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    “Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When Things Fall Apart”

    As the country observes Independence Day, we’re exploring some of our national divisions and efforts to come together. From the disturbing surge in hate crimes to the dangers of online doxxing to deep disagreements over teaching American history.

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    Jul 5, 2021 • 57m Listen

    This documentary explores some of our national divisions and efforts to come together. We hear about efforts to emerge from Qanon and explore the controversy over teaching ethnic studies. The show also looks at how online doxxing has created real-life dangers, as well as Asian Americans coming together in the face of hate crimes,and the unifying power of music. Hosted and executive produced by Shirley Jahad.

    Made possible by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

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