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Program bridges divides by connecting people through stories

Season 2025 Episode 190 | 9m 36s

As the political parties square off over numerous issues, many Americans are seeking ways to overcome division and distrust within their communities to address the issues that matter most to them. A program in Rhode Island is trying to rebuild trust across those divisions, one relationship at a time. Judy Woodruff visited for her series, America at a Crossroads.

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