Reena Friedman Watts - Today's America, Media, and Fear

Reena @BetterCallDaddy and I discuss the current Political Climate and how our everyday lives come into question as political violence, especially after the Charlie Kirk Murder, has become elevated. We also discuss free speech and the unchecked social media epidemic plagued by bots and bad actors, and how this constant information has affected our youth. Reena also discuss the fear and challenges of living as a Jewish-American today and her concerns as a mother and what the future may hold for her children.

Chapters
00:00:05 - Intro
00:01:39 - How Do You Feel - America's Political Climate
00:04:12 - Oct. 7th - The Catalyst Of Todays America
00:05:36 - Politics and Fear - No Escape
00:07:30 - Desensitization and Normalization Of Violence
00:08:35 - What Would 9/11 Look Like Today
00:09:51 - The Youth And The Effects Of Charlie Kirk's Killing
00:10:59 - Fear Of Violence - Everyday Life
00:12:52 - Charlie Kirk's Death - Furthering Division
00:13:54 - What Happened To Charlie Kirk Can Happen To Any Of Us
00:15:14 - Being Vigilant - Kids And The Threat Of School Shootings
00:16:22 - Social Media - Fake News Or A Reflection Of Our Society
00:17:45 - Jimmy Kimmel - Free Speech Violation Or Justified Firing
00:19:38 - Will Independent Voices Be Silenced Due To Fear
00:22:13 - An Honest Voice And Fear Of Backlash
00:24:10 - Oct. 7th - Impact And Reactions
00:27:03 - Is Israel Safe
00:28:17 - Israel's Response To Oct. 7th - How Do You Feel
00:29:28 - 2 Years And Hostages Still Not Released
00:30:40 - Israel Under Constant Attack
00:31:52 - Can There Peace
00:33:31 - A Time Without Fear
00:34:54 - Israel - Conflict And Root Cause
00:36:05 - Islamic Extremism - Eternal Enemy of Israel
00:38:48 - Threats Against Jews In America
00:40:49 - Palestine Protesters - Misguided And Uninformed
00:41:47 - Americans Don't Know Real Fascism
00:42:08 - Higher Education - Brainwashing Our Youth
00:43:12 - Why Hatred Towards Jews - The Unanswered Question
00:44:03 - Racism Still An Issue - Why
00:45:25 - Civil War - You Don't Really Want One
00:46:33 - Intentional Division Through Psychological Conditioning
00:47:36 - Change - A Mother's Perspective
00:49:08 - Habits For Stronger Families and Relationships
00:52:30 - Further Thoughts On Antisemitism In America
00:55:08 - Reena's Podcast - 'Better Call Daddy'
00:57:22 - Having Tough Conversations
01:00:56 - A Question for Reena's Dad - A 'Better Call Daddy' Tradition