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Dispatches from the Divide

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Four stories. Four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances . . . that take some surprising turns. In this limited series, Monica Guzman follows individuals into moments of extreme conflict. Stakes are high—relationships, careers, and communities on the line. But just when you think you know how the story ends, one person does something to turn the whole plot on its head. These are gripping ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes1704Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Bob Hathcock helped launch a campaign to remove Julie Spilsbury from office. Now he's walking into her home—and neither of them knows how this conversation will end. In Episode 4 of Dispatches from the Divide, a bitter Mesa, Arizona, recall election ... more

Veteran journalist Helene Biandudi Hofer is sitting at home scripting her weekly news show when she suddenly puts down her laptop and starts to cry. She became a reporter because she wanted to help people understand each other. But after decades in t... more

A tweet on a quiet Sunday morning stops Dave Butler cold: a shooting at a Latter-day Saint church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He doesn't know a single victim — but he’s a member of the same faith, so the attack feels personal. As the news spreads and f... more

The fundraiser exploded overnight — and so did the backlash. As Dave Butler's small act of compassion turns into a national story, a nagging doubt creeps in: what if he's making things worse for the people he's trying to help? In Episode 2 of Dispatc... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Butler
Lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; podcaster, corporate trainer, and fantasy novelist
Individually identified guest (fundraiser organizer)
Episode: They Called Him a Monster for Helping the Wrong Family.
Bob Hathcock
Top signature gatherer who fueled the recall
Republican in Mesa, Arizona
Episode: She Won by a Landslide. Then Her Own Neighbors Tried to Remove Her From Office.
Dr. Frank Clark
Board-certified psychiatrist, professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville
Prisma Health Upstate; University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Episode: The Loneliness Epidemic: What Are We Missing?
Charlotte Donlon
Writer and spiritual director
Author of The Great Belonging, Hope for the Lonely
Episode: The Loneliness Epidemic: What Are We Missing?
Cindy McGinty
Widow of Mike McGinty, 9-11 victim, Massachusetts resident
Massachusetts resident, family advocate
Episode: The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 2
Jay Winuk
Survivor family member and co-founder involved in 9-11 Day initiative
9-11 Day (advocacy)
Episode: The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 1
David Paine
Public relations professional and co-founder of 9-11 Day initiative
9-11 Day (advocacy)
Episode: The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 1
Fred Dombo
Lawyer and lobbyist with experience in Washington lobbying
Unknown (Washington lobbyist involved with 9-11 Day project)
Episode: The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 1
Terry Sears
Nonprofit executive, led Tuesday's Children
Tuesday's Children / Dignity Beyond Borders
Episode: The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 1

Host

Julie Rose
Host of Top of Mind

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Grieving

    I’ve enjoyed this podcast immensely for a while now, but today’s episode hit especially close to home. I lost a dear friend two days ago, and the timing for this episode could not have been better. Thank you for being honest and open and accepting of all kinds of grief. I’ve shared this episode with many people already.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alishaembroidery
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtfully presented

    Found this pod through The Tangle. Like the diversity of topics. And how each side is thoughtfully addressed and explained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KWP_DC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Need a DEI episode

    I love Julie’s thoughtful approach to issues. I’d love to hear an episode on DEI, interviewing employers and admissions workers with experience in implementing it. Love to hear the pros and cons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessy Rose
    United Statesa year ago
  • NPR 2.0

    I might as well be listening to NPR pushing its agenda. I’m pretty sure this podcast is just an affiliate. Too bad. Super unfortunate BYU Radio pays it too.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    keep it technical
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable and viewpoint-challenging

    This podcast is so interesting! I can’t wait to hear more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    <3 Catherine <3
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, the show is praised for thoughtful, respectful dialogue across contentious issues.
Guests are diverse and bring credible expertise to complex topics.
Some listeners wish for more explicit policy takeaways or DEI-focused episodes.
Balanced, multi-perspective discussions that avoid black-and-white framing.
Listeners appreciate the host's calm, well-researched interviewing style.

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They Called Him a Monster for Helping the Wrong Family.
Q: Why did you decide to do this?
I decided to do this after seeing a tweet and feeling a personal pull to help, believing it would honor the humanity of the victims and their families while also testing whether compassion could survive public scrutiny.
The One Thing That Makes Difficult Conversations Easier
Q: How does the storytelling framework actually move empathy forward in conversations?
By guiding participants to share personal needs, obstacles, and insights in a structured way, which increases predictability of others' states and builds emotional connections, making it easier to relate and cooperate despite differences.
Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Q: What is cultural appropriation, and how can we differentiate it from appreciation?
Appropriation involves taking from a marginalized culture without respect or understanding and seeking financial or social gain, whereas appreciation involves celebrating and respecting a culture, potentially with appropriate credit and collaboration.
Are Routine Traffic Stops Helping or Hurting Public Safety?
Q: What could have prevented the kind of harm Landau experienced during the stop?
The host and guests discuss the importance of policy changes, training, and trauma-informed policing to prevent such incidents, including better record-keeping, transparency, and community engagement.
Justice in Healthcare: Who Deserves to Be Healthy?
Q: Would you tell us about the God committees that were in existence in the United States in the 1950s?
Appel explains the God committees used social worth and community status to allocate scarce resources like iron lungs and dialysis, how this led to public backlash, and how it shaped later moves away from social criteria toward more equitable, rules-based approaches.

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Recent guests on Dispatches from the Divide include:

1. Dave Butler
2. Bob Hathcock
3. Dr. Frank Clark
4. Charlotte Donlon
5. Cindy McGinty
6. Jay Winuk
7. David Paine
8. Fred Dombo

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