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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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
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Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
63 min
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[+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
24 min
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It’s Go Time —The Weekly Roundup
The New Hampshire Primaries, the politics of the border crisis, and Ukraine aid
69 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
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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
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The Buzzsaw Primary —The Weekly Roundup
The Iowa Caucus, Rising Tension in the Middle East, and the Democratic Primary heading into New Hampshire
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Trump’s Courtroom Campaign
Michael Zeldin joins to discuss the many legal troubles of Donald Trump
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Wildcards—The Weekly Roundup
The 2024 Presidential Wildcards and the Border Crisis
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Hagar Chemali on Pentagon’s Communication SNAFU
Hagar Chemali joins to discuss Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization
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‘The Insurrection Pivot’ —The Weekly Roundup
The Border Crisis, Unusual Whales in Congress, and Biden’s Insurrection Pivot
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Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers
Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World
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Orange Man Ban? —The Weekly Roundup
Hamas rejects ceasefire plan, Harvard’s Plagiarism scandal, Trump’s Eligibility
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Encore: Why We Buy
Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior
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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
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[+] ‘When the New York Times Lost Its Way’ [PRE...
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment
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Ukraine Must Win
Molly McKew joins to discuss the war in Ukraine and the growing pessimism that Ukraine can win.
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Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions!
35 min
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Encore: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Ca...
Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness
47 min
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Liz Cheney vs. Dark Trump—The Weekly Roundup
The Darker Donald Trump, Liz Cheney’s Possible Presidential Run, and why calls for genocide are bullying and harassment
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Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food
The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
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Who’s Buying ‘Bidenomics’?—The Weekly Roundup
The Bias in Media Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War, “Bidenomics” Falling Flat, and Border Security Negotiations
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Whispered in Gaza
Joseph Braude discusses the stories of people in Gaza, how they feel about Hamas, and who they blame for the war
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More Than a Messaging Problem—The Weekly Roundup
The Israel-Hamas War, Biden problems with Latino and young voters, and the tension between rapid commercialization and caution in AI
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Holy War—Part 2
The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th
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