The Art of Listening With Dana Perino

The Art of Listening With Dana Perino

August 11, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Trey Gowdy and Dana Perino discuss the importance of listening and civility in politics and personal relationships.

Can politics take a back seat to the relationships that matter most? Co-anchor of America’s Newsroom and co-host of The Five, Dana Perino, joins Trey to discuss her debut novel, Purple State, and the message behind its red-meets-blue love story: disagreement doesn’t have to mean division.   Dana reflects on why civility and listening have become increasingly rare, and how learning to hear people out can make us better communicators, colleagues, and friends. Plus, Trey and Dana swap stories about taking risks, navigating life’s biggest decisions, and finding common ground in an increasingly polarized world. Listen to Dana's podcast Perino on Politics HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Trey Gowdy

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Organizations: America’s Newsroom, The Five, Perino on Politics

Books & works: Purple State

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