From the storming of Capitol Hill to two assassination attempts, and a nation irrevocably divided, is this the new normal of US politics?

This year’s US Election was always going to be hotly contested, but it’s become violent, volatile and unpredictable. What we are seeing is typical of a conflict cycle: when differences of opinion and power dynamics turn personal, things escalate, people take sides and fear overwhelms rational decision-making.

But have we passed the point of agreeing to disagree?

Mike is joined by Conflict Strategist and Mediator, Sarah Blake, who says, “When people lose hope, they often feel like violence is their only choice and my guess is that many people are scared, whatever side of politics they sit on.”

Sarah shares her insights into how we can turn down the heat, what lessons we can learn, and explores why the notion of winners and losers isn’t going to serve a nation.

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