The Nicole Sandler Show

A bit of what's news, for now

After a look at what's happening in our world today, we'll talk about something that affects so many of us. Sadly, it tends to get worse this time of the year. Depression affects everyone, regardless of age, race and financial situation, though I'd guess those struggling are more likely to be depressed--- but not necessarily. Women are more prone to depression, though both genders suffer from bipolar disorder equally. There are other afflictions that often accompany depression, most notably anxiety and bi polar disorder and more. It is an epidemic with no cure in sight. But there is a rising dependency on drugs -- anti depressants. But they're not a cure-all and, in many cases, make the situation worse. Long time listeners of this show know that I've struggled with depression since adolescence. I've had my share of meltdowns on the air, most notably during the Former Guy's reign of terror. But I've been doing much better lately. Today, I'll be joined by my husband, David Sloane, who has suffered from PTSD for decades since he was pulled unconscious from a burning car in the desert some 40 years ago by a stranger who happened upon the crash and saved his life. Well, there is help on the horizon and it's very encouraging as it does not include drugs. We'll have a serious discussion about our depression epidemic and what can be done to help those who are suffering...

A bit of what's news for now

When do we finally reject the truly bad information we're bombarded with around every election? Most of the world was taken in by the predictions of a Red Wave or even a Tsunami in the midterms this year, pushed by pollsters and pundits and breathlessly regurgitated by the most complicit of TV commentators, anchors and wannabe professionals. Some cautioned us. Most notably Michael Moore, who screamed in daily emails to ignore the voices. He was correct. As were a few others with not quite as large a megaphone. One of those was Simon Rosenberg, a veteran Democratic political strategist and the founder of NDN and the New Policy Institute. Simon's seen this movie before, and he was quite outspoken throughout the disinformation barrage about his distrust in these polls, but placed much of the blame on the "massive media failure" that propelled the propaganda. I'll speak with Simon on today's show, and then look to the future... and more specifically next Tuesday, Dec 6, when he'll present "With Democrats Things Get Better"

A bit of what's news for now

A bit of what's news, for now

Thursday is Thanksgiving and we're all looking longingly at the door. OK, I am... I rarely take time off, so a four-day weekend is calling my name... But I still have shows today and tomorrow, and must put together our annual Thanksgiving dinner soundtrack show and something to run on Friday as well... Today is a Tuesday and GottaLaff is here and we have lots to talk about. Lindsey Graham is out of delays, he's testifying before Fani Willis' grand jury in GA today, and Dr. Fauci gave what will likely be his final WH briefing today as he leaves the post he's held for decades....

A bit of what's news, for now

With all that's transpired in this country over the past few weeks, I figured today was a good day to take look at the big picture. And who better to have that conversation with than Heather Digby Parton! Whether you read her at Salon or visit her long running Hullabaloo, Digby should be on your daily reading list.

A bit of what's news for now