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Post Conventions: A Tale of Two Americas

Between now and November, voters will be inundated with dramatically different visions of America and what it needs. There's enough hyperbole on both sides to keep fact-checkers busy but, in a polarized nation, facts may matter less than emotion. Violent images in both news and entertainment may exaggerate voters' fears.

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By Warren Olney • Jul 29, 2016 • 34m Listen

Between now and November, voters will be inundated with dramatically different visions of America and what it needs. There's enough hyperbole on both sides to keep fact-checkers busy but, in a polarized nation, facts may matter less than emotion. Violent images in both news and entertainment may exaggerate voters' fears. We hear what's revealed by the early polling.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christine Detz

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    Elizabeth Segal

    freelance journalist

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    Adam Wollner

    National Journal

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    Glenn Kessler

    Washington Post

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    Nikki Usher

    George Washington University

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