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Join us for Arizona Talks: The Right to Disagree — a collaboration with KTAR News exploring whether the “marketplace of ideas” can still thrive in today’s divided climate.


In an era of polarization and political violence, what does it mean to protect the freedom to debate, dissent, and disagree? Together, we’ll examine the health of our democracy and why a culture of civil discourse is essential to a free society.

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LISTEN: Tune in on 92.3 FM or stream on KTAR.com
WATCH: Catch the livestream on KTAR YouTube, KTAR.com , ABC 15 YouTube, and Arizona Talks Youtube
REPLAY: The program will air again from 7–9 p.m. on 92.3 FM, the KTAR News App, and KTAR.com.



Talk Moderators:

Chris Merrill, KTAR News host
Craig McKee, ABC 15 anchor
Featured Speakers:

Carlos Alfaro, Founder & CEO, Arizona Talks
Sybil Francis, President & CEO at Center for the Future of Arizona
William Gates, ASU Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory
Jane Andersen, Director for Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State
Gina Swoboda, Chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party
Jeff Flake, Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador. Founding Director of Arizona State University’s Institute of Politics
Stephen Richer, Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy, Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. Former Maricopa County Recorder


This special collaboration between Arizona Talks and KTAR News will bring community leaders, experts, and the public together for an honest conversation about the health of our democracy and the role civil discourse plays in sustaining a free society.

Through robust, fact-based dialogue, we’ll examine whether the “marketplace of ideas”, once considered democracy’s greatest strength, can still function in today’s climate, and what it will take to rebuild a culture where differences are not only tolerated, but respected.



Arizona Talks is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating civic engagement and creating spaces where leaders and citizens alike can tackle tough issues with curiosity, not combat. Join us in shaping a healthier democracy — one conversation at a time.

This event is more than a conversation; it’s a movement. By signing up at ArizonaTalks.org, you can RSVP to attend, become a member, and directly support our mission to promote civil discourse across Arizona.