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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Secret City with James Kirchick
James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington
53 min
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“Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy” — The ...
McCarthy gets the gavel, Joe Biden’s classified documents, the riots in Brazil
53 min
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The New Rainmakers with Danny Hogenkamp
Founder and CEO of Grassroots Analytics Danny Hogenkamp joins Ron Steslow to discuss how digital fundraising has changed the way campaigns bring in money and shapes our political landscape
58 min
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“Kevin McCarthy is an Empty Vessel” — The Weekl...
The Struggle to select a speaker and Elise Stefanik’s shift from moderate millennial to Ultra MAGA
60 min
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Encore: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens
Photographer Gabriella Demczuk shares her experience inside the Capitol as it was breached on 1/6
40 min
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Looking back on 2022 — The Weekly Roundup
We look back at some of our favorite weekly roundup segments from 2022
63 min
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Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers
Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World
24 min
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What Gives You Hope?
The Politicology family shares what’s bringing them hope.
27 min
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Encore: Deeper Than Agreement
Kristyn Komarnicki and Darren Calhoun join Ron Steslow to discuss their work creating transformative dialogue experiences—and how we can use some of their techniques in our own lives.
36 min
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“There’s No Turning Back for Them” — Hagar Chem...
Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins to discuss the protests in Iran
72 min
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“The Constitution Cannot Be Suspended”— The Wee...
The Georgia Runoff, Trump’s very bad week, and Ron DeSantis’s “robotic quality”
63 min
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“The Circus is Back”— The Weekly Roundup
The Donald Trump Campaign circus, the China protests, and political hobbyism in the workplace
55 min
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Politicology Mailbag with Lucy Caldwell & Mike ...
Mike Madrid, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
43 min
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“Window Shopping” — The Weekly Roundup
Republicans window shopping, the surprising productivity of divided government, and the failure to follow conflict of interest rules
53 min
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TAPPED: Giving Thanks with Molly McKew
Politicology TAPPED
33 min
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The Power of Silence — Part 2
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
20 min
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“Welcome the Hotel Mar-a-Lago”— The Weekly Roundup
Donald Trump announces he’s running for President, The infighting over who will lead Republicans in congress, and why the Russian empire must die
66 min
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The Power of Silence — Part 1
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
23 min
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“A Fate Worse Than Death” — The Weekly Roundup
The surprisingly midterms for Democrats, Democrats’ Florida problem, Republicans’ Trump Problem and rising chances of Trump vs DeSantis Republican Primary
51 min
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A Red…Splash?
Ron Steslow calls some Politicology fan favorites to discuss the midterm elections, the surprisingly good night for Democrats, the races that are still too close to call, and what it could mean for future elections.
80 min
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ELECTION DAY: State of the Vote
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions
25 min
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“The Crisis is Here” — The Weekly Roundup
The Fed’s rate Hike, inflation, the threats to Social Security shaping the midterms, Liz Cheney endorses a Democrat, the attack on Paul Pelosi
70 min
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“The Big Truth” with Major Garrett and David Be...
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and Election Law Expert David Becker join to discuss their book, “The Big Truth”
80 min
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State of the Vote: 7 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions
22 min
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BONUS: You Need To Meet Rob Sand
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins to discuss his campaign and what other Democrats can learn about earning the votes of white rural voters.
37 min