Joe Bizzell and Kerry Altman

Joe (J) and Kerry (K) talk about their roots in Virginia and Brooklyn, NY, respectively.

K considers his wife and his father to be his biggest influences. J remembers a girl he dated in college who taught him he could be loved for who he is as his biggest influence.

J describes himself as a conservative, but says he is bothered by the uncompromising nature of both parties at the moment. K remembers the impact that the Anti-War movement had on him during the Vietnam War, and shares his political values.

K and J talk about the state of education, and consider how young people are no longer being taught how to be critical of their sources.

J shares a bit about his father’s life and what he learned from him. He says he has one child, who is in the Marines. K talks about his father, who was a WW2 vet.

K and J share their views on climate change.

K and J discuss political topics they avoid with their children, from fiscal conservatism, to the 2020 election.

K talks about his fear of society reaching certain tipping points, and J considers the effort it takes to maintain a society for a long time.

K discuss polarization in social media and news outlets.

K talks about retirement, and J says he’s going to work as long as he can.