On the Other Hand

OTOH Episode 1: Introducing On the Other Hand Podcast, Its Hosts and Our Vision

In this first episode of our On the Other Hand Podcast, co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter introduce the vision and goals for the podcast and provide a brief overview of our sponsor, Braver Angels Arkansas, along with information on political polarization. 

OTOH Episode 2: Part 1 of an interview with Braver Angels Arkansas Leaders Jeannie Burrus and Mary Hunt

On the Other Hand co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter interview Braver Angels Arkansas leaders Jeannie Burrus and Mary Hunt in March 2022. Learn more about what Braver Angels does and these leaders' ability to work together despite having different political views. This is part 1 of our interview with Jeannie and Mary.

OTOH Episode 3: Part 2 of an interview with Braver Angels Arkansas Leaders Jeannie Burrus and Mary Hunt

Glen and April interview Braver Angels Arkansas leaders Jeannie Burrus and Mary Hunt. While they represent different political views, they talk about why the joined Braver Angels and how they are able to work to reduce polarization in themselves and in their own relationships. 

OTOH Episode 4: Part 1 of an interview with Braver Angels Arkansas leader Kwami Abdul-Bey, a racial justice entrepreneur and student at the Clinton School of Public Service

On the Other Hand co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter interview Braver Angels Arkansas leader Kwami Abdul-Bey, a racial justice entrepreneur and student at the Clinton School of Public Service. Learn more about what Kwami does in his many activities within the community and how he works together with others having different political views. This is part 1 of our interview with Kwami.

OTOH Episode 5: Part 2 of our interview with Braver Angels Arkansas leader, Kwami Abdul-Bey

On the Other Hand co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter interview Braver Angels Arkansas leader Kwami Abdul-Bey, a racial justice entrepreneur and student at the Clinton School of Public Service. In this second of two episodes with Kwami, learn more about what Kwami does in his many activities within the community and how he works together with others having different political views. 

OTOH Episode 6: Part 1 of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss key understandings of political polarization from social sciences research

Jerry Henderson and Glen White discuss key understandings of political polarization from social sciences research and opinion leaders in this first episode of their conversation. This complex area of political polarization requires exploration of many  well-established psychological principles as well as more recent research and the ideas experts in the field.  Numerous factors, including neurological, social, cultural, and evolutionary forces (many of which are emotional and largely unconscious) influence our political beliefs and behavior and how we respond to differing opinions of others. Be sure to look for later episodes on this topic that we hope will help you better appreciate how complicated humans are when politics are concerned. 

OTOH Episode 7: Part 1 of an interview with Americans for Prosperity Arkansas Director Ryan Norris

Glen and April interview Ryan Norris, Arkansas director of Americans for Prosperity. AFP has a long reputation for advocating free-market based and other conservative positions and policies around the country. Despite a history of enmity with progressive positions and politicians, AFP has indicated recently their desire to move toward a more collaborative and civil relationship with those who have differing views. Ryan explains current activities and philosophy of AFP, focusing on efforts in Arkansas in recent years. 

OTOH Episode 8: Part 2 of an interview with Americans for Prosperity Arkansas Director Ryan Norris

April and Glen interview Ryan in the second part of this series, finding out more about how he works as director of Americans for Prosperity in Arkansas, and he describes helping coordinate efforts to reach across the partisan divide in the state legislature to pass some legislation in the most recent session. 

OTOH Episode 9 Part 1: Part 1 of an interview with Gwen Faulkenberry, a teacher and author from rural Arkansas

On the Other Hand co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter interview Gwen Faulkenberry, a teacher and author who has a blend of political views but ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for the state legislature in her rural district.  Learn how her faith and family inform her political views and her community activities, as well as some disturbing responses she got when she chose to run as a Democrat. This is part 1 of our interview with Gwen.

OTOH Episode 10: Part 2 of an interview with Gwen Faulkenberry, a teacher and author from rural Arkansas

On the Other Hand co-hosts Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter interview Gwen Faulkenberry, a teacher and author who has a blend of political views but ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for the state legislature in her rural district.  Learn more about Gwen's political views and her involvement with a new organization, Arkansas Strong. This is part 2 of our interview with Gwen.