S 3 E: 24 Who counts as human when grief goes public?

S 3 E: 24 Who counts as human when grief goes public?

October 5, 2025 · 59 min · Season 3 · Episode 24

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The episode explores public reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the disparities in grief responses based on social identity.

Send us Fan Mail We unpack reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the messy truths of trauma responses, and why some grief gets megaphones while other suffering stays invisible. Trauma reactions come in many forms. But what is it that makes such a tidal wave of reactions when the targets are high profile white men, but a resounding silence when it is from other groups. • setting intentions, limits, and non‑violence • why man‑made violence destabilizes more than dis...

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