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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Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1
NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI
34 min
127
Grandpa v. Grandpa —The Weekly Roundup
Allegations about Biden’s memory, the Democrat’s Special Election Victory, and a Cryptic Statement about a Security Threat
69 min
128
Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
44 min
129
Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
45 min
130
MAGA Meltdown — The Weekly Roundup
Republicans implode in Congress and Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda
70 min
131
Joe Cohn Wants To Reason With An Unreasonable C...
Joe Cohn returns to the show to talk about his run for congress
57 min
132
Republicans’ Border Bluff—The Weekly Roundup
Biden pledges to close the border, the strike on U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley takes the gloves off
55 min
133
Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
63 min
134
[+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
24 min
135
It’s Go Time —The Weekly Roundup
The New Hampshire Primaries, the politics of the border crisis, and Ukraine aid
69 min
136
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
23 min
137
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
20 min
138
The Buzzsaw Primary —The Weekly Roundup
The Iowa Caucus, Rising Tension in the Middle East, and the Democratic Primary heading into New Hampshire
54 min
139
Trump’s Courtroom Campaign
Michael Zeldin joins to discuss the many legal troubles of Donald Trump
76 min
140
Wildcards—The Weekly Roundup
The 2024 Presidential Wildcards and the Border Crisis
70 min
141
Hagar Chemali on Pentagon’s Communication SNAFU
Hagar Chemali joins to discuss Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization
55 min
142
‘The Insurrection Pivot’ —The Weekly Roundup
The Border Crisis, Unusual Whales in Congress, and Biden’s Insurrection Pivot
69 min
143
Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers
Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World
24 min
144
Orange Man Ban? —The Weekly Roundup
Hamas rejects ceasefire plan, Harvard’s Plagiarism scandal, Trump’s Eligibility
63 min
145
Encore: Why We Buy
Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior
29 min
146
[+] ‘When the New York Times Lost Its Way’ [PRE...
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment
29 min
147
Trump Disqualified in Colorado—The Weekly Roundup
Colorado keeps Trump off the ballot, Immigration Crisis and Foreign aid, and the Holocaust denialism among young Americans
73 min
148
Ukraine Must Win
Molly McKew joins to discuss the war in Ukraine and the growing pessimism that Ukraine can win.
59 min
149
Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
35 min
150
Encore: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Ca...
Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness
47 min