Ending Toxic Polarization in American Politics
Division is nothing new in America, but the current political divide feels different. Why are we so angry and fearful and ever more deeply entrenched in our safe little bubbles of like-minded people? Disagreement, conflict, and differences in opinion are normal and are often a healthy part of democracy. But the way we handle our differences in beliefs, attitudes, and opinions can do more harm than good. Does polarization in the United States pose a threat to our political system? And, most importantly, is there a way to end this toxic polarization in American politics? In this podcast episode, we discuss the root causes of toxic polarization in America today, practical advice on bridging our differences, and the story of one man trying to change the narrative one difficult conversation at a time.\n\nPodcast Guests:\nDylan Marron, author, \u201cConversations with People Who Hate Me\u201d\n\nAmy Chua, Yale Law School professor, author, \u201cPolitical Tribes,\u201d and \u201cBattle Hymn of the Tiger Mother\u201d\n\nPeter Coleman, social psychologist, Columbia University, author, \u201cThe Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.\u201d