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Matt Grossmann on How Policy Change Happens

Mike Baranowski talks with political scientist Matt Grossmann, Director of Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, about his book Artists of the Possible: Governing Networks and American Policy Change Since 1945.

Topics Mike & Matt discuss include:
– how much of a role the public has in policy change
– the flaws in our standard notions of how policy change happens
– how Matt examined every major policy change from 1945 – 2004
– why policy favors the status quo – and liberal interests
– President Trump as a policymaker
– and lots more

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“A Tale of Two Parties,” “Partisan Classiness,“ by Tyler Cowen.

“A Tale of Two Parties,” “Partisan Classiness,“ “What’s the Matter with Republicans?” and ”Trump is No Accident“ by Paul Krugman, New York Times; ”What are the Essential Principles of America’s Political Parties“ response post by Brad DeLong; ”What are the Core Differences Between Democrats and Republicans“ by Tyler Cowen.

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“2 political scientists have found a key reason Republicans and Democrats see politics so differently” by Dylan Matthews at Vox.

“2 political scientists have found a key reason Republicans and Democrats see politics so differently” and “Hillary Clinton’s pitch: Tim Kaine will be the best white ally ever” by Dylan Matthews at Vox. Response by Kevin Drum at Mother Jones: “Has Donald Trump Wrecked the Republican Ideological Coalition?” Report also covered by Media Matters: New Study: Conservative Media an Echo Chamber.

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