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Feb 2022
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Red Zip Codes Are Getting Redder, Blue Z...

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The U.S. is becoming more geographically polarized. Red zip codes are getting redder and blue zip codes are getting bluer. And this is because people are purposefully moving to places that reflect their views. Which is a trend that comes with consequences.

NPR correspondent John Burnett spoke with some Texan transplants about how their politics impacted their choice of community.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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