Episode Details

Episode Topic: Political Polarization in America

This session will explore key milestones and influences that have led to the current polarization of American politics, the ways in which political discourse influences the political process, and the role of the news media and social media.

Featured Speakers:

• David Campbell, Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame and the chairperson of the political science department
• Caitlin Conant, political director of CBS News
• Darren Davis. Snyder Family Mission Professor, Lilly Presidential Fellow, Department of Political Science, University of Notre Dame

Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND:  go.nd.edu/3a70f2.

This podcast is a part of the Bridging the Divide Discussion Series titled "Bridging the Divide" 2020.

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