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In a year of crazy politics, disdain for the views of experts, and deep partisan divisions, we look beyond anger and fear stoked by cable TV, talk radio and social media to learn eight deeper lessons of where we are today and in what direction we are headed.

Here are the eight \\u201cFix It\\u201d takeaways as we head into 2019. Warning: Some are hopeful!

1. \\u201cWomen just aren\\u2019t going to take it anymore.\\u201d We discuss the growing power of women in politics, entertainment and hear why workplace programs to stop the widespread crisis of sexual harassment could be so much better than most initiatives are today. 

2. \\u201cDebt is back in a big, bad way. Why the debate over rising federal deficits and the nation\\u2019s debt mountain will grow in 2019. 

3. \\u201cThe economy slows down and financial worries heat up.\\u201d

As Wall Street volatility returns, reporter and author Diana Henriques tells us what new financial protections are needed to prevent a future meltdown.

4. \\u201cDon\\u2019t count capitalism out.\\u201d We pushback against the recent celebration of socialism and discuss why markets are still the best way to enable opportunity for all\\u2014even despite fears that AI will take all the jobs and inequality will destroy the middle class. 

5.\\u201dIdentity Politics Are Back (And that\\u2019s not a good thing.)\\u201d. Political tribes were a big theme for us in 2018: The decline of civil debate and the view of some that those they disagree with are their enemies. Can ideas be traumatizing and is support for free speech and democracy declining?

6. \\u201cNew Hope From The Heartland.\\u201d Why it\\u2019s not all opioids and despair. We look at promising developments in towns and cities across the country. 

7.\\u201cThings Are Better Than You Think \\u201c At a time when many are gripped by optimism and fear we look at the powerful case for optimism. 

8. \\u201cSo far the system works.\\u201d From the Mueller investigation to gains made in 2018 by the economy and business, we look at how the system is holding up from assaults by extremists on the right and left.

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