Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Native Americans are reclaiming their narrative. A new wave of research, activism, and representation is changing the conversation.

We tend to think of immigration as always permanent. Could a shift to more temporary immigration, address America's labor shortage?

Fines and fees have become the default way we punish people; deterrence is the ultimate goal, but do fines actually deter bad behavior?

Several “Stick With It” stories from Monica Guzman of Braver Angels on the power of curiosity to bridge divides.

A “Stick With It” story from Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast and Instagram community about coping with criticism that feels personal.

America is in a moment of narrative crisis. Can we really agree on America's founding story? Do we even need to?

Who should decide how stories and artifacts of a cultural heritage are shared? What's the difference between appropriation and appreciation?

We all have English pet peeves (and judge people who break the rules). Why do we insist on proper English — and what does that say about us?

Utah Governor Spencer Cox talks about the “Disagree Better” initiative he’s launched as chair of National Governors Association

A “Stick With It” story from McArthur Krishna about coming to understand why others of her faith don’t share her enthusiasm for a specific doctrine.

Public education in America is in crisis. Are elected school boards the problem – or the key to a solution?

Owning a home is the American Dream. How has the decision to prioritize homeownership in the US shaped our communities, for better or worse?

It’s easy to assume medical treatments available in the US are safe and effective. Let’s challenge that assumption.

A “Stick With It” story about succeeding in standup comedy from TV producer and “Ye Gods!” podcast host Scott Carter.

A “Stick With It” story from tech entrepreneur Milan Kordestani about a viral tweet that revealed a blind spot.

Getting pulled over is the most common encounter Americans have with police, but how much do traffic stops really contribute to public safety?

How do our assumptions about adoption miss the mark? We’ll hear the adoptee perspective on how we can do better.

When does living longer conflict with dying well? We assess the common assumption that we can extend life at all costs and still have a “good death."

New season starts Aug. 7! Could the systems we've built to keep our communities safe and thriving work better if we weren't so set in our ways?

Several “Stick With It” stories from Monica Guzman of Braver Angels on the power of curiosity to bridge divides.

A “Stick With It” story from Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast and Instagram community about coping with criticism that feels personal.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox talks about the “Disagree Better” initiative he’s launched as chair of National Governors Association

A “Stick With It” story from McArthur Krishna about coming to understand why others of her faith don’t share her enthusiasm for a specific doctrine.

A “Stick With It” story about succeeding in standup comedy from TV producer and “Ye Gods!” podcast host Scott Carter.

A “Stick With It” story from tech entrepreneur Milan Kordestani about a viral tweet that revealed a blind spot.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with the founder of The Period Project tackling misconceptions about menstruation.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with Greg Jackson’s wrestle with regional accents on his history podcast.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with diversity advocate Susan Madsen’s story of gaining new empathy.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with Talkin’ Politics and Religion podcast host Corey Nathan.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with sex therapist Tammy Hill's story of writing her latest book.

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on Top of Mind continues with life coach Jody Moore on receiving some unwelcome feedback.

Our “Stick With It” series on Top of Mind continues with a story about talking faith on social media.

The "Stick With It” series on Top of Mind continues with a story about a children’s librarian taking the book banning debate to heart.

A “Stick With It” story about a neighborhood conflict involving fear, crime, police and one woman’s decision to find a solution.

Our new “Stick With It” series kicks off with storyteller Sam Payne sharing how he tackled his own uncomfortable story about race

A new series of conversations about leaning in to a challenging perspective, rather than backing away