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The erosion of political civility

The erosion of political civility

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This episode explores the rising tide of toxic political discourse among elites in Western democracies, drawing a clear line between general incivility and the more dangerous trend of intolerance. Based on empirical research and social media analysis, we uncover how this toxicity often targets minority groups and is strongly associated with radical-right movements and opposition parties, especially on contentious culture war issues. Underlying this shift are complex, interconnected forces: deepening political and emotional polarization, the influence of social media, widening economic inequality, and the fragmentation of traditional media. Together, they create a reinforcing cycle that escalates hostility and division. The consequences are serious—diminished public trust, legislative stalemate, and the real risk of democratic backsliding. This episode also considers potential solutions, from enhancing media literacy and promoting cross-partisan dialogue to reforming institutions to address the incentives that drive this climate. #ToxicPolitics #DemocracyInCrisis #PoliticalPolarization #SocialMedia #CultureWars #RadicalRight #MinorityRights #MediaLiteracy #CrossPartisanDialogue #DemocraticBacksliding #InstitutionalReform #PublicTrust #PodcastDiscussion #MAGAMedia #PoliticalPodcast #ConservativeMedia #AmericaFirst #MediaInfluence #Project2025 #Populism #RightWingMedia #TrumpEra #PodcastEpisode #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic #ThePoliticalCurrent
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