Dining across the divide: ‘My family are all Trumpian, so I’ve had a lot of practice talking to people who are far right’
She thinks the answer to the climate crisis is cutting CO2, he favours population control and North Sea oil and gas extraction. Can they make it through a meal together?
TL;DR
- Sam, a Green voter, and Roger, a Reform voter, met for a meal.
- Sam believes reducing CO2 is key to addressing the climate crisis, while Roger supports population control and North Sea oil extraction.
- Roger expressed xenophobic views, which Sam countered with her experience of interacting with diverse communities.
- They also discussed political donations, with Sam expressing concern about the influence of large sums.
- Despite their differences, they found common ground and agreed to keep in contact.