Politicology
Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.
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“Things Have Forever Changed”— The Weekly Roundup
Hamas Terrorist attack Israel and the campaigns for Speaker of the House
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TAPPED: Terror in Israel
Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali
52 min
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McCarthy Ousted— The Weekly Roundup
McCarthy loses his gavel, RFK Jr. Flirts with a Third Party Run
70 min
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ENCORE: Misunderstanding Misinformation
Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way.
68 min
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Vintage Trump and a Car Wreck Debate— The Weekl...
Trump courts UAW endorsement and the GOP debate, Menendez’s indictment, and Iran’s Influence campaign
69 min
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ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1
Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it.
21 min
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ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2
Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it.
18 min
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$moke and Mirrors—The Weekly Roundup
Mounting federal debt and the fight over the budget, the UAW strike, and New York’s migrant crisis
66 min
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The Identity Trap—Part 1
Yascha Mounk joins to discuss his new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time”
41 min
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The Identity Trap—Part 2
Yascha Mounk joins to discuss his new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time”
50 min
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I Was Promised an Impeachment— The Weekly Roundup
The Biden Impeachment Inquiry, whether Biden should run in 2024, and the federal appeals court ruling government agencies probably violated free speech rights
63 min
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ENCORE: Testimony—Part 1
Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation
50 min
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ENCORE: Testimony—Part 2
Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation
45 min
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Trump’s (Easiest) Path To Victory— The Weekly R...
No Labels’ dangerous plan, rising concerns among parents, and falling trust in public education
69 min
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Democracy Under Duress: The U.S.-Israel Relatio...
Avi Mayer joins to discuss judicial reform in Israel, the protests, and the U.S.-Israel relationship
49 min
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“A New Club Of Thugs”— The Weekly Roundup
The BRICS Summit, Meta’s Biggest Takedown Ever, and Why Republicans don’t want to be saved from Donald Trump
70 min
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[+] "Flood The Zone” [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
35 min
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ENCORE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives
57 min
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TAPPED: Molly McKew on Prigozhin Plane Crash
Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew to discuss the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, why Putin decided to kill his former henchman, and what it means for the war in Ukraine
19 min
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The Vice Presidential Primary Debate — The Week...
The First Republican Primary Debate, Trump’s Interview with Tucker, and The Rich Men North of Richmond
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Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat
The high-stakes reform and the panic at party HQs.
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The State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump—The W...
Unpacking the latest indictment of Donald Trump and how it fits into the landscape.
91 min
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ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 1
Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property
46 min
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ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 2
Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property
50 min
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A Trumped Up State Of Mind — The Weekly Roundup
Trump's Latest Indictment, Ballot Initiatives and Direct Democracy, and Medicaid Cleanup
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