Lost Debate

My MAGA Dad

Jun 2, 2024

Former Obama staffer and school principal, Ravi Gupta, discusses navigating political differences with his right-wing father. From traveling to India to advice on engaging with hostile individuals, he shares insights on bridging political divides within families.

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Ravi Gupta

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Quick takeaways

Navigating conflicting political ideologies in family dynamics shapes personal beliefs.

Expert advice on engaging with individuals with extreme political stances.

Exploring father's nuanced views towards India challenges conventional perceptions of identity.

Deep dives

Father's Political Influence on Speaker's Views

The speaker reflects on how his relationship with his father, who holds strong Republican views, has shaped his political beliefs and influenced the work they do together. Growing up with conflicting political ideologies within his family, especially witnessing his father's evolution into a staunch Republican, has prompted the speaker to delve into his own beliefs and understand the dynamics of their relationship.

Introduction

3min

Exploring the Influence of Fathers in Politics and Pop Culture

5min

Navigating Political Disagreements Within the Family

18min

Exploring Coping Mechanisms and Self-Improvement

4min

Exploring Complex Perspectives on India and Ethnic Background

14min

Family Dynamics in the Shadow of Political Intrigue

22min

Discussion on Work, Election, and Podcast Promotion

2min

Ravi recently joined Tell Me About Your Father to discuss how his relationship with his parents has influenced everything from his career to how he approaches people with different opinions. To hear more, follow Tell Me About Your Father wherever you listen to podcasts.

On this episode of Tell Me About Your Father, Matt Phillp talks with former Obama staffer and school principal and current co-host of both the Majority 54 podcast and the Lost Debate podcast, Ravi Gupta, about growing up with a democrat mother and an increasingly right wing father and how the conflict between them often took form in political debate. He talks about what it was like to travel with his father to the village in India in which his father grew up for the first time since his father moved to the US decades ago, how he’s managed to find a way of engaging with his father despite their extreme political differences, and gives advice on talking with hostile right wing people who just want to “own the libs”.

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