About this episode
Claudia Giblin discusses the impact of political views on dating and relationships as an Australian living in the US.
This Small Talk episode features Claudia Giblin, a 26-year-old Australian living in New York, whose ex-boyfriend got “red-pilled” while they were living together and completely changed how she dates. Claudia gets into what it’s actually like being an international in the US right now, where politics don’t just shape the culture, but your relationships too. From the real fear of visas being at risk when speaking out, to how political views are now creeping into dating, it’s a side of life in America we don’t often hear. She’s also come up with her own solution: a multiple-choice quiz men have to take before she gives them her number, covering everything from who they voted for, the podcasts they listen to and if body count matters to them. It’s a very timely chat with manosphere content trending off the back of the Louis Theroux doco and gives a firsthand look at what life in the US feels like right now as an Aussie. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Claudia Giblin
Topics covered
- dating
- politics
- international living
- cultural impact
- relationships
- visa concerns
Keywords
- red-pilled
- dating quiz
- political views
- international
- relationships
- visa risk
- manosphere
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Louis Theroux
Places: Australia, New York
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