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Perspectives: Political High Anxiety

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Does a constant exposure to political news – particularly the high-intensity kind from cable TV news channels and talk radio – cause changes in such things as brain chemistry, attitudes and behavior?  Florida State University’s Dr. Brad Schmidt, distinguished research professor and director of the Anxiety & Behavioral Health Clinic and Sociology Professor Dr. Deana Rohlinger discuss what that means, not only for our political, but also our personal well-being.