Here’s what you need to know about 2WAY: It is explicitly meant to be not like most other platforms or forums for conversations.
When I hear people say that having Sean Spicer (or Tim Hogan) on 2WAY is inconsistent with what 2WAY is about, or the same thing about having Jordan Peterson on, or about Lauren Leader’s great discussion about the historic grassroots and fundraiser video calls for Vice President Harris, or about something one person said on today’s episode about media bias — when I hear any of those complaints, I realize we have not explained 2WAY well enough.
When someone says something on 2WAY with which you disagree, the point of the moment is to take the opportunity to learn about what else is going on in America, outside of your tribe. Don’t get angry; instead, listen. Extend what I call The Presumption of Grace and relish the feeling of being “behind enemy lines” to achieve greater understanding. But, of course, don’t think of it as “behind enemy lines,” but, rather, a new place to be, one bathed in peace, love, and that exquisite moment of extended and sustained understanding.
Friday at 4:30pm ET, please join me and the 2WAY community to hear from one of the most influential public intellectuals in the world right now, Jordan Peterson, in conversation with me (and you) about the meaning and implications of the rise of Kamala Harris and about the U.S. presidential election.
You can join LIVE by Zoom to participate interactively here.
You can watch LIVE on YouTube here.
Add the episode to your calendar here.
If you are a Peterson fan (as millions are), this will be an opportunity to hear him on the latest developments for America. If you are not currently a Peterson fan, this is a wonderful chance to learn where his head is at and consider both his perspective and his following.
If you missed today’s episode on media bias, you can watch it here now:
Participants included:
Jill Abramson -- Former executive editor of the New York Times.
Jonathan Alter -- Author of the forthcoming " AMERICAN RECKONING: Inside Trump's Trial--and My Own" -- out in October and available now for pre-pre-order.
Eliana Johnson -- Editor in Chief of the Washington Free Beacon.
Drew Holden -- Author of the "Holden Court” newsletter on Substack.
Steve Krakauer -- Editor and host of "FourthWatch media; executive producer of the “Megyn Kelly Show” and author of "UNCOVERED: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned its Principles, and Lost the People.”
And don’t forget to join us for Friday’s episode of “The Morning Meeting” at 9am ET.
2WAY — and the 2WAY community — are both growing fast now. As more of you join, I’d urge you to consider what we mean when we say “conversations like no other.” Yes, we intend them to be longer, more serious, more interesting, more jovial, and more sophisticated than what is on offer elsewhere. But they are also two-way conversations, with community participation that is intended to foster greater appreciation for and understanding of those with whom we disagree.
Thank you for being a part of 2WAY.
See you at 9am and 430pm on Friday.
Mark
