Latest work. All after words programs are available as podcasts. Host its perfect to be with you. I know we talked at the university of california Washington Center several years ago but its nice to see you again and your book, breaking the twoparty doom loop weaves history, Political Science and concrete reforms together and they really for knitting way and in a way that really resonated with me and was a pleasure to read. Its an important book. To pull back a little bit and ask why do you want to write about Political Parties because i know the first book was focused on lobbying. And in th a universe of potentil reform, the electoral college, one of the biggest ones money and politics you chose to focus on th parties as a linchpin. Can you talk about what drew you to the parties and the process . Guest why did i write this book . Because i was worried about american democracy and i saw a hyper partisan ship as a serious problem in the country and wanted to think about if there was so
It is nice to see you again. Your book, breaking the twoparty do with the mystery of Political Science and has garnered a lot of attention. I just want to start out by pulling you back a little bit and asking you why do you want to write about Political Parties . Your first book was focused on lobbying within the universe of potential reform college and money in politics and executive power, you chose to focus on parties as the linchpin. Can you talk about what drew you two parties in the process . Its good to be with us light reunion here on cspan. So why did i write this book . Because i was worried about american democracy and i saw hyper partisanship as a serious problem affecting the country and wanted to see if there was a way to solve that problem. It imploded it directly from my previous book which is about corporate lobbying the map book had concluded one reason why lobbyists were so powerful in washington dc was because they broke a lot of laws there wasnt knowledge or expert
And now to london with britishers Prime Ministers questions. Boris johnson takes questions from the house of commons on Foreign Affairs and domestic officials. Prime ministers questions is live each wednesday when parliament is in session here on cspan2. Members are finishing up other business. Now live to the floor of the british house of commons. Mister speaker this morning i had meet with ministerial colleagues into this. In addition to my duties in this house i have meetings later today. Mister speaker, last thursday we received the devastating news the 250 seal jobs will be lost in field yet another blow for steelworkers, their families and communities. When will you bring forward a comprehensive plan for the Steel Industry the tackles high energy costs, Business Rates and ensures this is at the heart of all classes. Action is needed now. Will the Prime Minister stay true to his word and repay the trust of communities that voted for him only last month . I think the honorable lady
You can come and see all of our rabbis wasted. [laughter]. And speaking of things that drive us to drink, a few weeks into the new year year and decade, the reality has set in for us all. For now undeniably in 2020, approaching one of the anticipated and polarized american president ial elections of all time. The 2016 elections results were shocking to many of us. It seemed that we didnt know our country, our communities, or even her friends as well as we thought we did. The aftermath had people questioning peoples deep rooted values. Tonight we are thrilled to welcome ezra klein back in dc to make sense of it all and to share his perspective of how the polarization has been growing roots for decades. And why we are polarized. He asserts that american political system isnt broken but rather is working exactly as it was designed. Aezra klein shows us how disastrous results are Building Bonds to pull us together. The editor at large, vox cofounder ezra klein and executive producer on the
Received ther, we devastating news that steel jobs will be lost in sheffield, newport. Yet another blow for steelworkers. When will the government bring forward a conference of plan for ensuresl industry that that steel is at the heart of all public infrastructure. Action is needed now. Will the Prime Minister stay true to his words and keep the trust of the community that voted for his government . Johnson i can assure that the government is indeed working on a plan to make sure that steel made in this country has only competitive advantages. Happens to that company, will be offered an join a new to government. The conservative manifesto that rollouts to broadband and mobile phone signal is welcomed. My right honorable friend would you agree that communities like mine should not be left behind and what he agree that technology is what not be left out . Cotswolds needs broadband. Timetable . The cost of broadband, we are putting 5 billion pounds of a rollout and a deadline in 2025. Jer