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A social experiment connected Democrats in California with Republicans in Texas. Here's how it went

Polarization,Common Ground,Liberals,Conservatives

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"Hello?" says the male voice from San Francisco, a hint of uncertainty in its tone.

"Hi, I'm Priscilla!" responds Priscilla, with gusto. "Calling from Abilene, Texas, the most conservative town in the country!"

Priscilla and Nick, her Californian conversation partner, wouldn't appear to be natural confidants. They live 1,500 miles away, and politically, they're from different universes.

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