Divided We Fall: Can We Disagree Without Destroying Each Other?

About this episode

This episode explores how to engage in political conversations respectfully despite differing opinions.

Do political conversations in your life get heated fast? Have you seen the name calling and the us versus them mentality coming from both sides? Division feels loud right now, but it does not have to define how we engage. In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, we show that it is still possible to disagree without being disagreeable. This is a candid conversation between people who see the world differently and are still willing to sit at the same table. We dive into some of the biggest topics dominating headlines and dinner tables right now including immigration, ICE enforcement methods, H1B visas, the Trump administration, and more. Joining the discussion are Chris Putnam, CEO of Dallas Express, Kellen McGovern Jones, Senior Investigative Reporter at DX, and Shanon Murphy, producer of the show. It is thoughtful. It is honest. At times it is intense. But above all, it is respectful. If you are tired of the noise but still care deeply about the issues shaping our country, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and maybe even inspire you to lead better conversations in your own circle. Tune in and join us.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Zubiate Bennett

Guests: Chris Putnam, Kellen McGovern Jones, Shanon Murphy

Topics covered

• political conversations
• disagreement
• immigration
• ICE enforcement
• H1B visas
• Trump administration

Keywords

• politics
• disagreement
• immigration
• ICE
• H1B visas
• Trump
• conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Express, Trump administration

Places: United States

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