Searching for Common Ground with Rabbi Mark
Searching for Common Ground with Rabbi Mark
Podcast Description
Searching for Common Ground is a podcast that dares to ask the hard questions—without shutting down the conversation. Hosted by Rabbi Mark Perman, this thought-provoking show invites listeners on a journey beyond the boundaries of fixed perspectives and entrenched beliefs. Each episode explores how we can challenge ourselves to grow, reflect, and connect with ideas and people we might otherwise overlook.
From insightful commentary to interviews with guests from all walks of life, Searching for Common Ground is a space for dialogue, not division. Whether discussing faith, culture, politics, or personal values, the goal is simple: to find moments of connection in unexpected places.
Listeners are encouraged to be part of the conversation by suggesting future topics or guests—because finding common ground is something we can all do, together.
Connect with Rabbi Mark at: [email protected]
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of faith, culture, politics, and personal values, featuring episodes that encourage listeners to challenge their own beliefs. Examples include exploring conflict mediation with guests like Tekesha Martinez and discussing democratic norms with attorney Mark Zaid, highlighting the importance of empathy and connection in divided times.
Searching for Common Ground is a podcast that dares to ask the hard questions—without shutting down the conversation. Hosted by Rabbi Mark Perman, this thought-provoking show invites listeners on a journey beyond the boundaries of fixed perspectives and entrenched beliefs. Each episode explores how we can challenge ourselves to grow, reflect, and connect with ideas and people we might otherwise overlook.
From insightful commentary to interviews with guests from all walks of life, Searching for Common Ground is a space for dialogue, not division. Whether discussing faith, culture, politics, or personal values, the goal is simple: to find moments of connection in unexpected places.
Listeners are encouraged to be part of the conversation by suggesting future topics or guests—because finding common ground is something we can all do, together.
Connect with Rabbi Mark at: [email protected]
In this powerful episode of Searching for Common Ground, Rabbi Mark Perman welcomes Senator Chris Van Hollen for an honest discussion on political polarization, media echo chambers, and the growing challenges of finding bipartisan solutions in Washington.
From the starkly different worlds portrayed by competing news networks to the fear-driven gridlock in Congress, Senator Van Hollen shares candid insights on:
The shrinking space for cross-party collaboration
The media’s role in fueling division
His firsthand experience advocating for human rights abroad
What Americans can do to stand up for democracy and due process
This conversation reminds us that despite deep divides, there is still hope for dialogue, courage, and leadership rooted in principle over politics.
🔹 Searching for Common Ground is sponsored by Kaufman Funeral Home, supporting thoughtful, bridge-building conversations for our community.
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