Let's talk about preparing for the next 2 months....

[@BernadetteKuhail]

I haven't recovered from when Trump was in office. I think I turned off the TV once the election was called for Biden, and I haven't turned it back on. His time in office was so incredibly stressful, I felt like I had to watch the news. Now I filter my news through Beau!

[@bobclarke2242]

Beau has great insight and I'm glad he keeps it simple and tactful.

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Yup...!

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Yup...!

[@safe-keeper1042]

I fully get that. I mean, we all strongly advise getting your news from more than one source, but I also fully understand getting overwhelmed and needing to distance yourself from it all. Take care.

[@mattstyles2498]

I moved to Canada in 2016, but still enraging watching the slow decay of my home from next door.

[@101tyman]

We are all on edge with a number of factors at play (fascism, bigotry, cilmate, etc.). I want you all to remember that there are more people who do not want to live in an evil society than those that do. We can all say NO to this together.

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

Fight for the "village" we want and need. ✌💙

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

I'm with you on that point. The batshit minority gets the coverage, but the majority matters; we need to take back our power

[@markbrodie48]

@@ChubbyUnicorn the power IS ….….with the people….they ( the power brokers)..divide on purpose…..fear mongering and diversions …..

[@johannageisel5390]

I'm not so sure about this. :( Even generally nice people have so many shitty opinions... There are only very few with whom a peaceful and pleasant society is possible.

[@michelleschultz472]

Johanna, do not give up. There are more people who want peace and equality

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

I had a conversation with a Fanatical Trumper yesterday. He was unfazed by the recent events or any other things trump has done over the past 50 years. I asked him how he could still support Trump in light of the overwhelming evidence and the fact all of his allies are and have been turning on him over the past four years. His comment was simply that he didn’t care. He said he just likes the way that Trump spoke his mind regardless if it was right or wrong. This is true cult following behavior. I don’t think we can underestimate the fact that 30% of this country follows a cult leader in the true sense of the word.

[@jeremiahglass8262]

Scary stuff…but the truth will prevail, and history will show the DJT was the worst President in the history or our country (I just hope this happens in our lifetimes)..

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

Family & neighbors the same! Only the see him as the savior

[@sunshine3914]

I found it amazing that so many I knew, took that exact same position over just one or two of his soundbites… both young & old. Guess it helped that he had had his own reality show, just prior to being nominated.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

The real problem with that is he could be a juror.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

@@littlebitofhope1489 yep

[@jeffnogo]

My main method of staying informed and not being stressed out about it is watching you. There's a lot of stuff to get angry about out there, but over the years I've gotten tired of watching angry people on news tell me about it. You, on the other hand, tend to talk about things more calmly and try to inform your viewers about possible solutions rather than just aiming to make us angry.

[@jospinner1183]

I definitely like how calm Beau generally is. Even when he's furious about an issue, his commentary remains clear and concise.

[@tammyboykin5285]

He is calming. I just started watching him. Oh god no Not Florida there are few storms brewing

[@uncletyrone]

You might also consider getting your news not from people who report and comment on them angrily, but from more neutral sources like international press agencies.

[@TheSpeep]

Honestly, same. Did kinda lead to me being more in touch with US news than my own country's though...

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

I always cross check my news consumption with Beaus' opinions. he's becoming quite the oracle of logic. 😎

[@bdf2718]

Always remember what Penn Jillett (of Penn and Teller) said: "No matter how bad you think Trump is, *he's worse."* Kinda hard to prepare yourself for the next revelations about the former guy.

[@xamislimelight8965]

I also like what John Oliver said: "Look, it's important to remember that Trump doesn't understand much. But it's also important to remember he doesn't know anything. Think of anything right now. That thing you're thinking of, he doesn't know that."

[@sunshine3914]

@@xamislimelight8965 And somehow, he became president. 🤮

[@xamislimelight8965]

@@sunshine3914 Yo, right?? Like, how!? Lol

[@davidyoungquist6074]

He's a Russian asset. We need to treat him as such.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@xamislimelight8965 hilarious yet scary

[@timothyoo7]

I have greatly cut back on the different sources, to save my sanity. Your channel is one that I chose to keep watching. Thank you for this information!

[@theinvisibleswordsman1196]

My first thought, exactly!

[@lynnbetts4332]

I refuse to post anything political on my personal FB page and have gone so far as to unfollow family members, so I'm not bombarded with their MAGA flap. Fact checking them in the past was fruitless. That's why I haven't spoken to my brother in nearly 18 months.

[@Andrea.1tree]

@@lynnbetts4332 I completely deleted my fb app. The ugliness, and hatred was overwhelming. It was as if T activated every possible male, and female Karen at the same time. Smh.

[@Crazycatlady71]

I cut back on evening and nightly news to the point, I don't watch it all. I stay informed through Beau and a few other trusted podcasters. With all that's going on, I have, recently, had to pace myself on doing that. Like most people, it starts getting to me and my frustration and anxiety goes through the roof. I'm 70 and one of the few boomers that are not GQP. I lean towards progressive and keeping our rights.

[@lynnbetts4332]

@@Crazycatlady71 I'm 66 and in Texas. My sisters have the same view as me, but aren't very vocal about it. Our brother is the MAGA, and one of his 2 sons. The other refuses to get political. One of their cousins is quite liberal, and I just smile when he responds to my nephew's rants. When it gets too rough, I head for the barn or garden.

[@bobclarke2242]

Knowledge helps predict what's next and simultaneously reduces anxiety. Vote.Gov helps register voters.

