How historical racism shaped the current landscape of US political polarization
In short: This lecture examines the origins of modern political and media polarization in the United States. It traces how systemic racism, embedded within the New Deal era, has evolved into the intense political divisions seen in contemporary society.
Instructors Noam Chomsky and Michel DeGraff explore the historical roots of American political polarization. The discussion focuses on how racism was encoded into the New Deal, creating structural foundations that continue to influence today's political figures and media environments.
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