Tell Me More… is a weekly podcast that invites people with differing opinions on current political topics to explore, understand, and reflect upon each other’s positions. Join moderator Matt Lehrman for the precise opposite of a debate or argument – an earnest exploration of perspectives and possibilities.
The inaugural season of Tell Me More... is underwritten by the Mesa/East Valley MLK Committee.
It's not the choice of topic that DETERMINES a "courageous conversation" but rather someone's willingness to consider a DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.
A HEALTHY COMMUNITY IS ONE THAT'S CONTINUALLY ENGAGED IN RESPECTFUL, MINDFUL, AND PURPOSEFUL DISCUSSION ABOUT ITS TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.
WHAT GOOD IS HAVING "FREE SPEECH" IF NOBODY IS WILLING TO LISTEN TO WHAT ANYBODY ELSE HAS TO SAY?
JUST BECAUSE WE DISAGREE DOESN'T MEAN THAT WE CAN'T BE FRIENDS. it must be possible to DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREEABLE.
Mr. Rogers said it best: "If it's human, it's mentionable. And if it's mentionable, it's manageable." So, let's commit ourselves to mentioning everything.