What’s political grief? And did it shape the midterm election?

The term “political grief” has been gaining attention in recent years.

Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself.

It describes feelings of loss, frustration and uncertainty about the direction of the country — and a loss of trust in political leaders and public institutions.

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how emotions — including political grief — shaped the midterm election.

And we want to hear from you, too.

Have you been feeling grief or loss around politics? Tell us about it. And if not, what emotions have you been feeling going into and coming out of the midterm elections?

Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828. 

Guests:

• The Rev. Karen Hutt is a Unitarian Universalist minister who has served congregations in Chicago and Minneapolis. She is also a board-certified chaplain who has worked in prisons and large metropolitan hospitals. She currently trains other chaplains.

• JaNaé Bates Imari is a minister and the co-executive director of ISAIAH, a multi-racial, multi-faith, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities in Minnesota.

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