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Journalist Mónica Guzmán discusses ‘civil discourse’ at Binghamton University workshop
WBNG
February 11, 2025

Curiosity is key for overcoming conflict and disinformation, author says
PEN America
February 11, 2025

An uncivil union: Can America break its addiction to violent rhetoric?
The Christian Science Monitor
January 30, 2025

7 Tools for Engaging With "Them"
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other podcast
January 30, 2025

Leading with Curiosity and Bridging Divides, with Mónica Guzmán
Storylinking podcast
January 28, 2025

How to Reach Across a Divide With Curiosity Instead of Hate
Reasons to be Cheerful
January 20, 2025
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A Polarization Expert on What Nonprofits Need to Do — and Stop Doing
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 18, 2024

A cancellable feast? When politics sabotage Thanksgiving
Minnesota Public Radio
November 26, 2024

Graduate students explore America’s polarized landscape via train in this course
Connecticut Post
November 22, 2024

In America, a braver way to talk about politics
Making Peace Visible podcast
November 19, 2024

Voices: Election Day is over. Here’s how Utahns can rebuild — one conversation at a time.
The Salt Lake Tribune
November 8, 2024

Author wows audience with frank talk on political differences
University of the Pacific Newsroom
October 26, 2024
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Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America’s Divides?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 16, 2024

How to Turn Toward Each Other During Times of Divisiveness
Feminist Book Club
October 3, 2024

Lifting the fog: Give children tools to be engaged community members
Seattle Times
October 1, 2024

City Watch with Mónica Guzmán and Sen. Jessica Ramos
City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM
September 19, 2024

‘People Can Only Hear When They’re Heard': Navigating Divisive Conversations
Education Week
September 19, 2024

Students discuss how to engage in civil discourse in divided times with author Mónica Guzmán
My VU News
September 17, 2024

#413 Braver Angels: Guide Across The Divide.
How Do We Fix It podcast?
September 13, 2024

Author Monica Guzmán sees hope in easing polarization and changing the world
nola.com
September 12, 2024

UMass Chancellor Reyes affirms support for freedom of speech, peaceful demonstration
Amherst Bulletin
September 3, 2024

Could Curiosity Be The Most Important Ingredient For The American Dream?
Holistic Life Navigation podcast
September 1, 2024

College leaders, faculty try to emphasize dialogue ahead of expected protests this fall
The Boston Globe
August 30, 2024

Pacific launches common book program to listen, learn from each other
University of the Pacific
August 18, 2024

A Sampling Of The Common Readers That Colleges Are Assigning This Year
Forbes
August 13, 2024

Can Conversations Change the Way We See Someone? It Depends How You Have Them
Beyond the Gridlock
August 10, 2024

Americans are scared … about different things. Could that somehow help us unite?
Deseret News
August 9, 2024

10 Reasons to Read “I Never Thought of It That Way” by Monica Guzmán
She.Work
August 9, 2024

Common Read Experience provides students the opportunity to grow through civil dialogue
BingUNews
August 6, 2024

As pre-election tensions get heated, are we 'cooking' up a better democracy, or 'burning' it?
KUOW
July 15, 2024

'I Never Thought of it That Way' is the next Louisiana Inspired Book Club pick
nola.com
July 7, 2024

Is curiosity a practice you can get better at? Advice from a true expert on asking questions
Deseret News
July 2, 2024

College & University Reads: Most Frequently Adopted Titles
Penguin Random House
June 20, 2024

Free Speech and the Art of Difficult Conversations with Angel Eduardo and Mónica Guzmán – S2 Ep 9
Straight Ahead podcast
May 30, 2024

5 Takeaways and Wonderings from the Opening Plenary at the Council on Foundations Conference
The Patterson Foundation
May 24, 2024

Community Conversation
with Monica Guzman
Community Foundation of
South Puget Sound
May 22, 2024

Graduates urged to be resilient amid challenges, curious conversationalists, lifelong learners, practitioners of joy
Wheaton College
May 18, 2024