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

Many counties also need poll workers either the day of or setting up the day before. Check with your local election board.

[@suegeew9727]

Awhile ago Beau said "progress always wins." Everytime some happens that bothers me, I remember this.

[@kimthomas781]

Thank you sincerely for this reminder

[@chickenmama823]

I do the same. Beau has literally helped keep me sane and grounded thelast 3 years since I started following.

[@lisaahmari7199]

Except that abortion rights had been progress....and those were yanked away.

[@lolawants2008]

Progress always wins… it just might not be in your lifetime.. sorry but true.

[@Harrowed2TheMind]

... 'on a long enough timeframe'*.

[@AnMarie711]

Your t-shirt is spot on. I feel for the younger generation. It's gonna get rough.

[@thomasperkins7318]

I'm 72. My generation has really let everybody down 😞

[@ashkebora7262]

Yep, and the water and food wars have yet to begin!

[@richiejohnson]

@@thomasperkins7318 No, quite frankly it was the Greatest Generation. Those who did not die in the war lived to hand the prize over to Fascists without a fight.

[@later_daze_4080]

I've been dreading the next two months for sure. A few things I think of that sort of makes me feel a little more optimistic than usual is remembering what happened when Kansas voted for abortion rights, and just days ago Mary Peltola won her house seat in Alaska, the first Democrat to do so in decades if I'm not mistaken. Michael Moore also just did a recent podcost that dealt with this and he's fired up and pretty positive about it. This stuff helps me. Stay safe out there folks!

[@chickenmama823]

I just listened to Michael Steele's podcast and he had Simon Rosenberg President of New Democratic Network on to discuss polling and midterms. it actually left me feeling slightly optimistic about the House staying blue.

[@lsmmoore1]

@@chickenmama823 Seriously. Even with FiveThirtyEight's forecasting of Republicans being favored to win the House, I checked their formula and did the hypothetical tweak that calls all "Lean Dem" places, plus voters in my state (a blue state where a swing district voted blue and Dems are continuing to trend upward), as Democrat (hypothetically) and if that happens, the House is at least slightly favored to go blue. So I'm myself slightly optimistic at this point.

[@TampaDave]

The last time a democrat won Alaska, was the same year as the Roe vs Wade decision.

[@falkwulf3842]

@@chickenmama823 Historically, if Democrats are not leading in the general by 5 points or more they lose 40+ seats in the House during the mid-terms. When Republicans lead in the general during the midterms they pick up 60+ seats.

[@iquestion8493]

👋 It helps me to have a group, like this comment section, for support. It's always good to know you're not alone. Not to mention that Beau is a great teacher with a calm delivery. Thanks Beau.

[@tenebrousoul9368]

🖖🐉🖖👽🐦 I hope you are well, friend.

[@briansmutti]

10th

[@barbaragrant1503]

Beau for president

[@iquestion8493]

@@tenebrousoul9368 I yam thanks. How are you doing?🐲👋✌️

[@iquestion8493]

@@briansmutti 👋🌞

[@timnewman1172]

This is when the fun stuff starts! At 19 you'll have many more years of this, but if you stay vigilant you will see there is always hope somewhere.... You & your generation hold the power... register to vote & register as many people you know, it's truly up to you!

[@kimthomas781]

We hold power also. Us older folks can still get things done. I keep votor registration forms In. My. Car. 😎

[@nanszoo3092]

I like what he said about learning history alongside the news. Humanity has seen a lot of change and life doesn't always go as planned. The sooner people realize that the better they are able to cope with change and instability. In the meantime, live Your life within the chaos to the best of your ability doing what you can to bring the changes you want to see. My own son is a couple of years older than 19 and we have the same conversations. It is tough for this age group - there hasn't been a lot to give them the hope or pride that some of us older folks grew up with. These young adults haven't seen a lot of positive growth in their country or the world yet. Every time I point out something good, my son can point out where it is weak or skewed or a drop in the bucket and I have to remind him of how 100 years ago, things were a lot different for many people - even if what progress we have made is still not enough - it is progress. But we can't take progress for granted - If we are not watching, it can be lost or stolen from us. But we do need to move still farther. We ALL have a voice, a duty, and a right to try to make the world better for ourselves, our fellow humans, and those who will inherit our efforts. You may think your vote doesn't count ... but if you don't vote, you may be ceding your power to the very people who you think are making the problems you hate worse. Do not give anyone else what little power you hold in the world. But also, don't vote blindly - spend a little time researching if candidates REALLY do what they say or if they are just saying what will get them elected. An hour or two per election spent looking at websites, Twitter feeds and news stories on candidates can be very informative - especially during primaries. We need to stop electing celebrities with no relevant experience in the jobs they seek and elect more people who understand and have done some public service. We need fewer people who want to be leaders and more people who want to serve the country because that is what "For the People By the People" actually means. We can't have 437 leaders in the House, 50 leaders in the Senate, and a bunch of leaders in the White House and expect a functional government. Things don't work that way.

[@engletinaknickerbocker5380]

I don't understand how Beau is so well-balanced, thoughtful, and informed. It would seem that what we've been hit with the last four years on the internet, that no one else could come up with this wisdom.

[@krejados1]

Not long ago, he mistakenly uploaded a blooper vid that ended abruptly with a very frustrated expression on his face. Seems there's a lot of work that goes into making these vids and it doesn't always go well. That one's been in the back of my mind ever since it came out.

