Analysis of 2020 Election

Analysis of 2020 Election

Author: Providence College Political Science Department November 16, 2020 Duration: 1:17:09
Professors Adam Myers, Matt Guardino, and Joe Cammarano, all of the PC political science department join host, William Hudson for a post-election analysis of the 2020 election. The focus of our discussion is the larger meaning of this election for the future of American politics. What is the significance and long-term implications of the high level of mobilization, shown by the high election turnout, combined with the sharp divide among voters - a nearly equal portion supporting the opposing candidates? What impact will the election make on the ability of our government to address critical problems like the COVID crisis, racial division, growing economic inequality, climate change, and deteriorating infrastructure? How will the parties react to shifts in voting among key constituencies and new cleavages between groups? What are the implications of the divided media environment and the explosion of misinformation? What will be the long-term effects of attempts to de-legitimize the outcome and electoral institutuions?

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The Democratic Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:24
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American Conservative Thought: The Demise of “Fusionism” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:05
This episode explores the tension within American conservative thought between Traditional Burkean conservatism and classical liberalism. Host William Hudson discusses this tension with Providence College Visiting Assist…
The State of American Politics One Year After the 2020 Election [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:52
We apologize for the technical problem with the recent upload of this episode. Episode is now ready for your listening enjoyment. It is a good one! Host William Hudson and his guests, Professors Adam Myers and Matt Guard…
The Demise of Local Newspapers and American Democracy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
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Budgetary Conflict: From Obama to Biden (via Trump) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:38
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Duration: 58:23
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Israel’s New Government [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:22
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The Climate Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:01
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Duration: 1:10:34
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