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I used to think that conflict threatened connection. The real threat is worse: contempt. Transformative connection requires navigating conflict with a shared purpose and without dehumanizing our opponents. We do it by building our skills, handling our emotions, and reimagining what's possible.

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BIO

JOSHUA JOHNSON is a veteran broadcaster, journalist and moderator. He has earned a reputation for compelling conversation and unique insight, helping people connect in respectful and transformative ways.

He is the creator of The Resolution, an original role-playing game where debaters take on personas to persuade judges and an audience.

In 2026 Joshua delivered his TED Talk, "Idiots Are Everywhere". Its humor and practical advice earned 100,000 YouTube views in its first week.

He is also a comedic actor, playing anchorman Dwight Richmond on the satirical Onion News Network. ONN won a 2025 Webby Award.

During his 25-year news career, Joshua helped create & host several national programs: most notably, the live NPR talk show 1A. The program reached more than three million people a week on 375+ NPR stations.

He then joined MSNBC (now called MS NOW) in New York, launching The Week with Joshua Johnson, a primetime weekend newscast; and NOW Tonight, a nightly newscast on NBC News NOW.

Teaching and training have been a longtime passion. He was a Lecturer at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, teaching an Advanced Audio course in podcast production and development.

Joshua graduated from the University of Miami, which named him its 2024 Communicator of the Year. He is a native of West Palm Beach, FL and lives in Chicago.