Digesting the Election: Understanding the Support and Criticism of Trump

A Little Help For Our Friends

Well, the results are in: Donald Trump is the president of the United States. Again. This election came with a ton of emotions on either side of the political divide. In a world where differing political views often lead to divisive conflicts, how can we bridge the gap and maintain our relationships? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex dynamics surrounding support for controversial figures, with a focus on Trump. We tackle the normalization of toxic masculinity and the cognitive dissonance present among his supporters, while also confronting uncomfortable truths about voting patterns among women. Through our discussion, we aim to unravel how cultural and social tensions shape political affiliations. Ultimately, we argue for using our perspective taking and compassion skills to arrive at mutual understanding between parties.
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Resources:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-social-emotional-brain/202410/why-voters-support-trump-despite-his-alleged-misdeeds?amp​

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1. Digesting the Election: Understanding the Support and Criticism of Trump (00:00:00)

2. Processing Election Feelings and Compassion (00:00:15)

3. Understanding Trump Supporters (00:10:19)

4. Cultural Divide and Masculinity (00:24:50)

5. Broader Political Divide in America (00:33:28)

6. Seeking Unity Amid Political Differences (00:40:23)

7. Finding Common Humanity Amid Political Divide (00:50:05)