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Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

Written by: Greenwood Cultural Center
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Bridging the Gap is the flagship podcast of the Greenwood Cultural Center and The Dialogue Studio at Greenwood, dedicated to creating meaningful conversations that strengthen communities, foster understanding, and inspire positive change. Drawing on the Greenwood Cultural Center's enduring mission to preserve history, honor legacy, and promote cultural understanding, the podcast brings together community leaders, public servants, educators, advocates, business leaders, and residents for thoughtful discussions about the issues that shape our lives. Through honest dialogue and diverse perspectives, Bridging the Gap explores the challenges, opportunities, and shared aspirations that connect us. Each episode creates space for respectful conversation, active listening, and the exchange of ideas, moving beyond headlines to uncover the human stories and lived experiences behind today's most important topics. Rooted in the historic legacy of Greenwood—known around the world as Black Wall Street—the series embraces the belief that dialogue can serve as a bridge between people, perspectives, and communities. By bringing together voices from different backgrounds and experiences, Bridging the Gap seeks to encourage understanding, build trust, and highlight pathways toward collective progress. Join us as we explore the conversations that matter most and discover what becomes possible when people come together to listen, learn, and engage with one another. Bridging the Gap is produced by The Dialogue Studio at Greenwood, an initiative of the Greenwood Cultural Center. Learn more at TheDialogueStudio.org.© 2026 | The Dialogue Studio at Greenwood Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Community, Transparency & Public Safety in Tulsa

    Community, Transparency & Public Safety in Tulsa
    Jun 1 2026

    Welcome to the very first episode of Bridging the Gap: Safe Tulsa Podcast. In this debut conversation, community advocate Jonathan Townsend sits down with Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Mark Warmenhauser for an honest discussion about public safety, transparency, policing, historical distrust, and the work being done to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Tulsa's Black community.
    Topics include:
    • The origins of the podcast
    • Community policing in Tulsa
    • Transparency & accountability
    • Historical tensions between police and the Black community
    • Greenwood's legacy and civic dialogue
    • Public safety during Tulsa's Juneteenth celebrations
    • Why communication matters more than ever

    Presented in collaboration with the Greenwood Cultural Center.
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    44 mins
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