Elaine Kamarck

senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; founding director of the Center for Effective Public Management

Guest

Senior Fellow in the Governance Studies Program at the Brookings Institution and the Director of its Center for Effective Public Management; author of Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know about How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates and Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again; Hillary Clinton superdelegate

Elaine Kamarck on KCRW

During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

Did Trump permanently damage US democracy? He’s hinting at another presidential run in 2024

During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Presidential debates have become reality TV, and performance is more important than substance.

Do TV debates help voters decide?

Presidential debates have become reality TV, and performance is more important than substance.

from To the Point

Attorney General William Barr was supposed to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee today; but on Wednesday night, he said he’d be a no show.

Democrats threaten to hold Bill Barr in contempt after he cancels plans to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee

Attorney General William Barr was supposed to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee today; but on Wednesday night, he said he’d be a no show.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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