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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H 2M

How Polarized is Canada…And Should We Worry?

from Disagreeing Well: The Podcast About Polarization · host John Milloy

How Polarized is Canada… And Should We Worry?” In this episode of Disagreeing Well: The Podcast about Polarization, I speak with political scientist Eric Merkley, author of the new book Polarization Eh? The Causes and Consequences of Affective Polarization in Canada. We discuss the rise of “affective polarization” in our country – the tendency to dislike or even hate those on the other side of politics.What’s driving this division? How dangerous is it? And what can both citizens and political leaders do to address it. Learn more about Eric’s book. 

How Polarized is Canada… And Should We Worry?” In this episode of Disagreeing Well: The Podcast about Polarization, I speak with political scientist Eric Merkley, author of the new book Polarization Eh? The Causes and Consequences of Affective Polarization in Canada. We discuss the rise of “affective polarization” in our country – the tendency to dislike or even hate those on the other side of politics.What’s driving this division? How dangerous is it? And what can both citizens and political leaders do to address it. Learn more about Eric’s book.

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