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What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexities of division within American society. They discuss how embracing vulnerability can be a tool to diffuse that division and examine the dangers of binary thinking, touching on topics like religion, mental health and the size of government. Plus, discover how Kat’s journalism background led to her successful career as a television personality, writer and comedian.Kat is a regular panelist on Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” and her national comedy live show has sold out theaters across the country. She’s a 2012 Robert Novak Journalism Fellow and her work has been widely published in major outlets. Kat is The New York Times bestselling author of “You Can&apos;t Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We&apos;re All in This Together” and her new book, “I Used To Like You Until...(How Binary Thinking Divides Us)” has just been released and is available wherever fine books are sold. The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by <a href='https://podvillemedia.com/'>Podville Media</a>. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at <a href='https://tfas.org/'>podcast@TFAS.org</a>. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit <a href='https://tfas.org/support/'>TFAS.org/support</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.TFAS.org/Support">Support the show</a>

The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf

TFAS has reached 53,000 students and professionals through their academic programs, fellowships and seminars. Representing more than 140 countries, TFAS alumni are courageous leaders throughout the world – forging careers in politics, government, public policy, business, philanthropy, law and the media. Join TFAS President, Roger Ream, as he reconnects with these outstanding alumni to share experiences, swap career stories, and find out what makes their leadership journey unique. The Liberty and Leadership podcast is produced at Podville Media in Washington, D.C. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.