We talk to the author of a book that explores the impact of cable television on political polarization. Then, a policy analyst helps us better understand a conservative plan for a Republican presidency.
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Project 2025: A conservative think tank's plan for a Republican presidency
In April, a conservative think tank called the Heritage Foundation unveiled the blueprint for Project 2025—a game plan to be used if a Republican is elected president in the next election.
The more than 900-page report outlines how conservatives might boost executive power and deconstruct the administrative state from the moment a Republican president is sworn in.
We talk to a public policy expert about what’s in the plan, the likelihood of it being enacted, and how it would affect how we’re governed.
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How cable television has shaped American politics
The author of a new book walks us through how the cable industry came to be such a dominant force in American politics, from Watergate to Fox News.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Donald Kettl Guest
- Kathryn Cramer Brownell Guest
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