It's Even Worse Than It Looks

In this insightful audiobook, congressional scholars Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein explore the deepening dysfunction within the U.S. political system, marked by hyperpartisanship and an unprecedented stalemate in Congress. They identify key issues contributing to this crisis, including the ideological extremism of the Republican Party and the troubling phenomenon of asymmetric polarization, which hampers effective governance. While acknowledging that there is no simple solution to these complex challenges, the authors offer a range of practical reforms and urge both the media and the public to shift their focus towards addressing the root causes of dysfunction rather than merely seeking to replace incumbents.