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The Democracy Test: 'A House Divided'
Poisonous partisan politics tore the country apart in the years leading up to the Civil War. What we can learn from history about defusing tribal politics?
Amy Walter hosts the Friday Takeaway
Amy Walter hosts the Friday edition of The Takeaway.
David Brooks calls for community building and redemption in America
David Brooks told a Minnesota audience Monday night that the country is "lost in a valley of our hostilities and resentments," but he has faith in human nature to seek redemption, and for the American people to come together.
The Democracy Test: 'Why Democracy?'
Political philosopher Danielle Allen says democracy answers the basic human desire to shape our own lives, and that our democracy will be revived by civic engagement.
Amy Walter hosts the Friday Takeaway
Today's entire episode deals with sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh. While there is no offensive language used at any point, there is frank discussion about experiences of harassment and assault. Please be advised.
Documentary: The Making of Male Dominance
A new documentary about the history of patriarchy.
Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico one year later
From WHYY's series The Pulse, a special report "Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico One Year Later."
America Abroad: Combating extremist ideology since 9/11
Representatives of the 9/11 Commission and the State Departments under Presidents Obama and Bush talk about efforts to combat extremism: what succeeded, what failed, and why.
Historian Elaine Tyler May on 'Fortress America' after 9/11
A historian's view of what has happened to America after the 9/11 attacks. Elaine Tyler May says our fears have undermined our sense of the common good, our belief in each other, and our democracy.