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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religi... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the people who read your writing talk back?

A couple weeks ago, The Dispatch published an essay Corey wrote about his hometown of Freehold, New Jersey, growing older alongside his friends from high school, and what it means to lose... more

Mike Madrid on why both parties are running on empty, and what's actually filling the vacuum.

Mike Madrid, author of The Latino Century and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins Corey to argue that neither party is being reshaped so much as repla... more

Two megaphones, two drinks, one bar. Corey quits talking about talking and just gets to the talkin'.

Second edition of "To the Republic... To the Pub." Corey sits down with his buddy Chip, a Tea Party guy since the '70s, and it turns into a real fig... more

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A newspaper editor from East Tennessee on why Dolly Parton was one of the last people almost everyone agreed on, and what that says about faith, place, and the work of editing well.

Michael Reneau, executive editor at The Dispatch, joins Corey to ta... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Reneau
Executive Editor at The Dispatch; former editor at World Magazine
The Dispatch
Episode: Nobody Hated Dolly || Michael Reneau on Faith, Home, and the Craft of Editing
Keri Ladner
PhD, expert on fundamentalist politics in America and radicalization of conservative movement
Author of Endtime Politics; American Dominion
Episode: When "Listening to the Holy Spirit" Becomes a Trump Card || Dr. Keri Ladner on Christian Dominionism
Robert Gus Gusentine
Captain in the Navy with a distinguished SEAL career
U.S. Navy
Episode: Gus Gusentine || A Navy SEAL Commander on Faith, War, and Identity
Andy Shamblin
Delegate, West Virginia
West Virginia House of Delegates
Episode: A Democratic Senator and a Republican Delegate on the Fights Within Their Own Supermajorities || Terms of Service with Future Caucus
Tiara Mack
Senator, Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Senate
Episode: A Democratic Senator and a Republican Delegate on the Fights Within Their Own Supermajorities || Terms of Service with Future Caucus
Michelle Cottle
Writes about national politics for New York Times Opinion
New York Times
Episode: Michelle Cottle on Getting Out of Your Bubble || National Politics, the New York Times, and Talking Across the Divide
Manu Meel
Co-founder and CEO of BridgeUSA
BridgeUSA
Episode: Protest Is Boring. Dialogue Is the New Counterculture. || Manu Meel of Bridge USA & Liz Joyner of The Village Square
Richard Parker
Oxford-trained economist, former Harvard Kennedy School faculty, public intellectual
Harvard Kennedy School; Mother Jones; Greenpeace USA; People for the American Way
Episode: Richard Parker || God, Money, and the Making of America
Isaac Schultz
Representative, Minnesota House
Minnesota House of Representatives
Episode: Democratic and Republican Minnesota Lawmakers on Coming Together after Political Violence || Terms of Service with Future Caucus

Hosts

Corey Nathan
Host of Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other; frequent moderator and facilitator within the Democracy Group network; central organizing voice.
Layla Zaidane
President and CEO of Future Caucus; frequent guest and organizer on terms related to bipartisan youth engagement and cross-party dialogue.
Liz Joyner
Founder and President of The Village Square; advocate for civil dialogue and community-based conversation norms.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 293 ratings
  • Ears and Mind Open

    Corey approaches topics that can be contentious with an open mind and heart. He assumes good faith in everyone, asks some very thought provoking questions of his guests, and is a welcome, calming presence that contrasts with all of the outrage out there fighting for our attention. Give this podcast a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaMaeTX
    United States4 days ago
  • Good natured exploration of the ideas that shape our times.

    I love the variety of ideas and areas of meaning that are explored in this podcast. And as someone with moderate hearing loss, I especially appreciate how clear the sound is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Healthy in San Diego
    United States17 days ago
  • Great show. Important conversations. Love the guests. It’s not about agreeing on everything. It’s about learning how to disagree better.

    Podchaser
    5
    avakianbenik
    19 days ago
  • Refreshing and mind-opening

    Thoughtful, compassionate, principled — refreshing! A great podcast for anyone who wants to cut through the extremes and hear inspiring conversations with inspiring people about the challenges of sustaining democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasonmla
    United Statesa month ago
  • Without killing each other? Good idea!

    Love that we can talk about this stuff without killing each other. That’s a great idea. Guests are great. Host is fun and well prepared. And we need this kind of thing. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenWantedGrill
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for being thoughtful, civil, and hopeful in a polarized climate.

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Protest Is Boring. Dialogue Is the New Counterculture. || Manu Meel of Bridge USA & Liz Joyner of The Village Square
Q: What do you think each of us can do to share space and nurture conversations with people across differences?
The hosts outline four norms for dialogue (listen to listen, treat individuals as individuals, no interruptions, respond to the argument not the person) and emphasize the need to create environments where people feel safe to express themselves, while also challenging the assumption that dialogue is optional for effecting change.
Richard Parker || God, Money, and the Making of America
Q: Could you tease out Skowronek's concept of long presidential cycles and identify who counts as true transformers?
Skowronek argues that very few presidents—about six out of several dozen—are truly transformative; they define an era with a simple, memorable ideology while also shaping broad coalitions, and they rarely appear back-to-back due to the time gaps between transformative cycles.
Yuval Levin: We Disagree Too Little || A Village Squarecast Special
Q: How do you define unity in a free society, given persistent disagreement?
Unity means acting together to address common problems, even when thinking differently, by negotiating and bargaining within a framework that protects minority rights and encourages coalition-building.
Leaving the Church, Keeping the Prayer || Lauren Jackson, The New York Times
Q: What do you think each of us can do to share space with people across differences and have better conversations about politics and religion?
Start by asking what if they're right, listen deeply, ask curious questions, and approach dialogue with humility and boundaries to protect yourself while preserving humanity in the other person.
Stop Talking, Start Building || Rich Harwood on How Divided Towns Actually Heal
Q: What do you think we can do to share space with people who differ from us and have better conversations without killing each other?
Turn outward, listen with dignity, and start from shared aspirations—then identify what you can agree on and take concrete, collaborative steps together.

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The program centers on civil dialogue around politics and religion, featuring cross-partisan organizers, journalists, lawmakers, and scholars who model respectful conversations across sharp disagreements. Episodes highlight practical room norms, empathy, and listening as tools to reduce polarization, with guests ranging from youth-engagement leaders to veteran reporters and policy-makers. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on civility, actionable steps to bridge divides, and a preference for human-centered storytelling over partisan rhetoric. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful discussions, a balanced mix of backgrounds, and opportunities to learn frameworks for constructive engagement in public life.

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6. Michelle Cottle
7. Manu Meel
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