What we get wrong about political violence in the U.S.

In this engaging discussion, Sean Westwood, an associate professor at Dartmouth College and director of the Polarization Research Lab, dives into the nuances of political violence in the U.S. He clarifies what constitutes political violence and discusses how the rarity of such events is often overshadowed by media attention. Westwood reveals that most Americans reject violence, citing polls showing less than 3% support for partisan murder. He emphasizes the role of inflammatory voices in distorting perceptions and suggests tangible actions for individuals and media to lower political tensions.