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]]> Politicology ron@tuskinc.com AI Weapons and Mass Surveillance — The Weekly Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) is back in studio with Host Ron Steslow for a conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, conflict, and accountability in real time. They discuss Ukraine’s first successful capture of a Russian position using only unmanned ground robotic systems and aerial drones and the rapid integration of AI into warfare and national security. They also examine the growing clash between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon after Anthropic refused to allow its AI tools to be used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance, and the Trump administration responded by labeling the company a supply chain risk. Then, they dive into a new AI model that can discover and weaponize previously unknown software vulnerabilities and what that will mean for the government, banks and businesses.  Finally, they debate the future of AI-powered mass surveillance and the looming reauthorization of FISA Section 702.  In Politicology+ they dive into several big corruption stories: Viktor Orbán’s election loss, suspicious oil-futures trading, and the Trump family using World Liberty Coin as their personal ATM. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Listen to Hagar’s new podcast, The Threat: https://bit.ly/4cRf2DO CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:36:00 -0000 full 1 571 Politicology Power, surveillance, and control in the age of AI Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) is back in studio with Host Ron Steslow for a conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, conflict, and accountability in real time. They discuss Ukraine’s first successful capture of a Russian position using only unmanned ground robotic systems and aerial drones and the rapid integration of AI into warfare and national security. They also examine the growing clash between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon after Anthropic refused to allow its AI tools to be used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance, and the Trump administration responded by labeling the company a supply chain risk. Then, they dive into a new AI model that can discover and weaponize previously unknown software vulnerabilities and what that will mean for the government, banks and businesses.  Finally, they debate the future of AI-powered mass surveillance and the looming reauthorization of FISA Section 702.  In Politicology+ they dive into several big corruption stories: Viktor Orbán’s election loss, suspicious oil-futures trading, and the Trump family using World Liberty Coin as their personal ATM. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Listen to Hagar’s new podcast, The Threat: https://bit.ly/4cRf2DO CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) is back in studio with Host Ron Steslow for a conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, conflict, and accountability in real time.

They discuss Ukraine’s first successful capture of a Russian position using only unmanned ground robotic systems and aerial drones and the rapid integration of AI into warfare and national security.

They also examine the growing clash between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon after Anthropic refused to allow its AI tools to be used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance, and the Trump administration responded by labeling the company a supply chain risk.

Then, they dive into a new AI model that can discover and weaponize previously unknown software vulnerabilities and what that will mean for the government, banks and businesses. 

Finally, they debate the future of AI-powered mass surveillance and the looming reauthorization of FISA Section 702. 

In Politicology+ they dive into several big corruption stories: Viktor Orbán’s election loss, suspicious oil-futures trading, and the Trump family using World Liberty Coin as their personal ATM.

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]]> 4405 ENCORE: Modeling Victory — Part 2 In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it  (02:55) The decrease in response rates over time (10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote (15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts  (28:05 ) Innovations in data science (31:14) The numbers Scott is watching My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:07:00 -0000 full 2 573 Politicology In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it  (02:55) The decrease in response rates over time (10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote (15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts  (28:05 ) Innovations in data science (31:14) The numbers Scott is watching My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling

To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus

(00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it 

(02:55) The decrease in response rates over time

(10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote

(15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts 

(28:05 ) Innovations in data science

(31:14) The numbers Scott is watching

My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG

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]]> 2740 Fortress America — The Weekly Journalist Izabella Kaminska (The Blind Spot, Financial Times, POLITICO Europe) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging discussion about what the war with Iran will mean for the global economy, especially America, long after the shooting slows down. They begin with the immediate shockwaves of the temporary ceasefire and the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping chokepoint that remains politically controlled even if technically “open.” Then, Izabella unpacks the end of the decades-long “peace dividend” underwritten by American power—and what values inform the partnerships forging the new order replacing it. Finally, they explore the logic and progress of the Trump administration’s strategy to restructure the dollar. In Politicology+ they examine one of the biggest assumptions behind the AI boom: that it will generate enough growth to justify the enormous capital being poured into it, and how much that growth truly matters. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/izakaminska  https://the-blindspot.com/  https://www.thepeg.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 569 Politicology Journalist Izabella Kaminska (The Blind Spot, Financial Times, POLITICO Europe) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging discussion about what the war with Iran will mean for the global economy, especially America, long after the shooting slows down. They begin with the immediate shockwaves of the temporary ceasefire and the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping chokepoint that remains politically controlled even if technically “open.” Then, Izabella unpacks the end of the decades-long “peace dividend” underwritten by American power—and what values inform the partnerships forging the new order replacing it. Finally, they explore the logic and progress of the Trump administration’s strategy to restructure the dollar. In Politicology+ they examine one of the biggest assumptions behind the AI boom: that it will generate enough growth to justify the enormous capital being poured into it, and how much that growth truly matters. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/izakaminska  https://the-blindspot.com/  https://www.thepeg.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Journalist Izabella Kaminska (The Blind Spot, Financial Times, POLITICO Europe) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging discussion about what the war with Iran will mean for the global economy, especially America, long after the shooting slows down.

They begin with the immediate shockwaves of the temporary ceasefire and the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping chokepoint that remains politically controlled even if technically “open.”

Then, Izabella unpacks the end of the decades-long “peace dividend” underwritten by American power—and what values inform the partnerships forging the new order replacing it.

Finally, they explore the logic and progress of the Trump administration’s strategy to restructure the dollar.

In Politicology+ they examine one of the biggest assumptions behind the AI boom: that it will generate enough growth to justify the enormous capital being poured into it, and how much that growth truly matters.

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]]> 5427 ENCORE: Modeling Victory — Part 1 In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign  (04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used (11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out (15:16) Explaining sampling  (34:36) Polling vs modeling (37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0000 full 2 568 Politicology Scott Tranter on data science, polling, and modeling In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign  (04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used (11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out (15:16) Explaining sampling  (34:36) Polling vs modeling (37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling

To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus

(01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign 

(04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used

(11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out

(15:16) Explaining sampling 

(34:36) Polling vs modeling

(37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do

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]]> 3100 Who Gets to Be an American? — The Weekly Susan Del Percio (Crisis Communications Expert) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most fundamental questions in American life: who gets to be an American, and who gets to decide? They begin with the Supreme Court oral arguments over Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary legal residents. They then turn to the controversial SAVE Act, a proposed voter registration and election security measure that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  ScotusBlog - Supreme Court appears likely to side against Trump on birthright citizenship - SCOTUSblog Axios - SAVE America Act becomes catch-all for Trump's election demands: Here's what's actually in it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 567 Politicology The Supreme Court case at the center of the fight over citizenship Susan Del Percio (Crisis Communications Expert) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most fundamental questions in American life: who gets to be an American, and who gets to decide? They begin with the Supreme Court oral arguments over Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary legal residents. They then turn to the controversial SAVE Act, a proposed voter registration and election security measure that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  ScotusBlog - Supreme Court appears likely to side against Trump on birthright citizenship - SCOTUSblog Axios - SAVE America Act becomes catch-all for Trump's election demands: Here's what's actually in it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (Crisis Communications Expert) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most fundamental questions in American life: who gets to be an American, and who gets to decide?

They begin with the Supreme Court oral arguments over Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary legal residents.

