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Gov. Spencer Cox has asked Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor's campaign gets right and what it's missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. This episode originally aired on April 22, 2024.  Resources and references: Gov. Cox's Disagree Better Initiative Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Aroma Retail. If you enjoyed the interview with Jim Reding, the CEO of Aroma Retail, check out their products here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Adam Gardiner  Utah Governor Spencer Cox was in Virginia today, speaking on a panel about disagreements in politics. He was joined by Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They each spoke about the current political environment and how we can have healthier discussions in that environment. We hear from both of them; the Inside Sources hosts share their reactions. 

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Adam Gardiner  Sentencing delays coming in Trump’s ‘hush money’ case The Manhattan District Attorney has agreed to pause sentencing in Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ case. The defense wants the judge to dismiss the case, but the prosecution wants to delay movement in the case until Mr. Trump is no longer president... in 2029. Inside Sources kicks off the show sharing in-depth updates on this interesting case.  Harris campaign spends more than $1 Billion in short campaign The Kamala Harris campaign is facing major criticisms today, as reports come out showing the campaign spent more than $1 Billion in their short 15-week-long campaign. How were they able to spend so much, yet still lose by so much? Hosts Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter have both worked on political campaigns and have lots of experience spending campaign money; they share their thoughts.  Utah’s Attorney General joins coalition of states against SEC regulation of cryptocurrency Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is now leading a coalition of 18 states who don’t want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Amelia Powers Gardner, co-founder of the Utah Blockchain Coalition and Utah County Commissioner joins Inside Sources to talk about this new lawsuit. She also explains what blockchain and cryptocurrency mean for our less technologically inclined listeners.   Ukraine launches US-made longer-range missiles against Russia Soon after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to use American-made longer-range missiles against Russia, Ukraine launched an attack. Russia is now threatening a nuclear response against countries that aid Ukraine. Things are escalating quickly – should we be concerned? The hosts talk through the situation to calm listeners’ fears.  Democrat Natalie Pinkney declares victory in SLCo Council race For the first time in 22 years, a new council member has taken over Seat C on the Salt Lake County Council. Democrat Natalie Pinkney has defeated Republican candidate Rachelle Morris, making Pinkney the first Black woman elected to a county-wide seat in Utah. We talk about the race as a whole, what Pinkney wants to accomplish, and how she and Morris are going to work together.  Bureau of Land Management revokes UDOT’s right-of-way for Northern Corridor Utah leaders are speaking out against a BLM decision to revoke UDOT’s right-of-way for a new highway in Washington County called the Northern Corridor. What is this project, and why is it such a big deal for not just state leaders, but federal leaders too? Utah DNR Deputy Director Redge Johnson joins Inside Sources to educate Wasatch Front listeners on this important issue and what might happen next.  Gov. Cox’s ‘Disagree Better’ initiative heads to Virginia Utah Governor Spencer Cox was in Virginia today, speaking on a panel about disagreements in politics. He was joined by Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They each spoke about the current political environment and how we can have healthier discussions in that environment. We hear from both of them; the Inside Sources hosts share their reactions. 

