What happens when two people with completely different political views actually keep talking?
In this episode of The Civic Generation, Ruthu Josyula shares how one late-night conversation with her roommate changed the course of her life—they disagreed on almost everything, but stayed friends by morning. Chelsea Beaupre reflects on growing up in the D.C. area watching The West Wing, and how it shaped her political worldview.
Together, they talk about why civic engagement can feel hard and scary right now, especially for Gen Z, a generation deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From algorithms pushing us into silos to the need for more nuanced stories, this conversation challenges the idea that disagreement has to equal division.
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