Drew Westen: The Political Brain
September 30th, 2008
Dr. Drew Westen, author of The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation, gives his groundbreaking presentation on the role of emotion in political decision-making.
He takes a sobering look at why Democrats fail at the ballot box, even as their positions on most issues are in line with the majority of the electorate. Utilizing case studies, empirical research and knowledge of how the brain operates, he illustrates why Democrats need to understand that people think with their gut, and that the political brain is an emotional brain.
This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.