

Polarization: Is America Too Fragmented? Rick Pildes and Lee Drutman
Sep 8, 2023
Rick Pildes, Professor of Constitutional Law, debates with political scientist Lee Drutman on the causes and consequences of political polarization and fragmentation. They explore the challenges faced by Western democracies in forming stable coalitions and delivering effective governance. They also discuss the toxic and tribal nature of political culture in the US compared to the UK's system, along with the impact of voting systems, diversity, and the primary system on political polarization and fragmentation in America.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Political Polarization vs Fragmentation: Exploring the Causes of Political Woes
02:20 • 6min
Fragmentation and Dysfunction in Western Democracies
07:53 • 9min
Toxic and Tribal Nature of Political Culture
16:39 • 8min
Government Effectiveness and Democracy Rankings
24:22 • 8min