Thanksgiving Unity: Bridging Political Divides at the Table – Smerconish on NCS

Michael Smerconish explores the thought of discovering widespread floor throughout Thanksgiving amid political polarization. He rejects the typical recommendation to keep away from delicate subjects, suggesting as an alternative that Americans are united by core democratic values. Citing a Kettering Foundation and Gallup survey, he emphasizes areas of overwhelming consensus amongst U.S. adults, reminiscent of the significance of compromise and political leaders appearing towards violence and cash affect in politics. Additionally, NYU’s Susie Welch discusses a Wall Street Journal evaluation exhibiting that solely 11% of Americans prioritize household as their prime worth, with private properly-being and self-expression rating increased. Later, Smerconish touches on Democratic Socialism in the context of New York City’s newly elected mayor Zoran Momani and the broader implications of AI on employment and society. The episode ends with social media interactions and additional discussions about the future beneath superior AI applied sciences.