Tackling tough topics during the holidays with family

School is out, the kids are home, and the holidays are here.  For a lot of people, that means getting together with family, which can be … complicated. In this episode, we’re talking about how to talk with your family about sensitive subjects, including race and politics, during the holidays.

We’re sitting down with a panel of young people to get their experiences, as well as a local author to get some tips and trick on how to approach these conversations.

But first, we’re joined by WPLN criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger to discuss the ongoing problem of gun theft.

Guests:

• Paige Pfleger, WPLN criminal justice reporter

• Sidd Siddiqui, first-year student at Rutgers University

• Jamen Jackson, junior at John Overton High School

• Angelie Quimbo, first-year student at Duke University

• Chris Steadman, author of Time To Scrap who is planning to attend to Fisk University in the spring

• Molly Secours, author of White Privilege Pop Quiz