Ask Me About My Hat

This week, Ida speaks to Jet from Georgia about social media, the military, the Epstein files, and more. Tune in to find out how Jet navigates life in the military and how he talks to people with different political views. Ida also invites listeners to do the TikTok "Red Hat Blue Hat Challenge"-- where you express view points from the two main political parties-- seeking to see if you can empathize with the view of people who are different.

Ida talks to Betty from Wisconsin about her life as a hairdresser and how she talks to people, even family members, who may have different viewpoints.

This week on the Podcast, Ida talks to Honey about the past, present and future of our party system. Honey has some great ideas about how to set clear morals and interact with people from a grounded perspective.

This week Ida talks to J. about how to keep friends. . .even if they have different political views. This is a topic that probably comes up for most people: can you be friends with someone who voted for the "other" side? J. is a vet, social person and all around chill dude from West Chester.

This week, Ida speaks to Kyle from Philadelphia about having friends (or not having friends) with different political views, the term "African American" and also his thoughts on the tariff situation and the stock market.

This week, Ida talks to Marla Estes, from Building Bridgers, about viewpoint diversity, being politically "homeless" and how we can build empathy for people with all different viewpoints. Marla references the work of Jonathan Haidt and also the Tangle newsletter. You can read more about Marla and her work at buildingbridgers.com  

This week, Ida speaks with Michelle, from Pennsylvania. Michelle has a few MAGA family members and talks about the complex dynamics when a family member has such different views. She offers some great advice to listeners about how to start conversations across political lines: start with curiosity, really listen, and get to a place where people are willing to let down their guard.

This week, Ida interviews Daryl Davis about his remarkable work befriending and convincing Ku Klux Klan members to leave the klan. As an African American raised abroad, Daryl, a musician in his sixties, has a unique perspective on how to talk to people who have very different lived experiences. His bravery is showcased in his book, "Klan-destine Relationships" and also a documentary film, "Accidental Courtesy" made about his life. He tours the country talking to various groups and has convinced dozens of people to leave a life of hatred. Daryl makes a great analogy for listeners: you don't have to be on the Front Line of fighting racism-- but you do need to be on "a line"-- whichever one is best for you.

This week Ida speaks to Xavier from Delaware. They discuss how you can get people to talk politics, how to coax folks who "don't talk politics" into talking, keeping up and nurturing friendships with people from other political views, "Gays for Trump" and how we can object to one president's policies versus blanket acceptance of all of their actions.

This week, Ida speaks with Indigo, who shares her opinions on letting other people live their lives, and how politicians should behave.