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

I'm sure Beau has many behind the curtain sharing the load.

[@diannabryzicki7111]

Also, stay focused on what YOU can do to move in the direction of changes you desire to see. You can only control what you can do and how you react. Get rest. Meditate on what you find beautiful (nature, art, starry skies, etc.). Remember, you are not alone and there are others who feel the same, so breathe.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

I've felt more existential dread in the last 6 years than I did reading my first Lovecraft story at age 9, and that's saying something 👍

[@johannageisel5390]

I actually listen to cosmic horror for relaxation. It's not really scary, because I know it's not true. There is no evidence for any higher dimensional eldritch abominations from outer space. But there IS very real evidence that I might die of hunger or thirst or scarcity-related violence in a few decades.

[@scott4097]

Cthulhu in 2024, because why vote for the lesser evil? ...oh wait. Trump will probably run. Cthulhu _is_ the lesser evil. Carry on.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Same here. Covefe f'tagn. The beast with 70 million mouths and tentacles from another universe trying to eat ours.

[@WolfCry791]

Mental health practitioner here! The coping technique Beau is talking about is called "coping ahead". The term is pretty easy to look up if you need more help with building the skill to use it effectively

[@Andrea.1tree]

Thank you for this. A preemptive strike against stress. I, for one, needed to hear this. 🧡

[@shawnr771]

Good afternoon. I think I am going to preemptively stike against stress by popping the top on a cold beverage.

[@Andrea.1tree]

@@shawnr771 Gooood afternoon Shawn! I haven’t popped a cold one in quite awhile. I quit drinking alcohol and beer years ago, and had the occasional hard cider instead. I’ve had a recent craving for some good tequila. The expensive kind that gives you the warm, smooth burn instead of the test to your gag reflexes. Lol. It might come in handy in the next few months. 🍶 Idk, sake sounds pretty good too.

[@nanszoo3092]

LOL "a preemptive strike against stress" I may need to steal that phrase. spot on.

[@jamesguptill6611]

It's been this way for almost 6 years. We are all exhausted. Not just for the Dems but also for the Repubs, we are all living this bizarre soap opera. Finally I see some rational thought coming along.

[@josephjones4331]

Here? Really? Beau is completely biased. Anyone falling for the us vs them show that this snake is putting on is lost.

[@travistwelfthman]

@@josephjones4331 are you going to warn us about the great awakening next?

[@jamesguptill6611]

@@josephjones4331 true, there are some. In my own family...this last Trump crisis is getting through to some I know. It's got so outrageous that even the committed ones are having some second thoughts. I'm seeing that in real time.

[@briangarrow448]

@@josephjones4331 Another wanker offers nothing new.

[@deantodd8103]

@@josephjones4331 Everyone has biases. Beau is no different, except that he actually investigates and researches the issues he discusses. So other than some ideological disagreement you may have with him, why do you think he's a "snake"?

[@colleenv5040]

Hell, I'm stressed and have high anxiety over the current situation and I'm an adult!

[@sunshine3914]

I tapped out around 2017.

[@cravinghibiscus7901]

That means your head is working, so nothing wrong there. Except for doing what you feel you can do yourself and together with others close it gets distant and scary. It's comforting to reserve more of your awareness with things you can immediately organize to solve or take individual action to solve. With climate crisis increasing there will be work aplenty, have a suspicion that we are nearing a "peak fear" before work will have to be done and even the suicidal US govt. will have to do something.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Smoke a joint and find a Gen X-er to pass on the fine art of not giving a fuck...... I'm not even joking.

[@markbrodie48]

@@cravinghibiscus7901 your name has me craving manapua ….also good points

[@deathandcats]

Diagnosed with GAD at age 10... I am several decades older now, and it is still incredibly difficult to manage, even with anti-anxiety meds and CBT and therapy. The current situation (aka the last 7 yrs) is not helping.

[@thebakk34]

The points you laid out, you could almost make a bingo card and just cover each one up when it happens!

[@sneedmando186]

I’ll play, look for me in future comments. Are we including a “Free Space”?

[@beth8775]

Almost? Nah, I think I'll be actually playing. There's so much possible BS that I don't think we need the free space.

[@sneedmando186]

@@beth8775 ok, we’re playing high speed then 😎 📝

[@willbephore3086]

Wow. My gaming brain just exploded a little bit, with overlapping politics and bingo. This is brilliant.

[@Leonaza7]

“The news is moving so fast”. While Trump is not held accountable regardless of what he does.

[@alfredoramirez-uw5ub]

Don’t loose you sleep over it.

[@prestonh.2771]

Pretty sure that's part of the strategy. If you constantly keep hitting people with new scandals without giving them time to even process/handle the repercussions of the last one and eventually people will be so saturated and overwhelmed they'll become desensitized to it all

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Sooner or later mother nature will get his big arse.

[@Andrea.1tree]

You can’t force justice, or the governments red tape to move any faster than the usual crawl. We all know this, and Merrick Garland will come through. Just breathe! 🌬

[@d.t.8465]

This *is* the problem! Heavy sigh...

[@AmandaBarncord]

“History doesn’t repeat, it rhymes.” Beautiful quote.

[@mrpepperidgefarms]

Get out and help people. That's how I deal with anxiety. Rule 303!!!

[@briansmutti]

hello!

[@mrpepperidgefarms]

@@briansmutti ✌️♥️ happy Saturday!

