We start by reflecting on criticism from a past discussion and what it says about how people hear and respond to political conversations. Then we talk about a stream Owen did with someone who says they’ve left the left and explore why anger and burnout push people toward reactionary thinking. The episode ends with a look at how solidarity can survive in a world that rewards outrage and division.

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Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_Qatar#Stadium_construction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_issues_involving_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup#

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Qatar#FIFA_World_Cup_preparations_and_reported_abuses

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies#