Forces of Good: W. Kamau Bell Seeks a United America
b'As host of the Emmy Award\\u2013winning CNN show\\xa0United Shades of America,\\xa0W. Kamau Bell travels across the country to learn about the wide variety of challenges we face\\u2014and also to show us how we can begin to talk to one another. Which is why we asked him to be on the cover of\\xa0Outside\\u2019s 2021 Best Towns issue: he helped us present a decidedly new take on dream destinations compared to past editions of this annual bestseller. Because Outsiders want more than just exceptional adventure playgrounds in their hometowns. They want things like affordable housing, investment in green initiatives, and a diverse population that has equitable access to parks and open space. In this kickoff episode to our new Forces of Good series, we hear what Kamau and fellow comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston think about the current divisions in our country\\u2014and what we learn when we engage with communities very different than our own.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis episode was brought to you by Hydro Flask, a company that believes every adventure starts with two simple words: let\\u2019s go! Shop Hydro Flask products for yourself or the outdoor lovers on your holiday list this season at\\xa0hydroflask.com.'