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Grace welcomes back political veteran and writer Scott English for a powerful conversation on division, accountability, and the urgent need to actually listen. Drawing from his viral Substack essay “Are You Listening Now?”, Scott explores how James Madison’s warnings about factions still echo in today’s America—where outrage has become identity and compromise feels like betrayal. Together they unpack political polarization, the decay of civic decency, and how social media algorithms amplify our anger. Ultimately, the episode challenges listeners to step back, reclaim empathy, and make the small daily choices that rebuild human connection.
By Grace Cowan | The Alliance Coalition5
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Grace welcomes back political veteran and writer Scott English for a powerful conversation on division, accountability, and the urgent need to actually listen. Drawing from his viral Substack essay “Are You Listening Now?”, Scott explores how James Madison’s warnings about factions still echo in today’s America—where outrage has become identity and compromise feels like betrayal. Together they unpack political polarization, the decay of civic decency, and how social media algorithms amplify our anger. Ultimately, the episode challenges listeners to step back, reclaim empathy, and make the small daily choices that rebuild human connection.

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