The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
John U Bacon joins Rich for a fun chat about this year’s bowl season, the rise of mega-conferences and the coming expanded playoff system. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Is there an exit from lesser-of-evils, hyper partisan political polarization? Is there a way off the cliff of tribal politics? Is there a place for kindness and decency in politics? Rob Sand, State Auditor of Iowa started his career as chief public corruption officer for attorney general’s office where he busted the biggest lottery scam in American History. Matt The only Iowa Democrat to win statewide office in the 2022 midterms, Rob joins the discussion and talks anti-partisanship, progress and...
Suppose you were an actual journalist who walked hundreds of miles all over Chicagoland, blended your first-person experience with a lot of data and then wrote a book entitled, “What Next, Chicago?: Notes of a Pissed-Off Native Son.” You don’t have to make the walk or look up the data because Matt Rosenberg joins The Common Bridge this week to tell you all about it. Don’t miss this hard-hitting episode. Wade in with your comments on substack at thecommonbridge@substack.com Support the show Engag...
We’ve all heard the reports of a rising mental health calamity in America. Whether mental health matters manifest as violence, physical illness, or despair, what are the facts from the front lines? Dr. Victor Hong, M.D., is the Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services of University of Michigan Medicine and brings a full picture of what’s troubling Americans. How the situation evolved, and how the increase in horrific violence, depression, and other maladies spring from insufficient ava...
In a reprised broadcast from June this year, and in response to President Joe Biden’s June 2, 2022 speech, “Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence in America.” Rich creates a reaction video that looks for sensible gun control. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Dr. James Baker returns to The Common Bridge to clear the conflict between politics and pandemic responses. Rich & Dr. Baker talk about whether vaccines make sense at this stage of COVID, especially for children, and why is a dangerous bio-lab located in Boston? Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
In an quick and sometimes irreverent episode, Rich comments on midterm election results that saw the extremes crumbling, abortion decisions returned to the states, new voting methods employed and what may loom ahead for 2024, indictments and more. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich recaps the recent campaign season of ads, debates, “reporting” and of course social media postings from candidates and the punditry. In this short episode Rich’s disgust and amusement sometimes spills over into sarcasm. We hope you enjoy this entertaining take on the midterm election. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
The same votes may result in different outcomes, depending on the election systems and laws. Rich talks with election expert Steven Hill on voting systems around the world, with an explanation of Italy’s most recent election Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Southern Methodist University’s Professor Anthony Colangelo returns to The Common Bridge to talk about Universal Jurisdiction and how it may apply to Russia and its leaders and their war against Ukraine. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich and Adam Kovacevich talk about the power of big technology platforms, and whether breaking up today’s behemoths would impair chances for better lives or open risks for personal intrusions and social regimentation. You are reading or listening to this online, so this is important to you. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich kicks off Season 4 of The Common Bridge, with a two-part interview with the President and CEO of FairChoice, Rob Richie. Richie has been involved in helping to develop, win, and implement ranked-choice voting in states and cities across the US. This is the second of a two-part interview. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich kicks off Season 4 of The Common Bridge, with a two-part interview with the President and CEO of FairChoice, Rob Richie. Richie has been involved in helping to develop, win, and implement ranked-choice voting in states and cities across the US. This is the first of a two-part interview. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich wraps up a successful season three with an analysis of the media landscape and how The Common Bridge is playing its part in providing a fair, fiercely non-partisan platform for intelligent discussion of policy and solutions. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
The second of a two-part interview where Rich welcomes back Robert Greenfield, who again dropped into The Common Bridge Studios all the way from Perth, Australia to trade stories and opinions on politics, policies, and news of the day. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich welcomes back Robert Greenfield, who again dropped into The Common Bridge Studios all the way from Perth, Australia to trade stories and opinions on politics, policies, and news of the day. This is the first of two parts. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
In this repeat episode from 2021, Rich sits down with Thomas Frank, the prophetic author of the now-classic What’s the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal , to talk about his book, The People, No, which explores the idea that everything we think we know about populism, is wrong. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!...
Renowned physician, health researcher, and first to codify benefits of aerobic exercise, Dr. Kenneth Cooper visits The Common Bridge. Dr. Cooper sets out simple guidelines for improving health status and shares lessons and data from his 50-year journey on helping people stay well. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Tax accountants Rachel Keller and Brett Bissonnette join Rich on The Common Bridge to discuss the IRS. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich welcomes Eli Zupnick of advocacy group Fix Our House for this fiercely non-partisan talk about the idea of shifting from winner-take-all elections for House of Representatives to proportional representation. Mr. Zupnick explains the concept of multi-representative districts. This episode touches on how more political parties may be the way to break the two party doom loop and other ideas to unite voters and the country. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Brid...
In this fiercely non-partisan episode, Rich brings back energy expert Fred Gallagher, the CEO and Managing Director of Canadian Vitality Pathway to talk about Hydrogen Energy and its use to strive for zero emission. Listen, read or view The Common Bridge at substack.com. Add to the discussion there , and enjoy broader content. The Common Bridge also always available on your favorite podcast outlet and YouTubeTV Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!...
On this weeks fiercely nonpartisan discussion, Rich takes down the notion that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch of Joe Biden versus Donald Trump. January 6th prosecution decisions aren’t a factor, but pose other risks. Listen, read or view The Common Bridge at substack.com. Add to the discussion there , and enjoy broader content. The Common Bridge also always available on your favorite podcast outlet and YouTubeTV Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common...
From the vault, a topic that is not only fiercely nonpartisan, it is universally nonpartisan- the immediate threat of Fentanyl. Rich talks with retired Drug Enforcement Administration officer, Derek Maltz about the dramatic increase in counterfeit drugs being sold on the black market that contain potentially deadly doses of fentanyl. Maltz talks about how the Chinese underground and Mexican cartels are working in tandem to create a conduit for these deadly narcotics into the United States. Suppo...
Rich invites CEO and Managing Director of Canadian Vitality Pathway to the Common Bridge to talk about Energy, our Carbon footprint, and what we may be getting right and what are getting wrong about Energy policy in the U.S. and around the world. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich invites former New York and Detroit FBI Agent in Charge, Andy Arena to talk about the current landscape of Federal and State Law. Arena, currently the Executive Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, and Professor in Homeland Security at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, talks about how FBI investigates cases, navigates controversy and serves justice. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!...
This is a much-requested replaying of Rich’s 2021 honoring of Independence Day. He takes some time to reflect on why we still should celebrate our nation's birthday even though our history has been imperfect. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Columnist and author, Adam Coleman joins Rich to talk about the impact of fatherless homes and its relationship to gun violence, and social upheaval in the United States. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Rich invites Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, Timo Stewart to The Common Bridge to talk about the impact of Finland and Norway possibly joining NATO. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
In response to President Joe Biden’s June 2, 2022 speech, “Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence in America.” Rich creates a reaction video that looks for sensible gun control. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Noted author and media figure Patricia Posner discusses language, degendered medical care, and impact on women’s progress. Provocative conversation at a time when SCOTUS nominee must feign not knowing what a woman is.” Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
