Kotok: Political Disillusionment Boosting Third Parties

The transcript discusses the economic concentration in coastal cities and the historical norm of legislating against it. It explores Florida's divided political climate, highlighting the influence of Trump and Clinton supporters. The rising influence of third parties due to disillusionment with major candidates is noted. Trust issues in governance are discussed, with references to New York and San Francisco. The conversation concludes with metaphors on governance, questioning if current changes are akin to 'Reagan on steroids.'

What was once a common practice in the United States regarding economic concentration?

• Encouraging economic concentration in major cities

• Legislating against economic concentration in major cities

• Promoting international trade

• Focusing on technological advancements

What is the political climate in Florida as described in the transcript?

• Unified support for a single candidate

• A clear preference for third-party candidates

• Indifference towards the election

• A division between supporters of Trump and Clinton

What is causing the rise in support for third-party candidates in Florida?

• Strong campaigns by third-party candidates

• Disillusionment with both major party candidates

• Economic prosperity in the state

• A new voting system

What is the perception of governance according to the transcript?

• Governance is effective and efficient

• Governance is broken and needs fixing

• Governance is improving steadily

• Governance is irrelevant to the public

What metaphor is used to describe the current political climate?

• A walk in the park

• Reagan on steroids

• A calm before the storm

• A ticking time bomb