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The election is over and, is spite of Trump's clear victory, America remains as divided as ever. So how to put the country together again? Juliana Tafur, the director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley, has been giving this existential question much thought. What all Americans need, Tafur tells me, is the compassion, empathy and humility to understand the other side. But, as I asked her, isn't that just shorthand for a progressive bridge building project in which the left defines the language of a reunited America?Juliana Tafur, the director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley Her work focuses on strengthening social connections across lines of race, religion, culture, politics, and more, to foster a culture of understanding and belonging in the United States and beyond. Through partnerships, multimedia content, speaking engagements, and workshops, Juliana is committed to ensuring that bridge-building skills and resources reach people and inspire meaningful change. With experience as a social entrepreneur, workshop creator, Emmy-nominated senior producer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker, she has been working to foster human connection across complex societal divides for more than a decade. A TEDx speaker, she has led and facilitated speaking engagements and training sessions on bridging differences at more than 30 higher education institutions and organizations. Juliana is also a 2021–2022 Obama Foundation Scholar at Columbia University—a mid-career fellowship that recognized and deepened her work in the bridge-building field, expanding her research on intergroup relations, political polarization, and conflict transformation. She is an honors graduate of Northwestern University, where she earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Journalism and History.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.TRANSCRIPTKEEN: Hello, everybody. The easy bit's over! The election's finished, now the real challenge is bringing America back together. We always hear these terms from politicians and activists, but in practice, of course, it's a very challenging thing to do. My guest today on the show, Juliana Tafur, though, is somebody who's given a great deal of thought to bringing America back together, bridging differences. She is the inaugural director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley. She's also very much involved in the Denver Foundation. She's based in Boulder, Colorado, and she's joining us today. Juliana, is that fair? Was the election the easy bit? Now, the challenge is putting Humpty Dumpty back together again?TAFUR: 100%. I love the Humpty Dumpty. Yes, we are broken. How do we come back together and mend those pieces while still acknowledging the brokenness, right? Yeah. With that analogy, there's a beautiful Japanese technique that aims to cover the fractures, but to cover the fractures with a strand of gold so that we're not pretending like the fractures aren't there, but we are making something better as a result of the recognition of those fractures.KEEN: Juliana, we've done a lot of shows about this sort of thing. In fact, I've worked with the Braver Angels group. I'm sure you're familiar with them. I have been to a couple of their conferences. There are more and more of these groups trying to bring Americans back together. Might one suggest that there is now a broader movement in America to bring Americans of different--particularly different political persuasions back together? You're doing it, braver angels are doing it. Many of the thousands of activists and hundreds of groups.TAFUR: Yeah. There is so many of us across the country that work tirelessly day in and day out, around elections and before and after elections to make sure we come together. And yes, Braver Angels is just one of them. I could certainly give you a list that you could attach to the show notes, because a lot of us are doing this work and it's good for people to know that we're out there and that this is possible. But sometimes it takes seeing it in action and understanding how to do it to really trust that you can do it, too.KEEN: Yeah, we've had lots of people on the show. I know you're familiar with the work of Eboo Patel. You've worked with him his book couple of years ago. We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy is another example of this kind of work. Tell me what you do at the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. What are you doing that's different or unusual or unique in terms of bringing Americans back together?TAFUR: Yeah, well, at the Greater Good Science Center, we study the psychology, sociology and neuroscience of well-being, or what we'd like to call the science of a meaningful life. And we break the science to the practice. So we take the science of how to have a meaningful life or how to bridge differences, and we translate it in a way that is accessible to people to apply in their own lives or to practitioners to help others apply the science. And in the bridging differences programs specifically, we do this through a series of videos, multimedia pieces that we publish in our magazine, Greater Good. We have a famous podcast called The Science of Happiness. We began in earnest in 2018, I would say, gathering what the science said about how to bring people together across differences. And when we talk about the science, we talk about skills, science-based skills, from compassionate listening to finding shared identities, etc., that have been tested in labs, and we translate them in a way that people understand how some of these skills applied, how they worked in labs, and how they can then work also in kind of real-life scenarios and situations. So we have a bridging differences playbook that has 14 science-based skills for bridging differences. We have an edX course that's free and available for everyone to take that also disseminates some of the science-based skills.KEEN: Tell me a little bit more about yourself. You've been involved in this space for a while. You're also a filmmaker, so you're very much committed on lots of fronts to this. How did you find yourself? Is this a reflection of your own upbringing, your own experience in the United States?TAFUR: Absolutely, yes. What you had up first was the page from the Obama Scholars Program. So a few years ago, 21, 22, I was an Obama scholar at Columbia University--KEEN: And you were the founder, at least at that point, of something called Story Powerhouse. I'm guessing you're still the founder, although you've moved on in a sense.TAFUR: Correct. Yeah. And Story Powerhouse was at the company Listen Courageously, which was a workshop series that I took around to universities and organizations and corporations talking about the power of empathic listening. And I got to that through film that I produced and directed that brought Americans together on opposite ends of the spectrum across the easy topics of abortion, guns and immigration. And the inspiration for this film came after the 2016 election. I felt a big need back then to try to bridge the divide that I was seeing and feeling, very explicitly, for the very first time in our country. And as a Colombian-American, I was beginning to talk to folks in my circles, and I was feeling this this real sense of othering that I had never, ever experienced and wondering and questioning what was my place and that of so many others like me in our country. And that led to to Listen, to this film that brought three sets of participants across these really tough topics together to explore if they could see each other as people and connect on a human level despite their differences. And I had no idea what the outcome would be. I had documented their conversations across a period of time. And I was truly moved by what I saw. I saw that those who were able to connect at a deep, human level were those who were able to listen. So then, that led me to study and explore and understand the power of listening and understood that it was a field. It's an arts, but it's also a science and connected with practitioners, but also researchers in the field of listening. And one thing led to the other, right? As a practitioner and filmmaker in the field of bridging differences, I found myself going back to intergroup relations and conflict transformation and other subjects too, to really understand why. Why was it that my film participants had come together, and how could I then equip others to continue doing the same? Less from a "we know this is possible" and more from a kind of research-grounded way.KEEN: Juliana, some people might be listening to this and...whilst on the one hand being, in a way, impressed they might be scratching their head, maybe listening to you, you use the E-word all the time empathetic, which is quite a kind of ideological character these days. You talk about othering, you're funded by, or you were funded by, the Obama Foundation. Now you head up a greater good institute at UC Berkeley, People's Republic of Berkeley, which is a place I know all too well, I used to live there for many years. Some people might be listening to this and thinking if you scratch the surface of what Juliana's saying, is she suggesting that this is the progressive version of the greater good? And as long as you're in our camp and you use her words like "empathy" and "othering" and love the Obamas and spend time at UC Berkeley, it's fine. But when you start perhaps putting red caps on and talking about America becoming great again or not being particularly sympathetic to immigrants, then you're outside your world. How would you respond to that? Is that a fair criticism or am I wrong, or would one be wrong?TAFUR: Well, obviously, people's criticisms are their criticisms, and that's absolutely okay. And there is no right or wrong. I just want to say--KEEN: Well, there is right and wrong, Juliana, isn't there? There's some things are certainly more right than wrong and some things are more wrong and right.TAFUR: Yes, but we don't judge that. I think, you know, people are right to believe what they believe, vote for who they vote, and be who they are. And we start bridging from the place of: I see you, and I hear you, and I might not understand you, but that's okay. I still don't dehumanize you. And that's the spirit of bridging differences. And yes, I don't hide where I stand. Politically, I am more progressive. And I have been an Obama scholar. And I work at Berkeley. So all of that is who I am. And from that place, I bridge. I bridge from the place of this is who I am, where I stand. I still love you and I still want to get to know you. And I still want to see you. And I just want to say, given that I'm Colombian American and I lived in Miami for the last ten years, I just recently moved to Boulder, Colorado, to lead a statewide initiative here in the state of Colorado called Belonging Colorado to make Colorado a place where everyone feels like they belong. Thank you for popping it up.KEEN: Called Belonging Colorado.TAFUR: Yeah, in Florida, I mean, I've had friends and neighbors who don't think like I do, who don't see the world like I do. And I've appreciated that. And I have not excluded them from our circles, from trying deeply to learn and understand what is it that they believe, what they believe. So I intentionally have made way to understand our country and and to try to tap into, honestly, what at the end of the day, are people's fears of what we need. And I approach them from that place. When you approach others from a place of "we are all walking with our fears in our foreheads," we begin to connect with your fear, my fear. But it's all fear and it's okay.KEEN: You used the term "humanizing differences," Juliana. Some people, again, might be listening and thinking to themselves, well, the guy who just won the election, more Americans voted for him than the other candidate. It's quite a decisive election. He doesn't seem to be in the business of "humanizing differences." In fact, many of the people he doesn't like, he seems, some people believe, I tend to be sympathetic there, he's dehumanizing them. So. So what do we do in an America, where the next president is, or appears to be, very often in the business of dehumanization?TAFUR: Hopefully we take back the narrative.KEEN: What does that mean, "take back the narrative"? He's been elected. It's his narrative.TAFUR: It is his narrative. But as people I don't believe that everyone who voted for him is voting for the dehumanization. I am holding firm to the belief that people are good, and that people have voted for other things and not for that. And I want people who voted for him to still see that we need to humanize each other despite our differences. And I believe that they do. I do not believe people are buying into that narrative and rhetoric. At least not everyone. Some may. But I think when we take back the narrative, we take back the narrative of: yes, right now there's a winning camp and a losing camp, and that's okay. And I would hope that those in the winning camp also want to see across differences and are reaching out to humanize those who are not in the winning camp. And, you know, that is now that is four years. But our country perseveres and continues and we are interdependent and need each other. Absolutely need each other. More than this rhetoric, more than the divisive politics. Politics is just one aspect of who we are.KEEN: There are others. I mean, you acknowledge that you're a progressive. There are other progressives who are preparing to resist the new--what they see as a regime, some people even think that the new president is a fascist. What would you say to resistors, people who don't believe that it's possible to, as you would put it, reshape the narrative or seize the narrative, that that the next president is in the business of dehumanizing many people, particularly people out of America and many people in America. And it's just pointless and that they're going to fight him, they're going to fight him in the courts, and maybe even on the streets.TAFUR: I don't think that's the way. I don't stand for that. And I'm also trying to bring those people along. I think the only way out of hate, sincerely, and I know it sounds cliche, but it's through love. I don't believe in resistance in that way. I am for peace and I will continue to promote peace. And I know that that is hard for people in the far left to also swallow. And I know it takes time and I know not everyone is there right now, especially right now. And not everyone will be there ever. And that's okay, too. We understand that bridging is not the right thing for every person in every situation. We know that a lot of people who feel that their identity is in danger or that they're being disrespected might not be called to bridge differences. And that is also okay. I don't think this is work that you do by demand. And and we know that it's not without risks. We know that it involves exposing vulnerability. And we also know that sometimes bridging work takes small shifts over time. What we like to call small to large, or big, bridges. Sometimes you don't start with the biggest bridge possible bridging across the biggest divide. So we know that it's work that requires the right mindsets and skills and attitudes, and that takes time.KEEN: You've used the word bridge a lot, bridging as a noun, as an adjective. I seem to remember Bill Clinton was very much in the, at least the etymological bridge building business. He would always talk about it. Are examples of American politicians in the past who have successfully built bridges? I mean, Clinton wanted to, of course, he had his own controversial personal narrative that didn't help. But when you look back into the American past, who are the bridging presidents? FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Lincoln?TAFUR: Yeah, those, and I would say, you know, yes, I may I'm totally biased because I am funded, have been funded, by the Obama Foundation. But sincerely, President Obama has taken bridging and pluralism, as he called it, as the work that he is doing, that he is centering on after his presidency, and he runs these democracy summits that happen once a year. And and it is a message that he deeply believes in and is trying to share with others.KEEN: Yeah, I mean, doesn't everyone bridge on their own terms? Obama campaigned aggressively for Harris. And in fact, a lot of people believe that Trump never would have got involved in politics had Obama not given him such a violent roasting at one of the White House correspondence evenings a few years ago. So isn't Obama an example of someone who bridges when they feel like it and when they don't, they accuse other people of not bridging?TAFUR: Yeah, I mean, honestly, I prefer not to get into politics. I do bridging differences work because I am equipping folks with the skills to be able to do this work. And I believe in humans. So so this is really not about politics for me. It never was. It never will be. I happen to be an Obama scholar, but I'd really rather not comment on what politicians are or not doing.KEEN: And I take your point, Juliana. But politics and the founders knew this, the politics in and out of America, is a dirty business. We pursue our own interests. Madison called them the pursuit of faction. That's why we have divisions, that's why we have branches of government which are designed to negate each other. Just as Madison so famously said, so profoundly said, "If men were angels (and he did say, man, he didn't say women as well, of course), if men were angels, there'd be no need for government." And I wonder whether...and again, I don't want a group for your movements or your thinking into one, but I wonder whether this kind of ambivalence, hostility, maybe even contempt for politics is problematic. When I think of someone like Michelle Obama, I have to admit I'm very, very disappointed that she didn't choose to enter into politics. She seems to be political when she feels like it. But not to participate in politics, she was probably the only person in America could have beaten Trump. Again, I don't want to turn this into a conversation about either Obama's. But my question to you is about acknowledging the dirtiness of politics, which reflects the dirtiness of the human condition, the fact that we all are, for better or worse, self-interested. Do you accept that Madisonian version of human nature?TAFUR: I honestly think there is a better future for us when we tap into what we can be and not what we are. And I know it's hard for many to do right now. And it's hard when what we see as reality is what politicians do. And I do see some examples of politics where people are coming together that I'd like to highlight, including Governor Spencer Cox. And he's led a national campaign called Disagree Better. And he's come on ads with Governor Jared Polis from--KEEN: Colorado, yeah?TAFUR: Colorado. And Governor Cox is out of Utah, Republican. Jared Polis is a Democrat from Colorado. And I think we need more of that. We need more examples of that, politicians coming together and showing how they are coming together so that we believe that it's also possible. So I'd like to  hang on to those examples in the political realm. But again, I'm in the business of what we individuals can do at the interpersonal level to begin to cultivate the right skills and mindsets, to be able to come together and at the inter group level with others.KEEN: There's been a lot of conversation, debate after this election, Juliana, like many elections, about why and how people should vote. Should they vote out of self-interest or for the the greater good? Lots of comments about many of the people vote voting for Trump seem to be voting against their own interests, particularly the new American working class. Whereas the coastal elites in voting for Harris seem also in an odd way to be voting against their own--certainly economic--interests by voting for her, in your view, to get to this bridge and this ability to be empathetic and converse with others, do we need to overcome our own self-interest, particularly our own economic self-interest?TAFUR: I don't think you need to overcome your own economic self-interests to bridge. Not at all. Because when we bridge differences, we are not asking honestly people to leave aside any of what they value. It centers on this recognition of, yes, common humanity, which I know is very abstract to a lot of people. But it is not about persuasion and it does not require you compromising your beliefs or values. It just requires the ability for you to recognize that anyone, anyone can teach you something, which is a term called intellectual humility. So, no, not to bridge. I mean, you may be putting your self-interest aside, or some of your self-interests, aside when you're voting for certain candidates. But to bridge, we are just coming together to see each other and to be with each other.KEEN: You talk about intellectual humility. That word again, humility is another fashionable word that goes with empathy. Is there, do you think, a religious context to this? Do you think some of these movements, maybe yours, maybe even yourself, it grew out of a religious tradition. A Christian tradition? Humility, empathy, love, understanding. These are words that are traditionally used in religion.TAFUR: Yes, they are. I will say that we have not necessarily emphasized or called attention to these character virtues and moral virtues in our work. We do talk about them a lot and we will probably emphasize them a bit more moving forward, given interest that we have in doing so, because we do think that when you talk about civil, moral character virtues like respect and curiosity and courage, you are meeting different types of people at different places. And at the end of the day, this is about becoming better people.KEEN: Say that again: this is about becoming better people. So, it's a moral movement. You're suggesting people need to pull their their moral socks up if we're going to put Humpty Dumpty, to extend this rather childish metaphor, if we're if we're to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, we need to pull our moral socks up. Is that fair?TAFUR: Yeah. I mean, we believe that cultivating these virtues is not just about overcoming current societal divides, but about nurturing a deep commitment to, for a lack of a better word, the greater good. This is what this is about.KEEN: I don't know how many jobs you have, Juliana. I'm lucky enough that I don't have multiple jobs, but some people, again, might be watching this and saying this is all very well. Maybe in some biblical fantasy land, we can all put ourselves out and be better people. But most people are really busy. Many, particularly, working class people who perhaps voted for Trumo, they're working 2 or 3 jobs. They're busy. They struggle to pay their rent, feed their families. Does this require to be part of your bridging movement? Does it require, shall we say, moral...concentration? Or could you do it...occasionally?TAFUR: Absolutely. You can do it occasionally. You can do it in the weekend. You can do it with neighbors. You could do it at a school board meeting. You could do it in neighborhood meetings. You could do it wherever you are. You could do it at work. You could do it with colleagues. You could do it with your kids. It does not require more than anything that you are already doing. It's just about how you approach those who are in your circles and in your life.KEEN: What's the most difficult thing? You do this a lot. You run bridging programs. You run a school, essentially, designed to help people bridge. What does the movement most struggle with? When you see people who are open to the idea and say, you're right, I need to be able to talk responsibly with humility and empathy to people who I don't agree with on the other political side, culturally, racially, and all the rest of it. What do people most struggle with, what don't they expect? What would you warn people about who are trying to get into a movement like this?TAFUR: We are very clear that if the other person is dehumanizing you, and if you feel at risk or threatened by this dehumanization, that you should probably be careful in engaging. So that's where we draw the line.KEEN: Yeah, but then you're shifting the responsibility to somebody else. I mean, obviously, if they're dehumanizing you, you wouldn't want to talk to them. But what's hard about changing oneself, that's possible, that doesn't involve the other?TAFUR: I think this just requires the commitment to want to do it and then the right skills. To engage with it in a way that you see works, that feels good, and that invites you to continue trying it out. And all it takes is the willingness to say, "I'm exhausted by this. This is affecting me personally." Because we do know that our divides are consuming us. They're affecting our health, our well-being. We also know our divides are affecting our families and our closest circles. We know that our divides affect our children in schools. So there are many, many reasons for wanting to bridge, for saying, "this is enough. I am exhausted." And if you are, you are not alone. Three. Out of four Americans are. 75% of Americans in the most conservative estimates say they are exhausted by the division.KEEN: Exhausted by just this endless controversy of people not being able to talk to one another?TAFUR: Yeah. Research tells us that three out of four Americans see political hostility and divisiveness as a serious problem and want to live in a less polarized country. So we are just trying to meet that exhausted majority where they are. Because we do know that people value diverse perspectives. Again, research points to this, and a desire to shift the political discourse. So we're telling them: we hear you. We see you. Yes, this division hurts us. Let's do something about it. Do you need some skills? We got you.KEEN: Juliana, I asked you about other examples from American history. What about models from the rest of the world in these kinds of conversations? You often hear about the the reconciliation, the truth and reconciliation movement and Mandela, South Africa. Are there models overseas, which Americans can learn from? Americans often aren't very good at learning from other countries, particularly in Africa. But is the South African model a good one, do you think?TAFUR: Yes. I mean, clearly, they were able to come together across incredible fracture and division, and they were able to persevere and collaborate across differences. There is also the model in Ireland that we can point to. There is division that is hurting countries across the world right now. And I know ,I come from a country that is deeply divided, Colombia. And Colombians have also succeeded in bridging the great divide. But there's been strides, through peace treaties and others, to come together despite differences. So we can certainly learn from other countries that have been deeply divided and in deep conflict and have come together. We are not in a place in the US where our conflict has turned violent, thankfully, at least not openly. We are seeing signs of violence, but we are not in the midst of a war (although it seems like a moral war in many regards.) And and I do want to point to the hope that countries who have been in deeper fractures about how this is possible and and hopefully also show us that we must do something before the fracture goes wider and deeper. And where reconciliation seems harder to do.KEEN: Juliana, you mentioned Ireland. One of the things that comes to mind in the Irish model is the role of citizen assemblies in bringing people together to talk about very difficult issues. You brought up abortion, guns and immigration, in the U.S., the three most divisive issues, probably abortion, was and maybe still remains the most divisive in Roman Catholic Ireland. But the Citizens' Assembly movement in Ireland addressed the issue of abortion, and that was the way for the Irish parliament to actually develop some some quite interesting new legislation on abortion. Are you sympathetic to rethinking institutions, political institutions, political organizations like the Citizens' Assembly? Is this something that you've thought about, researched, is it part of a greater good future?TAFUR: Yeah, I mean, I do think we need to re-imagine. I do think we need to take good examples, including citizens' assemblies and in understand what's going to work for all of us. We know what we're doing now is not working for all of us. What does it take? How can we bring folks together to the conversation in a way that is bringing us all together? So, I do think bringing a diverse group of citizens to engage in structured dialogue, learn from experts, and also deliberate over complex topics could be the way. Maybe that's what we need. Maybe we do need more public participation in the democratic process in a way that ultimately ends up shaping legislation. And it does align with our bridging differences program, right? And and what we promote in in bringing people in and fostering inclusivity. So how can we bring different backgrounds together in structured discussions so that we can move beyond these partisan divides? Because we do understand that some of these issues do provoke, I would say, a really strong emotional response and and also carry significant social implications for folks.KEEN: Juliana Tafur, you've you've done very well with, my rather obnoxious question. So let's end with an opportunity for you to talk about, quite literally, where we go from here. You have some articles on your website, on the Bridging Differences website about where do we go from here, after the election. Perhaps you might touch on 3 or 4 bullets--concrete things of where we go from here in in early November 2024 that can bridge America, that can bring us back together. What would you suggest that's doable, viable, can be achieved in the next few months?TAFUR: It's great that you point to that article. I was obviously part of a group of us at the Greater Good Science Center that was very keen on publishing this the day after the election to--KEEN: And now you're on--I couldn't resist this one, Juliana, now you're on KEEN ON. I'm sorry for that rather silly joke, but anyway. Go on.TAFUR: Yep, yep, yep. Well, let me just, like, run through a bit of what some of the experts and researchers who we invited to be a part of this article with what they said.KEEN: And that included Eboo Patel, who, as I said, has been on the show. So you put together a very interesting group of people to write this thing.TAFUR: Thank you. Yeah, absolutely. So, yeah, so Eboo is saying keep doing what matters to you and the world, and he's trying to get us away from this catastrophe mindset, and he wants to remind us that what you are doing is sacred and it makes a difference. And even if the world is going to end, he says, the wisdom of the sages says to keep doing your meaningful work, because that work is part of the saving grace of humanity. So that was beautiful. Scott Shigeoka, who's a bridging differences fellow at the Greater Good Science Center, is inviting us to practice curiosity as an act of love. And for Scott, he says that we must practice curiosity if we want to transform our fear and hate. And he's reminding us that curiosity is a trait that we are all born with, and it's the desire to understand others more deeply. Again, this does not mean agreeing with views that clash with your own, but challenging the assumptions that you have about people who hold those views. So a lot about interrupting prejudice. Jeremy Smith, who's our editor at The Greater Good, he's inviting us to work to promote your values in community. I'll go high level on some of these. Get to know other humans, right? Get out of our silos as much as we can and connecting across our differences. Dr. Linda Traub, who is a close collaborator of ours, is inviting us to be good neighbors, even, and especially, to those who are different. So those are just a few. Choose nuance, not outrage. So I do invite folks to go through this article and and hopefully a few of the golden nuggets of inspiration do stay with you, do motivate you, to do something. It's been hard for many of us to understand what is it that we can do right now if bridging even is the calling of the moment when so many are struggling to understand what this means about our country, what this means about the next four years. But I understand others are not and are celebrating. Regardless of where you are, I think in a few weeks when you feel up for it, I think the calling of our times is to come together and to understand, again, our interdependence. We must break this cycle of othering us versus them. That does that does not exist. Those are constructs that that we have created. But we are better and we are more. And we are one. And sorry if this sounds cliche to some, but that's what I got for you.KEEN: That's interesting. And finally, Juliana, you mentioned one of your colleagues talked about what they would do if the world was to end tomorrow, what they would do this evening. It certainly reflects on you. I know if I knew the world was going to end tomorrow, I would go to Kentucky Fried Chicken. But that probably speaks of my own unsuitability for your movement. What would you do if you knew the world was ending tomorrow?TAFUR: I would speak to you, Andrew.KEEN: Oh my god, we can go together to the Kentucky Fried Chicken. Well, Juliana, it's been a real honor to have you on the show. Very interesting conversation, we're going to get you back on because this--one thing we can say for sure is this issue is not going away in 2024, 2025, 2026. Keep up the good work, Juliana, and we'll talk again in the not too distant future. Thank you so much.TAFUR: Thank you, Andrew. Thank you.For those impressed with what Julianna Tafur is doing and would like to participate, here are a couple of ideas:* Ready to turn division into connection? The Greater Good Science Center's 7-Day Campaign for Connection Challenge offers practical, research-based skills to ease stress and create understanding. Reserve your spot: http://tinyurl.com/7DayChallenge24* Feeling the weight of division this election season? You're not alone! Join the @Greater Good Science Center's 7-Day Campaign for Connection Challenge, to help you navigate these polarized times with science-backed skills. Reserve your place: http://tinyurl.com/7DayChallenge24Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. 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Politicians on both sides of the aisle are raising campaign funds faster than ever before.  Boyd Matheson, political consultant, says Super Pacs are a big part of that revenue stream.  He says the pacs are where almost all the negative ads come from. Boyd says people need to be humble about what they think they know and look outside their normal sources of information in order to find out if what they are being fed is true or not.  The first borometer is -- if it sounds 'out there' it's probably not correct.  Please remember to "Disagree Better." You can follow this show on Instagram and Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal X (Twitter) page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.

