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Politics, Empathy, and the Power of Listening: A Journey to the Primary
Grace and Katelyn reflect on their experience of interviewing a multitude of candidates running for state house and senate positions, totaling 374 individuals. Initially overwhelmed by the task, they came to appreciate the depth of insight and variety of perspectives gathered, highlighting the diversity within South Carolina's political landscape. Acknowledging their own preconceptions, they emphasized the importance of empathy, listening, and understanding differing viewpoints without necessarily agreeing. The conversations revealed the wide spectrum of beliefs among candidates, often diverging sharply even within the same political party or geographical area, underscoring the existence of 'bubbles' that shape people's realities and views.
00:00 Reconnecting and Setting the Stage
00:11 The Ambitious Interview Project: A Deep Dive
00:34 Learning and Growing Through Interviews
02:01 Exploring the Political Landscape of South Carolina
03:33 The Technical Challenges of Podcasting
05:15 The Diversity of Candidates and Political Insights
10:58 The Importance of Listening and Understanding
15:37 Reflecting on the Interview Process and Its Impact
21:38 A Disappointing Update on the H4624 Bill
23:15 A Heartwarming Initiative: Birthday Buds
Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan
By Grace Cowan | The Alliance Coalition5
2525 ratings
Politics, Empathy, and the Power of Listening: A Journey to the Primary
Grace and Katelyn reflect on their experience of interviewing a multitude of candidates running for state house and senate positions, totaling 374 individuals. Initially overwhelmed by the task, they came to appreciate the depth of insight and variety of perspectives gathered, highlighting the diversity within South Carolina's political landscape. Acknowledging their own preconceptions, they emphasized the importance of empathy, listening, and understanding differing viewpoints without necessarily agreeing. The conversations revealed the wide spectrum of beliefs among candidates, often diverging sharply even within the same political party or geographical area, underscoring the existence of 'bubbles' that shape people's realities and views.
00:00 Reconnecting and Setting the Stage
00:11 The Ambitious Interview Project: A Deep Dive
00:34 Learning and Growing Through Interviews
02:01 Exploring the Political Landscape of South Carolina
03:33 The Technical Challenges of Podcasting
05:15 The Diversity of Candidates and Political Insights
10:58 The Importance of Listening and Understanding
15:37 Reflecting on the Interview Process and Its Impact
21:38 A Disappointing Update on the H4624 Bill
23:15 A Heartwarming Initiative: Birthday Buds
Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan

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