Patrick Payton

If you haven't read the book yet, this is a great place to start. We aren't the only ones talking about these issues—Ben Sasse seems to have a similar take on grandstanding, the permanent political class, and the minority extremes.

Ben Sasse Said What We've Been Saying All Along Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse sat down with Paul Gigot on the P...

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East Texas A&M hosts civil discourse symposium with lawmakers, journalists and students East Texas A&M hosts civil discourse symposium with lawmakers and journalists, giving students hands-on experience in respectful dialogue.

We are thrilled that the audiobook version of The Middle is now available! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 if you’re an audiobook listener, grab your copy via Audible, and we won’t judge if you want to increase that speed (we personally like 1.4x ☺️)

The quiet majority is exhausted. It's time to act.

The quiet majority is exhausted. It’s time to act Recent polling says most Americans reject polarization and want respectful, principled governance.

Big thanks to the Shake It Off with Mert and Lucas Live show for having me as a guest recently! You can check out the full episode at the link below and tune in to their show every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm on AM 970.

Hour 1: The Grammys Flashpoint | Patrick Payton on the Quiet Majority - Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas Episode 83 tracks how the Grammys became a flashpoint for debates over representation and cultural power. As the country confronts intensifying scrutiny of ICE and its enforcement practices, the hour situates the awards show within a broader national reckoning over who is protected, who is marginali...

Finding a return to the reasonable middle requires a lot but will yield far greater than the current divide we are sitting in. It will require courage and vigilance and a listening ear. Imagine what it could do in our communities, nation, and world!

We can’t heal what we refuse to humanize. The future belongs to those who see people, not positions.

Our first box of promo copies has arrived!