# Engaging the Opponent | Concord News

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Podcast: [Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/concord-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600694)
Published: 2026-07-20T10:29:31+00:00
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## Resource

What if the most powerful tool for understanding our opponents isn’t debate—but a round of golf, a historic summit, or even a daily chat with your prison guard? This episode explores how direct, personal engagement with those we disagree with—whether it’s Trump and Kim, Nixon and Mao, or Mandela and his guard—can break through ideological walls, replace abstract hostility with real-world insight, and ultimately strengthen our own positions by exposing us to the human side of the opposition. It’s not about compromise—it’s about reconnaissance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd29ba2a4063d42e

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