They then turn to the controversial SAVE Act, a proposed voter registration and election security measure that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

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]]> 4099 ENCORE: Power To The People: Decentralizing Technology Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:00 -0000 full 2 566 Politicology Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.

The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation.

In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media.

We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals.

Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing.

Segments to look forward to:

(04:45) Mike’s background 

(10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity 

(15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future 

(19:10) The potential of decentralized identity 

(29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization 

(31:31) Financial Access and Freedom 

(34:27) Preserving agency 

(44:44) Changing the balance of power 

(50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party

Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):

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https://x.com/brockm


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]]> 4241 Why the Essay Matters Again — The Weekly Why are essays resonating again in this moment? And what does it mean when writers, not just journalists or politicians, start helping people make sense of America in real time? Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Robert Arnold (writer, speaker, and activist) for a wide-ranging conversation about the resurgence of the essay, the responsibility of artists and writers in a fractured political age, and why long-form thinking still matters in an era shaped by algorithms, cable-news conflict, and shrinking attention spans. Check out Robert’s Substack: https://bit.ly/4uxo8MS Check out Mike’s Substack: https://greattransformation.substack.com/ POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:35:00 -0000 full 2 565 Politicology Long-Form Truth in a Short-Form World Why are essays resonating again in this moment? And what does it mean when writers, not just journalists or politicians, start helping people make sense of America in real time? Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Robert Arnold (writer, speaker, and activist) for a wide-ranging conversation about the resurgence of the essay, the responsibility of artists and writers in a fractured political age, and why long-form thinking still matters in an era shaped by algorithms, cable-news conflict, and shrinking attention spans. Check out Robert’s Substack: https://bit.ly/4uxo8MS Check out Mike’s Substack: https://greattransformation.substack.com/ POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why are essays resonating again in this moment? And what does it mean when writers, not just journalists or politicians, start helping people make sense of America in real time?

Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Robert Arnold (writer, speaker, and activist) for a wide-ranging conversation about the resurgence of the essay, the responsibility of artists and writers in a fractured political age, and why long-form thinking still matters in an era shaped by algorithms, cable-news conflict, and shrinking attention spans.

Check out Robert’s Substack: https://bit.ly/4uxo8MS

Check out Mike’s Substack: https://greattransformation.substack.com/

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]]> 4305 ENCORE: Secret City with James Kirchick James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:03:00 -0000 full 2 564 Politicology James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington

(01:55) Why he wrote the book

(06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington

(14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat

(19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay

(31:51) The Lavender Scare 

(35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right 

(49:00) What was challenging about writing the book 

You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk

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]]> 3603 What Is the Real Goal of the War in Iran?—The Weekly Ron Steslow is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) for a wide-ranging conversation on the war in Iran, the confusion surrounding the Trump administration’s goals, and its vision for the United States in the world. Then, in Politicology+, Marc Polymeropoulos joins to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:59:00 -0000 full 2 563 Politicology Mixed messages, unclear objectives, and a dangerously high-stakes conflict Ron Steslow is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) for a wide-ranging conversation on the war in Iran, the confusion surrounding the Trump administration’s goals, and its vision for the United States in the world. Then, in Politicology+, Marc Polymeropoulos joins to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) for a wide-ranging conversation on the war in Iran, the confusion surrounding the Trump administration’s goals, and its vision for the United States in the world.

Then, in Politicology+, Marc Polymeropoulos joins to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them.

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]]> 4991 [+] The Havana Syndrome Coverup [Members Only] Hagar Chemali and Marc Polymeropoulos join Ron Steslow to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them. They break down what the latest investigations reveal: evidence that there's a device that could cause these symptoms, growing questions about whether the government tried to discredit victims, and why these revelations could force a broader reckoning inside the intelligence community.  Marc reflects on the personal toll of the saga, the “moral injury” of feeling abandoned by former colleagues, and why accountability matters now. Related Reading:  War on the Rocks - We Were Right About Havana Syndrome The Insider - Inside the CIA’s attempt to make Havana Syndrome disappear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:58:00 -0000 full 2 Politicology Hagar Chemali and Marc Polymeropoulos join Ron Steslow to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them. They break down what the latest investigations reveal: evidence that there's a device that could cause these symptoms, growing questions about whether the government tried to discredit victims, and why these revelations could force a broader reckoning inside the intelligence community.  Marc reflects on the personal toll of the saga, the “moral injury” of feeling abandoned by former colleagues, and why accountability matters now. Related Reading:  War on the Rocks - We Were Right About Havana Syndrome The Insider - Inside the CIA’s attempt to make Havana Syndrome disappear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hagar Chemali and Marc Polymeropoulos join Ron Steslow to discuss the explosive new reporting about the CIA’s coverup of Anomalous Health Incidents—also known as Havana Syndrome—and the dangerous classified weapon that causes them.

They break down what the latest investigations reveal: evidence that there's a device that could cause these symptoms, growing questions about whether the government tried to discredit victims, and why these revelations could force a broader reckoning inside the intelligence community. 

Marc reflects on the personal toll of the saga, the “moral injury” of feeling abandoned by former colleagues, and why accountability matters now.

Related Reading: 

War on the Rocks - We Were Right About Havana Syndrome

The Insider - Inside the CIA’s attempt to make Havana Syndrome disappear

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]]> 2120 ENCORE: The Identity Trap—Part 2 Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”  In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues  (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture  (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions  (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy  (44:00) How to handle backlash  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:03:00 -0000 full 2 562 Politicology Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”  In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues  (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture  (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions  (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy  (44:00) How to handle backlash  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination.

In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong.

Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.

 

But what if they have missed the mark?

What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good?

What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy?

If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously.

In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” 

In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces.

They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues.

They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy.

Segments to look forward to:

(01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace

(10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis

(16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues 

(16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture 

(26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions 

(36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy 

(44:00) How to handle backlash 

Get the book: 

Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR

Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe

Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B

Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): 

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk


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]]> 3417 ENCORE: The Identity Trap—Part 1 Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics.  They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha’s background  (06:50) Why he decided to write this book  (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap”  (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis”  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:03:00 -0000 full 2 560 Politicology Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics.  They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha’s background  (06:50) Why he decided to write this book  (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap”  (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis”  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination.

In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong.

Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.

 

But what if they have missed the mark?

What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good?

What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy?

If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously.

In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”

In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it.

They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics. 

They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now.

Segments to look forward to:

(04:21) Yascha’s background 

(06:50) Why he decided to write this book 

(16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap” 

(21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis” 

Get the book: 

Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR

Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe

Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B

Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): 

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk


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]]> 2852 ENCORE: Briefly, Perfectly Human Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:03:00 -0000 full 2 558 Politicology Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End. 

Segments to look forward to:

(02:31) What is a death doula? 

