In this today’s conversation, I sit down with political creator Crowdsource Carrie to unpack the human cost of today’s political climate. What begins as a light discussion about her Midwestern roots quickly turns into a powerful exploration of how politics is fracturing families, communities, and identities across the country.
Carrie shares the emotional toll of having close family members who affiliate with MAGA ideology. She also recounts watching friends in Minneapolis face tear gas during protests while her own family dismissed the crisis—highlighting the stark divide in lived realities.
The conversation then shifts to her firsthand experience documenting ICE activity in California, where she describes aggressive raids, fear in immigrant communities, and what she sees as a disconnect between national narratives and on-the-ground truth.
Together, we explore what drives political extremism—fear, identity, and belonging—and why speaking out, especially in hostile environments, requires real courage. Ultimately, this discussion is about more than politics; it’s about empathy, truth, and the responsibility of using our platforms to reach even one person in a divided America.
