<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<?xml-stylesheet href="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/podcast_rss.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"
  xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"
  xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"
  xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" >
<channel>
	<title>Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us with Michael Hershman</title>
	<atom:link href="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/building-bridges-that-which-unites-us-with-michael-hershman/feed/?post_type=episode" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/building-bridges-that-which-unites-us-with-michael-hershman/</link>
	<googleplay:description>Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Michael Hershman, CEO of Soloviev Group, designed to foster connection and understanding. Through candid interviews with everyday citizens on the streets of Manhattan, Michael gathers unscripted, authentic perspectives that spark in-depth discussions with expert guests. Each episode tackles vital national topics such as culture, democracy, and liberty, with the aim of uncovering common ground and highlighting the forces that unite us.</googleplay:description>
	<description>Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Michael Hershman, CEO of Soloviev Group, designed to foster connection and understanding. Through candid interviews with everyday citizens on the streets of Manhattan, Michael gathers unscripted, authentic perspectives that spark in-depth discussions with expert guests. Each episode tackles vital national topics such as culture, democracy, and liberty, with the aim of uncovering common ground and highlighting the forces that unite us.</description>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	 <copyright>2025 Red Apple Media</copyright>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
		<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
		<itunes:summary>Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Michael Hershman, CEO of Soloviev Group, designed to foster connection and understanding. Through candid interviews with everyday citizens on the streets of Manhattan, Michael gathers unscripted, authentic perspectives that spark in-depth discussions with expert guests. Each episode tackles vital national topics such as culture, democracy, and liberty, with the aim of uncovering common ground and highlighting the forces that unite us.</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:owner>
		<itunes:name>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:name>
			</itunes:owner>
		<!-- start code of itunes multiple categories -->
<!-- start parent categories -->
	<itunes:category text="Business"/>
<!-- end parent categories -->
<!-- end code of itunes multiple categories -->
			<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/06/18151100/building-bridges-podcast.png" />
		<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/06/18151100/building-bridges-podcast.png" />
			
		<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
        <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<item>
		<title>Episode 18: Amir Korangy on Immigration, The Real Deal, and the Future of Journalism</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-18-amir-korangy-on-immigration-the-real-deal-and-the-future-of-journalism/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-18-amir-korangy-on-immigration-the-real-deal-and-the-future-of-journalism/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-18-amir-korangy-on-immigration-the-real-deal-and-the-future-of-journalism/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Amir Korangy for a personal conversation about his journey from a young immigrant to the founder and publisher of The Real Deal, one of the most influential real estate outlets. They also discuss changes in the sector over the course of Amir’s 20-plus year career, the impact of technology, and the evolving profession of journalism in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Amir Korangy for a personal conversation about his journey from a young immigrant to the founder and publisher of The Real Deal, one of the most influential real estate outlets. They also discuss changes in the sector over the course of Amir’s 20-plus year career, the impact of technology, and the evolving profession of journalism in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-18-amir-korangy-on-immigration-the-real-deal-and-the-future-of-journalism/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC3262946583.mp3?serve_episode=122491&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Amir Korangy for a personal conversation about his journey from a young immigrant to the founder and publisher of The Real Deal, one of the most influential real estate outlets. They also discuss changes in the sector over the course of Amir’s 20-plus year career, the impact of technology, and the evolving profession of journalism in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Amir Korangy for a personal conversation about his journey from a young immigrant to the founder and publisher of The Real Deal, one of the most influential real es</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:36:09</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 17: David Rubenstein on What Makes a Great President, Patriotism, and America</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-17-david-rubenstein-on-what-makes-a-great-president-patriotism-and-america/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-17-david-rubenstein-on-what-makes-a-great-president-patriotism-and-america/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-17-david-rubenstein-on-what-makes-a-great-president-patriotism-and-america/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with David Rubenstein—cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient—for a conversation about leadership, public service, and the lessons history offers today. Throughout their discussion, David reflects on his time in the public sector and shares insights from his latest book, The Highest Calling, on the presidency and the responsibilities that shape our nation’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with David Rubenstein—cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient—for a conversation about leadership, public service, and the lessons history offers today. Throughout their discussion, David reflects on his time in the public sector and shares insights from his latest book, The Highest