(05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality 

(07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death 

(10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death 

(26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones 

(28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges 

(30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease 

(32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life 

(38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care

(40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy 

(43:40) Meaningful rituals for death 

(47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies 

(51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human

Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb

Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/

Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 3718 The Epstein Files and the Collapse of Trust—The Weekly The Epstein files were supposed to bring clarity—what happened, who knew, and who was protected. Instead, the slow drip of disclosures, redactions, and missing records has deepened a broader crisis: collapsing trust in institutions in the U.S. and beyond. Guest Host Hagar Chemali and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack what the files reveal (and what they still don’t), why the rollout feels like a coverup even to Trump’s base, and why the fallout is landing harder overseas than at home. They also dig into the darker question underneath the headlines: whether Epstein’s operation functioned as an intelligence-gathering and kompromat machine, and what “accountability” can even mean if the real scandal isn’t just individual crimes, but institutional complicity. To close, Madrid argues the Epstein revelations are one more signal that America is entering a “great transformation”—and that rebuilding trust may require a radical reimagining of governance itself. Then, in Politicology+ they dive into how Charlie Kirk’s death created a power vacuum inside the MAGA media ecosystem that even Donald Trump can’t control. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:08:00 -0000 full 2 557 Politicology How redactions and delays fueled a collapse in trust The Epstein files were supposed to bring clarity—what happened, who knew, and who was protected. Instead, the slow drip of disclosures, redactions, and missing records has deepened a broader crisis: collapsing trust in institutions in the U.S. and beyond. Guest Host Hagar Chemali and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack what the files reveal (and what they still don’t), why the rollout feels like a coverup even to Trump’s base, and why the fallout is landing harder overseas than at home. They also dig into the darker question underneath the headlines: whether Epstein’s operation functioned as an intelligence-gathering and kompromat machine, and what “accountability” can even mean if the real scandal isn’t just individual crimes, but institutional complicity. To close, Madrid argues the Epstein revelations are one more signal that America is entering a “great transformation”—and that rebuilding trust may require a radical reimagining of governance itself. Then, in Politicology+ they dive into how Charlie Kirk’s death created a power vacuum inside the MAGA media ecosystem that even Donald Trump can’t control. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Epstein files were supposed to bring clarity—what happened, who knew, and who was protected. Instead, the slow drip of disclosures, redactions, and missing records has deepened a broader crisis: collapsing trust in institutions in the U.S. and beyond.

Guest Host Hagar Chemali and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack what the files reveal (and what they still don’t), why the rollout feels like a coverup even to Trump’s base, and why the fallout is landing harder overseas than at home.

They also dig into the darker question underneath the headlines: whether Epstein’s operation functioned as an intelligence-gathering and kompromat machine, and what “accountability” can even mean if the real scandal isn’t just individual crimes, but institutional complicity.

To close, Madrid argues the Epstein revelations are one more signal that America is entering a “great transformation”—and that rebuilding trust may require a radical reimagining of governance itself.

Then, in Politicology+ they dive into how Charlie Kirk’s death created a power vacuum inside the MAGA media ecosystem that even Donald Trump can’t control.

POLITICOLOGY+

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

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]]> 4007 The Devil’s Advocates—Part 2 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself. They discuss: (08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism (09:08) Fairness in the legal system  (16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard  (21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy (25:39) The independence of the Justice Department  (28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms  (32:33) The future of legal representation  Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:06:00 -0000 full 2 556 Politicology Critical Legal Studies and why the law can’t be “infinitely malleable” For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself. They discuss: (08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism (09:08) Fairness in the legal system  (16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard  (21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy (25:39) The independence of the Justice Department  (28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms  (32:33) The future of legal representation  Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself.

They discuss:

(08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism

(09:08) Fairness in the legal system 

(16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard 

(21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy

(25:39) The independence of the Justice Department 

(28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms 

(32:33) The future of legal representation 

Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://x.com/rroiphe

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]]> 3207 The Nerd Reich—The Weekly What if the “next big thing” out of Silicon Valley isn’t an app—it’s a political project engineered to bypass democracy? In this episode, Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Gil Durán (journalist and author of “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy”) who’s been tracking an increasingly explicit ideology emerging from venture capital and tech power circles that treats democratic governance as a constraint to be engineered around. Gil explains how what started as odd local political behavior in San Francisco and San Jose led him to a deeper story: a network of ideas, money, and influence reaching all the way to international politics.  He argues the threat isn’t a classic “tanks in the streets” coup. It’s a quieter capture: narrative control, unlimited spending, regulatory rollback, and a worldview that positions billionaires as the rightful architects of a post-national, post-democratic future.  Along the way, he breaks down the intellectual roots of the “network state” movement, why J.D. Vance matters in this story, and how tech-funded “moderation” in deep-blue places can function as a parallel political brand—Democratic in label, Republican in policy, and billionaire-aligned in practice. Then, in Politicology+ they dig into what kind of leadership Democrats do actually need in the post-Trump era.  Pre-order The Nerd Reich: https://bit.ly/4rhnD7K POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/gilduran76 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:57:00 -0000 full 2 555 Politicology What if the “next big thing” out of Silicon Valley isn’t an app—it’s a political project engineered to bypass democracy? In this episode, Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Gil Durán (journalist and author of “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy”) who’s been tracking an increasingly explicit ideology emerging from venture capital and tech power circles that treats democratic governance as a constraint to be engineered around. Gil explains how what started as odd local political behavior in San Francisco and San Jose led him to a deeper story: a network of ideas, money, and influence reaching all the way to international politics.  He argues the threat isn’t a classic “tanks in the streets” coup. It’s a quieter capture: narrative control, unlimited spending, regulatory rollback, and a worldview that positions billionaires as the rightful architects of a post-national, post-democratic future.  Along the way, he breaks down the intellectual roots of the “network state” movement, why J.D. Vance matters in this story, and how tech-funded “moderation” in deep-blue places can function as a parallel political brand—Democratic in label, Republican in policy, and billionaire-aligned in practice. Then, in Politicology+ they dig into what kind of leadership Democrats do actually need in the post-Trump era.  Pre-order The Nerd Reich: https://bit.ly/4rhnD7K POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/gilduran76 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if the “next big thing” out of Silicon Valley isn’t an app—it’s a political project engineered to bypass democracy?

In this episode, Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Gil Durán (journalist and author of “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy”) who’s been tracking an increasingly explicit ideology emerging from venture capital and tech power circles that treats democratic governance as a constraint to be engineered around.

Gil explains how what started as odd local political behavior in San Francisco and San Jose led him to a deeper story: a network of ideas, money, and influence reaching all the way to international politics. 

He argues the threat isn’t a classic “tanks in the streets” coup. It’s a quieter capture: narrative control, unlimited spending, regulatory rollback, and a worldview that positions billionaires as the rightful architects of a post-national, post-democratic future. 

Along the way, he breaks down the intellectual roots of the “network state” movement, why J.D. Vance matters in this story, and how tech-funded “moderation” in deep-blue places can function as a parallel political brand—Democratic in label, Republican in policy, and billionaire-aligned in practice.

Then, in Politicology+ they dig into what kind of leadership Democrats do actually need in the post-Trump era. 

Pre-order The Nerd Reich: https://bit.ly/4rhnD7K

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]]> 3492 ENCORE: The Devil’s Advocates—Part 1 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They discuss: (04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing (07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies (10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact (12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies  (20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance (27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought (32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:07:00 -0000 full 2 554 Politicology For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They discuss: (04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing (07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies (10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact (12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies  (20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance (27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought (32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum. 