‘Bonds of affection’ — Is unity ever possible in a divided America?
Deseret News
May 16, 2024

Opponents as Allies: The Thorny Proposition of a First-of-Its-Kind Foundation Gathering
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 9, 2024

SHU Reads! 2024 Selection Encourages "Fearlessly Curious Conversations"
Seton Hall University
May 8, 2024

How WA Republicans, Democrats are trying to bridge political divides
The Seattle Times
April 28, 2024

Why we need intellectual humility: A conversation with Mónica Guzmán
Deseret News
April 24, 2024

Want Proven Advice for Bridgebuilding?
Be Humble and Curious
Interfaith America
April 9, 2024

Mónica Guzmán talks bridging political divides at Delta College
Midland Daily News
April 5, 2024

Bridge builder: Mónica Guzmán wants the world to celebrate being wrong
Delta College
April 4, 2024

‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides
MPR News
March 26, 2024

Monica Guzman on the importance of curiosity to build relationships that bridge divides
This Is Civity podcast
February 26, 2024

Journalist & Podcast Host Mónica Guzmán Leads Us to "A Braver Way" to Discuss Politics
Making Media Now podcast
February 26, 2024

Going Deep with Mónica Guzmán on Making Family Work
Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast
January 23, 2024

I Never Thought of It That Way with Mónica Guzmán
Connecting the Dots podcast
December 13, 2023

Only one person running for president has a record of successfully reaching across the aisle
Daily Kos
December 11, 2023

Sue Lani Madsen: Rebuilding trust in elections over dinner
The Spokesman-Review
November 23, 2023

What Actually Mattered This Week: Xi and Biden Back Together, Groundhog Day in Gaza
Ian Bremmer
November 17, 2023

Elevate NOVA Fireside Chat Discusses Social Trust
and Civic Healing
The Community Foundation
for Northern Virginia
November 15, 2023

Monica Guzman of Braver Angels on the Power of Curiosity to Bridge Divides
Stick With It Stories
November 13, 2023

Episode 17: A Politics of the Heart with Mónica Guzmán
Uniting America with John Wood, Jr.
November 9 2023

Episode 85: Having Curious Conversations with Mónica Guzmán
Opinion Science Podcast
November 5 2023

Fed Up with How College Students are Behaving? Fund a Campus Pluralism Center
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
November 1, 2023

What to do when you don't know what to say — about Gaza, the Israel-Hamas War,
or anything else
Blue Marble
October 20, 2023

‘Bridge builder’ Mónica Guzmán will deliver the Common Reading Lecture on Thursday
Elon University
September 19, 2023

Episode 112: Fearless Curious Conversations in the Workplace with Monica Guzman
Good Morning, HR
September 7, 2023

The 2023 Washington State Book Awards Finalists = Your Fall Reading List
Seattle Met
September 5, 2023

Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Choose to be Curious podcast
August 10, 2023

Author, Braver Angels fellow Guzmán to call for listening amid differing opinions, beliefs
The Chautauquan Daily
July 28, 2023

Guzmán calls for fact-finding, meaningful friction via conversation
The Chautauquan Daily
July 21, 2023

2023 Annual Meeting: Closing Plenary - Disagree Better
National Governors Association
July 14, 2023

Episode 13: The Power of Curiosity with Mónica Guzmán
The Brain and Beyond Podcast
July 4, 2023

Talking across Differences
Season 2, Episode 8
Talking Across Differences podcast
July 2, 2023

Ep 106: Mónica Guzmán | What happens after we find common ground?
The Follow-Up Question podcast
June 19, 2023

Curiosity, Polarization, and Finding Hidden Ground
ft. Monica Guzman
The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel
June 12, 2023

Authors to discuss political polarization at Innovia Panel
The Spokesman-Review
May 28, 2023

Mónica Guzmán Named Inaugural McGurn Fellow for Media Integrity and the Fight Against Disinformation
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
May 10, 2023

Visiting author Monica Guzman defuses divisiveness with curiosity
Spokane Public Radio
May 1, 2023

