In this week’s episode of Politics In Question, James discusses the importance of political leadership with Daniel Stid. Stid is the Executive Director of Lyceum Labs. He previously served as the founding director of the Hewlett Foundation’s U.S. Democracy Program. From 2013-22, Daniel led $180 million in grantmaking to shore up U.S. democracy in a time of polarization. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at The Bridgespan Group, where Daniel advised nonprofit, foundation, and government leaders; a management consultant with The Boston Consulting Group; and a Congressional Fellow on the staff of House Majority Leader Dick Armey. He is the author of The President as Statesman: Woodrow Wilson and the Constitution. In his blog, The Art of Association, Daniel explores the interplay between civil society and democracy in America. He has a B.A. from Hope College, an M.Phil. in politics from Oxford University, and a Ph.D. in government from Harvard University.
What role do political leaders play in making American politics work? What constitutes good leadership? Where do political leaders come from? And how do we get more? These are some of the questions that Daniel and James ask in this week’s episode.
How does conspiracism impact American Politics?
What makes American democracy work?
Who disciplines bad behavior in government?
Did the filibuster break the Senate?
Will Americans pay for government if they don't trust it?
Why do Americans celebrate presidential inaugurations?
What is the future of the Republican Party?
Will Congress change how it operates in 2021?
What is the best way to pick United States senators?
How did losing to Trump in 2016 help Democrats win the presidency in 2020?
Does it really matter which party controls Congress next year?
Can a new agency improve national elections in America?
How should Americans interpret the results of the 2020 election?
Did American democracy win on Election Day?
Do presidential debates help Americans make better choices when they vote?
Should the Democrats play hardball in 2021?
How should the United States select its judges?
How well do our political parties represent us in government?
What can we learn from other nations about pernicious polarization in the United States?
How will the debate to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg end?
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