Bridging Our Political Divide

In this talk, Dr. Barish will offer a brief explanation of our political differences — why we continue to disagree about fundamental issues of American life. He then describes eight principles of constructive dialogue and reasoned debate — alternatives and antidotes to the angry, repetitive, and unproductive arguments that now dominate American political culture. He then suggests ways of listening, thinking, and talking about political differences that allow us, more often, to understand each other's concerns and then, if we continue to disagree, to discuss our disagreements with less hostility and contempt.

Kenneth Barish, Ph.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Ken is the author of Bridging Our Political Divide: How Liberals and Conservatives Can Understand Each Other and Find Common Ground won the 2025 International Book Award for Current Events. Ken's most recent book is The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children in a Challenging World.

Sunday, July 19, 11:00 a.m.
7 Saxon Wood Rd.
White Plains, NY