Podcasts about we need to talk

Celeste Headlee: journalist, bestselling author, NPR host, and one of TED's most-watched speakers (31 million views+) has spent decades studying the art (and science) of conversation. But she didn't always get it right. In fact, she says she used to be “the worst.” In this episode, Celeste shares how she rewired her communication style, what most people get wrong about connection, and the powerful tools anyone can use to become a better conversationalist. Celeste shares: How to start a conversation when you don't know what to say Why the common advice about conversation (like “maintain eye contact”) doesn't actually work The real difference between debate and discussion + why we're confusing the two The surprising neuroscience behind great conversation (and why voice matters more than words) The truth about curiosity + how to practice it (even if it doesn't come naturally) How neural coupling creates the feeling of being seen and understood What small talk really does for your brain + why it's not so “small” after all The simple trick she uses to diffuse conflict and build connection in just 3 questions How to stop trying to “win” arguments and start learning from disagreement Why younger generations are craving connection more than ever (and what's getting in the way) The power of follow-up questions + how they make people feel heard What we're getting wrong about inclusion and how tiny micro-interactions create belonging Why performative listening is worse than not listening at all How to say “I don't know” in a way that builds trust and authority Why smart people often struggle in conversation and what to do about it Book Rec:  Bleak House by Charles Dickens Follow Celeste Headlee here. Grab a copy of her book We Need To Talk here

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: It gonna be hot! // More dueling protests // The Cut’s Complete and Total Guide to Modern Etiquette // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Are sports supposed to be fair 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Protests in Capitol Hill // Port of Seattle responds to CBP actions at SeaTac // Dan Wilson ejected for the first time // A Presidential Memorial Day message. . . And another that wasn't // WE NEED TO TALK. . . United changes check in rules

Rising artist KWN stops by We Need To Talk opens up about her evolution in the music industry, reflecting on the creative process that fuels her work and the personal growth that has shaped her sound. She speaks on the importance of authenticity, navigating fame with intention, and remaining grounded in his values. KWN also discusses how her cultural background informs her music and shares a glimpse into upcoming projects, including her aspirations for Grammy-level recognition. With humility and focus, she invites listeners into his journey—past, present, and future. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @kwnwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA could lose $2 billion in Medicaid funds // Judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle Education Department // Quilcene School District bans trans athletes // GUEST: Katrina Guischard on gentle parenting // WE NEED TO TALK. . . "That was not me". Really?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The Big BS Bill // Gov. Ferguson suing over tariffs // Shawn Kemp trial begins today // King County to add park rangers // WE NEED TO TALK about pennies going out of circulation

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: $9 billion in new taxes // ICE operation in Kent leads to 16 arrests // PC sheriff’s union tells deputies to look for other jobs // Why are so many retirees filing for Social Security earlier? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Local sports radio host Marc James has a real racist take about a Mariners broadcaster

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Another Filipino green card holder returning to WA detained at Sea-Tac // Seahawks pre-season schedule announced // NFL could send professional football players to the Olympics // WE NEED TO TALK. . . No show airline policies

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pioneer Square mass shooting // Joe Biden has aggressive cancer // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gen Z lies on job applications half the time

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA AG Nick Brown is arguing in favor of the Constitution, Birthright Citizenship and for the the right of Federal judges to block Executive branch overreach at the Supreme Court // GUEST: Jacqueline Barton True, WA State Hospital Association, explains how $700 million in annual cuts to Medicaid will impact our state // WE NEED TO TALK. . . About washing hands

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Valley Medical cutting thousands of jobs // Rite Aid & Bartells closing locations // The CID is getting ambassadors // 5’3” woman is a serial bank robber // Where are the Medicaid cuts going to hurt the most? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee is worried about the Seahawks schedule

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Gee's saga with an elderly neighbor // WE NEED TO TALK

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: SPS sued by family of Garfield student killed // SPS, SPD pushing to get police back in schools // Are the Mariners bad again? // What needs to be fixed with American hospitals? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . The six definitive rules of office lunch etiquette

