Avoid discussing religion, money, or politics in polite company, the saying goes. Still, fundraisers have to talk about money all the time, and occasionally religion, particularly if they work for a ...

A shift from opinions to concerns allows a much more successful conversation in both politics and family relationships.

One would hope that, over time, our ability to communicate with one another would get better. Recently, the “change my mind” conversation has risen in popularity across college campuses. In the 2010s, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Graham Bodie, University of Mississippi The Oct. 27, 2025, interview between ...