In this episode, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin dive head first into the complex role media plays in political polarization. Our hosts discuss recent tragedies, including the murder of Charlie Kirk, and how media narratives can amplify division. During this visit to the Crisis Cast chat room, we explore the impact of soundbites and rhetoric on public perception and the importance of fostering civility in political discourse. This dialogue revisits the forgotten lessons of the late 1960s, as we face the intense challenges of social media influence and seek pathways to a more united society.