Am I Doing This Right? How To Navigate Politics: A Bipartisan Episode
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Latte
TOPIC:
Today is the midterm election in the US where all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it’s important to stay informed and know how to navigate conversations with people who have different views on hot-button topics.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the nine political typologies, strategies for approaching political conversations, and how to deal with anxiety during election cycles. To learn more about what’s on your local ballot or register to vote, go to vote.org and make sure that your voice is heard today!
In this episode, we discuss:
- The most contentious political topics right now, including healthcare costs and climate change
- How to find out where you are on the political scale
- How to bridge the gap and build an understanding between you and your political opposite
- The number one strategy to reduce your political anxiety
- Ways to balance action with self-care
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Pew Research Center Political Typology Quiz
Episode 93 - How To Navigate The News
Episode 59 - How To Explore Your Spirituality In Your Adulthood
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
DRINK RATING:
La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Latte = 6 / Julia
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen’s Arrest and they both have a bone to pick about their email inboxes. Corinne has been inundated with super dramatic political emails begging for donations and the spam emails have been nonstop for Natalie after someone sold the Am I Doing This Right email to a marketing list.
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