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. Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David 9 second version Support the show Show Notes: https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. HOTLINE: 925-552-7885 Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you"d like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it. Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C. Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.