69. America’s Connection Opportunity - Kate Carney and Calista Small

The Connection Opportunity Report: Hope, Barriers, and the Path Forward

How can we truly connect across political, racial, religious, and class divides? In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer dives into the Connection Opportunity report from More in Common with guests Kate Carney and Calista Small.

Discover:
✅ Why most Americans still want connection—even across differences
✅ The biggest barriers keeping us apart
✅ How working together locally can overcome political tensions
✅ Digital tools and organizations fostering healthy dialogue
✅ Practical steps anyone can take to help build a culture of connection

Kate and Calista share surprising insights from one of the most comprehensive studies on social cohesion and offer hope and actionable ideas for bridging divides in our communities.

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