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The Way Out: Overcoming Toxic Polarization, with Dr. Peter T. Coleman | Village SquareCast

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The Problem of Toxic Polarization

The speaker discusses the concerns raised by historians and political scientists about the probability of a civil war occurring again in the country. They highlight the impact of toxic polarization on society and its hindrance to progress in addressing major problems like climate change and gun reform. The chapter explores the factors that contribute to toxic polarization and the vicious cycle it creates.

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