Sarah Anzia
Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy and Political Science
The notion that “all politics is local” appears to be less true as the years pass. But despite the increasing focus on national issues among Americans, local leaders continue to wield significant influence when it comes to matters like education, finances, and law enforcement. Additionally, these officials remain open to guidance from interest groups.
Sarah Anzia, a BESI participating faculty member and a leading scholar of local politics, was recently invited on the “Manhattan Insights” podcast to shed light on the dynamics that shape the functioning of communities. Anzia’s research delves into the intricacies of state and local governments, and she is also the author of the enlightening work titled Local Interests: Politics, Policy, and Interest Groups in U.S. City Governments.
The conversation was hosted by Reihan Salam, journalist and president of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.