Steve and Marshall introduce themselves, talking about their backgrounds and political concerns. Other topics discussed: Voting behavior The aims of conservative and progressive approaches Why judgments are good Why slow, careful communication is necessary Echo chambers Honesty Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill How to move forward when two parties have opposing positions