How do we shift our political views on criminal justice, overcome racism, and recover from alcoholism? Reckonings features stories from the conscience. Guests include law enforcement officials, veterans, artists, and others who are wrestling with transformative change.
Episode #12 features former Republican South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis, who was moved to shift his position on climate change by a powerful force: love. His son and family created a safe environment for him to explore the possibility of changing his views, and loved him unconditionally through what he calls his ‘climate metamorphosis.’ Which is why Inglis uses this same strategy to mobilize fellow conservatives around climate change: his organization RepublicEn avoids judgment, and leverages love. For his courage on climate, Bob Inglis won the 2015 JFK Profile in Courage award. Today, he stands at the forefront of America’s conservative movement on climate change.
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