Four stories. Four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances . . . that take some surprising turns. In this limited series, Monica Guzman follows individuals into moments of extreme conflict. Stakes are high—relationships, careers, and communities on the line. But just when you think you know how the story ends, one person does something to turn the whole plot on its head. These are gripping looks at courage, compassion, forgiveness, and the surprising ways people respond when tension is at its peak. Welcome to Dispatches from the Divide. From the team behind Top of Mind with Julie Rose, Dispatches from the Divide is a...
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She Came to America Expecting Freedom of Speech. Instead, She Went Silent. | 7
Laryssa Bishop left Brazil for college in America believing she'd finally found a place where she could speak her mind. Instead, she slowly became afraid to say what she really tho…
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27 min
She Wanted to Report the News Differently. Then a Story In Her Own Backyard Put That to the Test. | 6
Helene Biandudi Hofer walked away from the kind of journalism she feared was making people more divided. Now she has to find out whether her alternative actually works. In Episode…
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27 min
She Got into Journalism to Help People. Was She Actually Making Things Worse?
Veteran journalist Helene Biandudi Hofer is sitting at home scripting her weekly news show when she suddenly puts down her laptop and starts to cry. She became a reporter because s…
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25 min
He Tried to Get Her Kicked Out of Office. Then He Knocked on Her Door.
Bob Hathcock helped launch a campaign to remove Julie Spilsbury from office. Now he's walking into her home—and neither of them knows how this conversation will end. In Episode 4 o…
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24 min
She Won by a Landslide. Then Her Own Neighbors Tried to Remove Her From Office.
Julie Spilsbury was known around Mesa, Arizona, for two things: her city council seat and her cinnamon rolls. Then one public decision turned people she'd known for twenty years —…
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22 min
They Called Him a Monster for Helping the Wrong Family
The fundraiser exploded overnight — and so did the backlash. As Dave Butler's small act of compassion turns into a national story, a nagging doubt creeps in: what if he's making th…
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19 min
His Church Was Attacked. Then He Did the Unthinkable.
A tweet on a quiet Sunday morning stops Dave Butler cold: a shooting at a Latter-day Saint church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He doesn't know a single victim — but he’s a member of t…
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TRAILER: Dispatches from the Divide
Four stories. Four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances . . . that take some surprising turns. In this limited series, Monica Guzman follows individuals into moments of e…
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BIG NEWS from Top of Mind
A personal note from Julie with a bittersweet announcement and some exciting changes coming to the Top of Mind feed in the coming weeks. Watch for Dispatches from the Divide to deb…
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54 min
The Loneliness Epidemic: What Are We Missing?
What does it mean to be lonely, and what can we do about it? On this episode of Top of Mind, psychiatrist Dr. Frank Clark explains why loneliness is a public health issue and why i…
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27 min
The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 2
What does it take to create a new American tradition? For years, Jay Winuk and David Paine have been fighting to transform September 11th into a National Day of Service. Now, just…
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27 min
The Untold Story of How America Remembers 9/11 – PART 1
Every September 11th, millions of Americans honor the victims of 9/11 by volunteering and doing good in their communities. But how did the anniversary of the deadliest terrorist at…
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54 min
Has AI Changed What It Means to Be Creative?
Artificial intelligence can write poems, compose music, create works of art, and even help produce podcasts. But if AI can create almost anything, what makes human creativity speci…
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54 min
Can Family Estrangement Heal? The Truth About Reconciliation
Family estrangement is more common than most people realize and far more complicated than people often assume. In this episode, we explore why parents and adult children become est…
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53 min
Can You Joke About Anything? Where Funny Becomes Offensive
Can you joke about anything, or are some topics simply off limits? In this episode, we explore what makes something funny, why people disagree so deeply about what's offensive, and…
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54 min
The One Thing That Makes Difficult Conversations Easier
Why do some difficult conversations leave us feeling understood while others leave us frustrated and further apart? In this episode, we explore a surprisingly powerful tool that ca…
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53 min
Are Juries America’s Best Defense Against Injustice?
Every year, millions of Americans receive a jury summons, but how many of us truly understand the responsibility that comes with deciding another person's fate? In this episode, we…
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54 min
Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?
Why does it feel like everyone is asking for a tip now? From coffee shops and takeout counters to self-checkout screens, tipping culture in America has changed fast, and many of us…
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54 min
Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Who owns culture, and who gets to tell its stories? We explore the complex and often uncomfortable debate around cultural ownership, appropriation, and representation. You’ll hear…
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54 min
Are America’s Kids Okay? How We Can Do Better
America’s kids are facing serious challenges, from rising anxiety and depression to falling behind in school and growing up in increasingly complex family situations. But there’s a…