Chris Lundberg, professor of Communication at UNC and the founder and CEO of Vocable Communications, asks what it really means to educate good citizens in a divided age. Should universities focus on teaching facts or on teaching how to listen, argue, and think together? Lundberg makes the case for learning to disagree well—turning opinion from a possession into a starting point for shared understanding. Together, we explore how hope for democracy lies not in perfect consensus, but in the everyday practice of thinking and talking about evidence.

Tell us your argument stories!

• Email guest and topic suggestions to us at whenwedisagree@gmail.com
• Follow us on Instagram

Jon Sklaroff, a podcast and public media professional, comes in hot with a controversial claim: there’s only one true pizza — New York style. A lighthearted food debate moves into a deeper conversation about meaning, majority rule, and why definitions matter. We explore whether pizza — and truth — should be decided by consensus or by conviction. A hilarious, oddly profound argument about how we define the things we love.

Tell us your argument stories!

• Email guest and topic suggestions to us at whenwedisagree@gmail.com
• Follow us on Instagram

Julie Rose - journalist, radio host, and creator of the weekly shows Top of Mind and Uncomfy - shares the deeply personal story of her biggest regret: years of unproductive arguments with her mother over cable news. In this moving conversation, she reflects on why even the most skilled interviewers can lose curiosity when emotions and identity get tangled up at home. Julie’s honesty about what she wishes she’d asked instead offers a masterclass in empathy, humility, and learning to listen - especially when it matters most.

Tell us your argument stories!

• Email guest and topic suggestions to us at whenwedisagree@gmail.com
• Follow us on Instagram