The State of American Politics: Extremism and the Erosion of Institutions

Norm Orrinstein joins Molly Jong-Fast to discuss the current state of American politics, highlighting the collision between the constitutional system and the new politics of extremism. They express frustration at the deterioration of institutions and failure of norms, discussing unethical actions by politicians and the lack of accountability. They express concern about the future leadership of the Republican Party and the precarious state of democracy, emphasizing the importance of norms and expressing pessimism about the future.