A smartphone displaying a podcast app with the episode titled 'We've Got To Talk!' by Nicole Fonarow and Jolene Conway. The app shows playback controls, a purple background, and an image of two women in conversation, illustrated in a pop art style.
Nicole and Jolene sitting close together, on wooden steps.

AMERICA IS IN CRISIS and we’re not talking to each other

We’ve been friends since college and have weathered the political storms throughout the years with empathy and love, despite our different upbringings and opposing political views.

We believe that by listening to each other with respect and curiosity we can begin to heal this enormous divide. 

We're not trying to change each other's mind but rather understand where each are coming from to help take away the vitriol that dominates our country's conversations now.

Turning down the political rhetoric, remembering the art of conversation and never forgetting that our friendship comes first.

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Jolene

I'm the conservative Christian!

I was born and raised in Iowa and converted to Catholicism after I married a college football coach.

We have 3 beautiful daughters and after many moves for Jeff's career we've settled in southwest Missouri.

I started my own business in 2017, Dible Dough Cookie Dough which brings me so much joy.

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Nicole

I’m the liberal democrat on this playground!

Born and raised outside of San Francisco by a Jewish father and a Christian mother.

Raised Californian with no formal religion, just holiday celebrations. 

I married an incredible guy 12 years ago and became a stepmom and raised a now, 22 year old son. I have been lucky enough to be a New York City based actor for the past 30 years.

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