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Approachable, nonpartisan, and nonideological analysis of various political topics by nonpartisan political analyst, writer, researcher, and speaker Paul Rader.
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When is it Appropriate to "Talk About Politics"? | Politics with Paul #110 (opens the original)
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Growing up and even as adults, we're often told that we should avoid talking politics because it is too divisive. That's understandable given how toxic the subject is, but that's not always good advice. Yet how do we know when we should and shouldn't discuss it? There's a time and place for everything, and today's episode of Politics with Paul explores when and where that is for elections and policy talk. Included in the discussion are the factors that influence the appropriateness of talking po
The US Senate: Abolish, Keep the Same, or Reform? | Politics with Paul #109 (opens the original)
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The US Senate often finds itself in the middle of controversy and as the subject of scorn. But does this mean we should eliminate it completely? Is it outdated ... or still a necessary part of American government? In today's episode of Politics with Paul, we tackle this question. While it's not a popular view, at its core are some of the most essential questions about how our government should work. The episode also covers why we need to know why the US Senate was created, the question of whethe
How We Can Start Fixing Political Apathy w/ Travis Taylor | Politics with Paul #108 (opens the original)
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Apathy about politics is always a looming threat to democracy - one that even the Founding Fathers warned about. But why do we see so much apathy? And what can we do about it? On today's episode, survey research expert Travis Taylor discusses his insights and findings on the problem of political apathy and how we can start fixing it. Drawing on his new book, "Democracy InAction: How Citizen Apathy Threatens America and What We Can Do About It," tune in to hear his advice on the sources of politi
How Can We Restore Trust in Political Institutions? w/ Sherman Tylawsky | Politics with Paul #107 (opens the original)
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How did we come to have such disturbingly low trust in so many American political institutions? And how do we restore that faith? Today's Politics with Paul guest, Sherman Tylawsky of the George Washington Institute, discusses these questions and more. Tune in to hear his insights on why it is important to have some faith (but not blind and unthinking faith) in the basic organizations, rules, and systems of American politics; why this lack of trust is a threat to democracy; and how fixing the pr
Can We Disincentivize Extreme Polarization w Nathan Smolensky | Politics with Paul #106 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Politics with Paul, Paul Rader chats with Nathan Smolensky about tackling political polarization. Nathan delves into the allure of division and how incentives shape political behavior. They discuss why polarized people often don't recognize their own divisiveness, balancing short-term wins with long-term goals, and crafting unique moral incentives. The media's role in fostering polarization and the potential influence of independent candidates are also explored. The episode wr
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