Rising artist Nippa stops by We Need To Talk to chop it up with Nyla Symone about his evolution in music, reflecting on the cultural influences that shape his sound and the personal experiences that fuel his creativity. He shares the importance of vulnerability in both relationships and songwriting, offering insight into the themes behind his latest project. Nippa also discusses the lessons he's learned navigating fame, his aspirations for the future, and the value of staying authentic throughout his journey as an artist. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @nippa.adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Lakewood police chief called cops on his neighbors // Trump’s new Air Force One is a gift from Qatar // The Blue Jays stomped the M's // UW Handing off radiology excess work to AI // The CEO of Shopify told managers they cannot hire any new employees unless they prove the job can’t be done by AI // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Mother's Day

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: 21 UW students suspended // Bill Gates giving it all away // Speeding crackdown // Million dollar mansions and rent control // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Medina named 10th richest ZIP code in US

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: REAL ID Day // Protesters destroyed $1 million in equipment at UW // WA police academy settles $500K harassment suit // What do women really want for Mother’s Day? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . AI is coming to replace. . . US?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pro Palestine activists take over UW building // Survey findings on perceptions of Asian Americans in the US // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Why Seahawks have such low national expectations for 2025

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Light rail escape // Judge strikes down EO targeting Perkins Coie // Kennewick business owner arrested // Two Lakewood officers disciplined for gay slurs and more // SPOG President doesn't believe violent crime is down in Seattle // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Student loan repayments begin again

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Federal investigation launched into WA OSPI // GUEST: WA State Superintendent Chris Reykdal reacts to Trump administration investigation of OSPI // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Luke clarifies Port of Seattle traffic story // King County sees safest start to year since 2019 // Franklin County sheriff defies judges orders // Pierce County Council approves immigration enforcement resolution // Trump’s interview with ABC’s Terry Moran // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Tariffs impacts are coming // Port of Seattle eerily quiet // SPD increases // SPD lawsuit // TPD fails to investigate ICE detention center abuses // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee is now a bear expert

On this episode of We Need To Talk, Nyla Symone sits down Lojay to discuss his journey from a creative upbringing in Nigeria to rising as an international music star. He reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his path, highlighting the influence of friends, mentors, and his evolving creative process. Lojay speaks on the inspiration behind his hit songs, the lessons learned from early fame, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the music industry. Throughout the dialogue, he emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey, staying grounded, and remaining true to oneself amid success. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @lojaymusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // GUEST: Heather Bosch on the UW international students and their fight against the Trump administration's revocations of visas // WE NEED TO TALK about people asking for an extension on REAL ID

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Mayor proposes doubling Seattle education levy // Denny Blaine residents sue Seattle over nude beach // Corporate sponsors ditch Seattle Pride // Gee previews the NFL Draft // WE NEED TO TALK. . . How new weight loss drugs are impacting relationships

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Six cent hike in gas tax could be making its way to WA / Pike Place going "car free" / Removing fluoride from the water / RFK's plan to "make America Healthy" // Trump administration introduces their "Eradicating Christian Bias" task force // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Credible rape allegations against Shannon Sharpe

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Redmond, Garfield and Spanaway Shootings / Luke Duecy on the shocking details behind the murder of a woman from Tenino / Student loan referrals. // GUEST: Seahawks VP - Mario Bailey, WA State has a brand new sanctioned high school sport, for the first time since 1999. // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee goes to the movies for the first time in forever to see the new Michael B. Jordan film.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The Pope passes // SPD officers appeal to SCOTUS for anonymity // Gunfire near Whidbey Island rally // Seattle Success in the War on Tent Encampments // WE NEED TO TALK. . . WA retirement plans allow pension padding

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pierce County Sheriff will contact ICE, Trump administration for “help” // Former HS coach sentenced for sex crimes // Parents consider suing Peninsula School District // Former taggers form graffiti cleanup business // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Eggls** is coming to Seattle  

