American Hope

Mike Moffitt
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"We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth."* President Lincoln spoke these words to Congress early in one of America's darkest chapters. America has promised and fulfilled, but also challenged and disappointed countless people's hopes in its 250 year history. Today, some Americans long to return to the hopes of the past. Others long to strive for the hopes of the future. Many are caught in between. "American Hope" offers a glimpse into American culture one city at a time, one person at a time, one story at a time, as we explore one question: "What gives you hope?" *Abraham Lincoln, "December 1, 1862: Second Annual Message." Miller Center, University of Virginia. 2026. Web.

Episodes

  1. 2. Hope on the Road: Dog Park in Tacoma, WA

    5 FEB

    2. Hope on the Road: Dog Park in Tacoma, WA

    My first episode was a standard-length interview, and this second episode is in a different category – brief spontaneous conversations with people I meet along the way. So I’m calling these “Hope on the Road.” In this brief episode, you’ll hear from two people – Pat and Stacy – who I spontaneously asked to share while we were at a dog park in University Place, WA. Neither were planning to be interviewed, but they agreed to offer their thoughts on what gives them hope.

    4 min
  2. 1. The Hope not the Ope (Overland Park, KS, with Erik Johnson)

    30 JAN

    1. The Hope not the Ope (Overland Park, KS, with Erik Johnson)

    Erik Johnson is an athlete, actor, comedian, all-around goofball, as well as being a loyal son and brother and great friend. In this conversation, Erik shares about his unexpected physical malady, his struggle through addiction, and where he found hope throughout.

    43 min
  3. American Hope trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    American Hope trailer

    Mike summarizes the show's simple focus: "What gives you hope?" But rather than an abstract philosophy, American Hope aims to share the voices and stories of Americans just like you: living, working, struggling, dreaming. Those voices come from every corner of the nation, including right next door.

    1 min

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"We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth."* President Lincoln spoke these words to Congress early in one of America's darkest chapters. America has promised and fulfilled, but also challenged and disappointed countless people's hopes in its 250 year history. Today, some Americans long to return to the hopes of the past. Others long to strive for the hopes of the future. Many are caught in between. "American Hope" offers a glimpse into American culture one city at a time, one person at a time, one story at a time, as we explore one question: "What gives you hope?" *Abraham Lincoln, "December 1, 1862: Second Annual Message." Miller Center, University of Virginia. 2026. Web.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Moffitt
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Moffitt 2026
  • Show Website
    American Hope