27% of Americans, 18 and older, had cut off contact with a family member. One in 10 or 11% of Americans surveyed said they ceased relations because of political ideas. Which side of the political aisle would you say is more likely to stop talking to a family member? Send us your voice memo at freakedonomics.com.
If you’re frustrated with your family, should you cut ties with them? Who’s more likely to break with relatives over politics, liberals or conservatives? And what would it take for Stephen to buy a baby elephant?