Episode 35: Top Headlines of 2019 and How to Handle Feeling Overwhelmed By the News

In this episode of All Things we take a look back at the top five headlines of the year, as well as think about how to navigate the heaviness of our 24-hour news cycle. In this technological age, all of us have access all the time to all the news stories from all over the world. It can feel discouraging and even hopeless. How should we handle the disparity between our knowledge of what’s going on and our inability to make a real difference?

The following articles contributed to this episode:

Breakpoint this Week: A Look Back at 2019 - Breakpoint

Impeachment of Trump voted top 2019 news story in AP poll - AP News

Northern Syria under assault - World News Group

Gains in Abortion Access - The New York Times

With Abortion Rights On The Line, Planned Parenthood Announces 2020 Push - NPR