They discuss:

(04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing

(07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies

(10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact

(12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies 

(20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance

(27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought

(32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy

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]]> 2733 The ICE Blowback—The Weekly Americans largely agree on two immigration goals: securing the border and deporting people here illegally who have committed violent crimes.  But inside the United States, enforcement has become a political flashpoint. Guest Host Susan Del Percio is joined by Jeh Johnson (Former Secretary of Homeland Security) to discuss why border crossings can fall quickly based on deterrence and perception and why interior enforcement works very differently.  Then, they break down how quota-driven, “numbers-first” tactics incentivize sloppy operations and high-profile street encounters that alienate local governments, undermine cooperation with law enforcement, and ultimately make it harder to remove the “worst of the worst,” eroding public trust and public safety in the process. Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why the Trump Administration wants states’ unredacted voter rolls. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  Axios - Trump's mass deportations are in big trouble NYT - ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 553 Politicology The Gap Between Border Control and Interior Enforcement Americans largely agree on two immigration goals: securing the border and deporting people here illegally who have committed violent crimes.  But inside the United States, enforcement has become a political flashpoint. Guest Host Susan Del Percio is joined by Jeh Johnson (Former Secretary of Homeland Security) to discuss why border crossings can fall quickly based on deterrence and perception and why interior enforcement works very differently.  Then, they break down how quota-driven, “numbers-first” tactics incentivize sloppy operations and high-profile street encounters that alienate local governments, undermine cooperation with law enforcement, and ultimately make it harder to remove the “worst of the worst,” eroding public trust and public safety in the process. Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why the Trump Administration wants states’ unredacted voter rolls. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  Axios - Trump's mass deportations are in big trouble NYT - ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Americans largely agree on two immigration goals: securing the border and deporting people here illegally who have committed violent crimes. 

But inside the United States, enforcement has become a political flashpoint.

Guest Host Susan Del Percio is joined by Jeh Johnson (Former Secretary of Homeland Security) to discuss why border crossings can fall quickly based on deterrence and perception and why interior enforcement works very differently. 

Then, they break down how quota-driven, “numbers-first” tactics incentivize sloppy operations and high-profile street encounters that alienate local governments, undermine cooperation with law enforcement, and ultimately make it harder to remove the “worst of the worst,” eroding public trust and public safety in the process.

Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why the Trump Administration wants states’ unredacted voter rolls.

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]]> 3165 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2 Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:11:00 -0000 full 2 552 Politicology Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?

What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”

How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?

In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.

Segments to look forward to in part 2:

(02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century  

(07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues 

(13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization

(18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities

(32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition

(35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies

(40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms.

For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/

Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


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]]> 3091 Doomsday Prep—The Weekly Guest Host Lucy Caldwell and Dmitri Mehlhorn (Founder, The Atoll Society) have a conversation about political risk, institutional blind spots, and what scenario-based thinking reveals that conventional analysis often misses. They discuss the Atoll Society’s simulation salons, which use scenario-based exercises to test assumptions about power, institutions, and the rule of law. Rather than predict outcomes, the goal is to surface blind spots: where existing frameworks for understanding democracy, law, and political behavior may no longer fully apply. The conversation turns to the violence in Minnesota, the uneven application of state power, and the idea that political systems often change less through dramatic breaks than through accumulation—small decisions that reshape incentives and expectations over time.  They examine why political leaders and institutions tend to emphasize reassurance, even in periods of uncertainty, and how that instinct can limit honest discussions about risk. Along the way, they consider how history, founding-era debates, and comparative examples can help anchor difficult conversations without resorting to speculation. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:09:00 -0000 full 2 551 Politicology What Political Stress Tests Reveal About Power Guest Host Lucy Caldwell and Dmitri Mehlhorn (Founder, The Atoll Society) have a conversation about political risk, institutional blind spots, and what scenario-based thinking reveals that conventional analysis often misses. They discuss the Atoll Society’s simulation salons, which use scenario-based exercises to test assumptions about power, institutions, and the rule of law. Rather than predict outcomes, the goal is to surface blind spots: where existing frameworks for understanding democracy, law, and political behavior may no longer fully apply. The conversation turns to the violence in Minnesota, the uneven application of state power, and the idea that political systems often change less through dramatic breaks than through accumulation—small decisions that reshape incentives and expectations over time.  They examine why political leaders and institutions tend to emphasize reassurance, even in periods of uncertainty, and how that instinct can limit honest discussions about risk. Along the way, they consider how history, founding-era debates, and comparative examples can help anchor difficult conversations without resorting to speculation. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Guest Host Lucy Caldwell and Dmitri Mehlhorn (Founder, The Atoll Society) have a conversation about political risk, institutional blind spots, and what scenario-based thinking reveals that conventional analysis often misses.

They discuss the Atoll Society’s simulation salons, which use scenario-based exercises to test assumptions about power, institutions, and the rule of law. Rather than predict outcomes, the goal is to surface blind spots: where existing frameworks for understanding democracy, law, and political behavior may no longer fully apply.

The conversation turns to the violence in Minnesota, the uneven application of state power, and the idea that political systems often change less through dramatic breaks than through accumulation—small decisions that reshape incentives and expectations over time. 

They examine why political leaders and institutions tend to emphasize reassurance, even in periods of uncertainty, and how that instinct can limit honest discussions about risk. Along the way, they consider how history, founding-era debates, and comparative examples can help anchor difficult conversations without resorting to speculation.


POLITICOLOGY+

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]]> 4346 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1 Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0000 full 2 550 Politicology David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?

What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”

How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?

In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.

In part 1:

(04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey  

(07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career 

(13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values 

(16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it

(22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism 

(28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values 

(34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions 


For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/

Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


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]]> 3067 The Real America—The Weekly As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Guest Host Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio (MS NOW political analyst and crisis communications expert) grapple with a central question: when Americans say “this isn’t who we are,” are we describing an aspiration—or denying a reality? They confront the collision between ideals and reality, examining government overreach, due process, and what it means when executive power stretches beyond long-standing constitutional limits. The conversation moves through voter exhaustion, institutional breakdown, and why secrecy inside government is often the clearest warning sign that something has gone wrong. They look deeper than just the crisis of “democracy” in the abstract, and discuss how Americans are losing freedom itself, the right to privacy, bodily autonomy, and protection from arbitrary state power. The episode ends with an unsettling possibility: if the American experiment depends on restraint and shared belief, what happens when those beliefs fracture—and no institution is strong enough to hold the line? Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why housing affordability has become the central economic and political problem heading into the midterms. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:30:00 -0000 full 2 549 Politicology What is the “real America” as we turn 250? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Guest Host Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio (MS NOW political analyst and crisis communications expert) grapple with a central question: when Americans say “this isn’t who we are,” are we describing an aspiration—or denying a reality? They confront the collision between ideals and reality, examining government overreach, due process, and what it means when executive power stretches beyond long-standing constitutional limits. The conversation moves through voter exhaustion, institutional breakdown, and why secrecy inside government is often the clearest warning sign that something has gone wrong. They look deeper than just the crisis of “democracy” in the abstract, and discuss how Americans are losing freedom itself, the right to privacy, bodily autonomy, and protection from arbitrary state power. The episode ends with an unsettling possibility: if the American experiment depends on restraint and shared belief, what happens when those beliefs fracture—and no institution is strong enough to hold the line? Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why housing affordability has become the central economic and political problem heading into the midterms. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Guest Host Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio (MS NOW political analyst and crisis communications expert) grapple with a central question: when Americans say “this isn’t who we are,” are we describing an aspiration—or denying a reality?

They confront the collision between ideals and reality, examining government overreach, due process, and what it means when executive power stretches beyond long-standing constitutional limits.

