Frameshift

When we look back at presidential elections from a generation ago, we can see massive sweeps in presidential elections on a regular basis. Over the last 30 years or so, however, politics seems to have become more polarized, with opposing sides more entrenched and more evenly divided. Journalist and podcast host Joe Weathered thinks this is in part because voters are increasingly treating political parties like sports teams. People support the team regardless of the individuals representing the team at any given moment, regardless of specific policy proposals, and despite any scandals or controversies that may arise. Today on Frameshift: a conversation about the treatment of politics as a team sport and what might be done to change direction.