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.

Politics
Government
Daily News
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ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2
Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes.
27 min
52
ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1
Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes.
22 min
53
Changing Of The Guard—The Weekly Roundup
The Senate Picks a New Leader, Trump Pushes for Recess Appointments, and FEMA skipping Trump supporters
58 min
54
ENCORE: Briefly, Perfectly Human
Alua Arthur on embracing mortality and talking about death
32 min
55
Buckle Up—The Weekly Roundup
Trump defeats Harris
73 min
56
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
57
ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2
Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it.
18 min
58
Battle For The Sexes—The Weekly Roundup
The huge gender gap and covering Biden after he dropped out of the race
66 min
59
ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1
Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it.
21 min
60
The Podcast Election—The Weekly Roundup
The McDonald’s Photo Op and the Podcast Election
57 min
61
"Everything Feels Very Topsy-Turvy" with Mike M...
Mike Madrid joins to discuss how both candidates are campaigning down the home stretch
19 min
62
TAPPED: Israel’s Bin Laden
Marc Polymeropoulos on what Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s death could mean for the Middle East
19 min
63
For God and Country—The Weekly Roundup
Lance Wallnau, “Uncommitted” In Michigan, Harris’s Appeal to Black Men
60 min
64
ENCORE: The Lie Detectives — Part 2
Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives
21 min
65
ENCORE: The Lie Detectives — Part 1
Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives
19 min
66
“Electoral Process Porn” —The Weekly Roundup
Election Integrity and Harris’s Media Blitz
52 min
67
The Lie Detectives — Part 1
Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives
19 min
68
One Year Later
One year after Hamas’s terror attacks in Israel
60 min
69
Harris Heads to the Border—The Weekly Roundup (...
VP Harris goes to the border, Trump leans into Christian Nationalism, and our increasing reliance on government spending
53 min
70
Beeper Bombs and Iranian Missiles
John Spencer on Israel’s fight against Hezbollah, the pager attacks, and the risk of escalation
16 min
71
Bracing For Another Contested Election—The Week...
The threats of Election Interference and Harris’s support for abolishing the filibuster
46 min
72
ENCORE: Why We Buy
Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior
29 min
73
Dogs, Cats, and a Very Online Campaign —The Wee...
The second attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, Eating cats and dogs, and a very online campaign.
68 min
74
ENCORE: Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat
The high-stakes reform and the panic at party HQs.
23 min
75
Trump Takes The Bait—The Weekly Roundup
The Harris-Trump Debate and the Cheneys Endorse Harris
66 min