Published Oct 26, 2020
Not at the Dinner Table
Shankar Vedantam and political scientist Yanna Krupnikov delve into the complexities of affective polarization, examining how political divides seep into personal lives and societal norms, driven by media amplification and misrepresented public engagement. They argue that the real divide in America lies in political involvement levels, rather than party lines, impacting discourse and relationships.

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