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14 Strangers Dare to Explore Their Differing Views on Abortion - Ali Muldrow & Bria Halama
14 Strangers Dare to Explore Their Differing Views on Abortion - Ali Muldrow & Bria HalamaDec 18, 202424mAli Muldrow & Bria Halama spent 4 days with 12 strangers discussing the tough topic of abortion.
Ali Muldrow & Bria Halama spent 4 days with 12 strangers discussing the tough topic of abortion.
A Car Accident and an Unexpected Friendship - Becca Obeng
A Car Accident and an Unexpected Friendship - Becca ObengDec 11, 202418mBecca Obeng shares how she turned a car crash into a moment of connection and unlikely friendship.
Becca Obeng shares how she turned a car crash into a moment of connection and unlikely friendship.
A Loaded Question from a Stranger Sparked by a T-shirt Slogan - Vanessa Otero
A Loaded Question from a Stranger Sparked by a T-shirt Slogan - Vanessa OteroDec 4, 202420mVanessa Otero shares how she turned a loaded question on women’s sports into a thoughtful dialogue.
Vanessa Otero shares how she turned a loaded question on women’s sports into a thoughtful dialogue.
A High Schooler Learns to Redefine Intelligence and Success – Malu Estevam
A High Schooler Learns to Redefine Intelligence and Success – Malu EstevamNov 27, 202416mStruggling with an advanced math class, Malu Estevam learned to redefine intelligence and success.
Struggling with an advanced math class, Malu Estevam learned to redefine intelligence and success.
Admitting You Were Wrong in Front of the Whole World – David French
Admitting You Were Wrong in Front of the Whole World – David FrenchNov 20, 202423mDavid French shares a story of changing his mind on a hot button issue and admitting it publicly.
David French shares a story of changing his mind on a hot button issue and admitting it publicly.
An Expat Dares to Say “I Don’t Understand” – Tracy Saad
An Expat Dares to Say “I Don’t Understand” – Tracy SaadNov 13, 202416mTracy Saad embraced the discomfort of realizing she had a lot of learning about politics to do.
Tracy Saad embraced the discomfort of realizing she had a lot of learning about politics to do.
A Humiliating Loss and The Upside of Embarrassment - Shawn Tucker
A Humiliating Loss and The Upside of Embarrassment - Shawn TuckerNov 6, 202414mFinding himself embarrassed while coaching a losing soccer team, Shawn Tucker learns the importa...
Finding himself embarrassed while coaching a losing soccer team, Shawn Tucker learns the importa...
From Fighting and Frustration to Friendship - Brian Parrish
From Fighting and Frustration to Friendship - Brian ParrishOct 30, 202413mWhen a critic online challenged his beliefs, Brian Parrish chose to embrace new perspectives.
When a critic online challenged his beliefs, Brian Parrish chose to embrace new perspectives.
A Filmmaker Faces Uncertainty with a Lot on the Line - Nicholas Ma
A Filmmaker Faces Uncertainty with a Lot on the Line - Nicholas MaOct 23, 202421mFilmmaker Nicholas Ma faced uncertainty when a collaborator insisted on filming in an unknown city.
Filmmaker Nicholas Ma faced uncertainty when a collaborator insisted on filming in an unknown city.
"I Thought I Knew Everything I Needed to Know, and I Didn’t” - David Kaufman
"I Thought I Knew Everything I Needed to Know, and I Didn’t” - David KaufmanOct 16, 202413mAfter hundreds of talks across the aisle, one conversation would test David Kaufman's resolve.
After hundreds of talks across the aisle, one conversation would test David Kaufman's resolve.
From Ignorance to Advocacy – Carrie Hill
From Ignorance to Advocacy – Carrie HillOct 9, 202415mWhile contracting with a nonprofit, Carrie Hill chose to confront the harsh reality of child abuse.
While contracting with a nonprofit, Carrie Hill chose to confront the harsh reality of child abuse.
"I Don’t Believe a Word That’s Coming Out of Your Mouth” - Christine Saxman
"I Don’t Believe a Word That’s Coming Out of Your Mouth” - Christine SaxmanOct 2, 202416mAt a race conference, Christine Saxman, a White woman, faced a hard question from a Black attendee.
At a race conference, Christine Saxman, a White woman, faced a hard question from a Black attendee.
Spending a Day with People Who Think You Hate Them – Jefferson Shupe
Spending a Day with People Who Think You Hate Them – Jefferson ShupeSep 25, 202415mAfter a debate, Jefferson Shupe went to an immigration rally, finding fears and shared hopes.
After a debate, Jefferson Shupe went to an immigration rally, finding fears and shared hopes.
