March 2, 2026

Dr. Sean Westwood: What Polarization Reveals About Democracy and the Human Spirit

Dr. Sean Westwood: What Polarization Reveals About Democracy and the Human Spirit
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Stories of Impact brings back some of our favorite conversations this season. Today, we continue our series about how citizens can understand and heal polarization, with a conversation with Dr. Sean Westwood. Dr. Westwood studies American politics and how partisan conflict manifests in the United States, its consequences and its origins. 

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