Missouri Humanities | Nation Divided: How One Decade Can Change Everything

In this series, we explore our divisions, the lasting marks of polarization, and the future of democracy in America. “Why It Matters” aims to address the many layers of ideological polarization and approach the issues on a personal, community, historical, and societal level with our virtual audience in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the ‘Show Me’ state.

Show Notes

Our Why It Matters: Uniting a Polarized Nation initiative explores the impact of ideological polarization in America.

The nation’s social fabric is torn by partisan distrust, misinformation, exclusion, and coarsened public discourse. Our ties to one another have become perilously fragile as we grow more divided, gridlocking over social issues, race, health, and the economy.

Learn more: https://mohumanities.org/uniting​

What is Missouri Humanities ?

Founded by Congress in 1971, Missouri Humanities is one of the fifty-six state and territorial humanities councils that receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

For nearly 50 years we’ve been dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society. Our focus for the future remains the same; for a more thoughtful, informed, and civil society.