The conversation moves through voter exhaustion, institutional breakdown, and why secrecy inside government is often the clearest warning sign that something has gone wrong.

They look deeper than just the crisis of “democracy” in the abstract, and discuss how Americans are losing freedom itself, the right to privacy, bodily autonomy, and protection from arbitrary state power.

The episode ends with an unsettling possibility: if the American experiment depends on restraint and shared belief, what happens when those beliefs fracture—and no institution is strong enough to hold the line?

Then, in Politicology+ they dig into why housing affordability has become the central economic and political problem heading into the midterms.

POLITICOLOGY+

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]]> 3197 Iran on the Brink—The Weekly Iran is erupting in protests—and the regime is cracking down with extraordinary violence.  Guest Host Hagar Chemali sits down with Jay Solomon (investigative reporter at The Free Press) to unpack why protests are surging nationwide, what the regime’s economic rot reveals about its fragility, and what (if anything) the U.S. and Israel might do next. They dig into a bank-collapse story that helped ignite the unrest, the regime’s deteriorating proxy network after October 7, and the strategic debate inside Washington over strikes, cyber operations, and financial pressure. Then they turn to the American political fringes—left and right—and why some activists echo Islamic Republic propaganda about the protests being “astroturfed.” Finally, in Politicology+, they unpack how Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation with just 350,000 citizens, has built one of the most wide-reaching influence networks in the world. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/FPJaySolomon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:30:00 -0000 full 2 548 Politicology Protests, Power, and the Path Forward Iran is erupting in protests—and the regime is cracking down with extraordinary violence.  Guest Host Hagar Chemali sits down with Jay Solomon (investigative reporter at The Free Press) to unpack why protests are surging nationwide, what the regime’s economic rot reveals about its fragility, and what (if anything) the U.S. and Israel might do next. They dig into a bank-collapse story that helped ignite the unrest, the regime’s deteriorating proxy network after October 7, and the strategic debate inside Washington over strikes, cyber operations, and financial pressure. Then they turn to the American political fringes—left and right—and why some activists echo Islamic Republic propaganda about the protests being “astroturfed.” Finally, in Politicology+, they unpack how Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation with just 350,000 citizens, has built one of the most wide-reaching influence networks in the world. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/FPJaySolomon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Iran is erupting in protests—and the regime is cracking down with extraordinary violence. 

Guest Host Hagar Chemali sits down with Jay Solomon (investigative reporter at The Free Press) to unpack why protests are surging nationwide, what the regime’s economic rot reveals about its fragility, and what (if anything) the U.S. and Israel might do next.

They dig into a bank-collapse story that helped ignite the unrest, the regime’s deteriorating proxy network after October 7, and the strategic debate inside Washington over strikes, cyber operations, and financial pressure. Then they turn to the American political fringes—left and right—and why some activists echo Islamic Republic propaganda about the protests being “astroturfed.”

Finally, in Politicology+, they unpack how Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation with just 350,000 citizens, has built one of the most wide-reaching influence networks in the world.

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]]> 4129 The Age of Financial Repression—Part 2 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or just withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this second episode, they go upstream: who writes the rules—and how do they spread? Ron and Jorge focus on FATF (the Financial Action Task Force), a powerful global standard-setter for AML/CFT that most people have never heard of, despite how much it shapes modern banking. Jorge explains FATF’s enormous “soft power,” how gray/black lists raise the cost of cross-border finance, and why its opacity makes democratic accountability nearly impossible. They also dig deeper into “de-risking”, the lack of public data, and how AML/CFT allegations can escalate into asset freezes. Finally, they confront the “escape hatch” many people are turning to: permissionless money. Jorge argues Bitcoin has become a lifeline for the unbanked and debanked—while warning that technology can’t substitute for defending due process and reforming the underlying system. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 547 Politicology The Architecture of Unaccountable Power For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or just withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this second episode, they go upstream: who writes the rules—and how do they spread? Ron and Jorge focus on FATF (the Financial Action Task Force), a powerful global standard-setter for AML/CFT that most people have never heard of, despite how much it shapes modern banking. Jorge explains FATF’s enormous “soft power,” how gray/black lists raise the cost of cross-border finance, and why its opacity makes democratic accountability nearly impossible. They also dig deeper into “de-risking”, the lack of public data, and how AML/CFT allegations can escalate into asset freezes. Finally, they confront the “escape hatch” many people are turning to: permissionless money. Jorge argues Bitcoin has become a lifeline for the unbanked and debanked—while warning that technology can’t substitute for defending due process and reforming the underlying system. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or just withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal?

In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it.

In this second episode, they go upstream: who writes the rules—and how do they spread? Ron and Jorge focus on FATF (the Financial Action Task Force), a powerful global standard-setter for AML/CFT that most people have never heard of, despite how much it shapes modern banking. Jorge explains FATF’s enormous “soft power,” how gray/black lists raise the cost of cross-border finance, and why its opacity makes democratic accountability nearly impossible.

They also dig deeper into “de-risking”, the lack of public data, and how AML/CFT allegations can escalate into asset freezes. Finally, they confront the “escape hatch” many people are turning to: permissionless money. Jorge argues Bitcoin has become a lifeline for the unbanked and debanked—while warning that technology can’t substitute for defending due process and reforming the underlying system.

Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/

Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com

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]]> 3129 The Age of Financial Repression—Part 1 For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this first episode, they trace how post-9/11 AML/CFT and KYC regimes turned banks into de facto enforcement arms of the state—creating mass reporting, privacy erosion, and incentives to cut off customers based on “risk,” stigma, or perception rather than proven wrongdoing. They also explore how this system becomes ripe for weaponization—by authoritarian regimes, domestic actors, or simply the structure of the rules—especially when finance becomes transnational, opaque, and increasingly disconnected from due process. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 546 Politicology How Banking Became a Tool of Control For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this first episode, they trace how post-9/11 AML/CFT and KYC regimes turned banks into de facto enforcement arms of the state—creating mass reporting, privacy erosion, and incentives to cut off customers based on “risk,” stigma, or perception rather than proven wrongdoing. They also explore how this system becomes ripe for weaponization—by authoritarian regimes, domestic actors, or simply the structure of the rules—especially when finance becomes transnational, opaque, and increasingly disconnected from due process. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal?

In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it.

In this first episode, they trace how post-9/11 AML/CFT and KYC regimes turned banks into de facto enforcement arms of the state—creating mass reporting, privacy erosion, and incentives to cut off customers based on “risk,” stigma, or perception rather than proven wrongdoing.

They also explore how this system becomes ripe for weaponization—by authoritarian regimes, domestic actors, or simply the structure of the rules—especially when finance becomes transnational, opaque, and increasingly disconnected from due process.

Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/

Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com

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]]> 2933 The Year Ahead—The Weekly Ron Steslow kicks off 2026 with a “Smash Brothers” weekly featuring Lucy Caldwell, Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to look at the forces they think will define the year ahead—geopolitical disruption, institutional failure, civil dysfunction—and the transformational period we’re living through. Then they share some exciting news about The Weekly in 2026. Finally, in Politicology+, they dive into the values that will matter the most as we head into 2026. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:29:00 -0000 full 2 545 Politicology Ron Steslow kicks off 2026 with a “Smash Brothers” weekly featuring Lucy Caldwell, Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to look at the forces they think will define the year ahead—geopolitical disruption, institutional failure, civil dysfunction—and the transformational period we’re living through. Then they share some exciting news about The Weekly in 2026. Finally, in Politicology+, they dive into the values that will matter the most as we head into 2026. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow kicks off 2026 with a “Smash Brothers” weekly featuring Lucy Caldwell, Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to look at the forces they think will define the year ahead—geopolitical disruption, institutional failure, civil dysfunction—and the transformational period we’re living through.

