495: Todd Rose—One Good Thing

495: Todd Rose—One Good Thing

July 21, 2026 · 1h 51m · Episode 495

About this episode

Todd Rose joins Mike Rowe to discuss the gap between personal beliefs and public perception, and the movement Be The People aimed at community empowerment.

Todd Rose , bestselling author of Collective Illusions , former Harvard professor, and co-founder of Populace , joins Mike for a conversation about the surprising gap between what people really believe and what they think everyone else believes. Together they explore the collective illusions that shape our society, the barriers that keep us from living our best lives, and the disconnect between public perception and private conviction. They also dive into Todd's newest brainchild, Be The People, a growing movement that empowers ordinary citizens to bridge divides, strengthen their communities, and prove that meaningful change often begins with one good thing. Follow Be The People on Instagram to see how Americans are coming together to solve problems, strengthen their communities, and help one another. You might even find your own way in. Today's episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter —The recruiting site that really is the smartest way to hire. Post a job for FREE and find a qualified candidate in 24 hours . Good Ranchers —Sourcing 100% of their meat from American farms and ranches and delivering straight to your door. Use code MIKE for free meat for life and $50 off your first…

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Host: Mike Rowe

Guest: Todd Rose

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Populace, Be The People

Books & works: Collective Illusions

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