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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Nothing Is Waste: Turning Tension Into Common Ground – DTH Episode 340 with Derek Richard Thomas and Alizabeth Thomas

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Derek Richard Thomas spent ten years touring in a rock band, looking out th...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Why I Won't Tell My Students Who I'm Voting For – DTH Episode 339 with April Chatham-Carpenter

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) This episode opens a new Derate the Hate series built around the Braver Ang...

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 You Can’t Name Injustice Without Knowing What Justice Is – DTH Episode 338 with John Adams

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Most of us talk about injustice all the time. Far fewer of us stop to ask w...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Friendship Across the Political Divide: Lessons From William F. Buckley Jr. – DTH Episode 337 with Josh Cohen

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) William F. Buckley Jr. had strong opinions and never apologized for them. H...

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Crossing the Bridge: Courageous Communication and the Stories We Tell Ourselves – DTH Episode 336 with Trime Persinger

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Trime Persinger’s homework assignment was simple: take ten “you” statements...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Change the Incentives, Change the Politics – DTH Episode 335 with Matt Koesters

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Matt Koesters didn’t come to electoral reform through theory. He came to it...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Dialog Lab: An App for Talking to People Who Disagree With You – DTH Episode 334 with Spencer Frank

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Dialog Lab is a new app built on a simple premise: most people want to talk...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Why Purity Tests Are Killing American Politics – DTH Episode 333 with Lura Forcum

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Lura Forcum returns to talk about a word that's everywhere in politics righ...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Unity Seats for 9/11, Break the Algorithm – DTH Episode 332 with Adam Mizel

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Adam Mizel is back on the show with an update on Unity Seats, the program h...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Father and Daughter Who Created "The Enemies Project"– DTH Episode 331 with Larry and Sadie Rosen

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Larry Rosen built a career as a mediator, working through disputes between ...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Leave Your Bubble, Find Your Country – DTH Episode 330 with Wesley Warshawer

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Wesley Warshawer grew up in Tucson in a house full of difference — differen...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Why Minnesota is Building a Statewide Campaign of Neighbors – DTH Episode 329 with Libby Stegger and Bill Doherty

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) The Minnesota Land of Neighbors campaign is a multi-year, collaborative eff...

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on 8/31/2025

We need more of this kind of talk. Society needs healing, and this is a great conversation about how to make that happen.

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on 8/6/2025

Very Timely and thought provoking

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on 6/29/2025

Wilk’s dialogs with thought leaders in the depolarization space are a breath of fresh air in a world full of toxic media content. He has a wonderful way to explore the guest’s backstory and contributi...

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on 12/19/2024

Wilk is doing noble and important work. Decreasing the polarization in our country is very necessary. He’s definitely doing his part. Listen and subscribe, this podcast will help you learn and grow!

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on 11/6/2024

Wilk's dedication to fostering positive mindsets and helping people overcome negativity is impactful. This podcast will provide you with valuable tools to rise above divisiveness and make the world a ...

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on 10/1/2024

It was such a pleasure to be a guest on this podcast! Wilk was such an engaging host! He created a space to help everyone realize that they can lead with inclusion. I certainly look forward to futur...

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on 9/5/2024

Wilk has a passion for unifying our Country and it was great to talk about how Accountability can unify us all.

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on 5/10/2024

There are podcasts that are about the money, glitz, and trying to make a name for yourself. Then there are podcasts like Wilk’s, all about the heart and trying to make a difference. He is an amazing h...

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on 4/28/2024

Change can only happen one person at a time, and this show certainly helps me improve my mindset. Was thrilled to be a guest, and so impressed with Wilk and his mission to make the world a better plac...

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on 3/1/2024

Wilk has done something incredible with this show of bringing together some of the smartest guests from across the world to talk about how we can Derate The Hate.

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on 2/7/2024

It's empowering to know that one person can make a difference in the world by choosing gratitude and personal accountability. We can "be the change" in the world.

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on 9/20/2023

Wilk never fails to bring interesting topics and stellar guest to share conversations about the important issues facing our Nation and World. I especially love his dedication to BRAVER ANGELS and his...

on 5/29/2023

So much would be solved if we could rein in the out of control political polarization. Wilk is personable and natural as a Podcaster. Easy subscribe!

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on 2/19/2023

It was a phenomenal interview! Wilk and l were on the same page from beginning to end. We were like old friends sharing a bittersweet journey that left us both as VICTORIOUS SURVIVORS OF BULLYING!

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on 2/4/2023

I am honored to be a guest of his podcast recently. Wilk brings out wisdom from his own journey and using his podcast episodes/shows to make the communities and world better place for individuals, fam...

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on 1/24/2023

Wilk cares a lot about bringing value to his listeners and encouraging them to take personal responsibility for their life. He brings on guests that can give you new tools to chase after your dreams a...

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on 11/30/2022

Positive, refreshing podcast on what connects us not what separates us. Wilk is a great guy doing great interviews.

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on 10/15/2022

Profound truths with practical application. Deep genuine conversations. Wilk is authentic and thorough. Fresh perspectives!

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on 8/20/2022

There’s too much hate and negativity in the world today. Wilk brings a refreshing perspective of unity and civility that is so sorely needed in the world today!

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on 3/7/2022

Wilk comes from a different background than me and I appreciate hearing his podcast and guests and the viewpoints that they bring to difficult topics.

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on 10/23/2021

A child is not born with hate. Hate is a learned behavior. Thats why when I read the title and description of this show, I knew I needed to listen. These conversations are the ones we need to have to ...

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on 10/23/2021

So great to have the spotlight on positive attitudes! Derate the hate indeed!

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on 10/23/2021

So great to have the spotlight on positive attitudes! Derate the hate indeed!

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on 10/20/2021

This show is timely and needed. The world needs more love not hate

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on 9/5/2021

I discovered Wilk and DERATE THE HATE as a fellow Member of BRAVER ANGELS. I am SO glad that I did! His upbeat and positive music intro uplifts heart and mind to receive Wilk’s message and the wisdom ...

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