Psychological Undercurrents: Socialization, Morality, and Bias
Jul 7, 202620m
This final episode dives into the deep-seated psychological factors that structure political life before a voter even reaches the ballot box.
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Hosted by Graham Diedrich · EN · 13 episodes
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The Prelim Brief distills the foundational books, landmark papers, and core debates that define political science. Each episode breaks down a major work in American politics.
Graham Diedrich hosts The Prelim Brief, a news show with 13 episodes published.
This final episode dives into the deep-seated psychological factors that structure political life before a voter even reaches the ballot box.
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