Parth Patel and Lillian Pettis

Participants speak about why they joined the interview today. L was familiar with SC through NPR. PP has similar experience.

L speaks about becoming aware of political issues waiting in gas lines with her parents. PP speaks about being 12 years old and hearing about political issues through media and talk shows.

L speaks about receiving conflicting messages from her family about freedom and equality, while also having negative reactions to Black people.

PP speaks about being in college for the 2012 election and how that help solidify his views.

L speaks about her experience with her children and their worldviews, and she feels that younger generations are much more aware of social views than her generation.

PP shares that he didn't have the stereotypical South Asian relationship with his parents, but that many of their political priorities don't really resonate with him.

PP and L talk about their relationships with the different generations in their families and some of the similarities they see in their experiences.

L speaks about her concern for the division in the country, the climate, and equality between different types of people. PP reciprocates L's concerns and speaks about tensions between people with different political identities.

PP speaks about the 2016 and 2020 elections and the challenges of understanding people who voted for Donald Trump.

L speaks about her relationships with people who support Donald Trump and contemplates the reasons why some people feel so connected to his politics despite it being against their self-interest. She feels that many people voted along party lines. PP reciprocates her view.

Participants speak about the things they do in their own lives to connect with people who have different perspectives and opinions.

L asks PP what it's like living in a conservative area as someone with more left-leaning views. She shares about her own preferences for where she chooses to live and how that ties back to politics.

PP asks L what it's like to live in a multigenerational home. She shares about being immunocompromised and the logistical burden of that.

PP shares a story about a time that his car broke down and a stranger went out of his way to help him get to work.

L shares a story about taking a hike with her father. They experienced health complications and received help from a couple of strangers.

Participants share closing thoughts.