Ask Me About My Hat: Philadelphia PA 2
Ask Me About My Hat
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.
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Ask Me About My Hat: West Chester
Ask Me About My Hat
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.
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Ask Me About My Hat: Philadelphia
Ask Me About My Hat
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.
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Ask Me About My Hat: California
Ask Me About My Hat
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
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Ask Me About My Hat: Media, Pennsylvania
Ask Me About My Hat
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.
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Ask Me About My Hat: Daryl Davis
Ask Me About My Hat
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...
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Ask Me About My Hat: Delaware
Ask Me About My Hat
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.
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Ask Me About My Hat: Rural Pennsylvania
Ask Me About My Hat
This week, Ida speaks with Indigo, who shares her opinions on letting other people live their lives, and how politicians should behave.
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Ask Me About My Hat: Southern Wisconsin
Ask Me About My Hat
Ida speaks with John from Wisconsin about Tariffs, what kind of person our president is, and how the government actually provides many benefits to Americans that are not well publicized. How can we start making folks aware of all the infrastructure and benefits of being American-- before it's too late?
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Ask Me About My Hat: Baltimore, Maryland
Ask Me About My Hat
This week Ida talks to Shawn from Baltimore about what he agrees with the new administration on, where we get our news, how social media is impacting public opinion, and a possible president for 2028.
info_outlineIn this short episode, Ida talks to Katie, from Wisconsin, who planted the seed of change in the mind of someone who had already admitted to himself, the truth.