Identity, Social Connection, and Loneliness

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-trvrz-1963215

Podcast is from Dr. Curtis Peterson, discussing the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The article, titled “When Words Become Bullets: The Charlie Kirk Assassination and the Peril of Political Violence,” explores the implications of this event for free speech and democracy, emphasizing that violence is an unacceptable response to differing opinions. It also addresses the paradox of free speech, acknowledging the responsibility that comes with rhetoric and its potential to escalate hostility, even while condemning violence against speakers. Ultimately, the piece calls for a rejection of political violence and a renewed commitment to civic dialogue and education to combat polarization.