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Crosswalk hackers // State Trooper threatened at home // Hookah lounge homicide suspect gets $5 million bail // Cal Raleigh is crackin' // Is Gee suffering from Tesla Regret Syndrome? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 82% of working women change their speaking style at work

 URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Speed limiters for repeat offenders // Seattle getting speed cameras  outside school zones // Are Tesla attacks truly worthy of federal investigations // Trump refuses to follow the Supreme Court // WE NEED TO TALK. . . In order to get an inheritance, you must do. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: China boycotts Boeing // Harvard refuses to bow down to Trump demands // WE NEED TO TALK. . . You don't need a phone case?

On this episode of We Need To Talk, Nyla Symone sits down with the legendary Smif-N-Wessun for a powerful conversation that bridges hip-hop’s golden era and the present day. Celebrating the release of their new project Infinityand the 30th anniversary of their classic album The Shinin’, the duo reflects on life in 90s Brooklyn, the energy of the era, and how the streets shaped their sound. They open up about their creative process, the influence of storytelling in their music, and the changes in both hip-hop culture and community safety over the years. With honesty and love for the craft, they discuss what it means to grow independently, carry the legacy of iconic labels, and stay rooted in a culture that continues to evolve. This episode is a celebration of resilience, reflection, and the power of passing wisdom to the next generation. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @realsmifnwessunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Females in Flight // Cruise season underway // The M's are smoking hot // Canadians boycotting WA State // Mercer Island cop's drunken excesses caught on body cam // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA votes to cap rental increases @ 10%, Evictions have more than doubled in KC // LUKE DUECEY: Be careful with your racist rant. . . it could get you fired // Amazon CEO wants to eviscerate middle management // Are landlords or tenants hurting more? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Seattle City Light crews drunk on the job

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Did the President engage in the biggest stock market manipulation in US history? // Neighbors called 911 for hours before Spanaway house party shooting // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Cops' snarky 'this is Seattle' slogan misses their own big news // WE NEED TO TALK with Manda Factor!

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Hookah bar declared ‘public nuisance’ // UW students’ visas revoked without notice // Microsoft employees fired for protest of AI use by Israeli army // Proposed bill would raise WAs property tax levy cap from 1% to 3% // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

In this heartfelt conversation on We Need To Talk with Nyla Symone, special guest Alex Isley opens up about her new single “Hands” and how embracing the present moment has shaped her artistry. She reflects on the deep influence of motherhood, her musical upbringing, and the personal growth woven into her songwriting. Alex shares how themes of love, healing, and self-awareness guide her creative process, and what it means to collaborate authentically in today’s industry. With honesty and grace, she speaks on navigating visibility, staying grounded, and finding peace through two of her favorite forms of therapy: music and cooking. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @lovealexisleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Hits keep coming to Wall Street // Nationwide protests // Trump cuts to libraries in WA // Trump asks SCOTUS to keep innocent man in Salvadoran torture gulag // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee is learning line dancing

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Tariffs tanking stocks // Luke Duecey on the Bellingham arrests // Head Start cuts are going to massively hurt kids and families // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Billionaires now hold more wealth than every nation, except the US and China

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Tariff impacts hitting hard // 37 arrested by ICE // Amazon wants to buy TikTok // GUEST: Chris Sullivan on REAL ID // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Liberation Day // Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets // PC mass shooting: noise complaint took 90 mins to respond to // Cory Booker's marathon speech // WE NEED TO TALK. . . OnlyFans sued by men who realize they were chatting with other men, not models

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: New details on Spanaway shooting // Tacoma deputy chief fired // WA man posed as ICE agent for YouTube stunt // Kennewick School Board asks Trump's help to enforce trans athlete ban // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Sex and relationship therapist explains ghosting

