Beyond Polarization: Where Americans Agree

Stat: 65%: The share of Americans who say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics.

Story: Political polarization has become overwhelming for the majority of Americans, with most agreeing that more attention is being paid to partisan fighting than solving the nation’s problems. But there is hope. In this episode of “Beyond Polarization,” we speak with experts from Pew Research Center about how Americans view politics and opportunities to find common ground. We also talk to Mónica Guzmán about how her organization, Braver Angels, is teaching people how to dismantle divisions and disagree better.

Related Resources:

• American’s Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
• Braver Angels
• As Partisan Hostility Grows, Signs of Frustration With the Two-Party System
• Mónica Guzmán on Curiosity and Conversation in Contentious Times