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Reaching Across the Divide in US Politics, with George Packer

Apr 27, 2022
51:52
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George Packer, journalist and author, discusses the polarized nature of US politics and how to bridge the divide. Topics include the upcoming midterm elections, the significance of Trump's election and Biden's presidency, growing inequality, potential future candidates, division within the Democratic Party, and the power struggle within the Republican Party.
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  • Americans rejecting Donald Trump in the 2020 election reflects a statement of faith in democracy, despite deep divisions in the country.
  • The divisions in American society, categorized into different groups, reveal differing ideas about values, equality, and the role of identity in politics.

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