"Studies reveal a recipe for disagreeing better:Good disagreers ask questions instead of making statements.They work to get underneath people's opinions to their stories.When they spot common ground, good disagreers name it.When they are unsure about something, they say so rather than pretending to be confident.These ingredients each decrease the chance that dissent will devolve into toxic conflict. But good disagreement is more than nice; it's powerful. In experiments, people given the recipe you see here listened more intently and asked better questions. But the people they talked with also became more open-minded, even though they received no training. Outrage is contagious, but so are curiosity and humility.” - Jamil ZakiRESOURCES: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_find_hope_when_youre_feeling_cynicalhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/23/hope-for-cynics-by-jamil-zaki-review-beating-the-trust-recessionhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in-hope-for-cynics-researcher-explores-how-seeing-the-good-in-others-is-good-for-youTHE BOOK: https://www.jamil-zaki.com/hope-for-cynicsDONATE:www.pcrf.netGet Involved:Operation Olive Branch: Spreadsheets + LinksGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, recently had the opportunity to appear on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast with hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski. We enjoyed the conversation so much that we wanted to share it here!  We dove into the balance of taking care of family while making a meaningful impact across Utah and Abby's profound responsibility toward the children in Utah’s foster care system. We also discuss how the "Disagree Better" initiative aims to alleviate the polarizing nature of modern politics and why empowering our communities through service can help combat the current outrage culture. Follow the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talk-healthy-aging/id1700377806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YJRwk644teudB0KoQIjKB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSMCjRb6jDIxykYt0FK_Jw

