Kirsten Powers
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Kirsten Powers is a political analyst and author known for her insights into contemporary political and social issues. This interview reveals her ability to navigate complex conversations and foster understanding among differing perspectives, highlighting her role as a mediator in today's polarized environment.
“Well, so my family was Catholic. My mom's side of the family was Catholic. And so I ended up converting to Catholicism. And that actually felt more comfortable to me. But even that has... Everything in our world has become so political.”
“Feminist, and you know, she was this successful woman. So I was like, wow, you know, Bill Clinton is so amazing because he married Hillary. I mean, this is literally how I thought about it. And I actually didn't believe the stuff.”
“Really? Yeah. And so it's, you know, my brother was three, so he doesn't really remember it. I do remember it. And it was also, people didn't get divorced very well back then. You know, today I see people getting divorced and there's counselors and there's talking about it.”
“What is your I think that I, yes, I'm much more liberal now than I was then. I was very much like a new DEM. I was, you know, a Clinton Democrat, basically. So I think that I but even saying that I have become more liberal on a lot of issues, I still think ultimately that.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 308 — Kirsten Powers
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