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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Trump Is Not The Standard — The Weekly Roundup
The Investigations into the Biden Family, the NATO Summit, and Greater Idaho
68 min
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ENCORE: True Crime in the Post-Truth Era
Andy Kroll discusses his new book A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy
47 min
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“Class Matters”— The Weekly Roundup
SCOTUS rules on Affirmative Action, the aftermath of rebellion in Russia, and patriotism vs nationalism in the US.
62 min
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The Power Code
Katty Kay joins Ron Steslow to discuss her new book, The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone).
61 min
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“Bidenomics” — The Weekly Roundup
Biden’s economic messaging, how RFK Jr is appealing to voters, and our elected idiots
61 min
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Immigration: Too Big To Solve?
Frank Sharry and David Bier join Ron Steslow to discuss the complex challenges of immigration policy
76 min
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TAPPED: Coup In Russia?
Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew to discuss the escalating security crisis between Russia and the Wagner group, the private army that’s been fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
17 min
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Alito’s Private Jet Imbroglio — The Weekly Roundup
Alito’s jet imbroglio, China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba, Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before congress
64 min
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China Wants A New World Order
Georgetown Professor Evan Medeiros joins to discuss the U.S.-China relationship
66 min
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Boogeyman—The Weekly Roundup
Trump’s Second Indictment and the Politics of Privacy
67 min
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“Dead To Rights” — George Conway on Trump’s 2nd...
George Conway and Ron Steslow discuss the indictment of Donald Trump on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim them
70 min
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Spoiler Alert?—The Weekly Roundup
No Labels Plan for a third party run, the primary field gets more crowded, and keeping phones out of schools
54 min
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ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
42 min
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ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1
Harvard and Oxford trained policy maker Justin Zorn and NASA and IKEA consultant Leigh Marz discuss their new book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
46 min
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‘A Hostage They Couldn’t Shoot’—The Weekly Roundup
The Debt Limit Deal, how it impacts foreign affairs, and the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign because of her health.
57 min
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‘Give Ukraine What it Needs to Win’
Molly McKew answers a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
70 min
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[+] “Faith in America” [Preview]
Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Tim Scott’s campaign launch
28 min
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DeCision 2024
Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch
45 min
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TikTok Showdown: The RESTRICT Act Debate
Joe Cohn and Hagar Chemali join Ron Steslow to discuss the RESTRICT Act
70 min
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ChatGPT Goes to Washington — The Weekly Roundup
The A.I. hearing, the Durham Report, and the APA’s warning about social media
62 min
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Misunderstanding Misinformation
Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way.
68 min
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Musical Chairs — The Weekly Roundup
The debt limit fight and the end of Title 42
72 min
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In Money We Trust
Donna Redel joins Ron Steslow to put some of biggest financial stories in the news into context
45 min
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Collapse of Reality? — The Weekly Roundup
The Artificial Intelligence shaping our politics and J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First Republic Bank
58 min
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The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 2: Prosperity, Ju...
Robert Chapman joins to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president
79 min