The Politics of Resentment: Urban vs. Rural Voters

Why do we allow politicians to drive wedges between us? Why do we listen when they try to convince us cities are the enemy of rural communities, and vice versa? It's a divisive-yet-effective political strategy in countries like Canada and the USA. Is this the new normal?  2:20 | Dr. Kathy Cramer is an internationally-renowned expert on the urban-rural political divide. The University of Wisconsin-Madison poli sci prof explains what Alberta and the United States have in common. CHECK OUT KATHY'S BOOK: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo22879533.html U of A EVENTS: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/political-science/katherine-cramer.html MIT CENTRE FOR CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNICATION: https://www.ccc.mit.edu/ DR. JARED WESLEY on REAL TALK (Jan 24, 2024): https://rtrj.info/012424Wesley 47:50 | Jespo and Johnny debrief. 52:40 | Congratulations to our pal (Senator) Charles Adler!  59:20 | Real Talker Calvin lays out the pros and cons of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's $8.6B commitment to building new schools. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MUGS, SNAPBACKS, and TEES: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:   / ryanjespersen    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.