Sunday Nov 24, 2024

Election 2024, The Aftermath: Why Harris Loss & What it All Means

In Episode 11 of the Burnt Ships Podcast, Nonseq and I go on a much-needed deep-dive into the 2024 election results. Part-vent and therapy session, we do our best to unpack the undercurrents that shaped the voter behavior and societal sentiments that led to a Trump win. Amidst the chatter about policies and party lines, we try to delve deeper into the human complexities that influenced people's decisions and the relationships that voters have to information (and misinformation) ecosystems. As voters grappled with their choices, many found their friendships and social networks strained: Increased political polarization inevitably leads to rifts in relationships. Trump voters might face backlash from friends who felt betrayed by their choice, especially those who belong to marginalized communities implicated by the choice to vote Trump. Loyalties and the weight of political allegiances have consequences. If one side views a vote as a direct threat to their rights and community's well-being—is maintaining family or friend connections even possible? Moreover, cognitive dissonance became a central theme as voters navigated the conflicting information surrounding their preferred candidates. Many individuals hold on to their political beliefs despite evidence to the contrary, often relying on selective information that reinforces their stance—a tendency that can complicate conversations and lessen connection between people who are otherwise related either as family or friends: It's just difficult, to put it plainly, when hard conversations involve friends or family members whose perspectives diverge sharply. How can we engage in deeper research and reflection rather than simply dismissing differing opinions? Nonseq and I break down all that and more in this latest episode.

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