We do a lot of listening while we go about our technologically connected lives — we listen to music, to podcasts, to the news, to traffic, teachers, politicians and, sometimes, to each other.

But what does it mean to listen and really hear what we are listening to, particularly when it involves our partners, our friends and our adversaries?

On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis explored the art of listening with three experts — one who facilitates compassionate listening sessions between political foes, another who helps couples hear each other and a third who brokers understanding between divided parties on behalf of the state of Minnesota.

Plus, Dianne Haulcy, host of the Early Risers podcast joins Angela to talk about what she’s learned from listening to children.

Guests: