Not Right. Not Left. Not Crazy. Just Real Talk About Politics and People. 43% of Us Aren’t Partisan Left or Right. This Episode Is for You.

Reflecting on what it means to be politically independent in a time of increasing polarization. Drawing on personal stories and hot-button issues like Israel/Palestine, redistricting, and public safety, host Corey Nathan makes a compelling case for the 43% of Americans who don’t fully align with the far right or progressive left—and offers guidance on how we can still talk to each other with grace and clarity.

What Is Discussed:

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  The 3 main categories of political identity in America

  
  


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  Why a plurality of us fall into a misunderstood, complex “middle”

  
  


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  How to approach political conversations without labeling

  
  


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  What really motivates voters—and why economic messaging matters

  
  


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  Practical ways to connect across divides without compromising your values

  
  

Episode Highlights:

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  [00:02:00 ] Defining the “three buckets”: partisan right, left, and the independent middle

  
  


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  [00:06:30 ] Mislabeling in political debates – a story about Israel and being misunderstood

  
  


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  [00:12:00 ] How to hold multiple truths in the Israel/Palestine conflict

  
  


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  [00:15:00 ] On crime, Trump, and false binaries

  
  


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  [00:19:30 ] Redistricting in Texas—and why legal doesn’t mean ethical

  
  


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  [00:23:00 ] Why cost of living, not slogans, will decide 2026 & 2028 elections

  
  


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  [00:27:00 ] Do’s & don’ts for meaningful political conversations

  
  


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  [00:33:00 ] Learning from mistakes and leading with respect

  
  

Featured Quotes:

🗣️ “Go in with the goal of connecting, not convincing.” – Corey Nathan

🗣️ “The world is not black and white. The world is not Democrat or Republican.” – Corey Nathan

🗣️ “Just because we don't agree with your particular orthodoxy doesn't mean we're part of the other side.” – Corey Nathan

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