"Agree to Disagree 1" brings together a diverse panel of local college students with contrasting viewpoints to explore how people can communicate across differences without hostility. Through respectful debate, the participants share their personal experiences, beliefs, and emotional reactions to social issues. The episode emphasizes listening, empathy, and the value of understanding others' perspectives even when fundamental disagreement remains. This episode aims to be a model for how students can tackle big issues respectfully.
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00:00 Welcome & Guest Introductions
01:16 Explaining the 'Agree/Disagree' Game
01:58 Setting the Stage for Courageous Conversations
02:18 Prompt 1: Cockroach Dilemma
03:53 Prompt 2: Butterfly for $50?
07:07 The Pretty Privilege Question
09:53 Prompt 3: Should University Be Free?
18:38 Debating Free College: Global & Local Perspectives
27:19 Prompt 4: Does Cancel Culture Do More Harm Than Good?
34:27 Cancel Culture: Accountability or Public Shaming?
41:14 Prompt 5: Is Lying Ever Necessary?
41:31 Prompt 6: Is Free Will an Illusion?
41:52 Reflecting on Active Listening and Curiosity
43:56 Navigating Judgment and Open-Mindedness
46:13 Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
49:01 Farewells & Thank You
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