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P.S. You’re Interesting

Our newest podcast series picks up where Anthony Orlando left off ... we discuss new research in Political Science with innovators in the field. We hope to bring the research to life. 

Host Jeffery A. Jenkins hopes to share innovations and implications of research, through conversation and interviews with invited guests. 

To listen to individual episodes use the player on the episode, or stream & subscribe on your favorite podcasting app – just search “P.S. You’re Interesting” or “usc bedrosian.”

Email us at bedrosian.center@usc.edu

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Older episodes were part of a series called Our American Discourse. We bging you the smartest minds from the University of Southern California and beyond, wrestling with the defining challenges of our time. In their research, we find wisdom. In their voice, hope.

Hosted by Anthony W. Orlando, Our American Discourse reminds us that we’re never too different to learn from each other, nor too divided to find common ground.

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Who Has the Ear of Your Legislators and Why They Can’t Seem to Get Anything Done

May 15, 2018

We’re six months away from one of the most consequential midterm elections in modern history, and Americans are fed up with Congress. Politicians have gotten a bad rap throughout history, but today’s legislators are setting record lows in approval ratings and public trust. What gives? Why do they disappoint us so often? Are they really ignoring our needs and demands, or are we misunderstanding the challenges they face?

In this episode, Sarah Anderson shows that it’s a little of both: politicians don’t listen to all constituents equally, but they also can’t just snap their fingers and fulfill our wishes.

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