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We know what the right stands for. We know what the left stands for. But what about the majority of Americans who are somewhere in the middle? And are there more in the middle than we realize? The media glorifies the fringes on either end –
The Missouri Compromise was, among other things, a way to “table” the debate of allowing slave states into our nation. The MISERY compromise, on the other hand, is how many of us think about budging toward letting our “opponent” get what they
They’re everywhere! Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Sometimes they’re billboards, sometimes they’re church marquees. But no matter the look – they don’t hold back. It seems everyone has an opinion to share and some paint to make it known t
What does the foster care system have to do with being purple? Apparently, everything! And, not only that, but it’s proving to be a more purple system in the social services than just about any other. Seasoned lawyer David M. Meyers meets wi
Part 2 of this purple conversation between right and left ideologies picks up where we left off; this time including subjects such as: American Jobs, Media Power, Censorship, The Supreme Court, and so much more. Tune in to see if you believe t
What does a “purple conversation” really look like? How does it sound? Do all parties get their needs met? And what exactly ARE the needs in a conversation between two people whose views will probably not change due to the ex-change – regardl
Is it possible for all parties involved in a disagreement to get their needs met? Dian Killian, certified trainer with the international Center for Nonviolent Communication, offers a resounding YES! Founded by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., NVC b
Doug, Armand and Angelina investigate the power held by two of the most debilitating traits that keep Americans divided: wearing blinders and pointing fingers. Blinders are part of the bridle we fit ourselves with in order to only see what we
Wow – what a year! 2020 is in the rear-view mirror and 2021 is upon us – apparently ready to start with a vengeance! Armand, Doug and Angelina discuss the past, present and future regarding how Americans act and respond to monumentally signif
Hailed as one of the greatest Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock ’n Roll pianists of all time, Daryl has performed and shared stages with legendary greats such as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Dave Brubeck, Willie Nelson, Aretha Frank
Facts are facts. Or are they? Where DO we get our facts from and do we sabotage ourselves by only receiving information from outlets that will support our theories? We may say that confirmation bias is “other people’s” problem but do we go out
Well, the election is over. Pretty much. Some recounting to complete but, for the most part, people are moving on with their new reality. So, what does that look like? Have Biden supporters earned the right to gloat? Do Trump supporters ge
‘Twas the night before the electionAnd all through the landNot a rally remainedThank God! It’s here. The election is upon us. Come tomorrow night, we will be rid of campaign commercials and… well… isn’t that enough to celebrate? But what wil
Does the rebel flag represent slavery and/or bigotry? Should the rebel flag be allowed to fly in government spaces? Can the rebel flag be a simple sign of southern pride without condescension or hate? These questions are investigated and answ
What is “fair” in politics? Is “fair” even a word that should be associated with politics? Has our society gotten to the point of such polarization that we no longer even attempt to do what’s best for the majority of Americans – but rather wh
In the immediate aftermath of the tragic events in Kenosha, WI, Doug traveled there for work and was able to talk to many of the city's residents. We then opened up the phone lines to The Purple Evolution Podcast and spent hours upon hours lis
Does intent matter? Have you ever had someone get so frustrated with the semantics of what you said that they overlooked what you actually said? Were you trying to be generous and they mistook you for being judgmental, picky, lazy, contemptuo
What’s a word’s worth anyway? Well, these days it’s more than the “Q” and the “Z” combined on a triple-word-score! Or so describes one of the top Scrabble players in the country, Tim Bottorff. A mild-mannered librarian by trade (well, not so
“Cancel Culture,” or the purposeful derailing of another’s career, reputation or even life is becoming an epidemic in America. Why now? Where does this attack mentality stem from? Boycotting is a form of protest but Cancel Culture seems to g
The use of words is an action that could stand to utilize a bit more conscious thought. Words can lift up, tear down, soothe or start a fight. Even the seemingly innocuous words can have damaging effects on our goal if we don’t understand how
How much power does our media hold? Are there any trustworthy media sources left and, if so, how do we know who they are? How do we hold media outlets accountable for their misinformation? And what does the future hold regarding the reliabili
In our racially charged society, what does it mean to see color? Is it even possible to be “color blind” – and, if so, is it a good thing? Our listeners (of all races) write in and tell us in their own words what they think about “seeing colo
A fascinating (and often hysterical) glimpse into the world of Sean Banks, a Barack Obama impersonator. Prepare yourself for stories about red, blue, purple and just about every other color imaginable as Sean recollects his years traveling the
Is it possible, or even beneficial, to hold a purple view in the midst of senseless violence and death? If so, how do we go about it? Can we do so and still stand strong for justice and change?
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