[@bobclarke2242]

⭐🙂

[@Andrea.1tree]

Just turn off your devices, and do something active. Get some fresh air. I’m teaching my fur baby a new trick. 😄🐾

[@mrpepperidgefarms]

@@Andrea.1tree having fun with animal friends is always therapeutic. ✌️♥️

[@yolandawatson9949]

I quit watching regular News over 20 years ago because it kept me stressed, now I need to tone down some of the KZbin channels for the same reason. Beau keeps it real with plenty of understanding he BREAKS it down, Thank you Beau!

[@TomO.3678]

"Give us, this day, our daily dread." ~ Lawrence Ferlinghetti

[@libradragon]

RIP Lawrence, what a long and fantastic ride! "A Coney Island of the Mind" was my first introduction to his poetry. I had fallen for e e cummings a year earlier, at age 10. Both remain among my favorites.

[@safe-keeper1042]

lol. Sums up news these days really well.

[@jbdarr604]

Hey Tom O. Ⓜ️Ⓜ️✌️

[@TomO.3678]

@@jbdarr604 Heya, JB ✌🏻😎☘️

[@TheTomBevis]

"Dirty little fingers, in everybody's pies." Don Henley

[@debrasmith4675]

Fantastic, caring segment! Another tip: don’t allow yourself to be baited by people who want to mud wrestle. Act but do not react!

[@carlingtonme]

The three things that have kept me from despair are Stephen Colbert,John Oliver and of course you (truth) You analyze,,contextualize and explain the news but most importantly remind me there are still good decent people still good decent people who think of others

[@missyroades4533]

same

[@beth8775]

Those 3 are high on my list too.

[@carlingtonme]

@@beth8775 You're never alone when you're driving with Beau😁 I'm an awful phrase maker

[@pauljansen1137]

A lot of people have been preparing themselves for that moment when Trump will be dragged out out Mar a Lago being handcuffed.....that moment can't come soon enough!!

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

That moment is not going to happen

[@rtqii]

@@breakingbadheisenberg9703 Trump is going to turn himself in? I doubt that.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I doubt it goes that way. IF he's charged and IF he's sentenced it will be to house arrest. How do you put the secret service in prison to guard him? Not gonna happen.

[@pauljansen1137]

@@breakingbadheisenberg9703 probably not...still...a man can hope, right?

[@darrellrees4371]

As cathartic as it would be to see Trump get what he deserves, that would only address the tip of the iceberg.

[@jacquelinehealey6312]

Beau & my fellow Internet peeps helped me thru the last election cycle & I am grateful to have them thru this current cycle too.

[@jeremiahglass8262]

I need this…I already feel “consumed” (news, Twitter, etc)….

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I quit Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. It helped.

[@suehowie152]

I deleted fb for that very reason..Got so tired of the hate..It helped..

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@suehowie152 it was the election and the virus that did it for me. I couldn't look at all the arguing anymore. KZbin has enough.

[@Mtnsunshine]

This advice is so valuable. 👍. KTo the young man who wrote you, yes, we who are much, much older also feel anxiety over all that is going on in the news, whether it be concerning climate change or the political scene. You are not alone. But I would rather risk the anxiety in order to be informed than not know what is going on. I feel we can only make good judgements when we have all the real facts. So I will risk the anxiety while I absorb the wisdom of what Beau says here.

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

The Serenity prayer can be adaptable to all. "... grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."

[@quietmeow2936]

Great advice Beau! No one else out here has ever helped their listeners to cope with the overwhelming avalanche of conflicting news accounts bombarding us daily. This is so helpful and much needed. Thank you very much!!

[@ronaldsmith2343]

VOTE and volunteer.

[@karrentinius3788]

Excellent advice. As a retiree, I became a school crossing guard when I realized I'd become obsessed with news, mostly because I had too much free time, no obligations, distractions, or purpose in life. Weather was a factor that kept me inside my home (solitary confinement/house arrest) due to excessive heat or cold. Being a crossing guard gets me out of the house twice a day, regardless of weather, gives me a purpose, a sense of pride in serving my community & releases me from the smothering clutches of social media. Plus I'm doing a positive thing for the kids (getting them safely to schoo)l & they express their appreciation; positive feedback that reinforces the wisdom of my decision.

[@ronaldsmith2343]

@@karrentinius3788 You can change their lives just a little everyday - I bet they remember you long into the future. Not all of them get a smile or an encouraging word every day. Make it so. good for you. . .

[@ronaldsmith2343]

@@karrentinius3788 I also am retired - saw your history - I do poured acrylics on canvas.

[@linenkc]

Lately, despite the oxymoron, I've been getting my news from historians: Heather Cox Richardson and Timothy Snyder, predominantly and others along the way. They seem to have a good sense of what in today's news will still be relevant tomorrow and thereafter.

[@kimthomas781]

Will check out Timothy Snyder!!!

[@Washougalite1]

Check out Lewis Black rant casts, Christopher Titus Armageddon updates and army major Richard Ojeda

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

I met Snyder once, very smart and gracious fellow.

[@WhistleAndSnap]

Love HCR, will check out Mr. Snyder too. Thanks for the rec. 👍

[@annabay5734]

Timely, Beau. Quite timely.

[@missyroades4533]

agreed

[@krisr3612]

Beau, I am in my mid-40's and I face the same problem. It actually helped me during the beginning of COVID to go back and learn all I could about the Spanish Flu. Our President really f@cked it up back then too, but the disease was much scarier to learn about it and despite heavy losses, life went on. It helped put things in perspective and to know that the government has really messed that one up in the beginning too.

