In this week's episode, Rick Hotchner (Ambassador at BraverAngels, former Executive at CIA) and I partake in an expansive discussion surrounding polarisation and the political divide affecting the United States today. We discuss the consequences of mass shootings (including the recent Uvalde incident), his work at Braver Angels as Ambassador, fundamental areas of disagreement between adherents of the American political parties, the impact of economic hardships & communications technology, debate culture, radicalisation in new & old media, systemic racism, Socrates' educational requirements of democracy, cancel culture, finding the elusive 'common ground', and restoring the promise of American liberty. Join us for deep dive into rebuilding America's shaky foundations.