SMUG

It’s Perilous World Radio with Alan and Jan Masters. Alan used to ask his son, “What are you doing today?” His son would reply, “I’m just rotting.” Too many of us are sitting around, not being productive. If that’s you, it’s time to get up and do something!

Jan feels that There’s a balance to strike here. While some people do nothing, others escape their problems—especially family issues—by burying themselves in work. It’s important to find a happy medium.

Alan explores the theme of smugness in political beliefs, prompted by a post from a left-leaning friend who confidently asserted their views and urged others to vote. He questions whether conservatives also share this certainty, especially under Trump’s presidency. Alan reflects on why many on the right seem complacent, believing things will go their way, perhaps due to a sense of impending change. While both sides show arrogance, he notes that the left is actively mobilizing voters, in contrast to what he sees as passivity among conservatives. Ultimately, he questions the attitudes and implications of smugness in both political camps.