• Do political discussions have a place at Thanksgiving table?

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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Do political discussions have a place at Thanksgiving table?

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  • Episode 169: As families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada offer advice about how to navigate potentially uncomfortable political discussions.

    Kyte emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries on attitudes, not topics. He encourages families to approach discussions with a charitable mindset, seeking to understand differing perspectives rather than score political points.

    The hosts discussed a recent Huff Post column in which the writer says she has decided to cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family because of how they voted.

    The hosts agree that family members have the responsibility to model positive behavior, especially for children, and to show that it’s possible to have civil conversations about important issues. They also stress the value of being informed about political matters at all levels of government, not just the national stage.

    About the hosts

    Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author of "Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)."
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