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Nov 2023
59m 14s

Healing the Divide

Dr. Phil McGraw
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Revisiting a conversation with Dr. Phil and Dr.Frank Luntz, a political communications expert. In this episode, they express concern about the divisiveness and lack of understanding on university campuses and highlight the importance of humility, listening, and seeking the full story. Dr. Phil proposes bridging the divide on campuses by bringing together col ... Show More
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