Why do politicians argue so much?

NOS Youth News podcast

In a recent episode of the NOS Youth News podcast, hosts Annabelle Zandbergen and Pien Leerink spoke with sociologist Tom Nijs about political polarization. Nijs discusses why politicians so often clash, the impact this has on those following political debate, and how cooperation remains possible despite disagreement. He also shares a practical strategy for navigating these dynamics, which is relevant not only in politics, but also in everyday settings such as the classroom.