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Richard Helppie's Common BridgeAuthor: Richard Helppie
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way were 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. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 345- A Fiercely Nonpartisan Reset in Season 8. With Rich Helppie
Episode 345
Saturday, 10 October, 2026
Politics didn’t get more complicated, it got more tribal, and the incentives behind what you see and share are a big reason why. We kick off season eight of The Common Bridge by looking back at what we set out to do in 2019: build a fiercely nonpartisan space where people can talk policy without being forced to “join a team.” After hundreds of conversations and two presidential cycles, we’re more convinced than ever that the middle ground isn’t weakness, it’s where serious thinking lives.We dig into how legacy media and social media algorithms manufacture certainty, amplify outrage, and reward the most predictable takes. From COVID messaging and canceled experts to climate debates and distorted headlines, we talk about what happens when narratives come first and facts get buried. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel angry about people you’ve never met, we offer a simple filter: who profits when you stay mad, and what facts are missing?Then we look forward. Season eight leans into more Substack columns and more commentary, with policy experts featured when they can cut through the noise. We also zoom out to the issues that hit everyone: inflation, dollar confidence, the real cost of living, and the job upheaval coming as new industries and roles emerge. If you’re tired of red tribe versus blue tribe and want clearer thinking about where the country is headed, you’ll feel at home here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who argues in good faith, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
