Stu Rasmussen

Robert Sapolsky, a Stanford neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking research on stress and baboon behavior, discusses the nature of violence through the lens of baboons, revealing how their social dynamics challenge our views on aggression. Former mayor Stu Rasmussen shares his journey as the first openly transgender mayor in the U.S., reflecting on the complexities of identity and community acceptance in Silverton, Oregon. Together, they explore how change is the only constant in defining what 'normal' truly is.