

S4 Ep10: Our Better Angels (with Judy Woodruff)
Nov 23, 2023
PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff joins Sarah for a special Thanksgiving episode to discuss how Americans are thinking of their political differences, and how we might move beyond them going into another contentious election year. They explore the increasing political divide in America, the impact of divisive language in presidential elections, navigating political divisions within personal relationships, the perception of media and politics, the influence of politics on relationships, the divide between Democrats and Republicans, and the importance of leadership in addressing polarization.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Increasing Political Divide in America
01:44 • 8min
The Escalation of Divisive Language in Presidential Elections and the Need for Healing
10:09 • 3min
Navigating Political Divisions within Personal Relationships
13:29 • 7min
Perception of Media, Politics, and Dating Habits
20:50 • 3min
The Impact of Politics on Relationships
23:50 • 2min
The Divide Between Democrats and Republicans
26:10 • 22min
Polarization and the Importance of Leadership
48:18 • 5min