Episode 221 Politics and People - Prioritizing Relationships in Divisive Times

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John shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. While the bullet only grazed his ear, the incident shook the nation.

John opens up about his reaction to the news and how it made him reflect on the current political discourse in America. He stresses the importance of treating those who have opposing views with empathy and compassion and finding solutions instead of creating more conflict.

This episode is about improving relationships with others (even those with whom we disagree), not politics.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[00:38] - The incident: President Trump was grazed by a bullet

[01:07] - Reaction to the news

[02:46] - Podcast’s focus on relationships

[05:36] - A time when people could disagree and still be friends

[07:03] - Being open to different opinions and having respectful conversations

[08:31] - Civic duty - Voting and being part of the democratic process

[11:01] - John’s commitment to voting since turning 18

[12:48] - Listen more and speak with empathy and understanding

[15:27] - Concerns for the country