Political scientists (and returning Tatter guests) Julia Azari and Seth Masket join me to talk about how the Republican Party has changed in recent years, and the meaning and consequences of those changes, including the impact on the Democratic Party and on (little-d) democratic values.

--Julia Azari's Marquette University profile

--Seth Masket's University of Denver profile

--"The Trump presidency thrives on norms," by Julia Azari (from the Mischiefs of Faction)

--"The case for Democratic recklessness," by Seth Masket (from the Pacific Standard)

--The Bulwark podcast (hosted by Charlie Sykes)

Special Guests: Julia Azari and Seth Masket.