How do we keep hope alive despite our political conditions?

Last week, we launched our first ever original podcast Prospect: Generations, where older and younger members of our staff discuss generational divides in politics and culture, and what brings us together despite those differences. So far, we’ve gotten an incredible response from our readers. Thanks to everyone who has tuned in so far!

For the second episode, co-founder Robert Kuttner joins writing fellow Ramenda Cyrus to discuss how to keep hope alive despite our political conditions.

Robert describes his time growing up and becoming politically active in the 1960s, when social movements made historic gains and optimism for a better future was only logical, only for major backsliding to happen starting in the mid-1970s. Ramenda, in contrast, recounts coming of age during a time of significant social progress but extreme and growing economic inequality.

Perhaps a political battle is necessary to find a sense of meaning in life. As Robert quotes Camus’ famous aphorism, “one must consider Sisyphus happy,” because “the joy is in the struggle.” Is that true? Is there any other reason for hope and optimism today?

We’re excited to share this episode with you, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can listen to the episode through our home feed on Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts.

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