82. Tribal Thinking Is Eroding Democracy – Timothy Redmond
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David Beckemeyer discusses with Timothy Redmond how political identity affects beliefs and democracy.
Episode Description How does political identity shape what we believe—and whether we accept democracy itself? In this episode, David speaks with political scientist Timothy Redmond, author of Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy—and How to Fix It. Redmond reveals how modern politics has reversed the democratic ideal: instead of forming views and then choosing a party, many people adopt a party identity first and align their beliefs accordingly. This fue...
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