There are many words we could use to describe the 2016 us presidential campaign.
Tumultuous.
Divisive.
Vulgar.
Over the past few weeks, we've tried to offer insight into some of the deeper issues underlying all their rancor.
We've looked at the hidden frames that shape our political views.
If you have two different views of the nation, you may have two different views of the family and examine the biases that women face when they seek higher office.
I came home that night.
I was so upset and demeaned to use the word, that I thought, okay, that's it.
I can't take this anymore.
I'm going to quit.
We've also talked about topics that have surfaced over and over again in the election.
Topics like immigration, income inequality, and stop and frisk policing.
Today we'll conclude our series with a favorite episode from our archives.
Its about an issue that didnt get much attention during the election, but will surely confront the next climate change.
This is hidden brain im Shankar Vedantam last year, my family and I took a vacation to Alaska.
This was a much needed, long planned break.
The best part?
I got to walk on the top of a glacier.
The pale blue ice was translucent.