It’s clear that meaningful conversations between Republicans and Democrats have never been more crucial. It's time we stop the finger-pointing and just start talking to each other. Our goal here is to humanize the dialogue and inspire others to do the same.

For Jolene and me, our friendship began with curiosity and mutual respect back in college. Jolene was my first Republican friend, a small-town Iowa girl, meeting me, the California liberal. From the onset, we embraced each other's perspectives, cultivating a relationship grounded in respect. We've navigated tough political waters together, proving that real-life dialogue isn't just a soundbite. We live it—challenging, candid, and full of common ground.

The discussions on our podcast stem from a shared belief in America’s potential—a nation founded on diversity and different viewpoints. Yet, we've strayed towards isolated echo chambers. It's tempting to gravitate toward social media feedback loops that reinforce comfortable ideologies, but meaningful change requires discomfort and a willingness to meet somewhere in the middle.

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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wevegottotalk/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeveGotToTalk

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weve-got-to-talk/id1797423701

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0qJVgTvjciUffRmoUienx2

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