On this episode of We Need To Talk, special guest Joe Kay sits with Nyla Symone to reflect on the evolution of Soulection and its influence on the music industry. He shares his journey from curator to artist, emphasizing the importance of consistency, recognition, and authenticity in DJ culture. Joe discusses the challenges of mashup culture, the role of strong management, and the need to support emerging artists. He also dives into his collaborative approach to music, the value of community and trust, and what’s next for Soulection Records as it approaches its 15-year anniversary. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @joekay @soulectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV is first on the agenda this week huns, as we debrief on Netflix's bonkers cheating show, Temptation Island, and all the Made In Chelsea alumni currently hitting the headlines. In the wake of the conversations ignited by Adolescence, is a teary Jamie Laing the new face of positive masculinity? Plus, Zara McDermott's alleged new relationship and the tabloid's subsequent ‘sad case' portrayal of her ex Sam Thompson. Also today: the best bits from Gwyneth Paltrow's Vanity Fair profile and Bella Ramsey's British Vogue cover, the previously-promised whistle-stop tour of Chet Hank's many problematic moments in light of his Running Point role, and last but not least, a deep dive into the sixth and most recent episode of The White Lotus. What's driving the incest storyline, and are people right to be offended?Please leave us review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify - it really does help keep us going! Say hi by DMing us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or email at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.uk⁠Huge thanks to our sponsor⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yonder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the incredible lifestyle rewards credit card packed with rewards you'll actually *want* to use. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yonder.com/straightup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Borrow responsibly. £15 a month. 18+ and UK only. Rep 66.3% APR var. T&Cs apply.Get an extra month free on top of BFI Player's 14-day free trial using our code STRAIGHTUP at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠player.bfi.org.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 20% off the adaptogenic coffee that changed our lives, London Nootropics, using our code straightup at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠londonnootropics.com⁠⁠⁠Recs/ reviews: Temptation Island, Netflix Million Dollar Secret, Netflix Big Boys S3, Channel 4Could tearful Jamie Laing be the antidote to Andrew Tate's toxic manosphere? Evening Standard Jordan Stephens on We Need To Talk podcast “There's No Reason For People Not To Know”: Bella Ramsey for British Vogue Gwyneth Paltrow for Vanity Fair The White Lotus, Sky and NowTV The White Lotus Official PodcastMy Pubic Hair Laser Regret, The CutHow the Four Seasons Hit a Marketing Jackpot With HBO's ‘The White Lotus', WSJThe White Lotus outstays its welcome, New Yorker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Ted Buehner on apocalyptic PNW weather forecasting // Ferguson reverses Inslee murder pardon // Seattle gets a new $2M restroom // Red light cameras in Edmonds // Tesla attacks and attacks on Tesla protesters // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Men keep proposing to women runners during marathons

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Trump orders shutdown of Department of Education // Federal government investigates Lake Washington School District // Wealth tax proposed // Foreign travelers fear traveling to the US // WE NEED TO TALK. . . March Madness

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Education funding in WA // Where there's smoke there's fire //Suit over death of Boeing whistleblower // The Happiest Nation on Earth // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Adult-only hotels

Are we heading back to the size zero era? With Hollywood's red carpets filled with ultra-thin bodies, speculation about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is everywhere. As the conversation around health shifts back to extreme weight loss, we examine the impact of Ozempic-fueled diet culture and the resurgence of toxic beauty standards. Protein obsession isn't slowing down—from powders to high-protein snacks, demand is booming. But do we really need more? We break down the science, the hidden risks in protein powders, and whether meat snacks are a gym-goer's dream or just another processed food trap. Stress isn't just in your head—it's in your body. Hair loss, gut issues, and unexplained breakouts could all be signs of silent stress. We reveal seven warning signals of chronic stress and the small, science-backed ways to break the cycle before it takes a toll. Plus, nature vs. nurture—how much of our health is genetics versus lifestyle? A major new study suggests we have far more control over our long-term well-being than we think. Recommendations This Week Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed's new book: The 20-Minute Gut Health Fix (@salihacooks) Rhi's music pick: Ludovico Einaudi Jamelia: The Dark Side of Being A SUPERSTAR on We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices