Showing results for "Feeling Media" in Politics & Government

McDonald shows that perceptions of compassion in candidates for public office are based on the number and intensity of commonalities that bind citizens to political leaders. Commonalities can come in many forms, such as a shared experience, a shared emotion, or a shared identity. Compassion may be universal, such as when candidates convey empathy to all individuals who are struggling. Or compassion may be exclusionary, such as when candidates express a preference for some groups over others.

Strong Feelings is a podcast of topical discussions from opposite ends of the emotional universe. It could be categorized as a "lifestyle" podcast as we do not focus on any specific aspects of daily life; but rather we curate a casual conversation regarding the most interesting, engaging and entertaining topics of the day. The show's identity is driven by the hosts, Babs and Coop. Co-workers who became close friends and often times found themselves in heated discussions. Heated because they were approaching the topic from opposite sides of an emotional spectrum. While Babs is sensitive and ...