Book · 2026 · Law
The Fourth Branch
How State Government Can Save Our Union
Why people recommend it
The Fourth Branch by Daniel Squadron is a political book focusing on governance, institutional power, and the structures that influence modern political decision-making. During an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in July 2026 for an episode titled Platner’s Top Strategist on What Went Wrong, guest Morris Katz shared his thoughts on the volume. Katz mentioned that although he had not yet finished reading it, he was currently engaged with the text and very much enjoying the reading experience. Katz presented the book as part of his recommended reading, framing it as an astute observation of political power dynamics and institutional behavior, which resonated with his own professional background in political strategy and electoral campaigns.
Who recommended it
- Morris Katz Recommended
Morris Katz — 1 mention
“I have not finished it yet but I'm currently reading uh the fourth branch by Daniel Squadron and very much enjoying that”