On this episode of Byline with Ben Dennis, journalist Ben Dennis explores how Americans can push back against political violence and toxic polarization. His guest, Peter Loge — director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University — unpacks how tech companies, politicians and voters can reflect on the role they play. With insight and humor, they reveal how ethical communication can help restore trust in democracy.

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This week on Byline with Ben Dennis, we’re unpacking a whirlwind of headlines — from former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s stunning 18-count indictment to new legal trouble for James Comey and New York’s Attorney General, all raising questions about political retaliation at the highest levels. Plus, inside President Trump’s controversial plan to demolish part of the White House East Wing to build a private ballroom — while the government remains partially shut down. We’ll also look at the escalating strikes in the Caribbean, growing protests across U.S. cities, and the looming SNAP and WIC funding crisis that could hit millions of American families. It’s a week that blends politics, policy, and power plays — all broken down in plain terms, right here on Byline with Ben Dennis.