Calling, on the presidency and the responsibilities that shape our nation’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-17-david-rubenstein-on-what-makes-a-great-president-patriotism-and-america/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC4162611433.mp3?serve_episode=121523&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with David Rubenstein—cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient—for a conversation about leadership, public service, and the lessons history offers today. Throughout their discussion, David reflects on his time in the public sector and shares insights from his latest book, The Highest Calling, on the presidency and the responsibilities that shape our nation’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with David Rubenstein—cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient—for a conversation about </itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:28:59</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 16: Jonathan Kilman on Policy, Public Affairs, and Building a Stronger Future</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-16-jonathan-kilman-on-policy-public-affairs-and-building-a-stronger-future/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-16-jonathan-kilman-on-policy-public-affairs-and-building-a-stronger-future/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-16-jonathan-kilman-on-policy-public-affairs-and-building-a-stronger-future/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges, Michael Hershman sits down with nationally respected advisor Jonathan Kilman to discuss shaping policy, guiding major companies through complex challenges, and strengthening communities at every level of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges, Michael Hershman sits down with nationally respected advisor Jonathan Kilman to discuss shaping policy, guiding major companies through complex challenges, and strengthening communities at every level of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-16-jonathan-kilman-on-policy-public-affairs-and-building-a-stronger-future/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC9272617333.mp3?serve_episode=120116&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges, Michael Hershman sits down with nationally respected advisor Jonathan Kilman to discuss shaping policy, guiding major companies through complex challenges, and strengthening communities at every level of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this episode of Building Bridges, Michael Hershman sits down with nationally respected advisor Jonathan Kilman to discuss shaping policy, guiding major companies through complex challenges, and strengthening communities at every level of government. Le</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:39:34</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 15: Maz Jobrani on Family, Identity, and the Power of Humor</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-15-maz-jobrani-on-family-identity-and-the-power-of-humor/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-15-maz-jobrani-on-family-identity-and-the-power-of-humor/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-15-maz-jobrani-on-family-identity-and-the-power-of-humor/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with acclaimed comedian, actor, and LA Times best-selling author Maz Jobrani for a heartfelt conversation about family, identity, and community — and the role humor played along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with acclaimed comedian, actor, and LA Times best-selling author Maz Jobrani for a heartfelt conversation about family, identity, and community — and the role humor played along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-15-maz-jobrani-on-family-identity-and-the-power-of-humor/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC1921799687.mp3?serve_episode=118958&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with acclaimed comedian, actor, and LA Times best-selling author Maz Jobrani for a heartfelt conversation about family, identity, and community — and the role humor played along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with acclaimed comedian, actor, and LA Times best-selling author Maz Jobrani for a heartfelt conversation about family, identity, and community — and the role humor pl</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:39:10</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 14: Frank Carone on How Compromise Could Save New York&mdash;and the Nation</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-14-frank-carone-on-how-compromise-could-save-new-york-and-the-nation/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-14-frank-carone-on-how-compromise-could-save-new-york-and-the-nation/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-14-frank-carone-on-how-compromise-could-save-new-york-and-the-nation/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Frank Carone—founder and chairman of Oaktree Solutions, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, and bestselling author. In a particularly timely conversation, they discuss the strength of character shaped by growing up in New York City, maintaining civility through compromise, and the need to make voter registration easier to increase turnout and ensure that all voices are heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Frank Carone—founder and chairman of Oaktree Solutions, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, and bestselling author. In a particularly timely conversation, they discuss the strength of character shaped by growing up in New York City, maintaining civility through compromise, and the need to make voter registration easier to increase turnout and ensure that all voices are heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-14-frank-carone-on-how-compromise-could-save-new-york-and-the-nation/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC3334310522.mp3?updated=1759930313&#038;serve_episode=117912&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Frank Carone—founder and chairman of Oaktree Solutions, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, and bestselling author. In a particularly timely conversation, they discuss the strength of character shaped by growing up in New York City, maintaining civility through compromise, and the need to make voter registration easier to increase turnout and ensure that all voices are heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman sits down with Frank Carone—founder and chairman of Oaktree