Under the Arch | S4 Ep. 6: "Negotiating Conflict" ft. Whitney Benns & Sam Straus

For four seasons and counting, you’ve listened to us talk about the major issues facing our community and the people working to transform them. In this episode, we take a refreshing detour to talk about what it actually takes to perform this work, and one transformative tool that can help us navigate it all: negotiation.   Our hosts speak with Conflict Workers and Harvard Educators Whitney Benns and Sam Straus, who bring their expertise to shed light on fugitive negotiation and generative conflict, and the transformative power they hold for movements, organizations, and everyday life. They shatter stereotypical notions of negotiation, uncover the untapped potential of honest communication, and demonstrate how effectively navigating conflict can help us pave the way for a brighter future. Join the conversation around this week's episode using #UnderTheArch and send us your feedback at [email protected]. This week's Music Minute features the song "No Tears" by Kijani Eshe. You can find more of her music on your favorite streaming platform.