Then they share some exciting news about The Weekly in 2026.

Finally, in Politicology+, they dive into the values that will matter the most as we head into 2026.

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]]> 3719 TAPPED: Maduro’s Capture In the first week of the new year, the U.S. launches a dramatic operation in Venezuela that ends with Nicolás Maduro (and Cilia Flores) in U.S. custody, transported to New York to face narco-terorism charges.  Ron and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) unpack what we know about the raid, why the administration says it happened, and why the real motive may be bigger than oil or drugs.  Then they turn to the hardest questions: legality in a world where "international law” often lacks enforcement, what happens next inside Venezuela as the regime attempts to hold power without Maduro, and whether free and fair elections are even possible while the military and security services that upheld Maduro’s rule remain intact.  Finally, they dissect the political reaction, arguing it’s possible to demand transparency and a plan without laundering Maduro or aligning with authoritarian propaganda.  Related reading: Who Organized The Pro-Maduro Protests? https://x.com/asranomani/status/2007708749075480885?s=46 POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Hagar on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:03:00 -0000 full 2 544 Politicology Hagar Chemali on the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro In the first week of the new year, the U.S. launches a dramatic operation in Venezuela that ends with Nicolás Maduro (and Cilia Flores) in U.S. custody, transported to New York to face narco-terorism charges.  Ron and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) unpack what we know about the raid, why the administration says it happened, and why the real motive may be bigger than oil or drugs.  Then they turn to the hardest questions: legality in a world where "international law” often lacks enforcement, what happens next inside Venezuela as the regime attempts to hold power without Maduro, and whether free and fair elections are even possible while the military and security services that upheld Maduro’s rule remain intact.  Finally, they dissect the political reaction, arguing it’s possible to demand transparency and a plan without laundering Maduro or aligning with authoritarian propaganda.  Related reading: Who Organized The Pro-Maduro Protests? https://x.com/asranomani/status/2007708749075480885?s=46 POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Hagar on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the first week of the new year, the U.S. launches a dramatic operation in Venezuela that ends with Nicolás Maduro (and Cilia Flores) in U.S. custody, transported to New York to face narco-terorism charges. 

Ron and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) unpack what we know about the raid, why the administration says it happened, and why the real motive may be bigger than oil or drugs. 

Then they turn to the hardest questions: legality in a world where "international law” often lacks enforcement, what happens next inside Venezuela as the regime attempts to hold power without Maduro, and whether free and fair elections are even possible while the military and security services that upheld Maduro’s rule remain intact. 

Finally, they dissect the political reaction, arguing it’s possible to demand transparency and a plan without laundering Maduro or aligning with authoritarian propaganda. 

Related reading:

Who Organized The Pro-Maduro Protests?

https://x.com/asranomani/status/2007708749075480885?s=46

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]]> 4246 ENCORE: [+] Coverage Isn’t Care Ron Steslow and Lucy Caldwell talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy.Related Reading: NBC News - Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0000 bonus 2 543 Politicology Ron Steslow and Lucy Caldwell talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy.Related Reading: NBC News - Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow and Lucy Caldwell talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy.
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]]> 2008 ENCORE: [+] Is Thinking Becoming a Luxury Good? Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking.Related Reading: NYT - Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury GoodTIME - ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study | TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0000 bonus 2 542 Politicology Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking.Related Reading: NYT - Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury GoodTIME - ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study | TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking.
Related Reading: NYT - Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury GoodTIME - ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study | TIME

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]]> 2431 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 2 You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:10:00 -0000 full 2 541 Politicology You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/

Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.

(06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians 

(10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness  

(20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith 

(28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality 

(31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right 

(36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement 

Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/

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]]> 2709 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 1 You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker” (14:36) The Jesus Movement (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0000 full 2 540 Politicology You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker” (14:36) The Jesus Movement (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.


(03:28) Why Jon wrote the book


(08:10) Being a “border-stalker”


(14:36) The Jesus Movement


(21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party


(23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview


(30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action


(32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior


(36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused)


(41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble



Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


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]]> 3049 What Happens After The End of Majority-Minority Districts? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid discuss the redistricting wars, the Supreme Court case that could upend a central part of the Voting Rights Act, how Latinos becoming the largest minority group will make us rethink what being a “minority” even means, and how partisanship is becoming our primary identity. Related Reading:  Axios - Virginia judge lets Democrats' redistricting plan move forward - Axios Richmond Politico - The Republicans thwarting the White House’s redistricting hopes - POLITICO Sac Bee - Prop. 50 in California is trivial compared to this U.S. Supreme Court case | Opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:17:00 -0000 full 2 539 Politicology Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid discuss the redistricting wars, the Supreme Court case that could upend a central part of the Voting Rights Act, how Latinos becoming the largest minority group will make us rethink what being a “minority” even means, and how partisanship is becoming our primary identity. Related Reading:  Axios - Virginia judge lets Democrats' redistricting plan move forward - Axios Richmond Politico - The Republicans thwarting the White House’s redistricting hopes - POLITICO Sac Bee - Prop. 50 in California is trivial compared to this U.S. Supreme Court case | Opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


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Axios - Virginia judge lets Democrats' redistricting plan move forward - Axios Richmond

Politico - The Republicans thwarting the White House’s redistricting hopes - POLITICO

Sac Bee - Prop. 50 in California is trivial compared to this U.S. Supreme Court case | Opinion


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]]> 2172 Is America a Creed or a Tribe? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic change. They dig into whether the American creed still has enough power to hold a multi-ethnic, multi-faith democracy together.  Related Reading:  WSJ - Why America Is a ‘Creedal Nation’ - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:13:00 -0000 full 2 538 Politicology Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic change. They dig into whether the American creed still has enough power to hold a multi-ethnic, multi-faith democracy together.  Related Reading:  WSJ - Why America Is a ‘Creedal Nation’ - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic change.

They dig into whether the American creed still has enough power to hold a multi-ethnic, multi-faith democracy together. 

