CNN's John Avlon and Margaret Hoover first met while working in one of the most partisan environments around: a presidential campaign. But while Margaret grew up fighting for her tribal political identity, John felt that political partisanship itself was a significant problem. It all came to a head as the couple was on the cusp of marriage…and Sarah Palin is (partially) to blame.
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Find out more about the I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics book, out Spring 2019: https://bit.ly/2P9vfaR
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John & Margaret

Do you have a spouse who voted for a different candidate?​ An uncle or sibling you dread seeing at Thanksgiving?  A lifelong friend with whom you just can't see eye to eye? As political divisiveness reaches a fever pitch in the Trump era, psychotherapist Jeanne Safer takes on the uncivil war between Republicans, Democrats, and every indie party in between in the new podcast, I Love You But I Hate Your Politics. On the show, Dr. Safer will show family and friends how to ensure their loving relationships not only survive, but thrive, despite political differences and disagreements.

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Jeanne Safer's new book, also called I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics, is out now! Take a listen to this excerpt from her audiobook in this special bonus just for her podcast listeners. 
Find more information and download the audiobook here: bit.ly/jeannesaferaudiobook. 

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BONUS AUDIOBOOK EXCERPT of Jeanne's New Book!

Your host Jeanne talks to her husband about their 40 years of politically-mixed marriage. Then they sing a song. 
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Jeanne & Rick

A Powerpoint presentation on the 2016 election drives a wedge between two close friends.
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Rachel & Brittany

Emily called into the show talking about how the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings made her feel confused about her place in her own profession. Worse still, it was impacting her relationship with the love of her life. 
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Emily & Joe & the Kavanaugh hearings

Charlie and Nicole agree on pretty much everything politically, but their different backgrounds made a throwaway comment blow up into something much bigger than either of them expected. Their argument shows that even cultural disagreements can have an edge, both personally, and politically. 
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John & Margaret

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