Tonight I'm a Bitch Babe (#191)

Mormons on Mushrooms

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Mike and Doug dive deep into the emotional whirlwind of the recent election results, expressing their frustrations, disappointments, and hopes for the future. They navigate complex topics like voter turnout, the power of social media echo chambers, and how political figures shape—and sometimes divide—our perceptions.

Key Topics:

1. Election Reflections:
   • The impact of voter turnout and explores why many eligible voters stayed home this election.
   • Doug vents his frustrations about the current political climate, particularly about how the media and social media algorithms feed polarized views.
   • Kamala Harris’s campaign and the barriers faced by women and people of color in politics.
2. Echo Chambers and Social Media:
   • Mike opens up about getting swept into TikTok's echo chambers and reflects on how quickly it feeds confirmation bias.
   • The importance of staying aware of these digital bubbles, how they influence emotions, and their role in elections.
3. Tripping with Men:
   • The importance of spaces for men to connect, find camaraderie, and be wild.
   • Sometimes, all we need is a safe space to let it all out, to howl at the moon, and reconnect with ourselves and each other