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We have become divided. Through social construction and meticulous higher forces, some hidden and others in plain sight, our country has been torn apart to the point where we cannot even talk to each other anymore. That's where this episode comes in. Episode #186 of The Michael Baston Podcast features two people from opposite ends of the political spectrum answering six identical questions, and one question specific to their party. These are two separate interviews, conducted by me, which avoids the confrontational "debate" format in order to allow each person to express their opinions and views as clearly as possible. My intent in this episode was simply to listen. I fell slightly short of that goal in an unplanned attempt to hash out my own views, as I ended up interjecting some personal opinions into each conversation, as well as challenging both guests on certain issues. When you choose to shut off another person because you don't like their views then that person becomes an enemy. Enemies destroy each other. We are destroying each other every day in the United States. This episode is my attempt to slow our destruction through the power of conversation. I implore you to listen to every second of each of these interviews. Comment on YouTube what you agree with and disagree with. How can I do this better next time? Where were my shortcomings in my stated goal? How about my guests? How do YOU feel, and what do YOU think? I am here to listen and to learn. Let's talk it out. Would you like to Zoom with me for a conversation discussing any of the topics covered in this episode? If you're able to clearly state what you believe in and why, then please message me and let's do it. I want to talk to anybody and everybody, because that is what I can contribute to the healing of our free and open society. Thank you Juan Carlos and Aaron for your participation in this project. This episode is presented by Transmissions from the Habitat podcast network. The conversation with Juan Carlos (Republican) begins at @4:39 The conversation with Aaron (Democrat) begins at @1:53:54 This is the link to the purported police report containing events and transcripts leading up to the shooting of Breonna Taylor: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63943132/breonna-taylor-summary-redacted1 Comment with your thoughts! Feel free to message me as well. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbastonpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michael_baston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelBastonPodcast Donate to Transmissions from the Habitat podcast network: Patreon.com/TFTH all episode of the podcast: linktr.ee/mbaston Juan Carlos' podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zFIyF7arq3LhU93N4Z6Mg