Politicology
Mar 3, 2021
Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations
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Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com
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ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1
We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.
We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.
But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?
In fact, what is silence, anyway?
How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?
Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
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(12:50) Why silence feels scary
(18:30) What is noise?
(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is
(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking
(37:27) The historical significance of silence
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NBCNews—Debt ceiling vote live updates: House will take up the Biden-McCarthy plan tonight
NPR—Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal
AP—House debt ceiling vote to avert default on track with Biden and McCarthy both confident of passage | AP News
The Dispatch—Loaded With Gimmicks, but Still Worth It - Brian Riedl - The Dispatch
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NYT—Republicans Are Putting Our Standard of Living at Risk
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NYT—Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function in Senate - The New York Times
WP—California Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end - The Washington Post
NYT—Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Let Go
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