[@waynetec13]

A lot of my existential dread comes less from the unknowns, and more from what I actually do expect to happen.

[@BrennaRocket]

Same here.

[@genboomxer]

As soon as the warrant was served I posted to one of my groups the famous Bette Davis quote " Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride!" Strap in folks.

[@tloof2370]

Make sure you take time away from media (just turn everything off), get out and have fun. Always remember, this too shall pass, wether we like it or not. Self-care goes a long way in trying to deal with what sometimes feels like a storm of information. Research, that can usually help you with sorting out news and propaganda.

[@Agameda1]

And Heather Cox Richardson for historical perspective. I 'm from the uk, and i wish we had either her or Beau, because I think it will get scary with the monopoly money energy bills on the way, the fallout from Brexit, and a zombie government incapable of thinking or caring

[@sophierobinson2738]

What is this “fun” thing you speak of? On Social Security, just above the poverty line, with a knee that doesn’t cooperate and a right eye that was stalwart up until this year. 69 years old. My slightly older neighbor had a stroke some months back, I go over a sit and watch Rawhide and Perry Mason with her. Her daughter fired the nurse (not a good one), now I’ve been asked to take up helping her with her aphasia by helping her read. The last thing I ever wanted to be was a school teacher. I’m a mechanic, by gum!

[@tloof2370]

@@sophierobinson2738 dear, if you wanted to compare hardships I could guarantee you that I would win hands down. I try to look for positives, even if everything looks bleak. Fun is what you make of it. I could sit and feel sorry for myself, or I could look for ways to be a blessing to others. It sounds like you have the ability and willingness to do that for your neighbor, and I would hope you find opportunities to laugh with them. This post is about not becoming overwhelmed. Trying to have a balanced mindset is an important part of that. Fun is part of that, even if it is just having a laugh or two throughout the day.

[@sophierobinson2738]

@@tloof2370 Thank you for your reply. I am an unfortunate genetic recipient of depression. My mother committed suicide when I was 15. I also, not knowing it was genetic, passed that depression on to my children. My older daughter attempted suicide once, and one time her supervisor at the hospital where she worked took her to the psychiatric unit at the hospital, where she stayed for a week. None of my 3 children speak to me. I do like watching Gravity Falls on KZbin, and things like Ms Marvel--which is fantastic. Watching good guys win helps.

[@rogerwehbe182]

The best way to prepare for the next two months would be to start a company that custom makes orange jumpsuits for Republicans. Size quadruple extra-large

[@thegratefulzebra2126]

This made me smile when its been really really hard to do in regards to the vile evil deeds from republicans. Its just so so beyond disgusting I am often struggling to breathe with the anxiety enduring actions of these psychopathic cult members. Thank you ☮️💖✊🏽

[@larsfaye292]

This sounds like Qanon level delusion right here. I find it interesting, almost humorous (if it wasn't so deranged) that BOTH sides are expecting "mass arrests" to occur of their opposing party. Both sides are going to be incredibly, incredibly disappointed.

[@thegratefulzebra2126]

@@larsfaye292 your comment is ignorant. If you attribute a comment bringing a smile (chuckle) to someone as an equivalent to the cultists of qanon/maga who attempt daily to take away human rights, deny healthcare to certain populations, allow certain groups to target POC with little to no repercussions, treason, espionage, and doing everything possible to hurt all humans that aren’t white, rich, or powerful (to name a few) in any comparative way then you are beyond a lost soul. I dont care what you think about the satirical post that I replied to or my post and in effect me. The fact that the original post made me smile after feeling sadness/anxiety from the horrors and abuses the maga maggots have committed and continue to commit is not something you can choose to twist into a negative attack lol. Say what you will. I care about equity, universal-healthcare, education for all, racial justice, the Green New Deal, affordable housing for all, gun safety, free and fair elections, workplace democracy & the right to organize. I am anti-racist and anti-fascist . I am proud of all of these things that are in all area the complete opposite of the horrors committed by the cult of qanon or maganuts but you keep trying.

[@thegratefulzebra2126]

@@larsfaye292 and p.s I dont expect a damn thing lol. It would be nice to see some sort of justice but those of us who have been watching know that it isnt probable…but we can hope.

[@Chewee394]

I'm with Lars on this one. Generalizing an entire group based on the actions of a small minority makes you the bad guy. Especially if you support getting rid of them from society and their livelihoods.

[@whatsthemonsterbelow]

Needed this man, thank you.

[@chrissmithaz]

Hey Beau, as an autistic adult, projections into the near term are sometimes overwhelming. Having a video like this helps confirm/correct/modulate my own future projections. Please consider doing a video like this, I don’t know, once a quarter? This video helped give me some peace of mind and I, for one, would love for this to be a recurring segment on the channel.

[@lauriem210]

Thank you x a million, brother!

[@kathystonebraker4107]

I have found that listening to you and getting daily emails from the historian Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American) help keep me in balance!! Thank you for that 😁

[@watersong505]

Howdy peeps! Stay strong, stay safe, be kind, be well!🌻🌶💙

[@briansmutti]

👋🏼

[@watersong505]

@@briansmutti 👋🏼 friend! 🙏🏼💐🤗💖

[@joebeetz1832]

Play frisbee with your dog if things get a bit rough.No dog,find a friend.

[@TheNeoVid]

Daily Kos and their Good News Roundup is one of the few places I can stand learning about current events. Aside from comedians.

