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To listen to an episode, go to the desired link at the bottom of this page, or you can find us on our Podbean hosting site at https://ontheotherhand.podbean.com, or at other podcast hosting sites, such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Google, and iHeart. For questions or suggestions of topics or guests, email us at: otherhandar@gmail.com.
On the Other Hand is a podcast that explores politics and other issues of importance to Arkansans through conversations with community leaders in Arkansas. Co-hosts are Glen White and April Chatham-Carpenter, both of whom are active leaders in Braver Angels in Arkansas and nationally.
In this podcast, our goal is to serve as a venue for honest and civil conversations about a variety of topics with community leaders of diverse perspectives, especially those who work with others whose views or politics differ from their own beliefs. Subject matter experts in related areas also periodically join us.
On the Other Hand is based on the premise that progress in our community and country happens when we listen respectfully to each other and are willing to work with each other when needed, so that problem-solving can occur and our citizens have hope of a more functional government. Ultimately, we want to help reduce political polarization in Arkansas and our region, because the evidence is strong that persistent, extreme polarization is damaging to our democratic republic.
On The Other Hand staff bios:
J. Glen White (PhD, Clinical Psychology), creator and co-host of On The Other Hand, is a founding member of the Arkansas alliance of Braver Angels, a national organization devoted to ending extreme political polarization in America, with a mission of promoting mutual respect, civil dialog, and seeking of common ground among persons of differing political philosophies. Glen currently serves as state co-coordinator and provides workshops and presentations to support the mission of Braver Angels.
Prior to his retirement in 2021, Dr. White worked as a psychologist in the local Veterans Healthcare System, as clinical faculty in the University of Arkansas Medical Center, as clinical staff at a local mental health center, and as instructor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He continues to enjoy public speaking and serving his community.
For the podcast On the Other Hand, Glen uses his past experiences and skills as a psychologist, therapist, and two years as a college DJ to respectfully engage in conversations with podcast guests, especially community leaders in Arkansas and beyond who in various ways reach across political and other divisions to serve their community.
April Chatham-Carpenter (PhD, Communication), co-host of On the Other Hand, is an active leader and volunteer with Braver Angels, where she has served in a variety of local, regional, and national leadership roles. She regularly facilitates workshops, moderates conversations, and supports volunteer training efforts designed to help people engage constructively across political and other differences. Her work focuses on helping individuals and communities build stronger relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and collaborate across divides.
Trained as a communication scholar and facilitator, Dr. Chatham-Carpenter brings expertise in interpersonal communication, conflict management, leadership development, group facilitation, strategic planning, and public engagement. Throughout her career, she has worked with students, organizations, and community groups to develop the communication skills needed for positive change, effective collaboration, and relationship-centered leadership.
For the podcast On the Other Hand, April draws on her experience in communication, facilitation, and civic engagement to explore conversations with guests who are building bridges, strengthening communities, and modeling courageous citizenship. She is particularly interested in stories of community renewal, constructive dialogue, and people who are finding practical ways to work across differences in service of the common good.
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