LdN486 Psychologie und Politik: Wie wir mit AfD-Wählern reden müssen (Prof. Eva-Lotta Brakemeier, Psychologin) - Teil 1
Summary
In this summer episode, hosts Ulf Burmeier and Philipp Banse interview psychologist Prof. Eva Lotta-Brakemeyer about the underestimated role of emotions in politics. They discuss psychological reactance, using the heating law as an example of poor communication, and explore how climate anxiety affects mental health. Brakemeyer offers strategies for coping with eco-stress and suggests that politicians should leverage social connection and positive role models to foster acceptance of necessary societal transformations.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the podcast and guest Eva-Lotta Brakemeier
Guest's background: from music to clinical psychology
The role of psychology in political decision-making
Psychological reactance and citizen resistance to laws
Trust, communication, and political polarization
Climate anxiety and coping strategies (Fight, Flight, Freeze)
Pluralistic ignorance and behavioral change in climate action
Effective communication: Co-benefits and positive framing
The poly-crisis: Managing fear in a complex world
Validating fears: Lessons from Pegida and local protests
Loneliness as a driver for right-wing populism
Bridging divides: Contact hypothesis and political engagement
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