Maya Chen examines how empathy fuels division when hijacked by partisan identity. Drawing on social psychology research, she explores why compassionate people show higher affective polarization—viewing opposing groups with contempt while protecting their in-group. The episode reveals how group identity transforms empathy from a bridge into a weapon.

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