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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War and Moral Rebels
Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson discusses moral rebels and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
49 min
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‘Gas and Groceries’ — The Weekly Roundup
The New York Times guest essay on Latino voters moving to the GOP, An update on the war in Ukraine, and how Ukraine is exploiting Putin’s fears, Disney employees protesting the lack fo response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill
60 min
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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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‘A Precarious Moment’ — The Weekly Roundup
Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to congress, the media coverage and protests over the war in Ukraine, and public defenders and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing
71 min
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The Plot to Steal the Presidency (and How to St...
Matt Bennett and Jess Marsden join to discuss the Republican plot to steal the 2024 presidential election and the steps we need to take to save democracy
56 min
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War and Oil — The Weekly Roundup
The Crisis in Ukraine, Biden banning Russian oil and looking to Venezuela, China pushing Russian propaganda
86 min
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“Laboratories of Autocracy” — Part 2
Fmr. Ohio Dem State Party Chair David Pepper discusses the rise of autocracies in statehouses across the country
42 min
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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
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“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
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“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
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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
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The Future of Food
Chef Dan Barber joins to talk about the politics and future of food.
51 min
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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
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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
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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
62 min
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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
57 min
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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