Bridging Our Differences: How To Have Curious Conversations
Connecticut Public
April 28, 2023

Democracy and Citizenship series shares tips for talking with your ‘polar opposite’
USF College of Arts and Sciences
April 13, 2023

How Curiosity Can Save Us in Dangerously Divided Times
Thriving in Business and LIfe
April 12, 2023

Column: Americans are terrified of other Americans. How to stop the polarization
Los Angeles Times
March 20, 2023

S3 E1: Building bridges in a polarized world
Human-Centered Leadership Podcast
March 9, 2023

Finding Common Ground When You Disagree: A conversation
My Neighborhood News Network
January 10, 2023

How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Cresset
January 9, 2023

Author Monica Guzman shares tips for communicating during divided times
My Edmonds News
January 6, 2023

Ep. 38 Mónica Guzmán of Washington on Bridge-Building, Curiosity & Media
American Tributaries Podcast
December 15, 2022

Beyond Meathead and Archie: Can Braver Angels help bridge our current divide?
OnlySky
December 14, 2022

Monica Guzman on Curiosity and Conversation in Contentious Times
EconTalk
December 12, 2022

How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
December 11, 2022

Season 4:
Can Curiosity Save Us?
Building Opportunity in Delaware podcast
November 30, 2022

Replay: Elevate Your Holiday Conversations - Live Fireside Chat
Modern Elder Academy
November 22, 2022

What’s your ‘red line’?
Jonathan Haidt with Mónica Guzmán
Braver Angels Podcast
Nov 22, 2022

How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times
How to Be a Better Human podcast
Nov 21, 2022

Having fearless and curious conversations in politically divided times
MPR News
Nov 9, 2022

How To Talk Politics With Your Dad (Without Yelling)
Part 2
Slate magazine How To! podcast
Nov 1, 2022

How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Divided Political Times
The Empathy Edge podcast
November 1, 2022

How To Talk Politics With Your Dad (Without Yelling)
Slate magazine How To! podcast
Oct 25, 2022

VIEWPOINT: Let’s restore the best parts of the Delaware Way | Delaware Business Times
Delaware Business Times
Oct 24, 2022

Mónica Guzmán ’05 talks on effective communication across political divides
The Bowdoin Orient
Oct 21, 2022

Author Mónica Guzmán to speak Jan. 5 on having curious conversations during divided times
My Edmonds News
Oct 19, 2022

Conversaciones y curiosidad en tiempos de división
¡Nos Cambiaron los Muñequitos!
Oct 17, 2022

Navigating politics at school and at home during 'dangerously divided times'
Connecticut Public
Oct 12, 2022

Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings, best-selling author among Calvin University free lecture lineup
FOX 17
Sept 28, 2022

Campus Construction Updates, SGA Election Results and Hispanic Heritage Month
Q30 TV News
Sept 22, 2022

Curiosity and listening are the antidote to partisan politics, author says
Quinnipiac Today
Sept 21, 2022

Having Fearlessly Curious Conversations In Dangerously Divided Political Times
The Evolved Caveman podcast
Sept 11, 2022

Mónica Guzmán: "I Never Thought Of It That Way"
Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Sept 9, 2022

How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Book Dreams Podcast
Sept 8, 2022

A Conversation with Mónica Guzmán on Bridging Partisan Divides
Divided We Fall
August 3, 2022

Episode 25: Effective Conversations with Monica Guzman
Why Do We Do That? podcast
July 19, 2022

Can The Awesome Power of Curiosity Save America?
Ruben in the Center podcast
July 17, 2022

Episode 110: Creating Laboratories for Friction with Mónica Guzmán
Choralosophy Podcast
July 7, 2022

How to have conversations with people you don't agree with...
BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS
June 23, 2022

The perspective-changing power of asking 'What am I missing?'
The Follow-Up Question podcast
June 13, 2022

Bridging the Political Divide Through Curiosity and Trust
The Middle Way with Dr. Matthew Goodman podcast
June 13, 2022

