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History tends to cast the early years of America in a glow of camaraderie when there were, in fact, many conflicts between the Founding Fathers - none more important than the one between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Their disagreement centered on the highest, most original public office created by the Constitutional Convention: the presidency. It also involved the nation's foreign policy, the role of merchants and farmers in a republic, and the durability of the union.

Following the attacks of September 11, New York Governor George Pataki witnessed a truly united United States of America rise like the mythological phoenix. People came together regardless of their generational, ethnic, situational, or cultural background. But the economic and emotional fallout post-9/11 was devastating. The political toll was even worse, bringing us to where we are today, a society as divided as it's been in more than a hundred years. In looking at America and its divide, Pataki asks a bold question: Did the terrorists win?

Rashida talks to ordinary people leading extraordinary lives on their experiences with the colour of their skin, their beliefs or their gender. Conversations worth having.

The Great Divide – A New Season from Prymehub Podcast, Presented by Albasir Hussien In a world torn between power and the powerless, truth and deception, love and betrayal, The Great Divide dares to explore the thin line that separates us. This thrilling new season of Prymehub Podcast, presented by Albasir Hussien, delves deep into the conflicts, conspiracies, and crossroads that define our lives. Each episode peels back the layers of society’s most intriguing divisions—whether political, cult

One of the great mysteries of Australian life is that a land of sweeping plains, with one of the lowest population densities on the planet, has a shortage of land for houses. As a result, Sydney’s median house price is the second most expensive on Earth, after Hong Kong’s. The escalation in house prices is a pain that has altered Australian society; it has increased inequality and profoundly changed the relationship between generations – between those who have a house and those who don't. Alan Kohler tells the story of how we got into this mess – and how we might get out of it.