After the Fact

Beyond Polarization: Talking It Out


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Stat: 79%: The share of Americans who believe access to the internet and social media has made people more divided in their political opinions. Story: Social media plays a significant role in society, but data shows that most Americans believe it negatively affects our democracy and contributes to polarization. In this episode of "Beyond Polarization," we hear how high school senior Eli Tillemann is helping his classmates learn how to embrace diversity of opinions. We also speak with Heidi Hernandez Gatty from Dialectic, an organization that is working with students and others to help promote respectful dialogue.

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