Topic: Election Trauma

Former Fulton County election worker Shaye Moss testified about the severe personal toll and trauma she experienced following the 2020 election. She described how her life was "turned upside down," leading to social isolation and significant weight gain. The hosts question the specific nature of the pressure put on her and criticize the committee for putting a traumatized individual in the public spotlight for "color" rather than facts.

A PBS NewsHour report explores how teachers are putting academic goals on hold to deal with students' emotional distress following the election. A California pre-K teacher noted that even very young children are absorbing their parents' stress, leading to increased aggression and crying in the classroom.