Release date: November 35th, 2019

Stephanie Lepp and Buster Benson

This episode features a pair of interviews on a similar topic:

First, Stephanie Lepp (host of the "Reckonings Podcast") discusses what she's learned from interviewing people who had a serious change of heart, or "reckoning," including a former Neo-nazi and a former sex offender. What causes a reckoning?

Second, Buster Benson (author of "Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreement") shares his tips for coming away from a disagreement feeling more alive -- for example, don't just focus on the literal arguments the other person is making; drill deeper. Buster and Julia debate whether there's a downside to approaching disagreements emotionally, rather than intellectually.

Links

"The Reckonings Podcast" hosted by Sephanie Lepp

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"Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreement" by Buster Benson

Buster Benson's website

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Edited by Brent Silk

Music by Miracles of Modern Science

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