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Three-time American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year: In every episode, we travel the world and dive deep into the intersection of science, spirituality, and mindfulness. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, writer Tavia Gilbert and journalist Richard Sergay bring you a new conversation that offers uplifting explorations about the art and science of human flourishing.
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
Dr. Sean Westwood: What Polarization Reveals About Democracy and the Human Spirit
Stories of Impact
Dr. Sean Westwood: What Polarization Reveals About Democracy and the Human Spirit

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 is an expert in political polarization research, studying American politics and how partisan conflict manifests in the United States, its consequences and its origins.

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