Changing Political Landscape
Jake and Ezra discuss how the structure of state politics affects the type of politicians who can compete nationally, leading to a shift towards more polarizing figures and less room for bipartisan appeal. They highlight the impact of nationalized politics on post-office careers, emphasizing the increasing partisan ties in politicians' post-political lives.In this clip
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There’s Been a Massive Change in Where American Policy Gets Made
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