Republicans are embracing protectionism and populism and Democrats have lost the white working class. Political scientist and professor Seth Masket joins Jonah to discuss his latest piece in The Dispatch and get to the bottom of the changing constitutions and compositions of the political parties. Seth and Jonah dig into the history of American political realignment, the GOP’s strategy in winning over the working class, the black electorate, and the current state of polling. Plus: the strange obsession with undecided voters, Jonah’s ongoing existential dread, and a grievance airing power hour.

Show Notes:

—Seth’s Substack

—“What Are We Talking About When We Talk About a Realignment?”

—Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior

—Seth’s podcast

—Steve and Jonah’s State of The Dispatch

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