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August 15, 2019
Politics & Polls #150: Election Reform with Lawrence Lessig
Voter suppression, gerrymandering, money in politics, and even issues with the electoral college all call into question whether the United States truly has a representative democracy. How might these issues play a role in the upcoming 2020 elections?Renowned scholar Lawrence Lessig of Harvard Law School joins Sam Wang on today…
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August 08, 2019
Politics & Polls #149: How Our Genes Shape Societies Featuring Nicholas Christakis
History is rife with examples of people behaving badly, sometimes with truly evil intent. Yet noted scholar Nicholas Christakis argues that humans are actually wired for goodness. His recent book, “Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society,” makes the case for what he calls a “social blueprint for goodness,” which…
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August 01, 2019
Politics & Polls #148: The Power of Silicon Valley Featuring Margaret O’Mara
Silicon Valley has emerged as the epicenter of technological innovation within the American economy. Yet, people often know little about the region’s origins and how it grew to become an influential force behind new innovations in society.Margaret O’Mara joins Julian Zelizer to discuss her new book, “The Code: Silicon Valley…
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July 19, 2019
Democracy Works: Neoliberalism Featuring Wendy Brown
This week’s show is special: We’ve swapped episodes with Democracy Works, a podcast produced by Penn State University’s McCourtney Institute for Democracy. (They ran an episode of ours last week.)As the definition of neoliberalism contrasts among many individuals, Wendy Brown joins this episode to talk about what neoliberalism…
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July 17, 2019
Politics & Polls #147: Reagan’s Tax Cut Revolution Featuring Monica Prasad
In the 1980s, supply-side economics became a rallying cry of conservative politicians. This macroeconomic theory posits that lower taxes and decreased regulation can lead to economic growth, helping everyone on the income ladder as benefits to the rich “trickle down” to those less well-off.Monica Prasad joins Julian Zelizer and…
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July 11, 2019
Politics & Polls #146: Entrenchment and Overcoming the Power of Concentrated Wealth Featuring Paul Starr
Efforts at controlling the powers of concentrated wealth has been an ongoing problem within society. Some believe overcoming the issue involves looking back at the foundations of democratic societies.Paul Starr from Princeton University joins Sam Wang and Julian E. Zelizer to discuss about his new book, “Entrenchment: Wealth,…
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June 27, 2019
Politics and Polls #145: Taking Back Our Elections Featuring Joshua Douglas
With reports that voting rights are being compromised, some have concluded that elections are not truly democratic. Yet, individuals are making positive changes in their communities to protect these important rights.Joshua Douglas joins Sam Wang to discuss his new book, “Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change…
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June 20, 2019
Politics & Polls #144: The Origins of the Internet Featuring David Kushner
The internet continues to expand and grow in complexity, yet many people are unaware of its origins. Understanding the internet’s roots could be beneficial when looking toward the future of the web. David Kushner, award-winning journalist and author, joins Julian E. Zelizer to talk about his new book, “The Players Ball: A…
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June 12, 2019
Politics & Polls #143: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Featuring Brenda Wineapple
As the country debates whether President Trump should be impeached, many are making comparisons to past presidencies like Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Less attention, however, is paid to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the first president to be impeached by the House of Representatives.Brenda Wineapple, author of “The…
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June 06, 2019
Politics & Polls #142: Normalizing Chaos Featuring Jennifer Rubin
Many in the media argue that the Trump administration is challenging democratic norms. Are they right or overstating the case? Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin joins Sam Wang to discuss the role of the fourth estate, the danger of “normalizing chaos,” and how Rubin transitioned from a passionate Reagan conservative to a…