Summary
Brittlestar, Lisa B and Steve Boots introduce themselves and discuss the purpose of the podcast, which is to talk about news events happening in Canada and provide a digestible way for people to understand and engage with current events. They explore the question of how much news is too much news and discuss the importance of taking breaks from consuming news when it becomes overwhelming. The hosts also emphasize the responsibility of having a platform and the need to break down news correctly. They discuss the impact of news on people's lives and the challenges of being a politician. The conversation also touches on the tactics of fear mongering and attacking in politics, as well as the importance of holding politicians accountable. The conversation covers random stories and encounters, the bargaining conversation, the comparison of Poilievre and Trump, the bad bits of government, news and awareness, frustrations and voting, the bill coming due, perception of politicians, limited choices, the importance of digestible news, and wrapping up with an improvised theme.
Takeaways
Consuming too much news can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of helplessness. It's important to take breaks and find a balance.
Having a platform comes with a responsibility to break down news correctly and provide accurate information to the audience.
Fear mongering and attacking tactics are often used in politics, but it's important to focus on substance and hold politicians accountable.
There is a shortage of progressive voices in media, and it's important for individuals to use their platforms to provide alternative perspectives.
Journalists play a crucial role in holding politicians accountable and should focus on asking tough questions and demanding answers. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from personal stories to political discussions.
There is a need for more awareness and understanding of political issues and policies.
People often vote based on emotions and personal biases rather than informed decisions.
The media plays a crucial role in making news more digestible and engaging for the general public.
There is a lack of trust in politicians and a desire for better choices.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions and Purpose of the Podcast
02:20 How Much News is Too Much News?
03:44 The Importance of Breaking Down News for People
05:14 The Absurdity of Politics and the Need for Levity
06:38 Taking Breaks from Consuming News
09:03 Feeling Helpless in the Face of Global Issues
10:31 The Responsibility of Having a Platform
11:59 The Influence of Bad Actors in News and Social Media
13:18 The Impact of News on People's Lives
15:35 The Importance of Breaking Down News Correctly
17:55 The Weight of Responsibility and the Need for Truth
19:39 The Difference Between Advocacy and Political Operation
21:03 The Challenges and Skills of Being a Politician
22:48 The Impact of News on People's Lives
24:41 The News Affecting People's Lives for the First Time
26:09 The Role of News as a Comfort and Security Blanket
28:17 The Use of Slogans and Fear Mongering in Politics
31:47 The Effectiveness of Fear Mongering and Rage Baiting
33:12 The Importance of Substance in Political Discourse
35:02 The Shortage of Progressive Voices in Media
37:24 The Tactics of Attacking Instead of Defending
39:20 The Importance of Holding Politicians Accountable
42:00 The Tactics of Gish Galloping and Attacking Journalists
44:14 The Need for Journalists to Hold Politicians Accountable
46:31 The Impact of Media Exposure on Politicians
47:54 Random Stories and Encounters
52:32 Bargaining Conversation
52:58 Comparison of Poliep and Trump
53:28 The Bad Bits of Government
54:28 News and Awareness
55:27 Frustrations and Voting
56:23 Bill Coming Due
57:23 Perception of Politicians
58:08 Limited Choices
59:06 Importance of Digestible News
59:59 Wrapping Up and Improvised Theme
Podcast Is Broken - EP 1