My guest today is Austin Taylor. He is the host of the podcast Split The Difference, a show dedicated to bridging the political divide in US by creating a community of civil individuals who discuss current political issues. Please enjoy the show.
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Show Notes
- [1:04] What is the story behind the background that Austin uses for his podcast?
- [2:10] Austin’s childhood and how it has shaped his current worldview
- [5:20] How can we bridge the divide that may have arisen from religion?
- [12:04] How has the history of slavery impacted the culture that Austin was brought up in? How can we overcome racism?
- [20:37] Connecting with each other against the backdrop of white nationalism
- [24:32] What were the factors that have left certain groups of white people behind?
- [30:31] Andrew Yang and UBI
- [33:08] How can one cultivate a sense of critical thinking? Is there any top-down policy that can help to cultivate critical thinking among citizens?
- [35:46] What was Austin’s first recollection of his interest in politics?
- [38:15] Has there been a change in the narratives of the media as a whole, and within each political party since the 2020 Presidential Election?
- [42:50] What is the future of US media?
- [46:04] Is the current duopoly in the US political system beneficial?
- [53:19] Who are Austin’s favourite and least liked politicians?
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