Dec 17, 2020
Anew generation in American politics is emerging as millennials are now taking up political offices. Emboldened and energized, these young leaders are challenging conventional party leadership in the hopes of moving beyond today’s deeply embedded divisions.
Charlotte Alter joins Julian Zelizer in this episode to...
Dec 10, 2020
Donald Trump’s presidency has undoubtedly changed American political history, which many authors — from historians to journalists — have tried to capture. In essence, books on presidencies are the first drafts of history, and those on President Trump provide a keen look into a truly unique administration.
One of...
Dec 3, 2020
Presidents have a unique way of shaping polity, though government strength is also tested in other ways. Party polarization, money in politics, economic inequality, and other forces have all hindered the ability to govern.
American legal scholar Jack Balkin joins Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang in this week's episode to...