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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“Unload the Cannons” — The Weekly Roundup
“Legitimate political discourse,” the Ottawa trucker protests, and the blue states dropping indoor mask mandates.
78 min
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Little Liars Everywhere—Part 2
Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity.
45 min
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‘Three-Fingers Full of Republicans’— The Weekl...
Trump’s J6 Pardon Pledge, the plan to steal voting machines, and the Joe Rogan/Spotify Controversy
68 min
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“Little Liars Everywhere” — Part 1
Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity.
42 min
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The Plot to Steal the Presidency — The Weekly R...
The Plot to Steal the Presidency, Breyer Retires, Newt Gingrich goes after the J6 Committee
58 min
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The Cases of the Coup
Fmr. federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin joins to talk about the January 6th prosecutions.
59 min
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“Cleanup on Aisle Democracy” — The Weekly Roundup
Biden’s first year, the RNC debate boycott, and Comrade Tucker
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On the Border of War
Ret. CIA Officer John Sipher talks about Russia’s troop buildup and potential invasion of Ukraine
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Fauci Ouchie — The Weekly Roundup
Biden’s Speeches, Fauci’s hot mic and Covid messaging woes, and the battle lines in Trump v. Rounds
81 min
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Adventures In Federalism
Why are Republicans able to pass similar laws in statehouses across the country so quickly?
59 min
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Better for the struggle — The Weekly Roundup
Reflecting on the January 6th insurrection and what it might mean going forward, The Great Resignation and the economy
78 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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Encore: The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Cathe...
Methods of finding happiness and the power of your mindset in times of great loss, fear and uncertainty
23 min
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Farewell 2021 — The Weekly Roundup
The Vaccine Wars, Partisan School Board Races, and the worst political predictions of 2021
54 min
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We have a Democracy Problem — with Mike Madrid
Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Latino voters can shape future elections and erosion of institutions around the globe.
48 min
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“Covid Fatigue” — The Weekly Roundup
Manchin, January 6th Committee, Covid Fatigue
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Democrats Have A Latino Problem — with Mike Madrid
Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Democrats must better understand Latino voting trends in order to win pivotal electoral fights.
45 min
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“The Texter is Inside the House” — The Weekly R...
The Meadows texts, Fox News Insurrection PR Strategy, Remain in Mexico
60 min
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Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine ...
Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness
39 min
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The Coup In Progress — The Weekly Roundup
The Biden-Putin call, Trump’s next coup, vaccine mandates
73 min
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Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrectio...
Democracy attacked: Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane updates us on the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.
47 min
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Message & Discipline — The Weekly Roundup
Cuomo Suspension, Omicron, and the Trump supported candidates for key election offices
67 min
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‘The Rule of Law is Back’ with Adam Schiff
Congressman Adam Schiff joins Ron Steslow to discuss his rise to prominence, the January 6th Committee, and his book Midnight in Washington
32 min
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“Look Up” — The Weekly Roundup
China, Authoritarians, and the Tigray Crisis
71 min
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System Error — Part 2
Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot
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