What Adam Hamilton has said about Political polarization in the United States

2 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 5, 2026

Adam Hamilton, Methodist pastor in Kansas described as running for office, has been quoted on Political polarization in the United States 2 times in 1 episode of The Bulwark Daily, most recently on November 5, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Hamilton argues that politicians exploit fear and that understanding people's fears opens the door to changing minds.
“a lot of times our decision-making process is built around fear. And politicians are masters at making us fear other people”
The Bulwark Daily: Adam Hamilton: Knock Holes in the Darkness (Nov 5, 2026) · Listen from 20:08
Hamilton distinguishes between irritating opponents and influencing them, saying persuasion requires making people feel heard.
“is my goal here in this sermon or this relationship or whatever, merely to irritate someone or is it to influence them? Irritating is super easy”
The Bulwark Daily: Adam Hamilton: Knock Holes in the Darkness (Nov 5, 2026) · Listen from 23:30

Adam Hamilton: Knock Holes in the Darkness
The Bulwark Daily · Nov 5, 2026 · 1 h 9 min
Tim Miller talks with Kansas Senator-elect Adam Hamilton about faith, immigration, and bridging divides, then with Rob Flaherty about why Democrats won the 2026 midterms.