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May 15, 2025 66 mins

Laurie M. Johnson is the author of 8 books and numerous articles. Most of her work has involved a critique of classical liberal theory and the application of political, economic and psychological theory to the problem of political polarization. Her latest book is The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars. 

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