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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Is America actually divided, or does it just look that way online?

In this episode, Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei unpack one of the biggest myths in American politics: that the country is hopelessly divided. The data tells a different story.

Most Americans agree on immigration, education, healthcare, and even the role of government. But a loud minority, amplified by algorithms, cable news, and social media, distorts what we think the country believes.