[@LeftCoastStephen]

“I’m recording on August 29th”. All things considered, you got this out very quickly! Thanks for helping the mental health of the world. Take good care of yourself and yours. Edit: date corrected

[@timothyball3144]

August 29th

[@LeftCoastStephen]

@@timothyball3144 my bad! Thanks

[@timothyball3144]

@@LeftCoastStephen 👍

[@LeftCoastStephen]

@@timothyball3144 What do you mean “it’s September already”? I’m not ready for June.

[@gunterthekaiser6190]

As a Canadian, I'm gonna make popcorn and pray to every god known to man that it doesn't get worst. Just because I'm not affected right now doesn't mean that it will stay that way.

[@NeptunesHorses5909]

Very timely, I have felt a strong need to pay attention and bear witness to events since everything became dangerously absurd in 2015 and an emergency in 2020 and beyond. It is wearing, this sense of wariness and alert, and a Cold War redux and speed-dial climate change, plus the SCOTUS and other courts' damage to rights ... Personal upheavals aside, relaxation is hard to come by. Thank you for being a calm and wise source of information and explanation.

[@Davysgravy]

This channel is a great mental stress saving search tool 👌 Thanks Beau 🌟 😊

[@tenebrousoul9368]

Good morning lovelies

[@briansmutti]

lovely 🥰 lovelies 🤗♾

[@georgecurtis6463]

When you see folks talking about civil war if dear leader is charged or jailed, it's hard to ignore that dread.

[@marthashandley2637]

I feel the same, but then I remember that those people are not even close to the majority even in GOP circles. When push comes to shove they are woefully unprepared. The majority of the American people will not tolerate traitors or despots. They are often referred to as " The Silent Majority" and trust they are also armed. Peace 💟💙

[@victoriawilliams2786]

@@marthashandley2637 Very well said Martha! 💝✌😎🤘

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@marthashandley2637 but if it starts, there will be a rather large breakdown of government and society. The question is how long until order is brought to back. I bet it would at least be several months. And during this time we have to worry which way the military will go. Do not count on the military to bring order.

[@gwcstudio]

People lived through the actual civil war. It was a mess but the right people won. Any attempt at a civil war now is going to be a horrible debacle for the south/white supremacists.

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@gwcstudio we hope. But still, it will be devastating to the country and the dead innocents.

[@sharonannrees2824]

So many things are culminating over the next few! Thanks for all your candid thoughts Beau!

[@DennisMoore664]

The problem is my crystal ball has some unfortunate rhyming from the late 1920's through the 30's, 40's and beyond.

[@longforgotten4823]

Remember that rhyming is not the same as a repeat. You live in a new age, with new people, new experiences. Make it count.

[@jalabi99]

"E is for Existential Dread" aka how I've been feeling since November 2016

[@infinitecurlie]

I turned off mainstream news and now I just watch Beau and MeidasTouch. I used to doom scroll Twitter and etc but I had to get off of it because of people's sh*tty opinions and them suddenly becoming law experts and it was starting to wreck my mental health with the amount of despair I was starting to feel for our nation and world (it doesn't help when you're a veteran LOL). it's important to stay informed but remember to take breaks, when something happens Beau and MeidasTouch will have videos up explaining what's happening, and why it's important and what we can do or what other people or organizations are doing as a next step.

[@jeremy1350]

Your words were spoken well and kindly towards your young mans questions. News can get overwhelming and yes anxiety levels rise exponentially. There IS something to be said about being informed. But being informed I think stops when the anxiety and doom levels just get to be too much. Sometimes you just have to let the world go on, and just shut the tv off and stay off social media that is a constant contributor to the anxiety of the world as it is. Go read a book, get outside, do something out of character. With all that's going on we all need a little peaceful and calming distraction to the news hysteria.

[@michaellacy8510]

Good advice I think. What eats away at me is the massive spin, misinformation, and outright lies on my news feed. It comes from all sides and makes it hard to know what is real and even if what's being reported is "the important part." All against the backdrop of the next fire evacuation here in northern California. I deal by taking frequent breaks from all news. Need to step it up next few months.

[@krejados1]

Take care and stay safe.

[@M3MY5ELFI]

You can watch the news once per week (instead of hours daily) and catch up easily on all that weeks activities and be current. On a regular basis all the same information just keeps getting re-hashed and repeated. You will have less anxiety and still be as well informed.

[@vomeronasal]

I'm watching this September 3. I smoke about 4 oz of weed a month just to deal with the news. Maybe not the best way to handle the political insanity, but it works for me.

[@user-bn4nc9fc8r]

that would not affect some in the best way

[@bovinityleak2066]

Sure helps in the ‘forgetting’ arena.

[@forlornhope1116]

How tf do you smoke 4 ounces a month. You must be smoking blunts non stop

[@vomeronasal]

@@forlornhope1116 Waterpipe. Gotta clean that smoke up. But yeah, it's a problem.

[@carolharding9911]

Awesome question and response! I can identify with the viewer about feeling some dread each time I watch the news and the latest shenanigans. I’ll try to take a step back and evaluate the information and its predictability.

[@gregyothers7965]

Yes it's crazy. Especially with trump and everything is absolutely crazy. The judge ruling on a case that has no standing. Has me freaked the country is that broken from trump. Installing judges that deal with poor and marginalized people every day that are incompetent has my blood boiling. When I know more about the law than judges in America we have a major problem. Not just with police the entire justice system. I'm really concerned for the country. More now than I've ever been before.

[@Soapandwater6]

Trump has corrupted institutions at the highest level. Scary stuff!

