Think CSUN: The Problem of Political Polarization

Why is the political climate in Washington, D.C. more divided and hyper-partisan than ever? Lawrence Becker, chair and Eugene C. Price Professor in CSUN's Department of Political Science, offers his thoughts on the causes and effects of U.S. political gridlock. (Recorded October 5, 2012.)
"Think CSUN" is a video series produced by University Advancement, featuring California State University, Northridge faculty experts. These thought leaders were asked to speak clearly, candidly and off-the-cuff on contemporary issues in their fields of expertise.
directed and shot by Krishna Narayanamurti and Dylan de Mott
written and produced by Carmen Ramos Chandler and Krishna Narayanamurti
executive producer: Kimon Rethis
interviewer/researcher: Carmen Ramos Chandler
editor, co-producer, visual effects and animation supervisor: Dylan de Mott
music by AudioJungle
© 2012 California State University, Northridge.
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