SCOUT· 33%58m·2026-07-22·HistoryThe History of Bad Ideas: Political Leadership is What Counts
Today’s bad idea is a pervasive political myth: the notion that what really matters at election time is political leadership. David talks to political scientist Jane Green about why leaders are less important than they – and we – tend to think. What does shape how people choose to vote? Why do we consistently…
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“So leaders don't matter, except for when they do?”
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