Is He Apolitical or Is He Just MAGA?

Show notes

Dating apps give you plenty of information about a person, but sometimes what people don't say on their dating profiles can be just as revealing. So what does it really mean when someone calls themselves "moderate" or "apolitical"?

In this episode of Do As We Say, Not As They Did, Harris O'Malley and Dr. Liz Powell are tackling the increasingly complicated relationship between dating and politics. Still riding the wave from the Blue Tsunami, they're discussing two Reddit dating dilemmas that raise the question: Can you build a healthy relationship with someone whose political views fundamentally differ from your own?

From the rise of the manosphere and the influence of social media algorithms to the suspicious number of men leaving politics off their dating profiles, it's worth taking a look at how much political compatibility should influence dating choices.

Highlights of the episode:

Why shared values matter more than political labels
How social media and the manosphere influence politics and modern dating
How politics influence every part of your life
How to spot potential political incompatibilties before getting too invested

If you've always been someone who believes in agreeing to disagree, this conversation might make you reconsider where you draw the line. Because politics goes so much further than your vote. They're the values you hold, impact your loved ones, and can show a lot about how you view other people.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Welcome and let's talk about the Blue Tsunami

13:31 – Trans rights, political victories, and the work still ahead

25:31 – Accounatibility and political compromise

29:15 – Can you date someone with different political beliefs?

34:16 – Political radicalization through social media

38:32 – When political labels don't match someone's actions

42:21 – The difference between opinions and human rights

52:19 – Why some people hide their politics on dating apps

53:53 – Dating in Austin and the surplus of apolitical men

01:01:32 – Politics in pop culture and who gets to be cool

01:06:30 – The politics of everyday life