Divided We Are Doomed - A Conversation With Brian Karem

About this episode

Michael Cohen and Brian Karem discuss the growing divisions in American politics and society.

In this episode of the podcast, Michael Cohen and Brian Karem take a hard look at the growing divisions tearing through American politics and society. From escalating global conflicts to deepening partisan warfare at home, the country feels more fractured than ever. Michael and Brian break down the dangerous consequences of a nation increasingly defined by political tribalism, misinformation, and leaders who profit from keeping Americans angry at one another. They ask the big question: when a country stops listening to itself, what happens next? If history tells us anything, it’s that a divided nation is a vulnerable one. Because in moments like this, one thing becomes painfully clear... divided we are doomed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Michael Cohen

Guest: Brian Karem

Topics covered

• political divisions
• partisan warfare
• political tribalism
• misinformation
• global conflicts

Keywords

• politics
• divisions
• tribalism
• misinformation
• partisanship
• global conflicts

Mentioned in this episode

Places: America

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