What the killing of United HealthCare CEO reveals about the state of political violence in the US
The killing of Brian Thompson, the healthcare CEO of the country’s biggest health insurer has unleashed a torrent of online rage directed not towards the alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, but towards the healthcare system itself. Many have taken to social media to call Mangione a hero, going so far as to create a #FreeLuigi hashtag and T-shirts. What is evident is that this act of violence has tapped into a groundswell of public sentiment around the state of health care in this country. The details emerging around Mangione’s background are creating another conversation around political violence, and who commits it. Joining us today on AirTalk is Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago and Michelle Fay Cortez, senior editor and health care correspondent for Bloomberg.
Life is full of no's. How do we learn from rejection?
Whether it's being picked last for the kickball team, being passed up for a job interview, or having a significant other break up with you, rejection is inescapable. We all know rejection hurts and the sting of rejection can stay with all for a long time after. But how we grow and change from it is still a little murky. In a new study by USC, researchers looked at how social rejection impacts our brains and in turn how we learn from those moments. It all has to do with how we connect with others and how we think others perceive us. Today on AirTalk, we talk to one of the study's authors, Leor Hackel, assistant professor of psychology at USC. We also want to hear from you! How has social rejection impacted your life? How has rejection, whether one instance in particular or several overtime, shaped who you are and how you interact with people, for better or worse? What are some ways you worked through the pain of rejection? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
We ring in the holidays with festive drinks from Eagle Rock’s Capri Club
The holidays are right around the corner! Which means cold(er) weather, themed sweaters, and, best of all, festive holiday drinks. Helping us out this week to celebrate the taste of the holidays is Eagle Rock’s own Capri Club. From peppermint espresso martinis to Hot Toddy’s dashed with housemade cinnamon bitters, Capri Club brings that little extra holiday cheer to your usual favorites. Joining us to savor those festive flavors is Danny Webber, general manager of Capri Club and Pete St. Peter, Capri Club’s Beverage Director. We also want to hear from you! What’s your favorite holiday drink? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
