Kathleen Gaffney and Theresa Fiorino
Recorded
August 25, 2022
55:11 minutes
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ddv001988
Description
One Small Step partners Kathleen Gaffney (63) and Theresa Fiorino (48) talk about the state of the American news media, their personal political values, and the experiences that helped shape their political views over time.Subject Log / Time Code
Kathleen and Theresa talk about why they wanted to participate in One Small Step, and they read each other’s bios.
Kathleen talks about her political development over the course of her life, and she reflects on the political climate of Vermont, where she now lives.
Theresa talks about her experience working in a male-dominated field.
Theresa reflects on her concerns for American democracy.
They reflect on how the media and the news have changed.
Kathleen talks about the media’s reporting on white nationalism, and she reflects on her experience submitting letters to the editor of her local papers as a conservative in Vermont.
Theresa talks about the importance of making informed news and opinion consumption decisions.
Theresa talks about what love of country means to her, and she reflects on her concerns over the spread of white nationalism.
Theresa talks about what being progressive means to her.
Kathleen reacts to Theresa’s understanding of the term progressive, and she reflects on flag burning and her traditionalist views.
They talk about what gives them hope for the future.
Participants
- Kathleen Gaffney
- Theresa Fiorino