171: Ask The Everygirl: Is There a Graceful Way to Make Sure You're *Politically Aligned* Before a First Date?
"Is there a graceful way to make sure you're politically aligned with someone before the first date? In a climate like this, I don't want to go on a date–let alone several–only to find out he doesn't think I should have rights. Sincerely, an Everygirl who keeps accidentally attracting conservatives."
To answer the question, Josie is joined by Everygirl editor, McKenna Pringle, to have a conversation about the intersection between politics and dating: how much being politically aligned matters for compatibility, the trad wife phenomenon, and how to address politics both on the apps and on a first date to filter out people you don't align with.
CHAPTERS:
00:29 — McKenna Is Back!
01:38 — This Week’s Question
02:16 — Why The Intersection of Poltiics and Dating Is Different in 2025
07:23 — “You Don’t Have To Be Graceful…”
09:44 — Putting Your Political Views On The Apps
14:52 — It’s Actually Not About Politics
17:21 — Let’s Talk About Trad Wives
21:51 — What Were Their Family Dynamics Like Growing Up?
26:59 — Politics & Love Is Blind
29:38 — Stalking Social Media For Political Accounts, Not Instagram Models
33:17 — Get To Know What Issues Matter To You–And Share Them
36:30 — Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
CONNECT WITH THE EVERYGIRLS:
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Check out McKenna Pringle on TheEverygirl.com
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