The Politics of Respect

Send us Fan MailWhat narratives are attached to you before you even speak?In this solo episode, I reflect on language, respect and the experience of public life. The stories others write about you, the pressure to edit yourself and the cost of carrying projections that were never yours to begin with.It's about the broader idea of what constitutes 'robust debate' and how it is used as a way to justify language and actions aimed at diminishing the voice of others.I also explore the aftermath of leadership, and the  complexity of stepping out of a role while the narrative follows you into every room.It's about politics, but also about identity. About how we see each other, and  the kind of culture we are building with the words we choose.