Tania Israel, Ph.D. is author of Beyond Your Bubble

Have you ever had those interactions with people when you suddenly felt you were living in two completely different realities? With political polarization at an all-time high, this seems to happen more and more often, even between family members. How do we bridge these divides?

Our guest this episode is Dr. Tania Israel, a professor in counseling, clinical, and school psychology at the Gevirtz School at UCSB. Her new book, Beyond Your Bubble, is a how-to guide for communicating, even when you may not see eye-to-eye.

Including snippets of: Yo La Tengo, "Georgia Vs. Yo La Tengo"; Eurythmics, "Jennifer"; and Nerf Herder, "Theme from Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

This episode was first broadcast on KCSB FM 91.9 on December 8, 2020.