“The Circus is Back”— The Weekly Roundup

Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and James Lynch (Communications Strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:

(02:58) The Trump Circus and Republicans’ response to his meeting with a white nationalist 

(19:41) The protests in China and the global fight for democracy

(34:20) ‘Political hobbyism’ in the workplace 

[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act with 12 Republican votes and the shift in support for marriage equality on both sides of the aisle

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Read “Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace” in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3ugynrd

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