Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George on Truth and Division in America
Robert P George
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9 April 2025
15 September 2025
In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano welcomes Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, co-authors of the new book Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division. As the country faces unprecedented polarization, AI-driven misinformation, and the erosion of intellectual curiosity, West and George offer a powerful roadmap for restoring civil discourse and truth-seeking. Drawing on decades of friendship despite ideological differences, they explore how Americans can navigate political disagreements without destroying relationships. This episode is for those committed to reviving the foundations of a free and open society. Episode Highlights: How friendship rooted in mutual respect can thrive across deep political divides Why the education system has abandoned truth-seeking and how we can fix it What's different about today's political divisionand whether we were ever truly unified #cornelwest #robertgeorge #civildiscourse #truthmatters #Civicvirtue #Princeton #FreeSpeech Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Truth Matters 01:14 The Power of Disagreement 05:26 Education and Intellectual Virtues 10:39 Navigating Technological Challenges 14:25 The Role of Open-Mindedness in Education 19:46 Historical Perspectives on Division 25:19 The Stakes of Truth-Seeking Subscribe for More: Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!
