In this interview with Associate Professor Odolan Kamara, an expert in microeconomics and political economy at the University of Southern California, the host explores the complex dynamics of political polarization in America. Professor Kamara explains how polarization isn’t likely to diminish naturally in the near future due to active investment from individuals and organizations who benefit from it. He discusses the role of politicians, social media platforms, and sophisticated algorithms in perpetuating and amplifying polarization. Despite this, he holds a broader perspective, suggesting that many social phenomena, including polarization, are cyclical, offering hope for eventual decrease in polarization over the long term.
