisive-gap-and-celebrating-free-speech-with-tony-brasunas-author-of-red-white-and-blind/
- Join the conversation: https://caremorebebetter.com
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