Polarization
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Are We Better Off with Less Social Media? Evidence Says Yes
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Whether social media is good or bad for us remains a widely contested topic. Research shows that the same social media networks that can increase voter turnout can also leave us feeling lonely and depressed. So how do we really know if social media’s benefits justify its costs? The results of…
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In Congress, Are Polarized Politics a Sign of Good Representation?
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In America today, there is a growing consensus that our politics are becoming increasingly polarized—especially in the U.S. House of Representatives. Many scholars argue that this polarization has had a negative impact on the policy making process. They have argued that, as members of Congress edge toward the ideological extremes…
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Money and Polarization: How Campaign Limits Are Both a Solution and a Problem
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Raising contribution limits on individual donations polarizes legislators in office, while increasing PAC limits leads to greater moderation.
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Do Democrats Always Spend More on Science Funding?
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Contrary to popular perceptions, Democrats do not always spend more than Republicans on R&D.
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A Path out of Gridlock? Perspectives from Senator Evan Bayh
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Former Senator Evan Bayh shares his thoughts on ending gridlock, cutting the deficit, and stimulating economic growth.
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Past, Present, and Future: Newt Gingrich Reflects on the Republican Party
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Newt Gingrich on what he learned from the campaign trail, what to expect from Republicans over the next few years, and what he would do if he were Speaker of the House today.
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Policy Radio | Former US Representative Steve LaTourette Reflects on Public Life, Public Debt, and an Excess of Lawyers in Washington
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This week we speak with former US Representative Steve LaTourette on what he accomplished during his two decades in Congress and how polarization in Washington and the growing debt go hand in hand.