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.
451
Strength of the Union — The Weekly Roundup
Breaking down Biden’s first State of the Union address, how he addressed Ukraine, inflation, and the ‘Unity Agenda’
64 min
452
“Laboratories of Autocracy” —Part 1
Fmr. Ohio Dem State Party Chair David Pepper discusses the rise of autocracies in statehouses across the country
43 min
453
“Moral Amnesia” — The Weekly Roundup
Democratic messaging around the culture wars, Russia positioning to invade Ukraine, the Americans supporting the Canadian vaccine mandate protests
77 min
454
Emergency Pod: Russia Invades Ukraine
National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to discuss the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, what it means for the US and the world, what impact sanctions could have, and what steps the U.S. should take to force a Russian retreat, and how she expects this crisis to end.
76 min
455
The Future of Food
Chef Dan Barber joins to talk about the politics and future of food.
51 min
456
Attack Vectors — The Weekly Roundup
Democratic messaging around the culture wars, Russia positioning to invade Ukraine, the Americans supporting the Canadian vaccine mandate protests
82 min
457
Making A Majority
New Dems Brad Schneider (IL) and Colin Allred (TX) join to discuss the New Dem Action Fund’s Majority Maker ad and what they need to do to keep control of the house.
64 min
458
“Unload the Cannons” — The Weekly Roundup
“Legitimate political discourse,” the Ottawa trucker protests, and the blue states dropping indoor mask mandates.
78 min
459
Little Liars Everywhere—Part 2
Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity.
45 min
460
‘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
461
“Little Liars Everywhere” — Part 1
Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity.
42 min
462
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
463
The Cases of the Coup
Fmr. federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin joins to talk about the January 6th prosecutions.
59 min
464
“Cleanup on Aisle Democracy” — The Weekly Roundup
Biden’s first year, the RNC debate boycott, and Comrade Tucker
62 min
465
On the Border of War
Ret. CIA Officer John Sipher talks about Russia’s troop buildup and potential invasion of Ukraine
57 min
466
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
467
Adventures In Federalism
Why are Republicans able to pass similar laws in statehouses across the country so quickly?
59 min
468
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
469
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
470
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
471
Farewell 2021 — The Weekly Roundup
The Vaccine Wars, Partisan School Board Races, and the worst political predictions of 2021
54 min
472
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
473
“Covid Fatigue” — The Weekly Roundup
Manchin, January 6th Committee, Covid Fatigue
65 min
474
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
475
“The Texter is Inside the House” — The Weekly R...
The Meadows texts, Fox News Insurrection PR Strategy, Remain in Mexico
60 min