The guest this episode is Karen Pan, a young political activist and former student of mine who's currently taking a break from politics to see if she can recover from her outrages and disappointments. She talks about a few things that used to outrage her but no longer do and what still bothers her about politics. This episode also includes a segment on philosopher John Stuart Mill and his views about voting along with a comedy performance by local comedian Anthony Lopez.Karen's new employer: <a href="https://www.livewireradio.org/">Live Wire</a>Podcast sourced: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/applied-political-philosophy/id1669898498" target="_blank">Applied Political Philosophy</a>Anthony Lopez on Twitter (okay, X): <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyLopezpt2">@AnthonyLopezpt2</a>Link to our new sponsor: <a href="https://www.pdx.edu/center-for-public-service/" target="_blank">Center for Public Service</a>

#040—Bread or Circuses

Outrage, frustration, fear, and confusion are common feelings about politics in America today. It's no fun to feel this way. The Pothole Problem Podcast features interviews with activists, public servants, and political observers discussing how they work with and make use of their outrage. The intention is to examine different ways of looking at the world in order to cultivate a relationship to politics that is less frustrating and more satisfying.