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A podcast about how our political institutions are failing us and ideas for fixing them. Join hosts Lee Drutman and James Wallner as they imagine and argue over what American politics could look like if citizens questioned everything. Politics In Question is a joint venture of New America and the Foundation for American Innovation.

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In this week’s episode of Politics in Question, Lee and James discuss the context behind the looming government shutdown. They walk through the history of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and examine whether Congress can still play its constitutio... more

In this week’s episode of Politics in Question, Lee sits down with Oscar Pocasangre and Dustin Wahl to discuss the representation of young people in politics. Pocasangre is a Senior Data Analyst at New America, and Wahl is the Executive Director of F... more

In this week's episode of Politics in Question, Lee and James catch up on the state of redistricting in the U.S. They discuss Lee’s latest Substack piece, “Democracy in Pieces: Did the Texas Gerrymander Just Break the Districting Game ?”

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In this week's episode of Politics in Question, Lee Drutman discusses with Anne Meeker how case work and constituent services would work under proportional representation. Meeker is Deputy Director of POPVox and co-author of a white paper titled How ... more

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Recent Guests

Oscar Pocasangre
Senior Data Analyst at New America
New America
Episode: Is American Politics Stuck in a Gerontocracy?
Dustin Wahl
Executive Director at Fix Our House
Fix Our House
Episode: Is American Politics Stuck in a Gerontocracy?
Anne Meeker
Deputy Director of the POPVox Foundation
POPVox Foundation
Episode: What's the Future of Casework?
Soren Dayton
Director of Governance at the Foundation for American Innovation
Foundation for American Innovation
Episode: Who Has the Power?
Didi Kuo
Center fellow at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: What Happened to Our Political Parties?
Samuel Eli Bagg
Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: Do We Need to Redefine Democracy?
Charlie Hunt
Professor of political science at Boise State University, author of 'Home Field Advantage'
Boise State University
Episode: What Defines a Political Scandal?
Jackie Kettler
Professor of political science at Boise State University, focuses on state parties and campaign finance
Boise State University
Episode: What Defines a Political Scandal?
Paul Pierson
Political science professor at Berkeley, influential thinker in American politics
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Have We Entered a New Constitutional Order?

Host

Lee Drutman
Co-host, Senior Fellow at New America, and expert on political institutions and electoral reform.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Great podcasts — but you need to indicate record date

    So the recording date of these recent pods (demographics, partisanship, etc) absolutely are not when these great interviews were recorded — which is SO weird and not great. If these are previously published pods being replayed, that’s fine but they need to be marked as such (like Lawfare does) and, I’d suggest an intro/outro that does some sort of framing and/or a reflection on the pod in relationship to what’s up now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaityC
    United States10 months ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mustard76
    United Statesa year ago
  • Praise from Democracy in Danger

    This was a great episode that makes the listener not only think critically about the questions and arguments presented by the hosts and their guest, but also about their own position on the topics being discussed.

    The conversation about how our politics is strained by a group of people who not only peddle dangerous conspiracies that have no theory behind them – unlike your classic conspiracy theories about Area 51 and the moon landing – but also use conspiracies to delegitimize their politic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DemocracyInDanger
    United States4 years ago
  • Very nformative

    I like the way the group asks questions of their guests from the hosts different viewpoints.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcl1s
    United States4 years ago
  • Deep dive

    Well thought out questions by the hosts. The listener is let in on an in depth conversation about the challenges we face as a society from some of our top scholars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IvyVirginia
    United States4 years ago

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Many find the insights provided by hosts and guests to be insightful and informed, particularly given their expertise in political science.

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How Did the Heartland Go Red?
Q: How do community narratives influence the way residents view national parties?
In Uniontown, residents see the Democrats as representatives of working-class interests, while in Gravesend, the Republican Party is seen as protecting their way of life from threats.
How Did the Heartland Go Red?
Q: What is the significance of local party leaders and local parties in shaping these communities' political behaviors?
Local party leaders shape candidate recruitment and help people understand what the parties represent; they play a key role in local politics.
How Did the Heartland Go Red?
Q: What are the crucial elements of class in understanding these communities?
I defined class at the county level by occupation and industry, focusing on working class occupations.
How Did the Heartland Go Red?
Q: Why another book about the Heartland Going Red? What was missing in the large library of books that people have written about the Heartland Going Red?
Heterogeneity was missing. I wanted to understand both the differences within white working-class voters and their communities.
What Defines a Political Scandal?
Q: What is the potential connection between flamboyant politicians and corruption?
Flamboyant politicians may take more liberties and see politics as purely transactional, which can lead to scandalous behavior.

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The content primarily revolves around critical analyses of American political institutions and the ways in which they are perceived to be failing citizens. Topics explored include voting rights, the role of political parties, electoral reform, and the dynamics of American democracy, often framed through discussions about structural inequalities and historical contexts. The approach is notable for its engagement with both scholarly expertise and practical implications, providing a thoughtful exploration of how systemic challenges can be addressed through institutional reforms. Listeners seeking to deepen their understanding of political science and contribute to conversations about institutional change are likely to find value in these disc... more

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