When to Talk Politics at Parties, and Other Social Dilemmas Solved by Philip Galanes

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 27, 2016

As election season heats up, it can be nearly impossible to avoid discussing polarizing issues in social situations. The New York TimesSocial Q’s columnist Philip Galanes returns to tell us how to read a room, and reveals when it's appropriate to bring up controversial subjects, including how to backtrack and when to challenge statements made in social situations.

Want to hear more from Philip Galanes? Check out our Facebook Live video where we continued the conversation!

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