Solutions, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, and bestselling author. In a particularly timely conversation, they dis</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:38:06</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 13: Michele Risa on Purpose-Driven Leadership, Loneliness &amp; Human Connection</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-13-michele-risa-on-purpose-driven-leadership-loneliness-human-connection/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-13-michele-risa-on-purpose-driven-leadership-loneliness-human-connection/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-13-michele-risa-on-purpose-driven-leadership-loneliness-human-connection/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Michele Risa, CEO & Founder of Collaborative Solutions and a global leader in purpose-driven leadership. From building women’s business incubators in post-Soviet Russia to launching Universities United, Michele shares how storytelling, trust-building, and human-centric skills help students and communities combat loneliness and find meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Michele Risa, CEO & Founder of Collaborative Solutions and a global leader in purpose-driven leadership. From building women’s business incubators in post-Soviet Russia to launching Universities United, Michele shares how storytelling, trust-building, and human-centric skills help students and communities combat loneliness and find meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-13-michele-risa-on-purpose-driven-leadership-loneliness-human-connection/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC3745421720.mp3?serve_episode=116951&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Michele Risa, CEO & Founder of Collaborative Solutions and a global leader in purpose-driven leadership. From building women’s business incubators in post-Soviet Russia to launching Universities United, Michele shares how storytelling, trust-building, and human-centric skills help students and communities combat loneliness and find meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Michele Risa, CEO &amp; Founder of Collaborative Solutions and a global leader in purpose-driven leadership. From building women’s business incubators in post-Soviet Russia to launching Universities Unite</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:39:08</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 12: Rufus Edmisten on Watergate, Civility, and Restoring Trust in Democracy</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-12-rufus-edmisten-on-watergate-civility-and-restoring-trust-in-democracy/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-12-rufus-edmisten-on-watergate-civility-and-restoring-trust-in-democracy/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-12-rufus-edmisten-on-watergate-civility-and-restoring-trust-in-democracy/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Deputy Chief Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee. Rufus reflects on his journey from growing up in a log cabin to serving in historic roles that shaped American politics, including delivering the first congressional subpoena to a sitting president. Together, they discuss lessons from Watergate, the decline of civility in public life, and the urgent need to restore trust, civic education, and respect for institutions to ensure America’s democracy remains strong for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Deputy Chief Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee. Rufus reflects on his journey from growing up in a log cabin to serving in historic roles that shaped American politics, including delivering the first congressional subpoena to a sitting president. Together, they discuss lessons from Watergate, the decline of civility in public life, and the urgent need to restore trust, civic education, and respect for institutions to ensure America’s democracy remains strong for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-12-rufus-edmisten-on-watergate-civility-and-restoring-trust-in-democracy/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC2909483079.mp3?serve_episode=116213&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Deputy Chief Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee. Rufus reflects on his journey from growing up in a log cabin to serving in historic roles that shaped American politics, including delivering the first congressional subpoena to a sitting president. Together, they discuss lessons from Watergate, the decline of civility in public life, and the urgent need to restore trust, civic education, and respect for institutions to ensure America’s democracy remains strong for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>On this episode, Michael Hershman sits down with Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Deputy Chief Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee. Rufus reflects on his journey from growing up in a log cabin to servin</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/09/11135200/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02347520-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:41:30</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Building Bridges EP 11: The Power of Lincoln&amp;rsquo;s Words on Democracy, Unity, and Civic Responsibility</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/building-bridges-ep-11-the-power-of-lincolns-words-on-democracy-unity-and-civic-responsibility/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/building-bridges-ep-11-the-power-of-lincolns-words-on-democracy-unity-and-civic-responsibility/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/building-bridges-ep-11-the-power-of-lincolns-words-on-democracy-unity-and-civic-responsibility/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this very special episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman is joined in spirit and conversation by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Drawing on the enduring power of his words and leadership, they explore how the ideals of democracy, unity, and civic responsibility continue to shape America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this very special episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman is joined in spirit and conversation by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Drawing on the enduring power of his words and leadership, they explore how the ideals of democracy, unity, and civic responsibility continue to shape