We’re all still quarantined, and it’s still OK not to be OK. It's been a while, so I checked back in with Mike Vinopal (Director of Education) and Joel Frieders (Director of Public Policy) from Hope for the Day.

We talk about self-care ideas, ways to manage through the stressors and issues created by the pandemic, and shared emotions we're all experiencing.

Author Christian Picciolini returns to Car Con Carne to talk about his latest book, "Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism." Discussed in this episode:

• Why sheltering-at-home creates a risk for the growth of extremism.
• "Potholes": We have to be able to see the child; not the monster.
• Christian's early days and indoctrination into extremism: The indoctrination happened at an ironic intersection.
• The importance of empathy.
• The harrowing situations Christian has placed himself in, as recounted in "Breaking Hate."
• The evolution of racism.
• ICP (not Insane Clown Posse).
• What would have happened to Christian, had he stayed in an extremist group?
• "I think we are all broken."
• How we can identify and combat extremism.

Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry and C&H Financial Services.

Author Christian Picciolini returns to Car Con Carne to talk about his latest book, "Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism." Discussed in this episode:

• Why sheltering-at-home creates a risk for the growth of extremism.
• "Potholes": We have to be able to see the child; not the monster.
• Christian's early days and indoctrination into extremism: The indoctrination happened at an ironic intersection.
• The importance of empathy.
• The harrowing situations Christian has placed himself in, as recounted in "Breaking Hate."
• The evolution of racism.
• ICP (not Insane Clown Posse).
• What would have happened to Christian, had he stayed in an extremist group?
• "I think we are all broken."
• How we can identify and combat extremism.

Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry and C&H Financial Services.

Elias and Robb of Nonpoint jumped on Car Con Carne to talk about:

• The Quarantine Sessions
• What bands *should* do once touring resumes
• The importance of community
• The band's connection to Chicago
• The impending 20th anniversary of "Statement"
• Phil Collins
• The endurance of Robb and Elias' brotherhood

Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services

Elias and Robb of Nonpoint jumped on Car Con Carne to talk about:

• The Quarantine Sessions
• What bands *should* do once touring resumes
• The importance of community
• The band's connection to Chicago
• The impending 20th anniversary of "Statement"
• Phil Collins
• The endurance of Robb and Elias' brotherhood

Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services

He’s one of hockey’s all time best goaltenders...a hall of famer, an Olympic gold medalist and Stanley Cup winner. He’s also a world-class distiller of some of the best whiskey and rye you’ll ever have. Legend Ed Belfour is my guest on today's show! Find out more about his world-class spirits at belfourspirits.com.

He’s one of hockey’s all time best goaltenders...a hall of famer, an Olympic gold medalist and Stanley Cup winner. He’s also a world-class distiller of some of the best whiskey and rye you’ll ever have. Legend Ed Belfour is my guest on today's show! Find out more about his world-class spirits at belfourspirits.com.

Comic book creator Steve Ellis joins me to talk about a career that’s included Western werewolves, “Breaking Bad,” the Green Lantern Corps, "The Only Living Boy," "The Only Living Girl," and Dungeons & Dragons! #quarantineconcarne #comics

Comic book creator Steve Ellis joins me to talk about a career that’s included Western werewolves, “Breaking Bad,” the Green Lantern Corps, "The Only Living Boy," "The Only Living Girl," and Dungeons & Dragons! #quarantineconcarne #comics

Musician Emily Blue possesses that rare combination of style and substance. Fresh off the release of her new single, “Aperture,” she joins me for #QuarantineConCarne!

Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.