John Barrand, CHRO of the state of Utah joins this episode  to discuss the importance of speaking civilly and disagreeing in a respectful manner. John has been integrated in the Disagree Better campaign that is being spearheaded by the governor of Utah. Aly and John  discuss how important this campaign is, in conjunction with civility, in a time of political and social challenges.Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Carol Bruess is the First Lady of the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University and has been named to the State Arts Board. She joins Jason to talk about their programs and how to disagree better in our polarized times. 

How can HR deal with workplace conflict without turning the office into a mini battleground? Conflict is a natural part of the human experience, naturally spilling into our working lives. In this episode of HR Unplugged, we hear why the solution isn't to avoid conflict but to deal with it in a healthy, professional way.Joining the episode is John Barrand, Chief HR Officer of the Utah Division of Human Resource Management, who introduces us to Utah's innovative “Disagree Better” campaign from Governor Spencer Cox, which offers a great framework for handling conflict in the workplace. This episode explores the delicate balance between too little and too much conflict, with John noting that a little tension can illuminate important issues within an organization. Throughout the conversation, John, Anita, and Vanessa discuss practical strategies for addressing different types of disagreements. Whether you're managing a team of 22,000 like John or leading a smaller group, this episode offers actionable advice on creating a culture of healthy disagreement and open communication. Key moments: What the “Disagree Better” initiative involvesHow to tie company mission and values into conflict resolutionWhy organizations should give back to employees and help them growWhy cynicism leads to burnout and how to solve itWhy service and gratitude are important to encourageKey links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpeterbarrand/

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray In an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Gov. Cox endorses, will now vote for former President TrumpIn an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development. Examining the Republican Party following their national conventionWith Governor Cox’s endorsement in mind, we take a look at Donald Trump’s speech and the Republican National Convention as a whole. Adam Gardiner, KSL at Night host and President of ASG Consulting has been attending the Convention, sharing updates all week long. He joins us one more time to discuss the conservatives who may have considered themselves “politically homeless” and whether they have a home again following the Convention. Preparations already underway for the 2028 presidential electionWe haven’t even had the 2024 general election, but prospective presidential candidates are already looking towards 2028. People like Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Wesley Hunt are already looking to Iowa, trying to court delegates for a potential race. Would vice presidential candidate JD Vance also throw his hat in the ring? The KSL at Night hosts discuss 2028 possibilities and also talk about why we’re talking about this right now. The rumors continue to swirl around Biden’s political futureThe rumors about whether or not Biden will continue in the presidential race continue today. Will he drop out today? Will he drop out on Sunday? Will he continue? His campaign says he’ll be back on the campaign trail next week, once he’s recovered from COVID. Still, the calls from Democrats for Biden to step aside continue to grow. We discuss Biden and the Democratic Party’s paths going forward. Discussing the execution process here in UtahThe State of Utah is preparing to conduct its first death row execution in 14 years. The process has come under fire for a few things, including the drug concoction and the secrecy regarding the protocols. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the process and transparency — of lack thereof — of Utah’s execution protocols. The Lyman campaign continues to face access restriction to signaturesPhil Lyman, former GOP candidate for Utah Governor, was dealt another blow as his campaign continues to request access to candidate signatures. The state records committee decided to not allow the release of 30-60 signatures for a different campaign, saying it was because of a lawsuit in Washington County. One member of the committee said it was in the public’s interest to see the signatures. The KSL at Night hosts talk about transparency versus privacy. Dominion Energy becomes Enbridge GasRecently, Utah’s natural gas provider has changed ownership; Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Jorgan Hofeling, Communications Strategic Advisor with Enbridge joins our show to explain the changes to the company. We also discuss ways you — as the consumer — can avoid some scams trying to take advantage of this updated name. A rising trend in dating: ‘Pebbling’The week is just about over – are you going on any dates this weekend? It seems like a perfect time to talk about a dating trend on the rise: Pebbling. It’s a new-ish trend in human dating, mirroring something that penguins have done forever. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas kick off the weekend with a fun, light discussion on pebbling.

