In the wake of a dramatic, far-reaching and consequential US election, you may be feeling drained, confused, overwhelmed or even brokenhearted. While we can't offer any quick fixes, we do appreciate that the right song at the right time can bring comfort, resilience, faith and a way forward. Putting together this episode was a cathartic and restorative exercise for us. Our hope is that it might bring you some relief as well.

Thanks to the musicians who keep making music, lifting us all up and pushing us forward. And thanks to all of you for listening.

Our favorite things this week are tools we've recently discovered to help us make sense of the world:

Thoughtful, nonpartisan news and analysis via Tangle News is here.

Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, by Dr. Jamil Zaki, is here.

The official music video for Ólafur Arnalds' song 3005 is here.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to hello@oncuepodcast.com.

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail is a variation on THE LAST WORD:

1 oz Laird's Apple Jack (for mocktail, use gingerale or ginger beer)
1 oz St. George spiced pear liquor (for mocktail, use a spiced pear syrup; we loved Crafted Cocktails Asian Pear Shrub)
1 oz yellow Chartreuse (for mocktail, use a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup dissolved in warm water, plus a pinch of saffron, cinnamon, and anise if you've got it)
1 oz fresh lemon juice

Shake all ingredients on ice, then serve strained into a sweet glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and/or a sprinkle of nutmeg.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Songs Of Hope

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber