Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times with Mónica Guzmán
Topics: Culture, Education
Public Release Date: November 24, 2023
How can you have meaningful conversations in increasingly divided times, whether it’s against the backdrop of American politics or about what’s happening in Israel and Gaza? According to journalist and author Mónica Guzmán, it’s by asking yourself during a conversation “What am I missing?”
Guzmán, who is the host of the "A Braver Way" podcast and the Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, has long been fascinated by great conversations with people across the political divide that are achieved by seeking understanding over being right. Her new book, “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,” provides a guide for finding common ground in a time of polarization. John Donvan sits down with Guzmán to talk about her work at Braver Angels, staying hopeful in times of conflict or during world events, and how using curiosity to navigate today’s polarized landscape is easier than you think.
OUR GUEST:
Mónica Guzmán: Author of “How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times” and Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels
MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:
John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist