# Idiots are everywhere. Here's how to cope | Joshua Johnson

An episode of [TED Talks Daily](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/160904630), 3 Aug 2026, 9:31.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67587e77c705e441797aff96/e/6a70aa0e6af4dfc918169c5e/media.mp3

Neutrality can get you through a tough conversation, but it rarely gets you anywhere. Joshua Johnson, actor/anchor for “The Onion” and former NPR host, makes the case instead for objectivity — parking your own opinions for a moment so you can focus on someone else’s story. He shares three quick ways to turn your most frustrating conversations into real understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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