The Civilist with Steven Petrow

The Civilist, Live From Motorco: Steven and his guest experts take questions from listeners and audience members at a live show in Durham, North Carolina.

In this all-advice episode, Steven digs through listener questions and offers advice on tipping, wedding RSVPs, and when it’s okay to check “widowed” on a medical form.

The holidays can be especially tough for people dealing with depression. We’ll hear Part Two from Steven’s interview with author and psychologist Andrew Solomon about depression. Part One aired in the episode called, “Say This, Not That.”

Home for the Holidays: Kim Severson of the New York Times joins Steven to talk about how to keep things polite around the holiday table.

MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle says smartphones are killing real life conversation. More undergrad guest experts offer advice about navigating campus life civilly.

Civilist Election Special: Two college students take on their peers’ questions about apathy, family debates, and online ire.

Andrew Solomon shares his wisdom on the perils—and the importance—of coming out about depression. He also tells us how to be supportive when a loved one discloses their struggle.

To tweet or not to tweet when you’re sick, even dying; Steven calls on the wisdom of cancer bloggers who found real-life support systems online.

Steven digs into anti-trans Bathroom Laws; how to be a good neighbor on a plane.

The case for Political Correctness: Steven and Mx. Justin Vivian Bond talk about the power of words.