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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“A New Club Of Thugs”— The Weekly Roundup
The BRICS Summit, Meta’s Biggest Takedown Ever, and Why Republicans don’t want to be saved from Donald Trump
70 min
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[+] "Flood The Zone” [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
35 min
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ENCORE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives
57 min
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TAPPED: Molly McKew on Prigozhin Plane Crash
Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew to discuss the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, why Putin decided to kill his former henchman, and what it means for the war in Ukraine
19 min
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The Vice Presidential Primary Debate — The Week...
The First Republican Primary Debate, Trump’s Interview with Tucker, and The Rich Men North of Richmond
67 min
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Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat
The high-stakes reform and the panic at party HQs.
49 min
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The State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump—The W...
Unpacking the latest indictment of Donald Trump and how it fits into the landscape.
91 min
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ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 1
Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property
46 min
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ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 2
Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property
50 min
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A Trumped Up State Of Mind — The Weekly Roundup
Trump's Latest Indictment, Ballot Initiatives and Direct Democracy, and Medicaid Cleanup
65 min
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ENCORE: Any Given Tuesday with Lis Smith
Democratic Strategist Lis Smith discusses her career and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday
62 min
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A Capitol Offense — The Weekly Roundup
Trump's Latest Indictment, Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Breakdown, NYC's Migrant Crisis,
57 min
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Why We Buy
Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior
29 min
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ENCORE: The Workingman’s Party?
Ruy Teixeira, Mike Madrid, and Scott tranter join to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters and what they can do to stem the tide
72 min
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ENCORE: Free Speech Culture
Greg Lukianoff joins to discuss his work at FIRE, protecting free speech, and creating a free speech culture
36 min
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[+] Grain and Ammo [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
33 min
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Trump’s Planning A Power Grab — The Weekly Roundup
Trump announces more legal troubles, His Power Play on Executive Branch, and the lack of transparency on the origins of Covid-19
67 min
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The Real Cost of Cheap Food
The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
58 min
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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