HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Is social cohesion breaking down? Media networks have mastered the art of keeping viewers anxious and fearful. Elected leaders create a false sense of urgency that drives us to want to escalate conflicts. But, what happens when we step away from the screen and encounter real people in our communities who hold different political views? Is political hatred going to infiltrate our neighborhoods and relationships to levels we have never seen before? History says yes, but only time will tell.
Chapters
1. Is America is Falling Apart? (00:00:00)
2. What Will We Do With All This Hatred? (00:00:10)
3. Tower of Babel 2.0 Introduction (00:01:36)
4. Media's Toxic Influence on Society (00:03:16)
5. Political Partisanship and Common Ground (00:08:42)
6. Partisan Hatred and Social Cohesion (00:17:02)
7. Scottish Pizza: Best Slice in Falkirk (00:31:20)
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