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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Cuomo, Covid, and Climate, Oh My! — The Weekly ...
Biden’s bipartisan bill to build back better, Republican governors willfully neglect public health, and Governor Cuomo’s reticent resignation
59 min
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Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons ...
Fmr. Senior CIA Official and author Marc Polymeropoulos on directed energy attacks and leadership lessons learned through his 26 years in the intelligence community.
54 min
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High-Stakes Hot Potato — The Weekly Roundup
Gov. Cuomo doubles down on denial of crimes alleged by NY Attorney General, Democrats’ political punt on the eviction moratorium, and the evolving politics of vaccine mandates
69 min
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“Shame and Ostracization”— The Weekly Roundup
Tensions rise and emotions flare in the first January 6 committee hearing, and the pandemic of the unvaccinated ushers in new restrictions for the rule-followers.
72 min
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Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in ...
Understanding the historic uprising in Cuba with Fmr. Ambassador Al Cardenas
36 min
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“You’ve Got To Feed The Beast” — The Weekly Rou...
January 6 committee showdown, the new space race, and the Spanish language MAGA channel soon to hit the airwaves.
65 min
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Trillion With a “T” — The Weekly Roundup
Texas Dems hightail it to Washington, Biden’s blunt warning to his party, and how the Senate could actually pass a historic $3.5 Trillion package.
62 min
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Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrection
Democracy attacked: Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane shares the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.
37 min
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“Vax That Thang Up” — The Weekly Roundup
The House moves to investigate 1/6, Republican candidates embrace the Big Lie, and the pandemic’s deepening political divide
51 min
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“Democracy In Triage” — David Becker on Brnovic...
“Our democracy is in triage right now.” David Becker, election law expert, joins Ron Steslow to break down Brnovich v. DNC, and what it portends for voting rights and our democracy.
57 min
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“Strange Bedfellows” — The Weekly Roundup
Confusion in New York City’s mayoral primary, the FTC’s Facebook antitrust flop, and the Supreme Court’s eviction moratorium surprise.
51 min
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“Constitution Bootcamp” — The Weekly Roundup
Liz Cheney’s “Constitution Bootcamps,” the Failure of the For The People Act, and DeSantis’ “viewpoint diversity” survey
68 min
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“Pipeline of A$$holes” — The Weekly Roundup
The Not-A-Reset on Russia, Emboldened Insurrectionists, and Investigators Investigating DOJ
66 min
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The (Departed) Lincoln Project Founders: Part 1
Four since-departed co-founders of The Lincoln Project reunite to discuss the most important political fight of their lives...and what comes next.
57 min
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Politicology+ is here
Part master class, part laboratory, part war room
3 min
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“Do not come” — The Weekly Roundup
Flashbang bipartisanship, fecklessness on the filibuster, and Kamala’s warning on immigration
62 min
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Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and...
What does it mean to be “canceled?”
75 min
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“For God & Country” — Weekly Roundup
What are Democrats prepared to do to save democracy?
55 min
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“No Trust, No Truth”—The Weekly Roundup
How can we ever hold truth to power if those in power don’t believe in truth? Al Cardenas, Susan Del Percio and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories.
49 min
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‘Normal Tourist Visit’ — The Weekly Roundup
“Are we in a democracy?” Dr. Catherine Sanderson and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories.
62 min
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An Eye On Elise Stefanik—Enemies of Democracy
What does it take to become a Trump Republican? In the first installment of Enemies of Democracy, Lucy Caldwell and Ron Steslow introduce listeners to Elise Stefanik and her path from moderate marvel to Trumpist capitulator.
37 min
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“Crazy Times Carnival”—The Weekly Roundup
Liz Cheney’s ouster and the Republican Party’s leadership vacuum, Arizona’s bogus election audit, and the special interests spending millions on spam comments — Jon Boughtin, Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories.
59 min
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“I’ve Had It With Her”—The Weekly Roundup
Liz Cheney’s last stand, Barr’s abuse of office, and clinging to COVID rules—Susan Del Percio, Jennifer Horn, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories.
47 min
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Out on the Field—Israel Gutierrez
The play-by-play of American LGBT athletes’ fight for inclusion with ESPN’s Israel “Izzy” Gutierrez.
53 min
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Knock Knock Knocking Down Rudy’s Door—The Weekl...
Biden raises hope, while the feds raze Rudy.
62 min