Host Belinda Ray sits down with Craig Freshley, a professional facilitator and author of Together We Decide, to explore one of the most pressing issues of our time: political polarization.From the U.S. Congress to local town halls, divisions are running deep. What’s fueling this polarization? And more importantly, how do we find our way back to trust and dialogue?Craig shares practical advice and stories from his work helping communities and organizations bridge divides. The episode covers how polarization plays out in local government, the impact of social media on public discourse, and why conversation remains democracy’s most powerful tool.

What’s causing America’s growing political divisions?

Host: Belinda Ray
Produced by: Tom Bell (GPCOG)