How to Climb Out of Our Bunkers
Michael Gerson is a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post and former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush. In this video, he discusses with Catalyst Editor William McKenzie how Americans can maintain their differences and still have civil discourse. He also examines the reasons we are having such sharp debates.

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