[@michelemarsden]

I’m recently retired and I watch like my great aunts watched their “stories”. I have to pull away. I know. Spot on

[@dandesjardins2552]

Thanks Beau

[@gwillis01]

Hello Beau and friends

[@gregthejones]

It's the potential for violence I worry about. I live in TN and there are an overabundance of MAGA folks here.

[@michellewilcock6827]

I am telling you I live in Arizona it's so horrible but I watch my favorite sites and that helps and I will vote against this hate!!!

[@barbarasmith2345]

Me too!

[@karenrommel232]

Oklahoma here, I'm a small blue dot, so when it gets overwhelming, I think about Mr. Rogers said "Look for the helpers" when it comes to bad news. I am watching Texas turn blue with the help of Beto O'Rourke and Olivia Julianna. And that gives me hope in the future for Oklahoma.

[@miapdx503]

I'm so sorry for you! I live in the notorious Portland Oregon. 😏 A liberal bastion. And I love it! 🌹

[@brockmiller574]

I moved to the PNW from Texas about 8 months ago, and I feel like there are still people who are being led around by their amygdala, it's just a different location. Granted, I haven't seen a convoy of pickups flying Trump flags in a black neighborhood near a polling place, but that might be because they vote by mail here.. But, the information silo effect is still in effect. I've been trying to keep my conversation with others around what we have in common. I try to hear the heart of their concerns. And most everyone is worried about just getting by in a tough economy. Strip away all the red herrings and culture war talking points, and the common concerns begin to rise to the surface. I feel like this is where we could begin to recognize our mutual humanity... But it takes a ton of effort and time in many cases... And time feels expensive when it feels like everything is going to Hell all around you. I wish us all luck. I feel like we are all fatigued, traumatized, and the objects of a really shitty psy op most of the time. I'm grateful for Beau and other voices of reason.

[@bruns.like.spoons9251]

Great video, Beau.

[@Chuck-e7d]

✌️❤️ Internet peeps 😁 Good afternoon 🌞

[@briansmutti]

👋🏼

[@pameladwyer2244]

Hey, Chuck!

[@SandraNelson063]

I've been holding the paw of the Monster Under The Bed really tight lately. We're both scared.

[@creeib]

I will party when I see a whole lot of new orange jump suits.😢

[@miapdx503]

Same! The worldwide celebration will be *epic!* We've been waiting for so long...but celebrate safely. His kkkult will be losing their shit. And they're already hanging onto reality by a thin thread.

[@miapdx503]

@Rob Fechi Why are kkkult folk illiterate? Is it a requirement? Why don't you read your comment and make it make sense. It's your boy who's insane. He thinks he's king. In reality, he isn't fit to mayor a small town. His crimes are going to be the stuff of nightmares, for all those who love this country. He will go down in history as the worst president, ever. Because he is. A national disgrace and an international embarrassment. He's completely amoral. Serial marriages rife with serial adultery...25+ adult accusers and minors too. His prolific career as a sexual predator is stunning. His wealth and connections have kept him from any consequences. But anyone else would be in prison. If they had prosecuted him for half those crimes we wouldn't have had that disastrous, dysfunctional administration. We wouldn't be embarrassed in the eyes of the world. But here we are. Having to prosecute an ex president. A failed, twice impeached, disgraced ex president. If he had any class or dignity...oh well, he doesn't. He cannot redeem himself at this point. That would require humility. A characteristic of a true believer. Trump is not a Christian. He just pimps religion as part of the grift. But one day he'll face the Lord. And he won't be able to plead the fifth. 😏

[@Kevin-ne3tl]

Problem with that is.... Dump will camouflage in that suit, how will the other inmates find him?

[@creeib]

@@Kevin-ne3tl "smell"

[@donixion4368]

Turn off notifications and go for a walk. Only consume news a certain number of times a day. Turning off notifications can help calm you down all by itself.

[@krejados1]

Set a timer: only watch/read news for 15 or 20 minutes each session. Also, don't waste your time and energy on opinion pieces that rehash what you already know (about). Stay focused on new information. Finally, read the news; don't just watch/listen to it. It's a nifty way to avoid presenters' histrionics.

[@nathanbrady8529]

So far, there are 3 days I will always remember where I was. The day the Twin Towers fell. The day the Capitol was attacked. The day the 2020 election was called for not Trump.

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

I pick and chose who I watch, including you Beau. I use to spend hours on Twitter and YT watching and listening and reading. I stressed myself out about it and since then, I am picky about what I watch and read. Narrowed it down substantially. I use to read some of what the GOP said just to keep the *both sides* thing in mind. I've learned since then, there is no making sense or getting straight answers from them. Always lies which just annoys me to no end. There is nothing wrong in cutting back and reading/listening to those who you trust and avoiding the rest. It's a good form of sanity for me. A list of people like you, attorneys/prosecutors I know keep level heads, MSNBC, Reuters, AP. It's enough. And if I feel overwhelmed any at all, I read or listen to nothing until the next day or so. Things do come way to fast, but again it keeps us informed and knowledge is everything.

[@juju1896]

It's ok to unplug from it all for as long as you need. Giving yourself an ulcer helps nothing. Take care of your body and mind. Sleep so you can think straight. Keep your faith in humanity. Stare at nature more than screens. Hugs from Maryland. 🙂❤️

[@silverlakegirl9078]

You're my #1 pick, Beau. The way you present the clear and present danger is fantastic. No matter how out there crazy the information is, you call a spade, a spade, in a moderate, calm tone that I can stomach.

