Exploring personal regulation, political anxiety, and the shifting norms of business culture.

This episode moves between the intimate and the societal as Col and George unpack a week marked by emotional overload, civic resilience, and the strange comfort of a smart bird feeder. They reflect on Minneapolis’ response to tragedy, the rising anxiety permeating business conversations, and the troubling “bro code” of corporate silence in abnormal times. Col shares insights from her new comparative education course, connecting today’s media chaos to decades‑old patterns. Together, they explore how grounding rituals, honest dialogue, and critical thinking help us navigate an increasingly unstable information ecosystem.