Utah's own Governor Cox is Chair of the National Governor's Association and the group is in our state for the next couple days. Dave and Marty are joined by Bill McBride, Executive Director of the National Governors Association to discuss the association's agenda, which includes Mathew McConaughey as keynote speaker, and their Disagree Better initiative. Listeners are invited to call in as to whether they feel comfortable sharing their political views. Sue Ellspemann, President of Ivy Tech Community College and Vice Chair of the Presidents Forum, also joins the conversation to talk about related curriculum her organization is working to get into higher education institutions. 

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Start your week off with Boyd Matheson. Tim Carney joins the show to discuss the lack of societal support towards parents and what we can do about that. A new toolkit that is connected to Governor Cox’s “Disagree Better” campaign is geared towards parents and how to have civil conversations in the whole. Jason Carroll and Dave Schramm were key scholars on the project. J.R. Bird paints an image of what life on the campaign trail looks like and what unique attributes he could bring to the table. We are seeing a sore loser mentality forming in political parties according to Austin Sarat and More!

The original version of this episode can be found at https://stand4kind.podbean.com/.  In this in-depth exchange, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox, Candy Olandt, and Maggon Osmond discuss the essence and urgency of education. Abby Cox, a pillar for educators and a special education background holder, gives riveting insights into the discernment needed at various institutional levels, building meaningful relationships, and the mastery of effective communication. The conversation focuses on the significance of educators' links with the key policymakers in their communities and how their voices and influence can create waves of change. Abby further delves into the benefits of educators forming connections with legislators, resulting in a more seamless educational policy process. Discussion progresses to the topic of 'Disagree Better,' an initiative aimed at promoting healthier dialogues, particularly within the educational sector. The philosophy stresses the importance of engaging in difficult conversations, understanding differing views, and acknowledging disagreements as opportunities for growth. The phrase, "Tell me more about why you think that," symbolizes a tool for navigating these tricky exchanges. Further into the conversation, the significance of emotional intelligence in fostering strong relationships in the education arena is emphasized. The potency of the 'Disagree Better' campaign is shown along with the transformation that occurs in classrooms where amicable discourse takes place. The focus shifts to the vital role of educators in fostering future leaders who possess not just academic proficiency, but also important life skills such as critical thinking. The discussion concludes by acknowledging the worldwide network of teachers and their extraordinary mission of shaping future generations. Join the lively conversation and get a glimpse of educational transformation in action. Related links: The S4K Talks podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

It's easy for us to assume that those who lead us are somehow different than us...I'm here to share that Spencer Cox, Utah's 18th Governor is one of us. He began his public service in Fairview Utah in 2004 with a population of 1200 residents, as an elected member of the City Council.   He went on to serve as Mayor, County Commissioner, State Representative, and Lt Governor.  In this episode we discuss how we can disagree better in our city and what it means to lead. Listen in to learn more about my Governor, Spencer Cox.

Join Abby Cox as she shares her inspiring journey from small-town farm life to residing in the governor's mansion in Salt Lake City. Growing up in the small town of Fairview, Utah she never imagined herself living a life in politics. Since becoming First Lady, Abby created the “Show Up” initiative, which invites everyone to show up in their community through service opportunities.  This year she has refocused her efforts on the larger nationwide initiative of “Disagree Better”. Meant to help ease the political discourse that has gotten so impassioned over the years.  During the conversation, Abby shares how she has personally learned how to “Disagree Better”. She explains what she does when she disagrees with her husband or kids on political issues, how we can better understand each other, and why it is important to never stop doing the work.   

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor's campaign gets right and what it's missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. Resources and references: Gov. Cox's Disagree Better Initiative  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Taylor Morgan Gov. Spencer Cox recently took the stage in Vancouver to share his TED Talk as a part of his ‘Disagree Better” campaign. Brigham Tomco, Political Reporter for the Deseret News who covers Utah’s congressional delegation, the governor and state legislature for the politics team, joins Taylor to discuss some of the highlights of the speech.

Host: Taylor Morgan Holly Richardson discusses the impact of negative campaigning Utah’s Senate Republican primary is getting quite feisty. Over the last week a political action committee has been sending negative ads targeting Senate candidates Rep. John Curtis and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. What’s going on? Holly Richardson, Editor of Utah Policy, joins Taylor in a discussion about the impact of negative campaigning. Rep. John Curtis explains why he’s challenging the new BLM rule The Bureau of Land Management published a rule today that drastically changes the way Utahns can manage their own public lands, and Rep. John Curtis is challenging it. He joins Taylor to explain why and what he’s doing to stop it from taking effect. Brigham Tomco dives into Gov. Cox’s latest TED Talk Gov. Spencer Cox recently took the stage in Vancouver to share his TED Talk as a part of his ‘Disagree Better” campaign. Brigham Tomco, Political Reporter for the Deseret News who covers Utah’s congressional delegation, the governor and state legislature for the politics team, joins Taylor to discuss some of the highlights of the speech. Utah State Board of Education race: Amanda Bollinger Now that Natalie Cline has been eliminated from the state school board race by Salt Lake County Republican delegates, there’s only one Republican candidate remaining. Amanda Bollinger, GOP candidate for the Utah State Board of Education, joins Taylor to walk us through what the job will look like if she does win the election in November.  

Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah's Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado's Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share their “Disagree Better” initiative. They affirm the need to "disagree without hating each other" and explore practical ways to disagree better in everyday life. 

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity manages programs and initiatives that provide Utah entrepreneurs and businesses with distinct advantages. They're also a presenting sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state's premier business summit. Executive Director Ryan Starks joins us with more. Ryan Starks: At the One Utah Summit, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity convenes the state's top leaders in politics, business, energy, and community, and provides a platform for meaningful conversations around key economic initiatives. This year's summit includes experts from multiple industries who will provide an exchange of ideas, insights, and strategies around economic growth. Attendees will hear from Governor Cox about his Disagree Better initiative and priorities for 2024. We'll also be joined by powerhouse speakers including author and leadership expert Jason Hewlett, ambassador of Ukraine Oksana Markarova, and many others. Discussion topics will range from AI and energy, to entrepreneurship and International trade missions. The One Utah Summit provides unique opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn from leading Utah organizations. Join us on April 11th and 12th at the Grand America Hotel to be part of creating the world's best economy. Tickets are available now at oneutahsummit.com. Derek Miller: Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah, and the Salt Lake Chamber for these important global discussions. For more information, visit the One Utah Summit website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired on 3/19/24

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and law professor Dr. John Inazu to discuss his new book "Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect", and how we can learn to live and love across difference in a very divided time.   Links to further reading: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/06/19/public-highly-critical-of-state-of-political-discourse-in-the-u-s/   https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2014/06/12/political-polarization-in-the-american-public/   https://academic.oup.com/psq/article/138/3/361/7192889   https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/toxic-person-tiktok-internet-slang-meaning/670599/   https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/10/05/is-political-polarisation-in-america-really-rising?utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=17210591673&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWKutu5cpatSnt-JDHO96RsLTUPtJLvrNgYHhaeYekLLWeneAzOh1fxoCRqIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds  

In the wake of protests over Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and Israel's ensuing bombardment of Gaza, author and professor Randy Boyagoda has been appointed a special adviser on civil discourse at the University of Toronto. He speaks with The Current's Matt Galloway about what civility means in the era of social media, and whether we actually want to hear each other anymore.

