William Galston on the 2016 elections, the populist moment, and the Democrats
December 4, 2016
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as posted by the channelOn the 2016 elections, American politics and the Democrats after the 2016 elections. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit
Chapter 1 (00:15 - 48:32): Trump and American Populism
Chapter 2 (48:32 - 1:29:44): The Democrats in 2017
In this conversation, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow William A. Galston shares his perspective on American politics today, including the factors that led to the election of Donald Trump, the state of our parties after his election, and the prospects for the Trump presidency. A former senior aide to President Clinton, Galston considers the significance of the 2016 elections for the Democrats and outlines potential conflicts between what he calls “pro-growth progressives” and “populist progressives” within the party. Galston also describes his work with President Clinton and reflects on Clinton’s political gifts.
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