Indisputably

In the first-ever episode of How My Friends Negotiate, host Professor Andrea Schneider sits down with acclaimed television and film producer Nikki Silver, whose career spans more than 25 years and includes multiple Emmy-winning projects. From producing the beloved PBS series Reading Rainbow and thought-provoking documentaries to bringing powerful stories like The Giver and The Watsons Go to Birmingham to the screen, Nikki has negotiated creative vision, collaboration, and impact in every corner of the entertainment industry. Through candid stories and practical insight this episode reveals how negotiation isn’t just about deals — it’s about relationships.

Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Cardozo School of Law

Welcome to the Indisputably Channel! In this inaugural episode of Indisputably, hosts and Cardozo Law professors Lela Love, Andrea Schneider, and Robyn Weinstein introduce the new podcast channel and share what listeners can expect from its three shows: Indisputably, How My Friends Negotiate, and Stories Mediators Tell. The conversation also explores their extensive backgrounds in dispute resolution and mediation, setting the stage for the insightful discussions, real-world stories, and expert perspectives to come.

Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Cardozo School of Law

The Indisputably Podcast Channel – a place for leading advice, insights, and stories from top negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution experts. The Indisputably Channel is home to three podcasts: Indisputably, How my Friends Negotiate hosted by Professor Andrea Schneider, and Stories Mediators Tell hosted by Professors Lela Love and Robyn Weinstein.

Hosted by negotiation expert Professor Andrea Schneider, How My Friends Negotiate explores how negotiation actually works in practice.  The podcast features candid conversations with people Andrea admires, all of whom negotiate every day. Guests share career-defining lessons, successes, and mistakes, offering practical insight into how negotiation skills evolve over time.

Mediators and Trainers, Professors Lela Love and Robyn Weinstein, are the co-hosts of Stories Mediators Tell, which opens a rare window into the confidential world of mediation. Each episode centers on a guest “storyteller” who shares a real mediation story, followed by reflection and discussion on key moments, challenges, and lessons learned. Through storytelling, audience members are invited to connect with the world of mediation and learn about the power of dialogue to transform conflict. The podcast was inspired by the books Stories Mediators Tell and Stories Mediators Tell: World Edition both edited by Lela Love.

Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Cardozo School of Law