Talking It Out: Beyond Polarization

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Stat: 79%: The share of Americans who believe access to the internet and social media has made people more divided in their political opinions.

Story: Social media plays a significant role in society, but data shows that most Americans believe it negatively affects our democracy and contributes to polarization. In this episode of “Beyond Polarization,” we hear how high school senior Eli Tillemann is helping his classmates learn how to embrace diversity of opinions. We also speak with Heidi Hernandez Gatty from Dialectic, an organization that is working with students and others to help promote respectful dialogue.  

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Topics: Arts & Culture
Experts: Eli Tillemann & Heidi Hernandez Gatty
Places: United States

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Eli Tillemann High School Senior
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Beyond Polarization in American Politics

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In this season of “After the Fact,” we speak with researchers and bridge builders from across the political spectrum to learn how they’re facilitating civil dialogue and bridging divides. Pew Research Center reports that 65% of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics because of the country’s deep partisan divisions. As polarization increases and trust in democratic institutions declines, how can we move forward and maintain a functioning democracy?

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