(15:38) In this episode, we explore new research and data on American politics and public policy. Topics include legislative behavior, partisan dynamics, public opinion, and the impact of institutions on policy outcomes..
It’s a good time to be a populist authoritarian—in the Western world, politicians who pledge to govern this way are gaining strength, and Donald Trump is hardly an exception. So, what kinds of populist and authoritarian leanings does he have? Atlantic staff writer Uri Friedman goes through the checklist in this video. Claiming to exclusively embody the will of the people rather than the establishment? Trump does....
1968, political and social changes rocked the nation and a landmark study was launched, inspired by Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. The University of Michigan Panel Study of Income Dynamics has followed the changing family lives and economic fortunes of a nationally representative sample of American families for 40 years now..
Useful data on America's first branch of government, including data on the composition of its membership, its formal procedure, informal norms, party structure, and staff.
Focused on enhancing the role political scientists can play in the management of the administrative state by becoming involved in regulatory matters and seeking Presidential appointments to key positions..
SPECIAL FEATURE: Donald Trump
