Conversations forging better ideas for public life.
with host erik terwey
about the pod
I spent more a decade in education, teaching French in middle school, high school, and university settings. During that time, I became increasingly interested in a simple question: Why do so many of our biggest public conversations generate more problems than solutions? That question eventually led me to run for Congress, where I met people across Oklahoma who disagreed on almost everything, but still shared many of the same hopes for their families and communities.This podcast is the continuation of that journey. Rather than just focusing on political horse races or partisan talking points, each episode explores the ideas, institutions, and people shaping our future. You'll hear conversations with educators, business leaders, researchers, elected officials, and everyday citizens who are wrestling with real problems and searching for practical solutions. The goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to ask better questions, surface thoughtful ideas, and leave all of us a little better equipped to build what comes next.
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