S 3 E: 11 Selective Outrage and the Illusion of Neutrality in Politics

Send us Fan MailThe episode delves into the concepts of cognitive dissonance and selective outrage, exploring how they shape our political identities and conversations. The hosts discuss the implications of a polarized political landscape and emphasize the importance of understanding differing perspectives as a path to unity and constructive change.• Examining the impact of selective outrage • Understanding cognitive dissonance in political discourse • Critique of the two-party system and its implications • Analysis of the War on Drugs as a systemic issue • Discussion on the selective outrage surrounding international conflicts • Importance of empathy and understanding in political conversations • Call for community engagement and local activism • Encouragement to move beyond binary thinking in politicsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease.  Please feel free to email Matt topics or suggestions, questions or [email protected]