The Mingle Effect (Ode to Michael)

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The Mingle Project

America's Antidote to Disconnection

Michael Smerconish's bold prescription for healing our fractured social fabric through face-to-face connections across political and social divides.

Watch: The Mingle Movie

Michael Smerconish's complete presentation on The Mingle Project

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Discover the Crisis
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The Loneliness Epidemic

America is facing an unprecedented crisis of social isolation

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"We no longer ride buses together, attend community events, join clubs, volunteer, or form friendships outside our bubbles. Americans have stopped mingling."
— Michael Smerconish

The Solution: Mingle

A simple word, a revolutionary concept

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Face-to-Face Connection

Restore civility and compromise through in-person interactions across social, economic, and political divides.

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Science-Backed Approach

Built on Harvard research showing cross-class friendships significantly improve life outcomes and economic mobility.

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Civil Discourse

Create opportunities for respectful dialogue where listening matters more than being right.

"When we mingle, we tell each other our life stories. We practice empathy, we build connections, and we strengthen our social fitness."

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Michael Smerconish
CNN Host SiriusXM Independent Voice

Meet Michael Smerconish

The Independent Voice America Needs

1990-2020

30 Years in Media

Witnessed the transformation from local talk radio to national syndication, watching polarization increase year by year.

2010

Political Evolution

Left the Republican Party to become an Independent, representing the "great untapped center" in American politics.

2020

The Mingle Project Born

COVID-19 transformed his planned speaking tour into a focused campaign for societal reconnection.

His Mission

"I believe we can heal our fractured society by getting people to mingle again. Not online, not through screens, but face-to-face, building the empathy and understanding that democracy requires."

Join a Mingle Meetup

Monthly gatherings in cities across America where all viewpoints are welcome

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Civil Discourse

Discuss current events with people from different backgrounds and political perspectives

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Listen More Than Speak

Emphasis on understanding others rather than convincing them of your viewpoint

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Bridge Divides

Meet people from different social, economic, and political backgrounds in your area

Active Cities

📍 New York City
📍 Milwaukee
📍 Kansas City
📍 Reading, PA
📍 Scottsdale
📍 Minneapolis
Find a Meetup Near You
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Start a Group in Your City

Contact: minglemeetup@smerconish.com

Take Action Today

Small steps that make a big difference in your community

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Host & Connect

  • Invite neighbors from different backgrounds to dinner
  • Host a backyard gathering or block party
  • Start conversations with people you wouldn't normally meet
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Join & Volunteer

  • Join local community organizations and clubs
  • Volunteer for causes that matter to you
  • Attend town halls and community forums
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Disconnect to Connect

  • Put phones away during conversations
  • Take public transportation when possible
  • Shop locally and engage with business owners

Research Shows:

Cross-class friendships have a stronger impact on economic mobility than school quality, family structure, or job availability.

— Harvard Economic Mobility Research

Official Resources

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Official Website

Complete information, videos, and resources from Michael Smerconish

Visit smerconish.com/mingle-project
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Watch on CNN

Michael Smerconish on CNN Saturday mornings discussing current events

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Listen on SiriusXM

The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM POTUS Channel 124

SiriusXM Show
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Book Michael

Bring The Mingle Project presentation to your organization or event

Speaking Engagements

The Future Depends on Us

In an era of unprecedented division, we have the power to heal our communities one conversation at a time.

"Join the crew, Let's build a future, Strong and true. Together we rise, hand in hand. The Mingle Project's here to stand!"
— From "The Mingle Effect" by Derek Devon
Start Mingling Today Listen to "The Mingle Effect"