Aidan and Ash tackle the topic of diversity in an interview with Eboo Patel. Eboo is the Founder and President of Interfaith America – the leading interfaith organization in the United States – and was named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report. All in this week’s episode of Hold Me Back. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.
Reimagining Diversity
Aidan and Ash tackle the topic of diversity in an interview with Eboo Patel. Eboo is the Founder and President of Interfaith America – the leading interfaith organization in the United States – and was named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report. He served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council and has written five books, including his recently published We Need to Build: Fieldnotes for Diverse Democracy. In the interview, Eboo shares how a potluck dinner is the key to building a healthy diverse democracy. He also triggers an important discovery for Aidan and a moment of reckoning for Ash. As a bonus, Aidan chronicles how Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is reimagining diversity. This episode covers everything from religious diversity to potluck dinners. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Which generation understands diversity better?
- What inspired Eboo’s latest book?
- Have we lost our way with religious diversity as a country?
- What is Interfaith America?
- Why is diversity rarely talked about in terms of religion?
- What makes a healthy, diverse democracy?
- How is diversity viewed on college campuses?
- Why does Aidan feel more connected to his mom’s side?
Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy the show! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Intro to Reimagining Diversity
- [0:00] This podcast has been named a Common Sense Selection by Common Sense Media, recognized for its outstanding content for kids and families.
- [0:10] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by WellNow. Walk in or book online at WellNow.com
- [1:10] Welcome to Hold Me Back
- [1:17] Meet Aidan (Gen Z) & Ash (Gen X)
- [2:39] Which generation understands diversity better?
- [3:27] Eboo Patel, Interfaith America, We Need to Build: Fieldnotes for Diverse Democracy by Eboo Patel
- [5:21] Tom Cruise
- Interview with Eboo Patel
- [7:01] What inspired Eboo’s latest book?
- [9:54] Have we lost our way with religious diversity as a country?
- [12:08] What is Interfaith America?
- [14:44] Why is diversity rarely talked about in terms of religion?
- [16:31] Mayo Clinic
- [19:02] Nike Pro Hijab
- [21:32] What makes a healthy, diverse democracy?
- [35:23] How is diversity viewed on college campuses?
- [36:54] Potluck
- [37:18] How do we build the social infrastructure to celebrate everyone bringing their own dish?
- [39:46] “What I Want My Kids to Learn About American Racism“
- Outro
- [46:48] Jonathan Burdick of Cornell University Episode, Lee Coffin of Dartmouth Episode, Christoph Guttentag of Duke University Episode
- [47:28] Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
- [48:17] Choosing Summer Programs
- [48:58] Why does Aidan feel more connected to his mom’s side?
- [53:07] Learn more about Eboo Patel at Interfaith America and his book, We Need to Build: Fieldnotes for Diverse Democracy
- [53:38] Thank you for listening! Follow Hold Me Back on HoldMeBack.com and on Instagram & Facebook
- [52:54] Leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
- [53:47] Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote below
