This week, we're presenting a special episode from our friends over at The United States of Anxiety, a show that unpacks the choices we make as a society. Khalil talks to host Kai Wright about his show and how it invites listeners to have difficult conversations, leaning into the ugly truths of our past in order to carve a more just future. 

In this episode: History shows that our country’s actually been divided from the start. If secession is in our DNA, what’s keeping us together? Should we just break up already? Kai talks with author Richard Kreitner about his book, “Break It Up: Secession, Division, and the Secret History of America’s Imperfect Union.” Plus, a look at how the Internet and the “Filter Bubble” contribute to our isolation today. 

The United States of Anxiety airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. You can hear more podcast episodes at WNYC.org/anxiety. Follow on Twitter @WNYC using the hashtag #USofAnxiety or email them at anxiety@wnyc.org

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