Talking Sense: The roots of political polarization
On Feb. 27, a group of Minnesotans gathered in Woodbury to share how political division has affected their communities and personal lives.
The group was a mix of conservatives, liberals and independents with a common purpose: to learn how to communicate without letting their political views conflict with important relationships.
This in-person discussion was the first in a series from Talking Sense, MPR News’ online and in-person platform to help Minnesotans have hard conversations, better.
Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that works to help people bridge political divides guided the conversation and asked the audience to share their thoughts on sources of polarization today.
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MPR News host Angela Davis takes us through the first in-person discussion and workshop from Talking Sense and Braver Angels.
The next in-person Talking Sense event will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at the Chateau Theatre in Rochester. It will be open to students and members of the community.
Guest:
Bill Doherty is co-founder of Braver Angels, a nonprofit that seeks to restore trust, respect and goodwill in American politics. He’s also a professor of family social science at the University of Minnesota.
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Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.