Practicing fearlessly humble curiosity across political and religious divides
Open Horizons
June 2, 2022

S3E14: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Nori
May 23, 2022

I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Next Big Idea Club
May 13, 2022

Braver Angels Conversation Tim Pawlenty and Monica Guzman
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities
May 10, 2022

Mónica Guzmán, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"
New Books Network
May 9, 2022

Can We Empathize With Our Enemies? One Author Wants Us to Try.
The New York Times
May 7, 2022

How to Learn From People You Disagree With & Ways to Turn Down Your Anxiety
Something You Should Know podcast
April 28, 2022

Mónica Guzmán Seattle Author. I Never Thought of it That Way
Exploring Washington State podcast
April 27, 2022

Like Family, Like Nation: A Braver Angel Mediates Polarization at Home & Nationwide
The Purple Principle podcast
April 26, 2022

How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations
The Greater Good Science Center
April 26, 2022

‘Take one more step’: How curiosity can bridge political divides
The Christian Science Monitor
April 18, 2022

How to Have a Conversation with Anyone (Even Your Enemy)
Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper
April 9, 2022
Healing Conversations Across Dangerous Divides
Let's Find Common Ground podcast
March 31, 2022
A conversation with journalist and author Mónica Guzmán on how to heal our national divide
Difficult Conversations, with Kern Beare
March 31, 2022
Can INTOIT moments bridge our partisan divide? Perhaps, if we seek them out
KUOW | NPR
March 30, 2022
How to Have Fearless Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Literary Hub
March 28, 2022
How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
USC Center for the Political Future
March 28, 2022
Monica Guzmán: How to Have Fearless Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Keen On podcast
March 28, 2022
Episode 94: Curious Conversations Across the Divide with Mónica Guzmán
How do you like it so far? podcast
March 28, 2022

On Having Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Divided Times
CIIS Public Programs Podcast
March 24, 2022

On Having Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Divided Times with Mónica Guzmán and Damali Robertson
CIIS Public Programs Podcast
March 24, 2022

Mónica Guzmán with Buster Benson: I Never Thought of It That Way
GreenAppleBooks
March 23, 2022

The Power of Curiosity | Mónica Guzmán with
Ciaran O’Connor
The Braver Angels Podcast
March 22, 2022

Community, curiosity and empathy in a divided and digital age
Alexandra Hudson
March 21, 2022

Why Would a Lefty Talk to Glenn Beck? | Monica Guzman | Ep 138
The Glenn Beck Podcast
March 18, 2022

Seattle’s Mónica Guzmán on curiosity and building bridges in ‘dangerously divided times’
The Seattle Times
March 17, 2022

Mónica Guzmán—I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY - with Jonathan Rauch
Politics and Prose
March 16, 2022

E171. Mónica Guzmán Wants You To Question Your Opinions
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy
March 10, 2022

Reminders About Roundabouts
Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien
March 10, 2022

I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Manhattan Book Review
March 2022

How this former tech columnist bridged her family’s political divide, and what we can learn from it
GeekWire
March 9, 2022

I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
New York Journal of Books
March 8, 2022

Ep 6: I Never Thought Of It That Way - Monica Guzman, Braver Angels
Unbiased Podcast
March 8, 2022

What might journalism learn from ‘bridging’? A Q&A with Mónica Guzmán
American Press Institute
February 8, 2022

Ep. 279: Bridging Divisive Conversations With Curious Inquiry
The TeachThought Podcast
January 13, 2021

Monica Guzman, renowned journalist, book author and Director of Digital & Storytelling at Braver Angels
Live in Seattle with Tim Gaydos
January 6, 2021

The Power of Curiosity: Talk with Monica Guzman
Areo Magazine‘s Two for Tea podcast
December 19, 2021

You can navigate conservative family members this holiday season with this expert advice
Daily Kos
December 7, 2021

You can survive conservative family members this holiday season with this great advice
Daily Kos
December 7, 2021

Battling Political Polarization Through Curiosity with Mónica Guzmán
The Rewired Soul podcast
December 3, 2021