The Politics of Loneliness

Majority 54

News, News Commentary, Politics, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 1 December 2022

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Americans are going through a loneliness crisis. This week, Jason and Ravi break down the causes and effects of this crisis, and discuss how it relates to our politics. Plus - some trash talk about the current state of Twitter, a break down of the politics of Qatar and the World Cup, and reflections Trump's choice of dinner guests. The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Listen to the latest season of Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org, or wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi on Twitter Ravi on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Go beyond the headlines and deepen your understanding of the forces shaping our world today, on the
0:08.2	political scene, a newly updated podcast from the New Yorker.
0:12.5	With episodes three times each week, the political scene accesses the sharpest minds on politics,
0:17.6	offering insight and analysis about everything, from abortion rights to the war in Ukraine.
0:22.7	Join me, Tyler Fogget, for conversations with the most knowledgeable minds from the New
0:26.2	Yorker, that will dive deep on the most interesting political story of the week.
0:31.0	Then, Susan Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos gather to hash out what's happening in Washington,
0:36.1	DC, with an insider's understanding of the high stakes at this perilous moment for American
0:40.6	democracy.
0:41.6	Plus, our editor, David Rammick, will provide you with insightful storytelling with the
0:45.7	mix of interviews and profiles.
0:47.4	That's all happening on the political scene.
0:50.3	Make sure you're following it now, wherever you get your podcasts.
1:02.4	I'm Jason Kander.
1:03.4	And I'm Robbie Gupta.
1:04.4	And this is Majority 54, the podcast for meaningful conversations that change minds, change
1:09.3	votes, and win elections.
1:11.1	Last week was like the reverse of the usual, and that Robbie was at home in New York City,
1:15.6	and I was on the road in Port of Iarta for vacation with my family.
1:19.3	Now I am home in Kansas City, and it is so cold, and it feels so cold, but it feels so
1:26.1	much colder, because it's not Mexico.
1:28.9	And of course, back to form, Robbie, you're in Miami.
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