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The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower

Is American Politics Broken?

Hosted by David Eisenhower – noted historian and author, professor at the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Pennsylvania, and grandson and namesake of President Dwight D. Eisenhower – the series tackles some of the weightiest public affairs topics of our time, with a focus that’s global and long-term in scope.

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Is American Politics Broken?

Season 1 Episode 102 | 26m 48s | CC

As the partisan divide in the United States seems larger and more set in stone than at any time and public confidence in the institutions of American government has fallen precipitously, the panel discusses the potential causes of this. Guests: Michael Boos, Vice President and General Counsel, Citizens United - Tom Davis, Former Congressman (R-VA) - Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law professor.

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