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – a conversation with Republican Governor Spencer Cox of Utah -- chairman of the National Governors Association. We discuss his "Disagree Better" initiative and top agenda items at this week's gathering of governors here in Washington. Then, there are two segments from the Washington Journal's series this week on Black History Month: author Hannibal Johnson discusses the history and legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Later, DePaul University Professor Jason Hill discusses the national debate over teaching black history and the issue of reparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Spencer Cox currently serves as the 18th governor of Utah and as chair of the National Governor's Association, where he launched the Disagree Better initiative.Governor Cox joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the George W. Bush Institute's Chris Walsh for a conversation about listening, tough discussions, and, yes, disagreeing – and why disagreeing is actually a good thing when done thoughtfully and respectfully.Hear more from Governor Cox on his time as governor, the importance of civility, and hot sports opinions on the NBA on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Related content: The Art of Disagreeing Better with Governor Cox and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

It's tempting to tell people what they should do. It feels efficient, and it makes us feel helpful and wise. When we replace telling with asking, we can do something more powerful and, ultimately, more satisfying: Help people illuminate what's important and generate effective solutions to problems. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter here.

In a world craving positive transformation, Curtis Bennett emerges as a radiant stream of hope and inspiration. This podcast invites kindness advocates, community leaders, and parents alike to embark on a profound journey exploring the unsung power of generosity woven into our daily lives. Introducing the Non-Profit 'One Kind Act a Day' Curtis tells heartwarming stories of how simple acts of kindness are reshaping the tapestry of communities across the country. Curtis delves deep into personal tales and new initiatives that are redefining the essence of human connection in business, politics, and social fabric. With 'One Kind Act Today,' learn how the silent revolution of kindness can speak volumes and forge pathways to unity.To learn more about "One Kind Act a Day", visit thepowerofkind.org and sign the kindness pledge.Check out the show on any of your favorite platforms and give us a like and follow if you like our content! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gentlemen-project-podcast/id1536669294Google Podcastshttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzIwMDMxLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAcQrrcFahcKEwiwk7STluT_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLAAudiblehttps://www.audible.com/pd/The-Gentlemen-Project-Podcast-Podcast/B08LG4HBLR?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpAmazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a91bd19-279b-41f5-bab2-b2cecfed7beb/the-gentlemen-project-podcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thegentlemenprojectpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thegentlemenprojectpodcast/Twitter...

Six in 10 Americans polled by the Pew Research Center say having political conversations with people they disagree with is generally stressful and frustrating. Does it have to be this way? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (Republican) and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (Democrat) join host Krys Boyd to talk about why disagreement doesn't have to lead to disrespectful rhetoric and insults, and about how we can have more productive political conversations. The conversation, “The Art of Disagreeing Better,” was conducted in front of a live audience at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

My newsletter, Disagree Better, turns 25 this month. I'm marking the milestone with 25 ways to disagree better from a wide array of thinkers. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Stat: 57%: The percentage of Americans who believe that partisan conflicts receive too much attention these days. Story: A majority of Americans say partisan fighting gets too much attention while important issues facing the country get too little. In the final episode of our season on polarization, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says elected officials can do better at bridging our political divides. He is chair of the National Governors Association and leads an initiative called Disagree Better* that is aimed not at ending disagreements, but in improving dialogue, building understanding, and respectfully listening to others. We also hear from Columbia University's Peter T. Coleman about how we arrived at this level of polarization. *The Pew Charitable Trusts is a funder of the Disagree Better initiative.

Recently, during a public event at Utah's State Capitol, Governor Spencer Cox issued a stark warning: "Either we, the people, collectively decide we're going to stop hating our fellow Americans, or we'll start shooting each other."   In our podcast, we hear why Governor Cox passionately believes that the country is heading in a dangerous direction with hyperpartisanship and political dysfunction and what he's doing about it with his Disagree Better Initiative. Spencer Cox, a Republican, is the 2023 Chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association. He selected "Disagree Better" to be the Association's current campaign. Through public debates, service projects, meetings, and public service announcements, Disagree Better brings together red and blue governors, looking at the problems of polarization and how to elevate solutions that Common Ground Committee and other groups in the bridging community are implementing. 

As state lawmakers get set for a special session on property tax relief, Colorado's Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, and Utah's Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, talk about a concept called "Disagree Better," aimed at reducing animosity in civic life. Then, Denver author J.E. Thomas shares her book, "Control Freaks" with Ryan and 5th grader Della Johnson.

As state lawmakers get set for a special session on property tax relief, Colorado's Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, and Utah's Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, talk about a concept called "Disagree Better," aimed at reducing animosity in civic life. Then, Denver author J.E. Thomas shares her book, "Control Freaks" with Ryan and 5th grader Della Johnson.

In this episode from November 14, Tyler Weatherwax reports campus news on CSU's Disagree Better, where two politicians come together to practice respectful political talk. Lee Zimpel covers local news on a new community hub for PSD student career readiness. Then, you'll get an inside look into the Free Palestine protests that happened both on campus and in the city.

Spencer Cox, the Republican governor of Utah, and Troy Williams, the activist at the head of Utah's most active LGBTQ rights organization, don't buy the notion that a good way to stand for the ideas on your side is to attack the people on the other. Reflecting on their sometimes contentious relationship, the two talk with Mónica about how they've both been able to advance their sides through honest dialogue and good-faith engagement, resulting in some surprising win-win policy outcomes for the people in their state.    Featured Song: “While There Is Still Time”- Hillary Rollins and Michele Brourman A Braver Way is a production of Braver Angels.  We get financial support from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and Reclaim Curiosity. If you've found yourself mulling on a concern or reflection as you've listened, turn it into a question and share it with us in a quick email to abraverway@braverangels.org. Mónica and friends will be answering questions on an upcoming episode. If you like what you've heard, hit subscribe, give us that 5 star review, and share this episode with your friends all across the political spectrum and, um, any elected representatives you happen to know? We'd love to hear from them!  Follow us on Instagram at @abraverway Disagree Better- National Governor's Association Chair's Initiative Equality Utah - LGBTQ Civil Rights Organization Gangstagrass- Artists in Residence Braver Angels Braver Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you suffer from the sin of certainty? How did Angela react when a grad student challenged her research? And can a Heineken commercial strengthen our democracy? RESOURCES:"Disagree Better," National Governors Association initiative led by Spencer Cox (2023-2024)."Cooling Heated Discourse: Conversational Receptiveness Boosts Interpersonal Evaluations and Willingness to Talk," by Julia Minson, David Hagmann, and Kara Luo (Preprint, 2023)."Megastudy Identifying Effective Interventions to Strengthen Americans' Democratic Attitudes," by Jan G. Voelkel, Robb Willer, et al. (Working Paper, 2023).Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together, by Ian Leslie (2021)."How to Disagree Productively and Find Common Ground," by Julia Dhar (TED, 2018)."From the Fundamental Attribution Error to the Truly Fundamental Attribution Error and Beyond: My Research Journey," by Lee Ross (Perspectives on Psychological Science, 2018)."The Humanizing Voice: Speech Reveals, and Text Conceals, a More Thoughtful Mind in the Midst of Disagreement," by Juliana Schroeder, Michael Kardas, and Nicholas Epley (Psychological Science, 2017)."Worlds Apart," ad by Heineken (2017)."Gritty Educations," by Anindya Kundu (Virginia Policy Review, 2014).Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2011)."Experiences of Collaborative Research," by Daniel Kahneman (American Psychologist, 2003).EXTRAS:TikTok with advice from Apple Store employee (2023)."Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?" by No Stupid Questions (2022).12 Angry Men, film (1957).

This week, we're sharing with you one of sessions we had to kick off our Restore conference, which featured Utah Governor Spencer Cox along with Judge Thomas Griffith.Before we get going, we're very excited to announce that we've decided to give free digital access to all of our Restore recordings! Although we were joined by 3500 of our closest friends, we know there were so many who wanted to join us but couldn't for a variety of reasons, so we decided to make all of the sessions available, free of charge. Please head to our YouTube channel and subscribe in order to make sure you see them when they drop in the next week or two.Gov. Spencer J. Cox is is Utah's 18th governor and is serving as the  2023-2024 chairman of the National Governors Association. He is developing a national reputation as both a bridge-builder and as a tenacious fighter against social media companies and their effects on teen mental health. That bridge-building is also the foundation of his NGA Chair's Initiative called “Disagree Better.”After Governor Cox's initial remarks, you'll hear him be joined on stage by Thomas Griffith, who was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D. C. Circuit from 2004-2020. Currently, he is a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institution at Brigham Young University, and Senior Policy Advisor to the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Judge Griffith is also a trusted advisor and friend of Faith Matters. These two were passionate in their advocacy for disagreement with civility and kindness, and we thought did an amazing job pointing a path forward in all areas of society where we find ourselves opposite someone else on an important issue. We really think this one's memorable. Thanks as always for listening, and with that, we'll jump right into the session.

