Are you excited for big holiday gatherings where lots of politics are being discussed? No? Well Dr. Peter Coleman of Columbia University has just the solution for ending our polarized political culture, both at home and in the real world. His book, "The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization," offers numerous ways to approach our daily lives, the news, social media and our relationships to tone down the emotion and boost the parts of our brain that foster logical thinking. He also explains why we stick with the sides we like, and are seldom able to see another perspective. Ironically, he says the moment we are in, where accusations are flying that one group or another is leading America to the brink, offers hope that change is upon us.

***We are taking a few weeks off for the holidays. Our next episode will go live Jan 4th. Please have a wonderful and safe new year. I am forever grateful to every single listener. See you in a few weeks.***

Dr. Coleman is on social media at twitter.com/petertcoleman1

His website is thewayoutofpolarization.com

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