S 3 E: 12 Division By Design: How Capitalism Profits From Our Political Hostility

Send us Fan MailMatt and Mike explore cognitive dissonance in political values, examining how party loyalty often overrides moral consistency, particularly regarding responses to global genocides versus performative corporate boycotts.• Discussion of selective outrage: boycotting companies for one day while ignoring ongoing genocides• Examination of how political tribalism leads to moral inconsistencies• Analysis of capitalism's role in keeping citizens divided against their own interests• Consideration of how class warfare is disguised as partisan political conflict• Reflection on meaningful versus performative activism• Personal safety considerations when speaking out against powerful interests• Practical suggestions for making impact while maintaining personal wellbeingIf you'd like to be a guest speaker on the show, please contact Matt with specific ideas rather than AI-generated pitches. We always appreciate listener feedback and suggestions for future episodes!Music 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]