Talking Sense: How to connect with people you disagree with

At 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to navigate difficult conversations. In this divisive election year, we can all learn and practice communication skills that help us have challenging discussions without letting the need to change minds stand in the way of preserving important relationships. 

And we want to hear from you, too.

How do you communicate about topics that are emotionally charged? What do you do to connect with someone who disagrees with you?

Call us at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour.

Guests:

• Carol J. Bruess is a scholar-in-residence focusing on relationships and dialogue at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, where she leads the recently launched initiative, “Disagreeing Better”. She is also professor emeritus of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas. And she’s the author of several books including, “What Happy Couples Do”. 

• Anna Sterk is a licensed marriage and family therapist in St. Paul who teaches at the Relational Life Institute and is a certified “Essential Relationship Skills Bootcamp” facilitator and trainer. 

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