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The NPR Politics Podcast

What If We Don't Need To 'Fix' Polarization?

Mar 20, 2021
Lilliana Mason, an Associate Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland and author of 'Uncivil Agreement,' joins to tackle America’s political polarization. She discusses how group identities ramp up animosity between Democrats and Republicans and the historical roots of these divides. Mason delves into the impact of the 2020 election on racial polarization, and she proposes national service as a potential remedy, highlighting the importance of collaboration in fostering understanding across diverse communities.
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