When you look at the gridlock in Washington, the Red Blue state stereotypes, divisive and alarming messages blasted out at us from advertising, websites, TV networks, many talk radio shows and columnists, it's easy to conclude that our nation is divided and bitter.
But what does science tell us about what is truly in the hearts and minds of Americans?
My next guest has applied the science, asked the questions, and come up with an answer that is as surprising as it is reassuring: We are much more united as a people than you might have thought.
Wayne Baker is an author and sociologist. He's on the senior faculty of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and he is with the U-of-M Institute for Social Research.
His newest book is called "United America: The Surprising Truth About American Values, American Identity and the 10 Beliefs That a Large Majority of Americans Hold Dear."
Wayne Baker joined us today.
