A Conversation with Bruce on Identity Politics and Race

 Most political scientist will tell you that what is dividing our nation is identity politics. In this episode we look to see if that's accurate, what's driving it, and what affect is it having on the countries political outlook. Joining Josh and Jon this week is their friend Bruce who adds his own unique prospective to this topic. We also discuss the works of Michael Tesler as a framework for the discussion. Identity politics has become the bedrock of the political right and it's greatest affects may be felt not when they are in power, but when they are not. In this episode we'll dig through the identity issues and discuss cause and affect.

References

https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Crisis-Presidential-Campaign-Meaning/dp/0691174199

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnu9mcWIhWY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pScBBifgXxM

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/talk-radio-made-todays-republican-party/596380/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qcLhz7PP7U

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=safLwed9SSo

http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i7493.pdf

http://econ.msu.edu/glpetc/Identity%20Politics%20(Karakas).pdf