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Paul Solman (PBS NewsHour's economics correspondent), moderates a lively discussion about several innovative approaches and programs that are equipping younger people to navigate, bridge, and repair deep divides.

Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program Associate Director Caroline Hopper interviews Former Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival, discussing citizenship, identity, and civic engagement.

Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival 2019, Lauren Leader of All In Together talks about building women's civic and political participation in conversation with Caroline Hopper, Aspen Institute and American Identity Program Associate Director.

Eric Liu, a former White House speechwriter and policy adviser under President Bill Clinton, gives tips on how to be less stupid at arguing in the age of Twitter and extreme political polarization.