America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/building-bridges-ep-11-the-power-of-lincolns-words-on-democracy-unity-and-civic-responsibility/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC6461577164.mp3?serve_episode=114869&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/21211500/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02237464-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02237464</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this very special episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman is joined in spirit and conversation by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Drawing on the enduring power of his words and leadership, they explore how the ideals of democracy, unity, and civic responsibility continue to shape America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this very special episode of Building Bridges: That Which Unites Us, Michael Hershman is joined in spirit and conversation by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Drawing on the enduring power of his words and leadership, they expl</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/21211500/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02237464-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/21211500/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02237464-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:41:07</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 10: Kathryn Wylde on Uniting NYC for a Competitive and Equitable Future</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-10-kathryn-wylde-on-uniting-nyc-for-a-competitive-and-equitable-future/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-10-kathryn-wylde-on-uniting-nyc-for-a-competitive-and-equitable-future/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-10-kathryn-wylde-on-uniting-nyc-for-a-competitive-and-equitable-future/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-10-kathryn-wylde-on-uniting-nyc-for-a-competitive-and-equitable-future/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC1592539079.mp3?serve_episode=113515&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/05185000/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02167300-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02167300</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/05185000/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02167300-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/08/05185000/53d4e4185a50a41c4ca6388f8ae07a02167300-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:46:19</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Episode 9: JT Batson on 2026 World Cup and Uniting The World Through Sport</title>
		<link>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-9-jt-batson-on-2026-world-cup-and-uniting-the-world-through-sport/</link>
		<comments>https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-9-jt-batson-on-2026-world-cup-and-uniting-the-world-through-sport/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Red Apple Podcast Network]]></dc:creator>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-9-jt-batson-on-2026-world-cup-and-uniting-the-world-through-sport/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges with Michael Hershman, Michael sits down with JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer, to discuss the power of sports in uniting communities and cultures. As the U.S. prepares to co-host the World's Biggest Soccer Tournament, JT shares his journey from tech to soccer leadership, the growing popularity of the sport, and the economic and social impact of the tournament. They explore initiatives like Soccer Forward, efforts to make the game more inclusive, and JT’s vision for the future of U.S. soccer—on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges with Michael Hershman, Michael sits down with JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer, to discuss the power of sports in uniting communities and cultures. As the U.S. prepares to co-host the World's Biggest Soccer Tournament, JT shares his journey from tech to soccer leadership, the growing popularity of the sport, and the economic and social impact of the tournament. They explore initiatives like Soccer Forward, efforts to make the game more inclusive, and JT’s vision for the future of U.S. soccer—on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></content:encoded>
		<wfw:commentRss><![CDATA[https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/episode/episode-9-jt-batson-on-2026-world-cup-and-uniting-the-world-through-sport/feed/]]></wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<enclosure url="https://www.redapplepodcastnetwork.com/WABC7173312174.mp3?updated=1753228745&#038;serve_episode=112352&#038;serve_podcast=354" length="" type="audio/mpeg" />
	<media:content url="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/07/22234100/29619f2bf426e5df9c6ec5202eef2cb6309212-150x150.png" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="150" height="150" lang="en-US" />
	<media:title type="plain">29619f2bf426e5df9c6ec5202eef2cb6309212</media:title>
				<googleplay:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</googleplay:author>
	<itunes:author>Red Apple Podcast Network</itunes:author>
	<itunes:season></itunes:season>
   <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of Building Bridges with Michael Hershman, Michael sits down with JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer, to discuss the power of sports in uniting communities and cultures. As the U.S. prepares to co-host the World's Biggest Soccer Tournament, JT shares his journey from tech to soccer leadership, the growing popularity of the sport, and the economic and social impact of the tournament. They explore initiatives like Soccer Forward, efforts to make the game more inclusive, and JT’s vision for the future of U.S. soccer—on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></googleplay:description>
	<itunes:summary>In this episode of Building Bridges with Michael Hershman, Michael sits down with JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer, to discuss the power of sports in uniting communities and cultures. As the U.S. prepares to co-host the World&#039;s Biggest</itunes:summary>
		<googleplay:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/07/22234100/29619f2bf426e5df9c6ec5202eef2cb6309212-150x150.png" />
	<itunes:image href="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1534/2025/07/22234100/29619f2bf426e5df9c6ec5202eef2cb6309212-150x150.png" />
		<itunes:duration>00:34:42</itunes:duration>
	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
