Erica Etelson is an activist, former lawyer, and co-founder of RUBI. She explains what she learned writing her book, Beyond Contempt: How Liberals Can Communicate Across the Great Divide, about how and why respectful communication is so important.

[4:10] Why the left needs non-defensive communication

[11:08] Listening to conservatives

[16:16] How liberal attacks push conservatives to identify with Trump

[20:23] Moving beyond the liberal bubble

[25:06] Tips for talking to people who disagree with you

More from Erica:

https://www.ericaetelson.com/

@Erica_Etelson

Resources:

braverangels.org

https://www.ericaetelson.com/beyondcontempt/ Buy the book!