A journalist's trick for talking to people you can't stand | Joshua Johnson
Podcast:TED Talks Daily Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026 Description: Neutrality can get you through a tough conversation, but it rarely gets you anywhere. Joshua Johnson, actor/anchor for “The Onion” and former NPR host, makes the case instead for objectivity — parking your own opinions for a moment so you can focus on someone else’s story. He shares three quick ways to turn your most frustrating conversations into real understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.