Alex Mozes and Rosie Campagna

Recorded October 16, 2023 Archived October 16, 2023 52:08 minutes
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Description

One Small Step conversation partners Alex Mozes (43) and Rosie Campagna (45) consider political parties, changing views and the bubbles we find ourselves in, questioning as a means of understanding and coming to one's views, distrust and conspiracy theories, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the importance of conversation.

Subject Log / Time Code

Alex Mozes and Rosie Campagna talk about where they grew up and how they came to live where they do now. They continue on to talk about the work they do and their hobbies in sailing and artwork, respectively. Rosie talks about her shift from Democrat towards Conservative.
Alex shares that as a progressive existing in a progressive bubble, the 2016 election of Trump was a shock.
Rosie and Alex consider politicians' discussions of substantial issues vs. conspiracy theories.
Alex shares the parts of democratic politics that concern him, namely identity politics. He also sees the way right-leaning politicians use fear to influence their bases.
Rosie shares her discomfort with and distrust of both political sides and how she tries to find the truth.
Alex shares his affinity for Passover and the asking of questions. He expresses his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and laments the binary associated with it.
Rosie considers the existence of a controlling shadow government.
Alex and Rosie shared feeling inspired by Obama.
Rosie talks about the changing nature of conversations with her husband as her views shift.

Participants

  • Alex Mozes
  • Rosie Campagna

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives