Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Julie Rose

byurpodcasts@byu.edu

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Booking Overview

This interview-driven public-affairs show examines divisive social, civic, and democratic issues through conversations with academics, researchers, advocates, authors, practitioners, and people with relevant lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts, legal and policy scholars, nonprofit leaders, authors, dialogue facilitators, and informed advocates; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong expertise or firsthand authority rather than celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 163

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 4.1k subscribers

Instagram: 4.1k followers

Contact Information

byurpodcasts@byu.edu

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Host

Julie Rose - Journalist and host of a BYUradio public-affairs program focused on important issues, empathy, civic engagement, and constructive dialogue.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic or professional expertise in a significant social, civic, legal, economic, or communication issue; leadership of a relevant nonprofit or organization; authorship of substantive research or books; or direct, credible lived experience of the issue under discussion.
Required Achievements:  
University professorship or recognized research expertise, Leadership of a civic, advocacy, or dialogue-focused organization, Authorship of a relevant book, Professional experience or lived experience directly connected to the topic

Recent Guest Discussions

John Sarrouf - Dialogue Facilitation, Asking For Personal Stories, And Building Understanding Across Deep Divides.

Kennedy Kleinman - Personal Storytelling, Vulnerability, Transformative Story Frameworks, And Facilitating Difficult Conversations.

Garrett Cardon - The Double Empathy Problem, Storytelling, Brain Synchronization, And Communication Across Differences.

Valerie Hans - Jury Research, Jury Composition, Fairness, And Public Trust In The Justice System.

James Binnall - Jury Inclusion, Convicted Felons Serving On Juries, And Reforming The Jury System.

Recent Topics

Civic Engagement, Democracy, Justice, Psychology, Social Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Top of Mind with Julie Rose
:

The One Thing That Makes Difficult Conversations Easier

July 06, 2026

Why do some difficult conversations leave us feeling understood while others leave us frustrated and further apart? In this episode, we explore a surprisingly powerful tool that can make even the hardest conversations easier: storytelling. You'll hear about groundbreaking research from BYU showing how personal stories can increase empathy between autistic and neurotypical individuals. You'll learn why vulnerability helps people connect across differences, how stories create understanding wh...

Are Juries America’s Best Defense Against Injustice?

June 22, 2026

Every year, millions of Americans receive a jury summons, but how many of us truly understand the responsibility that comes with deciding another person's fate? In this episode, we explore one of the foundations of American democracy: trial by jury. We’ll hear from a juror who struggled with the weight of a guilty verdict, a man who was wrongfully convicted and sent to death row, and a former felon who argues that America's jury system excludes crucial voices. GUESTS Kristin Campbell, Senio...

Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?

June 08, 2026

Why does it feel like everyone is asking for a tip now? From coffee shops and takeout counters to self-checkout screens, tipping culture in America has changed fast, and many of us feel confused, pressured, or even guilty about it. In this episode of Top of Mind, we explore the hidden psychology of tipping, the history behind it, and what our tipping habits reveal about power, status, fairness, and human connection. Hear from customers who feel overwhelmed by “tip creep,” workers who rely on...

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