A College Project and Some Uncomfortable Truths - Michaela Birdyshaw
A College Project and Some Uncomfortable Truths - Michaela BirdyshawSep 18, 202413mA college project on Thomas Jefferson forced Michaela Birdy to face uncomfortable truths.
A college project on Thomas Jefferson forced Michaela Birdy to face uncomfortable truths.
Common Ground in the Gun Debate? – Jazzalyn Livingston
Common Ground in the Gun Debate? – Jazzalyn LivingstonSep 11, 202412mOn a flight home, Jazzalyn Livingston's chat with her seatmate soon turned to gun rights.
On a flight home, Jazzalyn Livingston's chat with her seatmate soon turned to gun rights.
“People Aren't Buying What You're Selling” – Diana McLain Smith
“People Aren't Buying What You're Selling” – Diana McLain SmithSep 4, 202418mAfter spending years on her new book, Diana McLain Smith had to face a hard truth.
After spending years on her new book, Diana McLain Smith had to face a hard truth.
An Unexpected Conversation While Stuck on a Plane – Piper Hendricks
An Unexpected Conversation While Stuck on a Plane – Piper HendricksAug 28, 202418mOn a late-night flight, Piper Hendricks' seatmate dismissed a deeply personal practice.
On a late-night flight, Piper Hendricks' seatmate dismissed a deeply personal practice.
Sharing a Painful Truth for the Very First Time – Erik DaRosa
Sharing a Painful Truth for the Very First Time – Erik DaRosaAug 21, 202417mAfter a dissociative episode, Erik DaRosa sought help and shared everything he'd kept inside.
After a dissociative episode, Erik DaRosa sought help and shared everything he'd kept inside.
A Liberal Attends One of the Biggest Conservative Gatherings — James Coan
A Liberal Attends One of the Biggest Conservative Gatherings — James CoanAug 14, 202415mJames Coan, Liberal, felt high apprehension attending the Conservative Political Action Committee.
James Coan, Liberal, felt high apprehension attending the Conservative Political Action Committee.
A Town Faced a Terrible Tragedy. Could He Help Them Rebuild? – Rich Harwood
A Town Faced a Terrible Tragedy. Could He Help Them Rebuild? – Rich HarwoodAug 7, 202421mMonths after the Sandy Hook massacre, Newtown, CT, turned to Rich Harwood for help with the school.
Months after the Sandy Hook massacre, Newtown, CT, turned to Rich Harwood for help with the school.
Disrespected at the Pool, She Decided to Confront the Culprits. – Meisha Lerato
Disrespected at the Pool, She Decided to Confront the Culprits. – Meisha LeratoJul 31, 202418mMeisha Lerato and friends were disrupted by rowdy boys at a pool and confronted their supervisor.
Meisha Lerato and friends were disrupted by rowdy boys at a pool and confronted their supervisor.
When One Word Threatened a Work Partnership — Preston Brightwell & Madeleine Jones
When One Word Threatened a Work Partnership — Preston Brightwell & Madeleine JonesJul 24, 202416mPreston Brightwell and Madeleine Jones debate the use of the word "patriotism" in their tagline.
Preston Brightwell and Madeleine Jones debate the use of the word "patriotism" in their tagline.
He Thought His Comment Was Harmless. Then He Got Written Up. — Richard Craft
He Thought His Comment Was Harmless. Then He Got Written Up. — Richard CraftJul 17, 202421mRichard Craft talks about when a casual remark to employees led to a formal write-up.
Richard Craft talks about when a casual remark to employees led to a formal write-up.
As a Kid in Iran, She Was Taught to Hate Jews. Then She Defended One in Court. — Shima Baughman
As a Kid in Iran, She Was Taught to Hate Jews. Then She Defended One in Court. — Shima BaughmanJul 10, 202422mShima Baughman was taught to hate Jews, but she challenged her prejudice by defending one in court.
Shima Baughman was taught to hate Jews, but she challenged her prejudice by defending one in court.
At His Lowest Moment, An Aspiring Beatboxer Got a Call That Changed Everything. — Parker Kane
At His Lowest Moment, An Aspiring Beatboxer Got a Call That Changed Everything. — Parker KaneJul 10, 202419mParker Kane shares how a difficult choice led to a viral moment.
Parker Kane shares how a difficult choice led to a viral moment.
She Thought She Was a Good Friend. Then a Birthday Surprise Went Wrong. — Lisa Valentine Clark
She Thought She Was a Good Friend. Then a Birthday Surprise Went Wrong. — Lisa Valentine ClarkJul 10, 202422mLisa Valentine Clark shares how a birthday surprise gone wrong threatened a friendship.
Lisa Valentine Clark shares how a birthday surprise gone wrong threatened a friendship.
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