Full show notes: www.safetyontap.com/ep211 I don't agree.  And here's why.  We should hear this a lot more in health and safety practice.  The need to say these words, and the way it sounds when we say it, is more important to our effectiveness than you can imagine.  Hey, it's Andrew, and this is Safety on Tap.  Since you're listening in, you must be a leader wanting to grow yourself and drastically improve health and safety along the way.  Welcome to you, you're in the right place.  If this is your first time listening in, thanks for joining us and well done for trying something different to improve! And of course welcome back to all of you wonderful regular listeners. In year one, my school report said that I participated with vigour in everything, creative and imaginative, but easily distracted.  In year two I was described as enthusiastic, with much to contribute, but restless and tended to distract other students.  In year three, Mrs Noonan lauded my vivid imagination, pleasing progress, but said straight out I was inconsiderate of others.  In year four I managed to earn the teachers label as polite, interested, capable, but lacking concentration and very easily distracted.  For the first time it seems, Miss Newcombe made the connection between my apparent weaknesses and my strengths, recognising my participation in group work and class discussions as extremely good.  And by year 6, poor Miss Rodgers who was one year out of teachers college didn't know what hit her.  Hard working, creative, and capable she said I was, and then came the shit sandwich of feedback - great participation in discussions, but the enthusiasm leads to rather thoughtless actions, which can be disruptive, and this does hinder Andrew producing work I was capable of.    The biggest problem with communication is the assumption that it has happened.  And the #1 cause of conflict is when people fail to understand each other.  If I said to you that we don't have enough disagreement in health and safety, what would you say to me? Does that conjure up all the times that you've had to go up against a worker, supervisor, or manager on a hazard or inadequate risk control? Or when you've gone head to head with an auditor, client, or inspector? How many times have you had to defend a safety requirement, 'because, it's a requirement'? Or the system says? Or infamously, it's a legal requirement (said with such conviction that it's become automatic, even though deep down we know that most things labelled as legal requirements are not)? Ok so we probably have enough disagreements.  What if I tweaked my statement, and said to you that we don't have enough good quality disagreements in health and safety? What comes to mind? What does that mean?

The longest serving woman in the Senate, Dianna Feinstein, passed away at the age of 90.  She was a pillar of public service and a pioneer for women, serving in the U.S. Senate for more than 30 years. Senator Mike Lee joins to discuss his unique friendship with Senator Feinstein and the legacy she leaves behind of disagreeing better and respecting differences. 

Utah Governor Spencer Cox wants his enemies to be heard, his opponents to feel valued, and his sparring partners to never feel wounded. Is this any way to run a state? He says yes, and as Chair of the National Governor's Association, he's taking his "Disagree Better" platform national. Plus, Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted by a jury of his peers ... literally, including his wife, because of snazzy lawyerin' and political self-interest. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Utah Governor Spencer Cox launches his "Disagree Better" campaign and school councilors discuss back to school 

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob are excited for the new school year to begin! They discuss Bob Barker (RIP), Simone Biles, Messi, college football, moon landings, “Disagree Better,” the Synod on Synodality, Polaroid pictures (do not shake!), and Franciscan's theme for the school year, “Bread of Life.”

Host: Taylor Morgan Will the Utah GOP's recent decisions affect voter participation? Last week we learned that the Utah Republican Party opted out of the 2024 presidential primary. We also learned about a national Republican resolution to call for single-day voting with ID-protected paper ballots. Rich McKeown, Co-founder of Leavitt Partners and Chairman of the Count My Vote committee, joins host Taylor Morgan to share his reaction to this and how he thinks this will affect voter participation in the primary election. House Freedom Caucus says they will oppose a stopgap funding bill that excludes their policy demands The House Freedom Caucus has announced today that they will not be supporting any stopgap funding bill that doesn't include their policy priorities. What exactly are they asking for, and why? Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent in Washington, joins the show with the latest. Are Utah's political figures “disagreeing better” now? It's been a little over a month since Governor Spencer Cox released the “Disagree Better” initiative… How effective has it been so far? Are Utah's politicians communicating better as a result? Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the importance of not just communicating with each other, but also taking a moment to listen and understand the other side. Legal scholars argue that former President Trump is ineligible to run for president Even after being indicted multiple times, former President Donald Trump is still in the race to run for president in 2024. Now, legal scholars are arguing that the 14th Amendment disqualifies him from running again. Is this a legitimate argument? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the discussionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Taylor Morgan It's been a little over a month since Governor Spencer Cox released the “Disagree Better” initiative… How effective has it been so far? Are Utah's politicians communicating better as a result? Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the importance of not just communicating with each other, but also taking a moment to listen and understand the other side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox is joined by Gov. Spencer Cox to talk about some life updates, their recent trip to Atlantic City, NJ for the National Governor's Association where the governor was elected chair of the NGA, and the importance of building bipartisan relationships with other governors throughout the country. Then we talk about the 2023-2024 NGA Chair's Initiative, Disagree Better, an initiative that will address being better about disagreeing with each other and polarization through public debates, service projects, public service announcements, and other various efforts. Lastly, we dive into what we've been reading recently. Related Links: Disagree Better: https://www.nga.org/disagree-better/ Them: Why We Hate Each Other-and How to Heal by Ben Sass A Time to Build by Yuval Levin Love Your Enemies by Arthur C. Brooks How America Got Mean by David BrooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Colorado Governor Jared Polis did a public service announcement about how to disagree better. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests how they see this issue. Her guests this week include Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program and Crystal Young, Executive Director Utah Cultural Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of the discussion on disagreeing better on A Woman's View. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests this week what they think about what Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in their recent PSA. We need to disagree better. Her guests this week include Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program, and Crystal Young, Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Maura Carabello Most of us believe that we are very polarized, which may be why this week two efforts have been launched to try and change this trend. Governor Cox is calling on Americans to reduce partisan polarization and "disagree better" as part of his new National Governors Association chair initiative. While former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and Senator Joe Manchin started a group called No Labels. Former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes joins Maura to discuss these new initiatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said after becoming chair of the National Governor's Association that we must learn to "Disagree Better". He spoke to Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson about the reason he launched the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, Utah's Governor Spencer Cox was elected chair of the National Governor's Association and launched the "Disagree Better" initiative. Governor Cox joins Boyd to discuss how he hopes to bring lawmakers together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Governor Spencer Cox was elected on Friday to be the Chair of the National Governors Association. His Vice Chair is Colorado's Democratic governor Jared Polis. Their first order of business is "Disagree Better". Dave & Debbie take listener calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House passes NDAA with amendments targeting Pentagon policies on abortion, transgender care, diversity, and climate, NGA incoming chair Gov. Cox (R-UT) on his initiative "Disagree Better", VP Harris on last stop of "Investment in America Tour", interview with Politico's Daniella Diaz on annual Senate Democratic office staffer diversity survey (37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with details on the Mayor Hancock documentary. Who paid for it? How much did it cost? There's a new program unveiled by the National Governor's Association - labeled "Disagree Better" (eyeroll) Then - our Border Consultant John Fabbricatore was on Capitol Hill today. We recap his testimony on criminal aliens and he joins us live from DC. More detail on the "Denver Rising" Hancock "documentary" that runs one hour, 34 minutes and 40 seconds. Apparently PAID FOR by Denver taxpayers. Steffan weighs-in. The film's copyright? DENVER MAYOR MICHAEL B. HANCOCK. Wow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a polarised world, the opportunities to disagree are plentiful – and frequently destructive. In one of our favourite episodes of 2022, host Anne McElvoy asks Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist and the author of “Think Again”, why he thinks the key to arguing well is to be open-minded. They discuss whether social media erode reasoned argument, and the new breed of powerful political communicators. Plus, how does the psychology of resilience help those who are “languishing”?Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions:www.economist.com/podcastoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a polarised world, the opportunities to disagree are plentiful – and frequently destructive. In one of our favourite episodes of 2022, host Anne McElvoy asks Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist and the author of “Think Again”, why he thinks the key to arguing well is to be open-minded. They discuss whether social media erode reasoned argument, and the new breed of powerful political communicators. Plus, how does the psychology of resilience help those who are “languishing”?Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions:www.economist.com/podcastoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a polarised world opportunities to disagree are plentiful – and frequently destructive. Host Anne McElvoy asks Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist and author of “Think Again”, why he thinks the key to arguing well is to be open-minded. They discuss whether social media erode reasoned argument, and the new breed of powerful political communicators. Plus, how does the psychology of resilience help those who are “languishing”?Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a polarised world opportunities to disagree are plentiful – and frequently destructive. Host Anne McElvoy asks Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist and author of “Think Again”, why he thinks the key to arguing well is to be open-minded. They discuss whether social media erode reasoned argument, and the new breed of powerful political communicators. Plus, how does the psychology of resilience help those who are “languishing”?Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For more on Dr. Tammy Lenski's wonderful work, check out her website: www.tammylenski.comCheck out her book The Conflict Pivot: Turning Conflict into Peace of Mind.Explore her deeply thoughtful, smart and highly accessible Conflict Resolution Tools. https://tammylenski.com/conflict-resolution-tools/Reflect with her Query Cards: https://tammylenski.com/conflict-resolution-tools/querycards/And listen to her wisdom on her Disagree Better podcast: https://tammylenski.com/disagree-better-podcast/****The Foreseeable Now is hosted and executive produced by Lu Hanessian. Original music by KANO SOUND. Mixed and mastered by Nick Kepron. Subscribe where you listen, share and follow us @theforeseeablenowpodcast.

