Episode 23 | Thinking with ‘We’ in Mind
One of my favorite psychologists, Fritz Kunkel, believes that crises and catastrophes can lead us toward a “We” culture, in which humans leanr to consider themselves as essentially connected. And that realization of connection is foundational to change.
Our aim here is to help us consider that what is happening in our country politically and socially impacts the whole project of democracy. Today, we talk through voter redistricting, the quieter, more sinister goings on based on the Epstein Files, and several institutions that continue to “obey in advance” in order to capitalize on federal funding. In return, the Trump administration is scrutinizing these institutions even more.
I think we must become conscious of the tendency to withdraw during times of stress, recognize when it is necessary and when it is harmful, and be decisive and conscious about how and where we show up and resist. thanks for being on the journey with us.
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John Sanford, Fritz Kunkel: Selected Writings
Pro Public, “The Men Trump Deported ro a Salvadoran Prison”
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/04/texas-redistricting-democrats-quorum-break-what-need-know/