Dr. Brandon Bouchillon, UTC’s West Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss two upcoming appearances by national authors, including Robert Putnam, at UTC. He highlighted their work on Americans’ declining social connections and its potential link to political polarization. Bouchillon emphasized the value of fostering relationships, particularly friendships that cross political divides, as a way to strengthen understanding and civic life in communities. >>>Listen>>>