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...
Nov 19, 2020
The unique circumstances of this year's elections created quite a stir among state courts regarding mail-in ballots, with some requiring intervention by the Supreme Court. In these politically charged times, what is the role of the courts?
Sam Wang interviews Marin Levy in this week's episode about state court packing,...
Nov 12, 2020
The results are in: Joe Biden has won the presidency. However, President Donald Trump has yet to concede and is filing lawsuits in a number of states where he thinks voter fraud occurred.
It was good news for Republicans in the other races, though: The party gained seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and...