Scott Mainwaring, the Eugene and Helen Conley Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame, dives into the concept of multiparty presidentialism and its potential to revitalize U.S. democracy. He discusses how coalition fluidity can enhance representation and critiques current dysfunction in American politics. By comparing the U.S. with Latin American political systems, he reveals lessons on diversity and governance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of populism and the interplay between presidentialism and racial polarization, emphasizing the need for inclusive politics.