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SUMMARY:Smerconish Mingle Meetup | August 30 4-6pm CST
LOCATION:Sketchbook Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 32% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nI'm a big fan of Michael Smerconish\, the political comme
 ntator known for his balanced\, centrist perspective. You might know him f
 rom SiriusXM\, his podcast\, or his Saturday morning show on CNN. His Siri
 usXM show opens with Stealers Wheel’s “Clowns to the left of me\, Jokers t
 o the right…”—a perfect nod to his middle-ground philosophy.\nMichael ofte
 n talks about how political polarization has grown as people stop mingling
  across lines. Too many of us retreat into echo chambers online instead of
  connecting through community activities—like bowling leagues\, softball t
 eams\, or local clubs. He encourages listeners to get out\, meet new peopl
 e\, and engage in friendly debate\, open conversation\, and active listeni
 ng. The goal isn’t to win an argument\, but to genuinely understand one an
 other and enjoy the process of exchanging ideas.\nWith that spirit in mind
 \, join me for a Mingle Meet-Up on Sunday\, August 30 at Sketchbook Brewin
 g Co at their SKOKIE location starting at 4:00 PM CST.\nWhile politics mig
 ht come up\, the real goal is simple: bring together a diverse group of pe
 ople to relax\, connect\, and enjoy good company. Whether you agree or dis
 agree\, this is a space for open-minded discussion\, sharing perspectives\
 , and listening with respect.\nIf you’re new to Michael’s work\, check out
  his website\, sign up for his daily newsletter\, or tune into his show.\n
 And for the backstory on this whole “Mingle” idea\, here’s the short film 
 that started it all:\n🎥 The Mingle Movie\nClowns to the left of me\, joker
 s to the right… stuck in the middle with you.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/smerconish-mingle-meetup-chicago/events/31536860
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