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The Roots of Political Violence and How We Prevent It

Pod Save America

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What's causing the rise in political violence in America? Can we overcome it? And if not, what's in store for our democracy? Dr. Lilly Mason, a professor of political science at John Hopkins and expert on political violence, joins the show to give context to this moment — and offer some hope for what comes next. She talks to Tommy about what Charlie Kirk's assassination means in our deeply polarized political climate, President Trump's crackdown on late-night comedians and left-wing organizations, and why Americans — on both sides of the aisle — are increasingly struggling to recognize the humanity in their neighbors.

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