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How the two major U.S. political parties formed

Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 30s

President George Washington famously warned against forming political parties, cautioning the nation in his farewell speech as he left office. He predicted that they would sew divisions within America that foreign enemies could manipulate or take advantage of. Today, experts warn of the increasing danger of political parties not immediately accepting election outcomes.

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A law professor explains the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision on Moore v. Harper.
Yale historian Joanne Freeman reflects on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks.
Professor Archon Fung joins to discuss how to restore faith in our electoral system.
Experts examine how new media and social media are changing politics and journalism norms
Experts discuss times in history when the nation and democracy were at the brink.
Experts discuss the worldwide erosion of democracy in recent years.
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