Dennis Pierce and Moni Grushkin
Recorded
October 6, 2022
Archived
October 6, 2022
01:24:27
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hub000624
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Dennis Pierce (81) and Moni Grushkin (59) explore their political views on a range of issues, and find common ground on values, in spite of political differencesSubject Log / Time Code
Dennis talks about starting a horse riding therapy program with his wife.
Dennis was influenced by parents and had good teachers in high school who taught him how to write. Helped launch his career writing about hot rod cars in trade magazines.
Moni says her Aunt Cathy taught her to love herself.
Dennis says he is a fiscal conservative and a constitutionalist.
Moni says the political divide troubles her; don't understand how anyone could vote for Trump twice.
Dennis says he doesn't like Trump as a person but voted for him twice and thinks Trump did good things for US.
Dennis says we need a Manhattan project for sustainable energy if we want to solve the problem.
Moni says her husband was off the grid when they married. Loved getting energy from solar panels.
Dennis doesn't like tax break for Tesla buyers.
Moni worries about climate change consequences for grandkids.
Dennis says media is creating the divide in this country.
Dennis talks about immigration policy. Regan gave amnesty to 3 million in 1986--big mistake. Family had employees with green cards in 1970's.
Dennis talks about Bracero program during WWII.
They talk about what they expected. Moni surprised they have more in common in terms of values.
Moni can't understand Dennis voting for Trump, but does respect Dennis' fiscal conservatism.
Dennis saysTrump does have some things to answer for.
Moni says Trump's lying triggers personal trauma. Tells story of boyfriend who cheated on her in high school, and first husband who lied to her repeatedly.
Participants
- Dennis Pierce
- Moni Grushkin