America is divided—have you noticed? In this web special, Jimmy contemplates the dangers of polarization and political extremism. It's nice to be right. Compromise sucks. But should we still hope for a world where people disagree? And if so, how can we disagree better than we do right now?

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Black Lives Matter. The merits of building a safe community rather than policing a "dangerous" one; Rochelle Wisoff-Fields discusses her art, books, and inspiration.

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Budget cuts, broke schools, and what we can do about it; AMC Theatres get trolled; Ben McQueeney discusses his book, The Spirit of Things.

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Sweden's controversial approach to social distancing; stormtroopers and vegetarian steaks; Jolie Reynolds discusses her book, The Beloved Disciple.

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Why self-infection is Tiger-King-level crazy; Jimmy gives Veep ideas to Joe Biden; Chad Lehrmann discusses his book, Rites of Passage.

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How legalized sports gambling helps the economy and deters match fixing. Also: Your best bet is knowing your news podcast consumption limits.

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Bargain hunting on the hilltops: Rich people, refugees, and what dying Italian villages can teach us about the future survival of small-town America.

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How phone scammers are stealing one million dollars per day in the US and what you can do to stop it. Also, the TRACED Act inspires a TV show.

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The conversation we need to have when fifty million Americans work for a phone app. Jimmy's hot take on California Law AB5: Don't be a Goober.

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