Fighting Political Violence & Heated Rhetoric: How Ethics & Everyone Can Play a Role

On this episode of Byline with Ben Dennis, journalist Ben Dennis explores how Americans can push back against political violence and toxic polarization. His guest, Peter Loge — director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at George Washington University — unpacks how tech companies, politicians and voters can reflect on the role they play. With insight and humor, they reveal how ethical communication can help restore trust in democracy.Byline with Ben Dennis goes beyond the headlines to explore why they matter — and how they shape our lives. Journalist Ben Dennis talks with experts, community leaders, and everyday voices you might not hear elsewhere to ask the questions headlines leave behind. From politics and culture to stories shaping our neighborhoods, Byline makes sense of the world in a way that’s real, relatable, and eye-opening — no spin, no talking points, just honest conversations that make you think.⁠⁠️ ⁠⁠Listen to any episode you like here⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ben on Social Media⁠