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Politically Speaking - Political Polarization and Civic Engagement

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Episode #2426 - Political Polarization and Civic Engagement
For years, experts have been watching the political divide in the United States grow wider. But how is that divide impacting young people’s relationship to civic engagement? And what role has this polarization played in events like the January 6th insurrection? Our guests discuss the latest issue of Missouri State University’s eJournal of Public Affairs, which examines those questions.
Original Airdate: May 27, 2022

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    Political Polarization and Civic Engagement
    Darrell Hamlin, Carah Ong Whaley, Stephen Hunt More Information
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    Political Polarization and Civic Engagement

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    Guests

    1. Darrell HamlinManaging EditoreJournal of Public Affairs
    2. Carah Ong WhaleyAssociate DirectorJMU Civic at James Madison University
    3. Stephen HuntDirector of School of CommunicationIllinois State University