The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Society & Culture:Philosophy
Sean Illing is joined by Anand Giridharadas, author of The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy. Together they discuss how polarity is a threat to our democracy, the organizing efforts that are effective, and why there's hope for a less divisive future in America.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area
Guest: Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites), author
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