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“I found this podcast two days ago and I have burned through about half of it already. I listen to podcasts while I fill orders for my etsy store and during the holidays, I basically work non-stop. This podcast has been great company, and it’s given me so much joy hearing two people with opposing views be civil and even kind to each other.
I’m guilty of feeling very emotional and angsty when I speak with someone who has opposing views, specifically politically. And on the 2020 Election Day, 3 out of my 4 best friends (including one who is basically a sister to me) told me they were supporting Trump. I felt like I’d been kicked in the gut. I’m a left-leaning lesbian who has spoken to them about politics many times over trump’s 4 years in office and I never imagined they would support him. They are all straight and it felt like an attack against the progressiveness that allows me and my partner to live openly and comfortably as a couple. I wound up handling it poorly and didn’t speak to my best friend for over 5 months.
My partner had a similar experience with her parents, and didn’t speak to them for several months because they voted for Trump. Thankfully she made up with her parents shortly before her mother passed away early this year. And that really put into perspective how we need to put our differences of opinion aside and remember to be kind to each other.
I want to see more good in the world. My partner and I make efforts to spread joy and connect deeply with other people where we can. But I honestly don’t think I’m capable quite yet of having this kind of conversation with someone who would support trump, reject the queer community, deny climate change, or take away women’s right to choose. That said, listening to Dylan and his guests’ conversations is certainly helping me feel less angst toward those with opposing views. It’s humanizing them and humbling me. And it’s giving me some vocabulary and tools that may come in handy the next time I encounter someone who challenges me on these controversial issues. So thank you Dylan. This podcast feels as though it is helping to smooth the sharp of edges of this divided society. At the very least, it’s making a difference for me. I’m really grateful for you and your work. Keep at it :)
Nicole”
Panaura via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/02/21
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“Having had to deal with some online harssment myself, I find this podcast oddly comforting.
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08/04/17
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