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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The Lie Detectives — Part 2
Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives
21 min
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Trouble In The Base — The Weekly Roundup
Trump’s Trouble in the Base, Impeachment Backfiring, and Christian Nationalism as smear and savior
60 min
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“Fur-Lined Handcuffs” — The Weekly Roundup
Georgia Primary, No Labels Pushes Forward, the Purge at the RNC
56 min
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Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2
Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes
27 min
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Sleepy Joe Wakes Up— The Weekly Roundup
Joe Biden’s State of the Union and the fight for Haley supporters begins
54 min
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Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1
Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes
22 min
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IVF vs The Border— The Weekly Roundup
The “uncommitted” votes in Michigan, Trump’s weakness showing in South Carolina, and IVF and Immigration shaping the election landscape
56 min
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Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2
NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI
48 min
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Laces And Legacies — The Weekly Roundup
Navanly’s killing, the Smirnov indictment, Trump’s Golden Shoes, and the plot to make Christian Nationalism a focus of a new Trump administration
71 min
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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
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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
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Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
44 min
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Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2
David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
45 min
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MAGA Meltdown — The Weekly Roundup
Republicans implode in Congress and Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda
70 min
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Joe Cohn Wants To Reason With An Unreasonable C...
Joe Cohn returns to the show to talk about his run for congress
57 min
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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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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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[+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview]
Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview
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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
20 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
23 min
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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
54 min
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Trump’s Courtroom Campaign
Michael Zeldin joins to discuss the many legal troubles of Donald Trump
76 min
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Wildcards—The Weekly Roundup
The 2024 Presidential Wildcards and the Border Crisis
70 min
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Hagar Chemali on Pentagon’s Communication SNAFU
Hagar Chemali joins to discuss Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization
55 min