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'In Defense of Partisanship' argues strong political parties protect democracy

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Even though George Washington railed against them in his final address to the nation, political parties have divided Americans since the country's founding.

Princeton historian Julian Zelizer explores the history of partisan politics and argues that strong party leadership is good for democracy. We discuss his new book, "In Defense of Partisanship," which comes out Jan. 14.

This segment aired on January 13, 2025.

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