Politics in Question
Julia Azari, Lee Drutman, and James Wallner
A podcast about how our political institutions are failing us and ideas for fixing them. Join hosts Lee Drutman and James Wallner as they imagine and argue over what American politics could look like if citizens questioned everything. Politics In Question is a joint venture of New America and the Foundation for American Innovation.
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Aug 6, 2019 • 41min
Are we in a political realignment?
Julia, Lee, and James try to make sense of what is currently happening inside the Democratic and Republican parties.
Jul 23, 2019 • 44min
Can ranked choice voting save us?
Julia, Lee, and James talk about the reform plan people can’t stop talking about.P
Jul 9, 2019 • 41min
Are primary elections really that bad?
The Electoral College has been in the news lately. But it isn’t the only thing people are talking about when it comes to how we pick our next president. Before electors cast their ballots for president and vice president, political parties must pick their candidates in primary elections.
Jun 26, 2019 • 41min
Should the Electoral College be abolished?
In this week’s episode, Julia casts an absentee ballot on-air while discussing proposals to eliminate the Electoral College with Lee and James.
