The Conversation
The Conversation is the Crossing Party Lines (CPL) podcast. Crossing Party Lines is a non-profit that facilitates weekly discussions where people have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about politics, society and everything in between, and to listen to what others think and feel so that we can really understand why American's believe what we believe. The Conversation continues these discussions so they can be shared with you.
The Conversation
Latest Episodes
If the U.S. Had Six Political Parties, Which One Would You Choose?
A winner-take-all approach may make sense in sports, but in politics, it can leave many people feeling they don't have a voice whilst also limiting the marketplace of ideas. So why does America still have a two-party system when so many voters ...
The War in Iran: Necessary Response, Costly Fallout, or Something in Between?
The current conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel began in late February. Four months later, much remains unresolved. Should the United States have taken action against Iran in the first place? Has it achieved its objectives? H...
NATO: Does It Still Matter?
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed in 1949 to “guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.” Seventy-three years later, many are wondering whether it’s time to look at the organiz...
What's Your Political Color?
We've funneled ourselves into "Red" or "Blue". When in reality there’s an enormous range of colors on the political spectrum. You can even find different “shades” within a single party.The Pew Research Center recently released a report t...
The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Reflecting on the War
America has been fighting in Afghanistan for 20 years. That makes it the longest war in American history. But now, the few thousand troops remaining are leaving. Is it time to leave? What has the war cost everyone? What, if anything, has ...