#139: Keegan Tatum - The Real Reason Politics Feels Personal

In this episode, I’m joined by Political Science and Psychology of Politics creator Keegan Tatum. Keegan shares why we merge our identities with politics, what failed ambitions precede many right-wing influencers’ careers, the financial incentive of artists to “grift,” why political party affiliation is emotion-driven, what emotional intelligence has to do with political leaning, why conservatives are afraid of change, what stances centrists take, how to tolerate uncertainty, how theory of mind works, why MAGA are hypocrites when it comes to freedom, ICE, and small government, what creates an authoritarian personality and beliefs, some of the greatest challenges facing journalism, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon:   / podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina -   / thumbgalina   Keegan Tatum -   / keegantatum     / keegantatum   ‪@TheOneKeeganTatum‬ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.