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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“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
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Will We Still Stand for Freedom? — The Weekly R...
Putin’s War and McCarthy’s treat to aid for Ukraine, the Fetterman/Oz Debate, and the extremist groups intimidating voters in the midterms
72 min
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Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer
Stanford Professor Robb Willer joins to discuss the Strengthening Democracy Challenge and what we can do to reduce partisan animosity and anti-democratic attitudes
74 min
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State of the Vote: 14 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions
20 min
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‘Walking On Eggshells’ — The Weekly Roundup
January 6th Committee Hearing, Tight Senate Races, Obama’s Warning for Democrats not to be Buzzkills
55 min
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‘They Really Do Believe’ with Scott MacFarlane
Democracy attacked: CBS News Congressional Correspondent and award-winning journalist Scott MacFarlane updates us on the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.
44 min
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State of the Vote: 21 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions
19 min
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“Spectrum of Stupid” — The Weekly Roundup
Russia’s increased aggression, the Fed’s fight against inflation and the danger of recession, and court cases on ballot counting and Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
77 min
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The Workingman’s Party?
Ruy Teixeira, Mike Madrid, and Scott tranter join to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters and what they can do to stem the tide
72 min
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State of the Vote: 28 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions
21 min
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“The Insanity Defense” — The Weekly Roundup
OPEC slashing oil production, Joe Biden’s visit to Florida, and the Georgia Senate Race and Herschel Walker paying for a former girlfriend’s abortion
68 min
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Free Speech Culture
Greg Lukianoff joins to discuss his work at FIRE, protecting free speech, and creating a free speech culture
73 min
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State of the Vote: 35 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in polling and modeling
28 min
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“It’s a Cultural Problem” — The Weekly Roundup
The “Commitment to America” Plan, the Senate’s Electoral Count Act reform, and Russia’s new draft and the sham referendums
72 min
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Worthy of Protection — Part 2
Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property
50 min
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(NEW) State of the Vote: 48 Days to Go
Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in polling and modeling
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‘Fund the Police’ — The Weekly Roundup
How pending legislation will shape the midterms, Trump’s QAnon Rally, and Ron DeSantis’s political stunt and the real immigration problems.
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