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The Art of Listening Without Ego: Bruce Cohen on Storytelling and Democracy

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How do we tell stories that bring people together when everything else is pushing us apart?

Oscar and Tony-winning producer Bruce Cohen, whose credits include American Beauty, Milk, Silver Linings Playbook, and Big Fish, joins The Caring Economy to talk about storytelling as an act of public service.

In conversation with Toby Usnik, Bruce reflects on his life’s work — from mentorship under Steven Spielberg to receiving the National Medal of Arts from President Biden — and why he believes the arts are essential to democracy.

Cohen shares lessons from decades in Hollywood and on Broadway about collaboration, empathy, and the courage it takes to create something that matters. He also warns of what’s at stake as the arts face renewed political scrutiny and funding threats.

Tune in for a rare conversation on leadership, creativity, and how culture can still connect us in an increasingly divided world.

  continue reading

193 episodes

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Manage episode 514051193 series 3251511
Content provided by Toby Usnik. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Toby Usnik or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

How do we tell stories that bring people together when everything else is pushing us apart?

Oscar and Tony-winning producer Bruce Cohen, whose credits include American Beauty, Milk, Silver Linings Playbook, and Big Fish, joins The Caring Economy to talk about storytelling as an act of public service.

In conversation with Toby Usnik, Bruce reflects on his life’s work — from mentorship under Steven Spielberg to receiving the National Medal of Arts from President Biden — and why he believes the arts are essential to democracy.

Cohen shares lessons from decades in Hollywood and on Broadway about collaboration, empathy, and the courage it takes to create something that matters. He also warns of what’s at stake as the arts face renewed political scrutiny and funding threats.

Tune in for a rare conversation on leadership, creativity, and how culture can still connect us in an increasingly divided world.

  continue reading

193 episodes

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