"I Used To Like You Until" Author, Comedian and Fox News Contributor Kat Timpf

Kat Timpf ,a writer and comedian, is best know for her appearances on the Gutfeld show. 14 years ago, Kat was working at Boston Market when she told her friend she would be on Fox’s Red Eye show (and that is one hell of an example of manifestation combined with hard work and focus). Through her writing, Kat scored an appearance on Redeye, which eventually led to a recurring role on Gutfeld.  

In her new book, "I Used to Like You Until, How Binary Thinking Divides Us”, Kat seeks to break down the mental barriers that lead to binary thinking. Kat shares many of her personal struggles, including mental health challenges and an abusive relationship. Although Kat was scared about sharing so much, she decided that if sharing her vulnerability helped people relate to her, then the cringe and fear was worth it. Kat’s goal with her book, and with sharing her personal stories is to  bridge the divides created by political partisanship, encouraging readers to look beyond assumptions and engage with others one on one.

Kat also explains her libertarian views and the significance of being intentional about having meaningful conversations across ideological lines. Kat challenges binary thinking and inspires us to approach people with curiosity rather than judgment. Don't miss this important discussion about the dangers of binary thinking and the opportunities that open when people stop judging each other on party lines. We also discuss research that shows how people often have incorrect assumptions about the opposite party.

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Notable Quotes:

"Binary thinking is the enemy of critical thinking."

"Politics makes us fight with people we know in our real lives over these politicians who don't even know or care that we exist."

"I approach people with curiosity instead of with preconceived notions or judgments."

"Vulnerability is going to be a huge way for us to get out of this mess that we're in."

"I'm a writer who wound up on TV and not the other way around."

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Zoom in:

• 6:45 Kat shares a lot of vulnerable things in her new book
• 11:42 You write about the radical partisanship that we're experiencing in American politics
• 15:00 What does it mean to be a libertarian with less government
• 20:01 You talk about how some theaters won't host you if you're on Fox
• 25:48 You write about how politics makes people fight with their relatives over elections
• 28:49  How to reduce partisanship
• 33:14 Kat  hopes people open up hearts to people with different political opinions