Nobel Peace Prize winners feel burnout too. Malala Yousafzai - who survived an assassination attempted by the Taliban - works tirelessly so that more women and girls can access education. But she often feels guilty at taking time off, but knows she must to avoid burnout.  She shares her tips with Dr Laurie Santos on how to achieve work/life balance; how to deal with disappointment; and how to build bridges with people we disagree with.  (Recorded live at Yale's Silliman College.)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Amira explains what conflict is and the difference between conflict and opposition. She shares why it's natural to experience conflict but the art is learning to lean into these uncomfortable moments. It's a skill she advocates in order to deepen the relationships with the people in your life. She also shares what makes conflict difficult and whilst practice is hugely important it's also about making small habits and shifts that in turn will help you navigate these situations rather than running in the opposite direction. Amira also explains how the things you're frustrated about or aren't quite sitting right are never usually the things you're actually arguing about! And it'll come down to one of 3 things - pretty crazy right?

Ian Leslie is a writer and author of multiple acclaimed books on human behaviour. He writes about psychology, culture, technology and business for the New Statesman, the Economist, the Guardian and the Financial Times. He co-hosted the podcast series Polarised, on the way we do politics today, and created and presented the BBC radio comedy series Before They Were Famous. In today's episode we are discussing his new book Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together Conflicted draws essential lessons on how to disagree well from world-class experts: interrogators, hostage negotiators, divorce mediators, and many others. It tells inspiring stories of productive disagreements, from the invention of the aeroplane to the success of The Rolling Stones, and combines them with fascinating insights from the science of human communication. I loved this book and found it genuinely helpful in reflecting on how I can disagree better in work and at home. I think you'll enjoy this conversation. You can buy CONFLICTED here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780571346943 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Utah's First Lady Abby Cox has a new initiative called "Show Up." She is encouraging all of us to show up for children in foster care, to show up for social and emotional learning and much more. The First Lady talks about the empathy crisis we're dealing with and how we can model better behavior for our kids. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her to talk about these issues and gets feedback from her other guests, Jeanetta Williams, president of the Salt Lake branch of the NAACP, and Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former president of the Women's State Legislative Council.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being on two opposite sides of the political spectrum, Alex Bybee & McKay Tucker find commonality in their goal of striving for empathy & understanding. Alex, founder of Disagree Better, an organization designed to help individuals navigate difficult conversations, shares in this episodes why he identifies as a pragmatic progressive. McKay, a law student at Sandra Day O' Connor College of Law, shares why he identifies as a conservative. Learn how both stay informed on politics, and why they believe disagreeing is not synonymous with disunity. 

QUIZ TIME: Which state has the bigger population? Wyoming or Washington DC? If you said DC you are right AND wrong! More people live in the District of Columbia but it's not a state! That's right, 800,000 Americans have no representation in Congress. It's a hot-button topic but not one that Robin Biro and David Katzner are afraid of wading into.Speaking of hot-buttons, let's talk about taxes. No, don't click away there's actually some good news this year, you don't have to file until May 17th! It's really good news if you are a billionaire cause you probably aren't paying anything!In yet another chock full episode there's lots on our plate, but the icing on the cake is our special guest Boyd Matheson, former Chief of Staff to Utah Senator Mike Lee, Opinion Editor at Deseret News in Salt Lake City, and host of his own show “Inside Sources”  Boyd and Robin have appeared on television numerous times but in this show, they have the opportunity to do a Deep Dive into all things wrong and right about politics and the state of our nation.  Boyd also gave us the name for the title of this episode while discussing how civility is still within our grasp, if We The People take the lead.Of course, we have some fun with Sidney Powell and Tucker Carlson who seem to find ways to infuriate people in comically tragic ways week after week. But it all ends on a good note, as Robin gives us a heartwarming palate cleanser that will make you feel good all over.Thanks to you all for being part of our podcast family, we appreciate all who have subscribed and left glowing reviews.

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THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 23, 2019 Last week, while on a panel discussion, Baptist pastor John MacArthur was asked for a "pithy" response to certain names. When he heard "Beth Moore," a prominent Bible teacher, he replied with "Go home." In today's podcast, Ryan Denison considers three ways MacArthur's response was wrong and the lessons we can learn regarding how to better disagree with our brothers and sisters in Christ. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

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It seems rare nowadays to disagree with someone without it descending into sweeping labels and name calling. Do you ever miss having grown up conversations about complex issues? Jeremy Scahill observed that through his work at the Intercept he had been called a Trump Apologist by some people, and a Communist Sympathiser by others. He had successfully provoked all sides. In many ways, once you dig beneath those simplistic assessments, you find something that is probably quite reassuring, especially for a news organisation. And it was an anticipated by-product of their vision; to shine light on injustice and political hypocrisy wherever they found it. To be seen as biased by everyone is probably no bad thing when weighing it against a vision like that. "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald We all see things through our own lens. We might view the very same information, situation, or content as another person, and interpret its meaning in the opposite way to them. How we view, sense, and experience the world is completely different from one person to the next. Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias Cognitive dissonance is the deep discomfort we experience when our knowledge and experience of the world is in conflict with something that challenges what we believe we know to be true. Confirmation bias feeds this. It provides us with the comfort of absorbing only information which soothes the internal dissonance we experience. We must be aware of how cognitive dissonance influences us in our everyday lives. How willing are we to hold conflicting ideas, and allow them to sit in our minds without trying to mould the world around us to fit one side? Often we don't want what we believe to be questioned or shown to be wrong. The more it is aggressively challenged, the more militantly we might defend our position, however irrational and crazy that might start to get. It becomes more about defending pride than arguing about an idea. And this is an integral thing to understand if we're going to make the ground more fertile for healthy disagreement again. Boundaries Observe yourself. Watch and listen to how you disagree with others. Set boundaries in your mind over which you agree not to cross. Shared Values, Different Beliefs "We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - James Baldwin Many of us are divided by our beliefs, despite the fact that we hold similar core values. It is dogmatic beliefs that blind us to our commonalities. How You Listen Listening is a discipline, and it's hard work. It's not something that happens just by virtue of the fact that the sound enters our ears. Conflict is an Open Door Through a little bit of grace (giving something that the other person doesn't necessarily deserve in your view), and responsibility (in other words acknowledging your own part in whatever has gone on), you will lay fertile ground for more transformative encounters with people. Model the Role We look to others to show us the right way to act, speak, or think. And we pick certain people to follow, depending on the situation, and how their way of being resonates with our own set of values and beliefs. We follow and we are followed. Humour Laugh with others. Laugh at yourself. Acknowledge the absurdities in the world around you with a light heart and gentle touch. Humour is like glue which binds us together. It helps us see ourselves in healthier ways, and it enables us to hold our own self-conceptions and sense of identity more lightly. When we stop taking ourselves so seriously, we can find humour in our conflicts, and break down those barriers which seem so rigid. Disagree Better