[@LibraryDrudge]

It also depends what your news source is. Cable news is hell bent on ginning up anxiety, so do some research and subscribe to a newspaper, national, international, or local. C-SPAN is a great place to watch the 1/6 hearings with no chatter.

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

C-span has a channel here on KZbin

[@Andrea.1tree]

Did you know that this last time president Biden gave the presidential address , NBC, CBS, and ABC had reruns on instead. And CNN seems to be supporting a right wing opinion. That’s worrisome. Thank you for the info.

[@LibraryDrudge]

@@Andrea.1tree I do watch Chicago local news and PBS NewsHour is excellent. Many people want to be entertained, not informed. That is sad.

[@Andrea.1tree]

@@LibraryDrudge I often utilize PBS as well. Utube offers many options. I like a balance of being entertained, and informed. 😃

[@RevShifty]

Personally, I read my news instead of watch it. It helps minimize the cheap emotional reactions so much cable or internet video news relies on, with the added perk of often providing sources I can check against or go deeper into a story. I'm already plenty grumpy and cynical as it is. I don't need my desire to stay informed playing off the worst parts of me and making it all worse.

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Thank you... Wow, 19 year old becomes a real adult... We all learn. Sometimes we just have to realize we don't have any control over things that we want.

[@bipl8989]

You actually do, but it takes effort. A lot of effort. It's all up to you.

[@areyou3229]

He's not alone, I sometimes dread waking up.

[@ShimmySnail]

One of the advantages of being informed is you have a crystal ball. Yep. As a history major, I can confirm this is a blessing and a curse. I imagine poly sci, psychology/sociology, and economics majors have similar feelings in similar areas.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Beau, Stay safe, stay cool, be well, go in peace, May The Force Be With You.

[@casterman2]

Thank you. !!

[@itsmileyy]

As an adult with anxiety who’s been following the news since the George Floyd protests, thank you for this.

[@sparklefancy1]

Both you and Glen Kirshner are what is helping me hang on to my sanity. Thank you.

[@grmpEqweer]

I like uncle Glen.

[@darrahhopper6437]

It is sure good to see George no longer hiding behind the light bulb. (Sometimes you can just focus on small happy things. It doesn't lessen the dread, but gives you reasons to go on and keep going.)

[@Whimspiration]

'History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes'. Absolute perfection right there, sir! Thank you again for your insight.

[@commandosolo1266]

That crystal ball was the source of my anxiety! After the election, that guy Spencer yelled "hail Trump, hail victory" and his audience gave him those salutes... I've been hypervigilant ever since.

[@saysimonsaid1576]

Beau, per usual you provide a thoughtful response to the question presented by the individual. I would only suggest that, along with your advice that the person in question and those who have similar concerns, to seek out news sources outside of the USA. By taking in a greater range of information from a global perspective you are provided with the same information with a less frantic tone.

[@anamericaninamerica]

Japanese news is so calming.

[@jollyjackass]

Another election cycle. Another 2 months leaning on beau for sanity.

[@kimthomas781]

Right?????

[@CliveNDerek]

I get more antsy and nervous when I DON'T know what's going on. Being uninformed is something I find unsettling. Knowledge is power; for some it's the power to maintain one's sensible, adult view of current events.

[@krejados1]

Remember how, after 9/11, Dubya told us to go shopping? Seems too many have been stuck in that 'ignore the bad, amuse yourself with trinkets' mentality ever since.

[@robertashton8069]

I have the same problem that you do. For me, it's more a gift than a curse. Not always for everyone around me, but hey; at least I can answer their questions well when they ask them! Unrepentant newsie here.

[@loganpage1542]

Glad someone asked, because I'm in a very similar situation! I appreciate it.

[@d.t.8465]

Thank you for this subject. I know one thing...when you sound stressed out...I get stressed out!

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

Great reminder. It works, I've used that skill many times.

[@LambieSamba]

I always told my patients to only watch the news 1 day a week and only 1 newspaper/week , not on the same day. Believe me, you will hear about new stuff soon enough from others!

[@quickcurechef5373]

Another prophetic masterpiece by the Beau man👍👏🤠🇺🇸 We were always taught to wish for the best but plan for the worse case scenario! So true..

[@Ubotit_Unaymit]

✌🏼

[@briansmutti]

🙂🥉

[@tenebrousoul9368]

💎

[@vanessahunsaker3540]

Absolutely! I’m constantly wondering this! Great question!!

[@cathyallen3967]

What is upsetting to me is the number of people attending his rally in Pennsylvania who are so fired up and blinded by the crap he spouts they can no longer think straight, when you multiply that around the country it is very troubling. He has to be indicted or they will continue to think he is an innocent victim of a corrupt system.

[@bipl8989]

I think they will become like those that write to death row inmates and eventually get married via Zoom meeting's. They're not going away. "Fortunately" Cheeto is 76.5 yrs old and the avg USA ma.e lifespan is now 76.1 I am not hopeful it will even end then. They'll be awaiting his return from the afterlife. They worship Cheeto more than NKoreans do Kim. Yes. Very scarey. Very. Cheeto's zombie corps.

[@debraderrick3235]

Thank You Mr. Beau, these are just swell, I always do learn something!

[@lizafield9002]

This brain habit helps me-- "Well?, I wasn't put on this earth to have things go my way, or well at all." And "Oh yippeeee! Another chance to get weaned of my demand that things go right around here! Yippee, this is grownup school!"