In a society where polarizing arguments have become increasingly more common, along with heated political division and clashes on social media, it sure can feel overwhelming to try and have a respectful conversation about today’s issues.And that’s not the only struggle.Add to the mix that different news sources often report from vastly different perspectives and biases, it can feel like a huge struggle to even get the facts about an issue in the first place.So, how can we overcome our own biases, work to hear both sides of the issue, investigate the real facts beneath political division, and have respectful conversations with the aim to understand rather than to win an argument?In this episode, Jordan sets out to answer those questions with guest Sharon McMahon, the woman often referred to as "America's Government Teacher."If you have ever felt intimidated by the growing prevalence of polarizing views, misinformation, and political division, then make sure you tune in to this episode to learn:What biases are and how to spot them in ourselves and in the mediaWays to determine which sources are reputableThe role experts play (and don't play) in the distribution of informationThe importance of our role in holding the media accountableHow to have conversations with people you disagree with, in person and on social mediaTo learn more from Sharon McMahon, visit her website at www.sharonmcmahon.com.Want to sign up for my new "While You Wait Workshop" before registration closes on January 17th? Make sure you check out all the details at www.jordanleedooley.com/while-you-wait to turn your waiting season into a time of purpose, fulfillment, and preparation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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