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"Revolutionizing American Politics: The Forward Party's Vision for Change"
In the latest episode of "The Optimistic American" podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking discussion with the...
Sep 9, 2023


Revolutionizing American Politics: Andrew Yang and The Forward Party
In a recent episode of "The Optimistic American" podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the renowned...
Sep 6, 2023


Addressing Mass Shootings: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Bashah and Paul Johnson
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Covenant Presbyterian church school in Nashville, Tennessee, the nation found itself grappling...
Sep 6, 2023


Transforming Education and Politics: A Path to Equitable Progress
In a recent podcast episode, hosts Paul Johnson, Sarah Smallhouse, and Don Budinger shed light on the symbiotic relationship between...
Aug 23, 2023


The Bravery of a Republican: A Profile in Courage for Democracy
In the latest episode of The Optimistic American podcast, host Paul Johnson delves into one of the most divisive issues in American...
Jul 19, 2023


Healing America's Divisions through Political Reform
In a thought-provoking episode of The Optimistic American podcast, host Paul Johnson engages in a riveting conversation with guests Ted...
Jul 19, 2023


Dr. Emily Bashah and Her Road to Success
Introduction: In a recent podcast interview with Host Bradley Schumacher on the Master's in Psychology podcast, Dr. Emily Bashah took us...
Jul 18, 2023


Bridging Divides: A Conversation on Open Primaries and Collaboration in Politics
To The Optimistic Americans! In a recent podcast episode, Paul Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Cathy Giessel, a...
Jul 10, 2023
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