12 geniuses want to talk with you to help you make informed decisions when you step into the voting booth (video)

About 13 minutes into the video of the conversation, this quote comes up:

“Another thing it does that's dangerous, is it means that you won't cooperate with the other group even if it would be in everybody's best interest.  

And so ultimately the goal of politicians is supposed to be like being pragmatic, and finding some way to work together so that the population benefits. You know the voters across the country benefit.  

But if you hate the other party so much, or don't want to be seen working with them, then that means that even if you could find some grounds for agreement that would be popular, that the average citizen would like, you'll be reluctant to do it.”

Interesting insights. Now, how do we get together?

The first video of the series is shared here ->     https://youtu.be/XLHqcqHLhmg?si=g_tkQVeJQxN6Vo9F

Plus: Social media that heals divides? ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

August 22, 2024 New podcast series helps you navigate the election season Dear Neighbor, We've partnered with the podcast 12 Geniuses on a special series, Debate Without Hate: 2024 Elections. Over the course of the series, the host, Don MacPherson, talks to 12 experts about our toxic divides, democracy, freedom, efforts to improve political discourse, and more. Our goal is not to sway your vote but to help you make informed decisions when you step into the voting booth. And we've got three episodes available now! Watch the first episode (and subscribe) or read more about the series:

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Critical Conversations: Student Voices - 04/26/23 (video)

The Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing event was held on  Wednesday, April 26 at Franklin high School. The Franklin TV video recording of the event is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/eaqwLofciGY?feature=share

Event details -> https://t.co/9KZMd6mrIL   or https://www.franklinps.net/district/events/93856

Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing

Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing - Apr 26 at 7 PM

Join us on 4/26/2023 @ 7 PM in the @FranklinHS Auditorium for our Critical Conversations event. 

Engage with our Keynote Nicole Clermont and our panel of community members as they reflect and offer various perspectives on managing stressors. 

Event details -> https://t.co/9KZMd6mrIL   or https://www.franklinps.net/district/events/93856

Shared from -> https://t.co/0D1Et4ldDV

Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing

Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing - Apr 26  at 7 PM

Watch "Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony" on YouTube

A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony was held at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022. 

Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams with less than 20 people participating in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay. The video replay is now available on YouTube.

Video replay -> https://youtu.be/G0MQ2tNUNpM

The audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-896-a-conversation-of-hope-12-11-22

L-R: Jamele Adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert

A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11. 2022 (audio)

FM #896 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 896 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony conducted at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022. 

Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.

The meeting audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-896-a-conversation-of-hope-12-11-22

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Conversation notification -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/reminder-conversation-of-hope-black.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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L-R: Jamele Adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert

Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (video & slides & resources)

Missed our last Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media event?  

It's now available on our YouTube channel along with the presentation slides and resources pamphlet which are linked in the bio.

https://buff.ly/3jjHZf6

"On March 24, 2022, the Franklin Substance Abuse Task Force held the second installment of the Critical Conversations series. The night focused on the impact of social media on the social-emotional wellbeing of youth. Keynote speaker, Georgia Wells, tech journalist for the Wall Street Journal, kick off the event speaking on how the tech companies behind social media and the effects on young people. The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Karyn Polito provided additional remarks addressing state-level initiatives regarding social media usage. A panel was curated to offer various perspectives on the topic of social media and was followed by an audience question and answer session. You can access the slideshow here: https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/critical_conversations_social_media_3_24_2022.pdf

Resource list for parents can be found here: https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/cc_sm_trifold_v2.pdf

Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (03/24/22) (audio)

FM #762 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 762 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media event held at Franklin High School on March 24, 2022. 

The recording runs just under 2 hours, so let’s listen to the Critical Conversations event.

Audio file => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-762-critical-conversations-the-impact-of-social-media-03-24-22

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Event page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/events/85546 

Critical Conversations Social Media resources -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/substance-abuse-education/news/critical-conversations-impact-social-media-viewing 

Substance Abuse Task Force -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/substance-abuse-education

SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (03/24/22) (audio)