Best of BP: Why Norm Ornstein is So Worried

In our interview with Norman Ornstein -- one of the most famous and respected scholars of American politics and government -- we were struck by how worried he's become for the future of America. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?*** A trusted voice who often appears on C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, NPR, and “PBS NewsHour” and who served as an election analyst for CBS News for thirty years, Ornstein explains the factors that contributed to the current broken state of American politics, most significantly the so-called tribalization initiated by Newt Gingrich, the influence of Rupert Murdoch's media outlets, and the advent of social media. He also shares his ideas for making things better, including national service and a surprising idea for Congress. Ho 03:21 The Shift in American Politics and the Role of Trump 09:19 The Impact of Media and Social Media on Politics 13:42 The Need for Structural Reforms in American Politics 29:15 The Future of the Democratic and Republican Parties 29:43 Potential Fixes for the Current Political Climate 39:43 The Impact of the Permanent Campaign on Politics 42:22 A Sliver of Hope