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Dispatches from the Divide

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Four stories. Four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances . . . that take some surprising turns. In this limited series, Monica Guzman follows individuals into moments of extreme conflict. Stakes are high—relationships, careers, and communities on the line. But just when you think you know how the story ends, one person does something to turn the whole plot on its head. These are gripping looks at courage, compassion, forgiveness, and the surprising ways people respond when tension is at its peak. Welcome to Dispatches from the Divide. From the team behind Top of Mind with Julie Rose, Dispatches from the Divide is a co-production of BYUradio, Braver Angels, and Disagree Better.

Latest episodes

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His Church Was Attacked. Then He Did the Unthinkable.

A tweet on a quiet Sunday morning stops Dave Butler cold: a shooting at a Latter-day Saint church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He doesn't know a single victim — but he’s a m

Sep 28
19 min

They Called Him a Monster for Helping the Wrong Family.

The fundraiser exploded overnight — and so did the backlash. As Dave Butler's small act of compassion turns into a national story, a nagging doubt creeps in: what if he's

Sep 28
22 min

She Won by a Landslide. Then Her Own Neighbors Tried to Remove Her From Office.

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Julie Spilsbury was known around Mesa, Arizona, for two things: her city council seat and her cinnamon rolls. Then one public decision turned people she'd known for twent

Sep 28
23 min

TRAILER: Dispatches from the Divide

Four stories. Four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances . . . that take some surprising turns. In this limited series, Monica Guzman follows individuals into m

Sep 21
1 min

BIG NEWS from Top of Mind

A personal note from Julie with a bittersweet announcement and some exciting changes coming to the Top of Mind feed in the coming weeks.  Watch for Dispatches from the Di

Sep 15
4 min

BONUS: The Credit Card Debt Conversation - A Closer Look at the Role of Credit Counseling

In this special bonus episode of Top of Mind, Julie Rose revisits the challenge of credit card debt - a topic that hits home for many of us – by sitting down with Thomas

Jun 3 2025
21 min

Bonus Episode: When the People Decide - Putting Money and Power in People’s Hands

We’re in between episodes this week on Top of Mind. In the meantime, we’ve got a story for you from a podcast we think you’re really going to like. It’s called When the P

May 6 2024
24 min

BONUS: All the Best Advice from Guests on Top of Mind Season 3

As a final bonus to finish Top of Mind Season 3 “Finding Fairness” we’ve compiled the best insight from guests throughout the season on how to be a better citizen, kinder

Jun 26 2023
23 min

News from Top of Mind

We're hard at work on a new season of Top of Mind and won't have a new episode on the podcast feed for a few weeks. So, it's a great time to listen back to episodes you m

Feb 6 2023
1 min

BONUS: Holiday Thanks and Some Episode Recommendations

Top of Mind launched its weekly format early in 2022 and we’re so gratified by your response. One listener wrote “I feel like I am becoming a better, more educated person

Dec 26 2022
11 min

HALLOWEEN BONUS: Family-Friendly Audio Drama feat. Top of Mind's Julie Rose

This week only on the Top of Mind podcast, a special Halloween treat. It’s an old-fashioned, family-friendly audio drama from storytelling podcast The Apple Seed about a

Oct 31 2022
17 min

Bonus: How to Support Someone Who's Grieving

A major side effect of being such a grief-averse culture is the sheer panic many of us feel when confronted with someone who’s suffered a devastating loss. What can you p

Sep 19 2022
50 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: What Synesthesia Can Teach Us About Disagreeing

People with synesthesia perceive the world very differently from the rest of us. Their senses merge so that sounds might also have tastes. The days of the week may be dif

Aug 22 2022
20 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: How to Navigate the Journey from Loved One to Caregiver

Caregiving for a loved one can be difficult and confusing. Julie and her siblings are among the more than 20 million Americans who currently care for an aging parent- so

Aug 15 2022
36 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: She Believed She Was White. At Age 27, She Learned the Truth About Her Race.

Sarah Valentine grew up believing she was the white daughter of her white parents. As an adult she learned her parents had been lying to her. She’s actually half Black. T

Aug 8 2022
34 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Essentials of Cooking with Samin Nosrat

Netflix star Samin Nosrat shares the one amazing meal that inspired her to become a professional chef. Her cookbook “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” is a guide to the essential el

Aug 1 2022
50 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: The Secret Power of Breathing and Yawning

This week, Julie shares a conversation from Top of Mind’s live radio show archive that changed her life. In 2017 she spoke with Dan Brule, who is one of the world’s leadi

Jul 25 2022
35 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: The Other Talk - Why White Families Need to Talk About Race

In this bonus episode from the Top of Mind archive: "The Other Talk." Most kids of color in America grow up talking about racism at home, but most white children don't. T

Jun 27 2022
53 min

ARCHIVE BONUS: The Organ Thieves - A History of Transplants in the Segregated South

Before we were a weekly podcast, Top of Mind was a daily radio show. We were on the air – live - for two hours every weekday. And we did that for seven years. This means

May 16 2022
53 min

TRAILER: Top of Mind Podcast with Julie Rose

A podcast for people who are turned-off by the depressing, divisive nature of the news, but still want to engage with important issues in our communities. Hosted by radio

Jan 26 2022
2 min

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What listeners say

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I really appreciate that this show does not reduce issues to black and white thinking. Rather, Julie helps us explore the complexities of difficult topics. More of this is needed in our conversations!

katiemg6 · Jan 2024

I’m loving this podcast. I’m currently listening to S3 E10 ‘stick with it-episodes that challenged us’. In this episode the employees share stories that stuck with them & I’m impressed by how well spoken, open minded and respectful everyone is. Thank you for your creation & making the world more understanding. 🤍 Also love how calm and clear everyone talks, it’s rare now a-days.

Maida.K · Aug 2023

I absolutely love coming here I’m addition to news podcasts. I thought I would miss the old format but each episode is so thoughtfully researched and carried out that I come away with the very best info to help formulate my thoughts on tough issues!

Kicker165 · Jul 2023

This podcast is a place where I can get good information and listen to new perspectives. Julie and her staff do an excellent job at researching topics and informing listeners without a political agenda .

Hmna Pax · Mar 2023

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