Breaking News #25: The Trump Assassination Attempt and Our Plunge Into the Great Ravine
In this episode if Breaking News, we discuss the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump and explore its implications within the context of "The Great Ravine" - our term for the current period of political strife and violence. We analyze how media, technology, and politics intersect to shape public narratives, often transforming sadness into anger directed at opponents. We examine the rationality behind this behavior in closed political systems and discuss the challenges of maintaining critical distance. We also discuss the event's impact on the 2024 election and explore themes of nourishment and healing through an analysis of the TV show "The Bear."