Bridge Grades founder Brad Porteus joins Rory Truex on The Civic Forum to explain how polarization is shaping Congress and why some lawmakers work across the aisle while others fuel division. The conversation breaks down how Bridge Grades scores members of Congress, what collaboration really looks like in practice, and why bipartisan behavior is often hidden from public view. The episode explores the incentives that push legislators toward zero-sum politics, the role of social media in amplifying outrage, and the long-term consequences for American democracy. Viewers will learn how the “bridgers vs. dividers” framework works, how rhetoric and legislative action are measured, and what healthier political incentives might look like.