/the-civilist-podcast-with-steven-petrow Fed up with flaming and unfriending, snark and shade, when discussing hot button issues like politics, religion, guns, LGBTQ rights and more? Then it’s time to join The Civilist with the Washington Post’s Steven Petrow as he and his guests take on the issues you care about. Petrow’s guests are Red, Blue, and Purple—and his focus is on how to talk together, not who’s right or wrong. He’s determined to make American kind again.Ask your question:Call 919 -263 - 0929 or leave a voice message at thecivilistpodcast@gmail.com en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:17:55 GMT /arts-culture/2017-01-25/the-civilist-live-from-motorco Steven and his guest experts take questions from listeners and audience members at a live show in Durham, North Carolina. Of course, that's the hometown… Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:17:55 GMT /arts-culture/2017-01-25/the-civilist-live-from-motorco Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2017-01-13/the-civilist-from-the-mail-bag In this all-advice episode, Steven Petrow answers a handful of questions from his mailbag. He’ll tell you whether you have to tip the owner of a service… Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:24:15 GMT /arts-culture/2017-01-13/the-civilist-from-the-mail-bag Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-12-19/the-civilist-where-depression-comes-from-and-how-we-talk-about-it It's easy for many to feel a little blue this time of year, now that we're now smack dab in the dark days of December. The holidays can be especially… Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:32:00 GMT /arts-culture/2016-12-19/the-civilist-where-depression-comes-from-and-how-we-talk-about-it Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-11-21/the-civilist-talking-turkey-and-politics-when-youre-home-for-the-holidays Kim Severson of The New York Times joins me for a special holiday episode of The Civilist podcast. Right at the top we make a promise: To give you the… Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:36:28 GMT /arts-culture/2016-11-21/the-civilist-talking-turkey-and-politics-when-youre-home-for-the-holidays Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-11-10/the-civilist-duke-unc-students-answer-questions-on-free-speech-trigger-warnings-and-safe-spaces In this episode of The Civilist podcast, I invited two kick-ass college senior to join me in answering questions from their peers about college life, free… Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:16:31 GMT /arts-culture/2016-11-10/the-civilist-duke-unc-students-answer-questions-on-free-speech-trigger-warnings-and-safe-spaces Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-10-27/the-civilist-six-ways-to-avoid-losing-friends-because-of-social-media-before-election-day With less than two weeks to go before we elect a new president, a third of the US Senate and the entire House of Representatives, it sure is a nasty,… Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:40:22 GMT /arts-culture/2016-10-27/the-civilist-six-ways-to-avoid-losing-friends-because-of-social-media-before-election-day Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-10-13/the-civilist-five-ways-to-talk-with-anyone-about-depression Earlier this week, #mentalhealthday was a trending topic on Twitter. To end the stigma and breach the loneliness, I hope our attention goes beyond this —… Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:03:37 GMT /arts-culture/2016-10-13/the-civilist-five-ways-to-talk-with-anyone-about-depression Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-09-28/the-civilist-to-tweet-or-not-to-tweet-when-youre-sick-even-dying Steven calls on the wisdom of cancer bloggers who found real-life support systems online. Guest experts Anne Strainchamps and Joshua Johnson return to… Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:47:20 GMT /arts-culture/2016-09-28/the-civilist-to-tweet-or-not-to-tweet-when-youre-sick-even-dying Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-09-14/the-civilist-cant-we-all-pee-in-peace Steven digs into Bathroom Laws, and just what the rules are for everyone. In New Rules For Better Behavior, is the wife’s word the last word in deciding… Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:32:06 GMT /arts-culture/2016-09-14/the-civilist-cant-we-all-pee-in-peace Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2016-09-14/the-civilist-the-case-for-political-correctness Steven Petrow sits down to chat with transgender activist and singer Mx. Justin Vivian Bond, who says respect must trump grammar. Guest experts Kim… Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:17:14 GMT /arts-culture/2016-09-14/the-civilist-the-case-for-political-correctness Steven Petrow , Rebecca Martinez