What happens when a conversation changes you—but the other person never knows? University of Virginia professor Rachel Wahl shares her research on student dialogues that linger long after they end, including one that revealed both the promise and heartbreak of real engagement. This episode dives into what it takes to build understanding across deep divides—and why curiosity and respect might be democracy’s most radical tools.

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