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 will COVID-19 impact the November elections?
Do ideas or interests drive our politics?
Filibuster or Filibusted?
What are the politics of the coronavirus pandemic?
Is there a better way to pick presidential nominees?
Should the House have more members?
What is unprecedented about our politics?
Do we have too much judicial review?
Did the impeachment process work?
Is American politics too contentious?
Do Americans need more parties?
Is populism a problem?
What's the deal with the separation of powers?
How should we think about impeachment?
What is a gerrymander?
Should we abolish the Senate?
Are we in a political realignment?
Can ranked choice voting save us?
Are primary elections really that bad?
Should the Electoral College be abolished?
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