Can a polarized nation find a way back to common ground?

Political common ground in a polarized United States | Gretchen Carlson, David Brooks · 47:34 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Journalist Gretchen Carlson and columnist David Brooks examine the deep tensions defining modern American politics. They explore how to move past division toward a more connected and wiser national conversation.

The discussion focuses on bridging the gap between the left and right wings of the American political spectrum. The speakers aim to identify the underlying tensions at the heart of current political friction and suggest pathways for finding shared understanding.

Vy Higginsen's Gospel Choir of Harlem performs "America the Beautiful" to finish the event, offering a cultural contrast to the discussion regarding national unity.

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