How to Be Reasonable in an Age of Contempt

What does it take to stay reasonable when politics rewards contempt? Utah Governor Spencer Cox, author of Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt, argues that disagreement isn’t the real threat—treating opponents as enemies is. Then, Stanford philosopher Krista Lawlor, author of Being Reasonable: The Case for a Misunderstood Virtue, asks us to rethink reasonableness itself: not as cold logic, but as the ability to see what matters and respond accordingly. Together, they offer a practical and philosophical guide to navigating conflict without surrendering conviction—and suggest that the way out of polarization begins with curiosity, proportion, and choosing relationships over the thrill of being right.⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you use code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Notion — Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at ⁠notion.com/daily⁠ Skylight — Families are better when they're working together. Go to ⁠myskylight.com/daily ⁠for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar Shopify — Nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/daily⁠ Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to ⁠quince.com/nbid⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns