Talking with people you love, whose views you don’t. Holiday Special: Brian and Clare Ashcraft & Tania Israel

The holiday season is here but many people across the country may be dreading sitting down with their nearest and dearest— all because of politics.

In the first half of this episode, we discuss political differences with a father and daughter who have different ways of seeing the world. Clare Ashcraft and her dad Brian live in Ohio. He’s an engineer and a conservative. She is a liberal-leaning college student.

In the second half, we hear from an expert— well-known psychologist Tania Israel, author of “Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide: Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work." We share a series of smart tips that aim to minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with parents, family and friends.

"Let's Find Common Ground" is hosted by Ashley Milne-Tyte and Richard Davies.