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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An Unmitigated Disaster—The Weekly Roundup
The first presidential debate devolves into lies, rambling, and an argument over who’s better at golf.
59 min
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ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
45 min
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Depends On Your Lens—The Weekly Roundup
Deceptive Editing, Antisemitism at Columbia , and Biden’s Immigration Orders
71 min
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ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
44 min
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The Part-Time Boom—The Weekly Roundup
People struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices despite the positive headlines, Israel rescues hostages, and why Russia ships are heading to Cuba
69 min
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ENCORE: Holy War—Part 1
The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th
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ENCORE: Holy War—Part 2
The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th
55 min
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Guilt & Glee—The Weekly Roundup
The Donald Trump conviction in the New York hush money case, Joe Biden's executive order on border security, and the Wall Street Journal report on Biden's cognitive fitness
74 min
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LIVE: The Latino Century with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid joins to discuss his upcoming book The Latino Century
64 min
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Full Blown Freakout—The Weekly Roundup
Democrats in ‘freakout’ over Biden, the NIH officials undermining government transparency, and the rising cost of debt interest payments
60 min
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Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom
Alex Gladstein On Why Bitcoin Is Essential For Human Rights Work
44 min
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Crypto Clash—The Weekly Roundup
Crypto bills moving in congress, housing as a key issue for Latino voters, and the rise of political violence
62 min
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Urban Warfare
John Spencer on the Israel-Hamas War
106 min
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A Parade of Red Ties—The Weekly Roundup
Russia’s offensive, still high inflation, Biden and Trump agree to debate
76 min
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Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid and Lucy ...
Lucy Caldwell, Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
57 min
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Affordability Voters—The Weekly Roundup
How affordability is moving Latinos away from Biden, how the degree-free are getting good-paying jobs, and another legislator is indicted for taking bribes
75 min
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The Primary Solution
Nick Troiano on fixing our primary elections
54 min
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The ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly Roundup
People feel worse about their money, Trump’s Time Magazine interview, and Arizona repeals the 1864 Abortion Ban
71 min
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Briefly, Perfectly Human
Alua Arthur on embracing mortality and talking about death
55 min
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“Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup
Security funding, the protests on college campuses, and the safe spaces election
64 min
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Means of Control — Part 2
Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you.
36 min
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Missiles & Money — The Weekly Roundup
Iran’s attack on Israel, the financial crunch above the poverty line
81 min
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Means of Control — Part 1
Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you.
38 min
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“Get Caught Trying” — The Weekly Roundup
No Labels bows out, RFK Jr’s spoiler plan, Arizona Abortion law, and Biden’s new plan to cancel student loan debt
65 min
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How To Demoralize America
Molly McKew and Chris Zappone join host Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s influence campaigns in the United States
94 min