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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Domestic Terror Threat—The Weekly Roundup
Fmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination, H.R. 1, the For the People Act and the continued fight to preserve democracy, and the ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol.
68 min
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Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations
Journalist, public speaker and author Celeste Headlee joins host Ron Steslow to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect.
37 min
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Combatting Vaccine Skepticism—The Weekly Roundup
Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow to discuss the new Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine and diminishing vaccine skepticism, the evolution of Republican disinformation regarding the 2020 election, and the questionable attempt to rebrand the GOP as the party of the working class.
66 min
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Drawing Democracy: Part 1—Redistricting in America
In the first part of a new Politicology series on America’s redistricting process, Mike Madrid joins host Ron Steslow to set the table with an overview of how redistricting and reapportionment happen, the importance of the Census, and why we’ll hear a lot about Gerrymandering as this process unfolds.
35 min
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A New Party is Needed—The Weekly Roundup
Jennifer Horn, Tharon Johnson, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to recap the week, including the growing rift and infighting among the Republican Party's ranks, the defeated Senator looking to re-run, the continued voter suppression efforts in Georgia and statehouses across the country, and what people across the country can do now to protect their right to vote.
48 min
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How Smartmatic vs. Fox News Will Impact Cable N...
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins Ron Steslow to discuss the $2.7 billion lawsuit Smartmatic filed against Fox News, three Fox hosts, and two Trump attorneys and the impact it could have on the misinformation cable news channels produce.
37 min
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Perfect Phone Calls—The Weekly Roundup
Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the potential impact the second Trump impeachment trial will have in the future, the new investigation in Georgia probing Trump's calls to state officials, and the impact of the compounding COVID-induced crises.
72 min
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Impeachment and the Most Divided Deliberative B...
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones joins Ron Steslow to discuss the insurrection at the Capitol, the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, holding presidents accountable for their actions, and how we should expect a 50-50 Senate to function.
61 min
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Republican Party Exodus—The Weekly Roundup
Ron Steslow and special guests discuss the tens of thousands of Republican voters who have left the party since the insurrection at the Capitol, the latest attempts at voter suppression moving through state legislatures, and mounting legal trouble for the Trump family and businesses.
67 min
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Reckoning with our Shared Trauma with Mary Trump
Mary Trump joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how she felt after the 2020 election, how the pandemic and the insurrection at the Capitol have impacted our collective mental health, what could cause so many people to engage in insurrection, the compounding effect of a year laden with traumatic events, Donald Trump’s insidious technique for gaining followers, and how we can protect against it in the future.
64 min
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NEW: This is Politicology with Ron Steslow
Politics in America is transforming. We’re using the lessons learned working with The Lincoln Project and launching a new podcast—Politicology—to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts experts from across disciplines and the political spectrum to learn more about the problems we face as a nation. Politicology launches February 3rd.
5 min
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Navalny’s Arrest, Rudy’s Lawsuit, and the QAnon...
Jennifer Horn, John Sipher, and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the arrest of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and the protests around Russia last weekend, the $1.3 billion lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems filed against Rudy Giuliani, and Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s history of endorsing conspiracy theories and violence against Democratic politicians.
71 min
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The Inauguration—The Weekly Roundup
Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the inauguration, Joe Biden’s inaugural address, Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and some of the actions the Biden Administration took in their first few hours in office.
82 min
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Reconnaissance Tours, The PGA Snubs Trump, and ...
Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join Host Ron Steslow to discuss the accusation that a member of congress provided reconnaissance tours to rioters before the attack, Trump’s ban from social media platforms, the PGA’s decision to drop Trump’s course from the calendar, and Donald Trump’s second impeachment.
79 min
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Trump vs Democracy Revisited: Anne Applebaum on...
After the violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol at the direction of the president last week, we decided to resurface a conversation from August between host Ron Steslow and Anne Applebaum about her book, Twilight of Democracy, and the warning signs of authoritarianism we were witnessing.
54 min
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Trump’s Capitol Siege, His Desperate Phone Call...
Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell), and Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump loyalists, Donald Trump’s unhinged phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff’s wins in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections.
79 min
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The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 3
Emergency room physicians Natasha Kathuria and Dan Barkhuff return to the podcast to talk to Ron Steslow about their experiences fighting COVID-19, the new vaccines, and the continued impact of the pandemic.
53 min
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Another Election Lawsuit, Electoral College Cha...
Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Susan Del Percio to discuss the Texas congressman who is suing Mike Pence to steal an election, the U.S. Senator from Missouri who announced he will challenge electoral college votes, the importance of the Georgia Runoffs, and New Year’s resolutions for the United States.
51 min
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The Russian Hacks with Tom Nichols
Ron Steslow and Tom Nichols discuss Russia’s recent hacks of U.S. Federal Agencies, Trump’s relationship with Putin, what the Biden administration will need to do to clean up the damage and secure systems, and the potential dangers of Donald Trump having access to classified intelligence after he leaves office.
54 min
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Bill Barr Bails, Mitchell leaves the Republican...
Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to discuss the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr, the retiring Michigan congressman—Paul Mitchell—who left the Republican Party, and Mitch McConnell begging Republican Senators not to challenge the election results.
43 min
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The Lame Duck DOD Shakeup with Malcolm Nance
Ron Steslow sits down with Malcolm Nance, a counter terrorism expert, to discuss the recent staffing changes at the Department of Defense, how the newly installed Trump loyalists could impact defense strategy, and how the Biden administration must respond to recent policy changes made by Trump.
84 min
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Even More Trump Court Losses, and Trump's Whiff...
The U.S. Supreme Court declining a request to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Texas Attorney General trying to throw out 10 million votes in four other states, and the New York Times reporting that the Trump administration declined to purchase additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
53 min
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Explained: The Electoral College
With the Electoral College scheduled to meet next week, host Ron Steslow explains how the electoral college developed, the way it functions, what “faithless” electors are whether they could impact the election, and a push to reform the Electoral College.
11 min
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Trump’s Unhinged Fraud Claims, The Trump Grift,...
Host Ron Steslow talks to Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Tharon Johnson about the top stories of the week: Trump’s continued attempts to steal the presidential election, the RNC’s planned “victory” rally in Georgia, the Trump campaign’s post-election grift, and the shady stock trading of Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
54 min
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Explained: How a Candidate Officially Becomes t...
With several critical dates approaching, host Ron Steslow briefly walks listeners through the process for how a candidate becomes the President of the United States.
8 min