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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Adventures In Federalism
Why are Republicans able to pass similar laws in statehouses across the country so quickly?
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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
65 min
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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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The Sh*tshow Must Go On — The Weekly Roundup
Bannon Indictment, Beto and the Midterms, and the Republican Presidential Hopefuls
61 min
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System Error — Part 1
Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot
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Double Exclamation — The Weekly Roundup
January 6th Committee, Infrastructure Passes, and Inflation
59 min
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Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game
Fmr. HP CEO and presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss our focus on short-term gains over long term planning
73 min
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An Existential Crisis — The Weekly Roundup
Elections, Climate Change Talks, and China’s Cryptocurrency
59 min
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Winners Take All with Congressman Steve Israel
Fmr. Rep. Steve Israel on what Democrats learned from the 2020 election and what they must do if they hope to keep their majorities in the midterms
49 min
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Pandemic of Disinformation — The Weekly Roundup
Facebook, The GOP lawmakers who spoke to the 1/6 organizers, and Covid-19 vaccines for kids
51 min
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Strongmen — Part 2
Ruth Ben-Ghiat on her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the rise of autocratic leaders
38 min
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"Majority Leader Manchin" — The Weekly Roundup
Democratic House Retirements, Striketober, and the Virginia governor’s race
57 min