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Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

We Are The New Media: Political Reflection

Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

Erwin McManus + Aaron McManus

Entrepreneurship, Business

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In the latest episode of "The Mind Shift Podcast," Erwin and Aaron McManus dive deep into a reflection on the recent U.S. election, the successful launch of their Mosaic New York pop-up event, and the broader implications of media in shaping political discourse. Recorded in New York City, the duo shares insights from their experiences and interactions that tie back to broader themes of leadership, community, and the transformative power of communication.

Starting with the Mosaic New York pop-up event, Erwin highlights the dynamic creativity and engagement of the community that gathered. He compares the city’s vibrant culture to other global hubs like Tokyo and Paris, emphasizing how such environments foster unique expressions and connections. The event, marked by deep conversations and unexpected encounters, including a poignant moment with a man deeply connected to the name "Mosaic," underscored the impact of meaningful community interactions.

Transitioning to the political landscape, the McManuses discuss the aftermath of the U.S. election, noting the emotional climate following Donald Trump's victory. Erwin calls for introspection within political parties and stresses the necessity for leaders to engage responsibly with their platforms. He underscores the need for diplomacy and nuanced discussion over polarized rhetoric.

A significant part of their discussion is the evolution of media influence on politics, particularly emphasizing the shift from legacy media to new platforms like podcasts, where figures like Joe Rogan have become pivotal. Erwin ponders interviewing Kamala Harris, aiming to uncover more authentic perspectives often obscured by managed political personas. This leads into a broader dialogue on the essential nature of nuanced political conversations that go beyond surface-level engagement, advocating for a focus on supporting the administration's success for the country’s overall benefit.

Wrapping up, Erwin and Aaron touch on the significance of building a culture of encouragement within communities and families, highlighting the importance of recognizing individual contributions to collective success. They call on their listeners to approach political discussions—and all forms of dialogue—with a commitment to understanding and valuing diverse perspectives.

This episode serves not only as a reflection on current events but also as a call to action for deeper, more responsible engagement in public discourse, urging a move towards conversations that bridge divides and foster a more united community.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to the Mind Shift podcast. My name is Aaron McManus. I'm here with my dad,

0:03.7

Erwin Raphael McManus. We are well pre-recorded in New York City. We're in New York. We're in

0:09.0

the beautiful Soho Grand. Yes. Shout out to Lauren Conrad Richards, who's our dear friend,

0:16.4

who is scary to us. Yeah, he put us up in this amazing place. Thank you so much.

0:21.2

Okay.

0:22.2

So one, I nailed that intro.

0:24.7

I usually always have to do it at least twice because I say something wrong and you're

0:27.9

like, dude, you didn't even introduce yourself.

0:30.3

So here we are.

0:33.1

It's a big one.

0:34.5

It is.

0:35.5

I just absolutely love New York.

0:37.3

It's probably one of the most energetic cities in the world,

0:41.2

maybe the most energetic city in the world. It's just so alive. Yeah, I mean, you have to go

0:45.1

Tokyo or Paris or something like that to find something that has the level of energy and creativity

0:51.8

and just, I don't know, aliness that the city has something so so so

0:57.8

unique and beautiful about New York City so we did our first or our second mosaic New York

1:02.8

pop-up last night right in Greenwich Village that was the one block from Washington Square Park

1:08.4

it was so much fun you spoke and talked about frequencies.

1:13.3

And honestly, I'm shocked.

1:15.7

There's so, like there's a, we did a recap real.

1:18.2

So it's on at Mosaic and At Mosaic New York City on Instagram.

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