Related Reading: 

WSJ - Why America Is a ‘Creedal Nation’ - WSJ


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]]> 2331 U.S. Security: Mixed Signals, Clear Danger—The Weekly In this episode, Ron is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) to break down the Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy—and why it reads like multiple agendas stitched together. They dig into the document’s big shift toward the Western Hemisphere, what “partnership without shared values” really implies, and how the administration’s internal split—isolationists vs. internationalists—creates real risk when the U.S. can’t speak with one voice. The conversation moves to China and Taiwan, where the NSS repeats long-standing policy while the administration’s actions suggest a tougher, more transactional posture. Then they hit the blind spots: Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai, the chilling signal sent by a collapse of opposition space, and what it means when human rights drops out of the national security frame. Finally: Islamist extremism and antisemitic violence, including the Bondi Beach shooting and a foiled bombing plot in Southern California—and why ignoring incitement doesn’t make it disappear. DONATE FOR UKRAINE To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading: The Atlantic - The Longest Suicide Note in American History - The Atlantic NYT - Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making - The New York Times NYT - Heng Guan Documented China’s Detention of Uyghurs. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him. - The New York Times Kharon -Hypersonic Secret: ‘China’s MIT’ Worked with U.S. while Developing Weapons to Use Against It | Kharon WP - Bondi Beach gunmen appear inspired by Islamic State, authorities say - The Washington Post Compact Magazine - The Lost Generation | Compact NY Times - Opinion | Does Discrimination Explain the Rightward Shift of Young Men? - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:04:00 -0000 U.S. Security: Mixed Signals, Clear Danger—The Weekly full 2 536 Politicology Why America’s security strategy sends mixed signals In this episode, Ron is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) to break down the Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy—and why it reads like multiple agendas stitched together. They dig into the document’s big shift toward the Western Hemisphere, what “partnership without shared values” really implies, and how the administration’s internal split—isolationists vs. internationalists—creates real risk when the U.S. can’t speak with one voice. The conversation moves to China and Taiwan, where the NSS repeats long-standing policy while the administration’s actions suggest a tougher, more transactional posture. Then they hit the blind spots: Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai, the chilling signal sent by a collapse of opposition space, and what it means when human rights drops out of the national security frame. Finally: Islamist extremism and antisemitic violence, including the Bondi Beach shooting and a foiled bombing plot in Southern California—and why ignoring incitement doesn’t make it disappear. DONATE FOR UKRAINE To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading: The Atlantic - The Longest Suicide Note in American History - The Atlantic NYT - Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making - The New York Times NYT - Heng Guan Documented China’s Detention of Uyghurs. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him. - The New York Times Kharon -Hypersonic Secret: ‘China’s MIT’ Worked with U.S. while Developing Weapons to Use Against It | Kharon WP - Bondi Beach gunmen appear inspired by Islamic State, authorities say - The Washington Post Compact Magazine - The Lost Generation | Compact NY Times - Opinion | Does Discrimination Explain the Rightward Shift of Young Men? - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Ron is joined by Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) to break down the Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy—and why it reads like multiple agendas stitched together.


They dig into the document’s big shift toward the Western Hemisphere, what “partnership without shared values” really implies, and how the administration’s internal split—isolationists vs. internationalists—creates real risk when the U.S. can’t speak with one voice.


The conversation moves to China and Taiwan, where the NSS repeats long-standing policy while the administration’s actions suggest a tougher, more transactional posture. Then they hit the blind spots: Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai, the chilling signal sent by a collapse of opposition space, and what it means when human rights drops out of the national security frame.


Finally: Islamist extremism and antisemitic violence, including the Bondi Beach shooting and a foiled bombing plot in Southern California—and why ignoring incitement doesn’t make it disappear.


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NYT - Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making - The New York Times

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Kharon -Hypersonic Secret: ‘China’s MIT’ Worked with U.S. while Developing Weapons to Use Against It | Kharon

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Compact Magazine - The Lost Generation | Compact

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]]> 4107 “Let Them Eat Tariffs”—The Weekly In this episode, Ron is joined by Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative) to confront the question hanging over Democratic politics: Can the Democratic Party keep pretending we’re not in a populist era?  Lucy breaks down the party’s internal struggle between centrists and insurgents—and why both sides are wildly overinterpreting recent election results. Using the Maine Senate race as a case study, they examine how primaries reward disruption and narrative power, often at the expense of general-election viability, and why nationalized politics makes it harder than ever for candidates to outrun the Democratic brand. Finally, Ron and Lucy dig into affordability—the disconnect between elite economic narratives and everyday experience—and why dismissing those pressures only fuels the kind of toxic populism Democrats say they fear.    In Politicology+ they talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy. DONATE FOR UKRAINE To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Listen to The Last Invention: https://bit.ly/4pob891 Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related Reading:  Noah Smith - The "$140,000 poverty line" is very silly The Free Press - Big-Tent Politics Won’t Save the Democrats The Free Press - Has the Democratic Tea Party Arrived? - by Gabe Fleisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0000 “Let Them Eat Tariffs”—The Weekly full 2 535 Politicology Can the Democratic Party keep pretending we’re not in a populist era? In this episode, Ron is joined by Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative) to confront the question hanging over Democratic politics: Can the Democratic Party keep pretending we’re not in a populist era?  Lucy breaks down the party’s internal struggle between centrists and insurgents—and why both sides are wildly overinterpreting recent election results. Using the Maine Senate race as a case study, they examine how primaries reward disruption and narrative power, often at the expense of general-election viability, and why nationalized politics makes it harder than ever for candidates to outrun the Democratic brand. Finally, Ron and Lucy dig into affordability—the disconnect between elite economic narratives and everyday experience—and why dismissing those pressures only fuels the kind of toxic populism Democrats say they fear.    In Politicology+ they talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy. DONATE FOR UKRAINE To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Listen to The Last Invention: https://bit.ly/4pob891 Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related Reading:  Noah Smith - The "$140,000 poverty line" is very silly The Free Press - Big-Tent Politics Won’t Save the Democrats The Free Press - Has the Democratic Tea Party Arrived? - by Gabe Fleisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Ron is joined by Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative) to confront the question hanging over Democratic politics: Can the Democratic Party keep pretending we’re not in a populist era? 

Lucy breaks down the party’s internal struggle between centrists and insurgents—and why both sides are wildly overinterpreting recent election results. Using the Maine Senate race as a case study, they examine how primaries reward disruption and narrative power, often at the expense of general-election viability, and why nationalized politics makes it harder than ever for candidates to outrun the Democratic brand.

Finally, Ron and Lucy dig into affordability—the disconnect between elite economic narratives and everyday experience—and why dismissing those pressures only fuels the kind of toxic populism Democrats say they fear.

  

In Politicology+ they talk about the current healthcare landscape and the ongoing debate about how we pay for healthcare. They critique the ACA’s effectiveness, the challenges of health insurance coverage and explore market-based solutions. They also highlight the importance of personal advocacy in navigating healthcare and the evolving discourse around health and wellness, particularly in the context of AI's role in healthcare advocacy.

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]]> 4330 LIVE from Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Last weekend, eleven Politicology listeners from all over the country joined Ron and Mike in person for a salon style retreat called Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering. They explored big questions like “What is the point of America?” and “What does it mean to be a citizen in the digital age?”  In this episode, those same listeners share what they learned and how it’s changing how they think about the evolving world we’re all living in. Stay in the loop about Unscripted gatherings: https://bit.ly/3XK4tub Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:20:00 -0000 LIVE from Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering full 2 534 Politicology Politicology Listeners discuss their time at our Unscripted gathering For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Last weekend, eleven Politicology listeners from all over the country joined Ron and Mike in person for a salon style retreat called Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering. They explored big questions like “What is the point of America?” and “What does it mean to be a citizen in the digital age?”  In this episode, those same listeners share what they learned and how it’s changing how they think about the evolving world we’re all living in. Stay in the loop about Unscripted gatherings: https://bit.ly/3XK4tub Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Last weekend, eleven Politicology listeners from all over the country joined Ron and Mike in person for a salon style retreat called Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering.

They explored big questions like “What is the point of America?” and “What does it mean to be a citizen in the digital age?” 

In this episode, those same listeners share what they learned and how it’s changing how they think about the evolving world we’re all living in.

Stay in the loop about Unscripted gatherings: https://bit.ly/3XK4tub

Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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]]> 2816 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2 Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:37:00 -0000 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2 full 2 533 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 

Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?

Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?

Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 

In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.

In part 2:

(01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies 

(12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe 

(15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies.

(27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance

(30:50) What the future of privacy might look like 

Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm

Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/kashhill

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]]> 3296 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:35:00 -0000 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 full 2 532 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 

Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?

Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?

Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 

In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.

In part 1:

(01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives 

(00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy 

(11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI 

(13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition 

(18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed. 

(22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology

(25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software? 

Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm

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]]> 2356 TAPPED: The Art of the Deal Behind the Deal For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) joins Ron to break down a whirlwind of revelations about Trumpworld’s back-channel contacts with the Kremlin—and what they mean for Ukraine’s survival.  Molly explains the leaked call where envoy Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on how to influence Donald Trump. She details why this behavior is wildly outside diplomatic norms and directly weakens Ukraine on the battlefield.  Then, they unpack Russia’s rejection of a new “19-point plan,” what Putin actually wants, and how these negotiations are designed to drive a wedge between the U.S. and Europe.  Molly shares harrowing firsthand updates from Ukrainian units living under “complete drone saturation,” and delivers a clear message from the front: Ukraine is still fighting for its democracy—and they need U.S. support now more than ever. Giving thanks for Ukraine! To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew Related Reading:  WSJ - Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Molly on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:54:00 -0000 TAPPED: The Art of the Deal Behind the Deal full 2 531 Politicology Inside the back-channel shaping the war in Ukraine For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) joins Ron to break down a whirlwind of revelations about Trumpworld’s back-channel contacts with the Kremlin—and what they mean for Ukraine’s survival.  Molly explains the leaked call where envoy Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on how to influence Donald Trump. She details why this behavior is wildly outside diplomatic norms and directly weakens Ukraine on the battlefield.  Then, they unpack Russia’s rejection of a new “19-point plan,” what Putin actually wants, and how these negotiations are designed to drive a wedge between the U.S. and Europe.  Molly shares harrowing firsthand updates from Ukrainian units living under “complete drone saturation,” and delivers a clear message from the front: Ukraine is still fighting for its democracy—and they need U.S. support now more than ever. Giving thanks for Ukraine! To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew Related Reading:  WSJ - Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Molly on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) joins Ron to break down a whirlwind of revelations about Trumpworld’s back-channel contacts with the Kremlin—and what they mean for Ukraine’s survival. 

Molly explains the leaked call where envoy Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on how to influence Donald Trump. She details why this behavior is wildly outside diplomatic norms and directly weakens Ukraine on the battlefield. 

Then, they unpack Russia’s rejection of a new “19-point plan,” what Putin actually wants, and how these negotiations are designed to drive a wedge between the U.S. and Europe. 

Molly shares harrowing firsthand updates from Ukrainian units living under “complete drone saturation,” and delivers a clear message from the front: Ukraine is still fighting for its democracy—and they need U.S. support now more than ever.

Giving thanks for Ukraine! To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew

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WSJ - Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine

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]]> 2633 The Weekly: Mailbag Edition In a special Thanksgiving-week episode of The Weekly, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid sit down to answer your questions — about the deep fractures emerging inside the Republican Party, the escalating ICE raids in smaller cities, the boundary between sharp-elbowed politics and institutional destruction, the rise of AI, and the future of American civic life.    In Politicology+ they unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic transformation. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:25:00 -0000 The Weekly: Mailbag Edition full 2 530 Politicology Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid answer your questions In a special Thanksgiving-week episode of The Weekly, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid sit down to answer your questions — about the deep fractures emerging inside the Republican Party, the escalating ICE raids in smaller cities, the boundary between sharp-elbowed politics and institutional destruction, the rise of AI, and the future of American civic life.    In Politicology+ they unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic transformation. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a special Thanksgiving-week episode of The Weekly, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid sit down to answer your questions — about the deep fractures emerging inside the Republican Party, the escalating ICE raids in smaller cities, the boundary between sharp-elbowed politics and institutional destruction, the rise of AI, and the future of American civic life.

  

In Politicology+ they unpack historian Gordon S. Wood’s recent Wall Street Journal op-ed arguing that the United States is built on shared ideas, not shared bloodlines—and what that means in an era of rising “blood and soil” nationalism and demographic transformation.

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]]> 4597 A Ukraine “Peace Plan” Written in Moscow For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Last week, a “peace plan” to end the war in Ukraine leaked to the press. It would force Kyiv to abandon its NATO ambitions, cap its armed forces and shower Moscow with concessions. In this episode Ron talks to Gabrielius Landsbergis (former Foreign Minister of Lithuania ) and Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)  about what’s in the plan, what it means for Ukraine, Europe, and Nato and what it says about America’s role in the world. Read Molly’s breakdown of the plan: https://www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-later Giving thanks for Ukraine! To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron, Molly, and Gabrielius on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/GLandsbergis Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:03:00 -0000 A Ukraine “Peace Plan” Written in Moscow full 2 530 Politicology Trump’s leaked Ukraine deal, NATO, and the value of America’s word For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Last week, a “peace plan” to end the war in Ukraine leaked to the press. It would force Kyiv to abandon its NATO ambitions, cap its armed forces and shower Moscow with concessions. In this episode Ron talks to Gabrielius Landsbergis (former Foreign Minister of Lithuania ) and Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)  about what’s in the plan, what it means for Ukraine, Europe, and Nato and what it says about America’s role in the world. Read Molly’s breakdown of the plan: https://www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-later Giving thanks for Ukraine! To support equipment requests for our frontline communicators and psyop-ers in Ukraine, you can use this link: paypal.me/MollyKMcKew Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron, Molly, and Gabrielius on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/GLandsbergis Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

Last week, a “peace plan” to end the war in Ukraine leaked to the press. It would force Kyiv to abandon its NATO ambitions, cap its armed forces and shower Moscow with concessions.

In this episode Ron talks to Gabrielius Landsbergis (former Foreign Minister of Lithuania ) and Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)  about what’s in the plan, what it means for Ukraine, Europe, and Nato and what it says about America’s role in the world.

Read Molly’s breakdown of the plan: https://www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-later

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]]> 4050 Epstein’s Global Web—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the newly released Epstein emails, what they show, what they don’t and why the national security implications are far bigger than the headlines. They dig into Epstein’s attempts to insert himself into global politics including offering Russia “insight” on Donald Trump and the strange connection between Larry Summers and China’s Belt and Road Initiative  Then, they walk through why Congress forced the DOJ’s hand, why Pam Bondi now controls what gets redacted, and why the lack of institutional trust means any carve-outs will only fuel more conspiracy and chaos. After that, they turn to Poland, where a Russian-backed sabotage attack on a key supply line to Ukraine has triggered a crisis inside NATO.     In Politicology+ they dive into back-to-back Oval Office visits from two Middle Eastern leaders, and what Trump’s defense of the Saudi Crown Prince reveals about America’s shifting posture in the region.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Listen to The Last Invention: https://bit.ly/4pob891 Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Politico - Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump Newsweek - Donald Trump ‘blowing Bubba’ message in Epstein emails under scrutiny - Newsweek ABC News - Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen': Email - ABC News NY Post - Meet economist Keyu Jin, who Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with | New York Post NYT - Poland Blames Russian-Backed Ukrainians for Railway Sabotage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:22:00 -0000 Epstein’s Global Web—The Weekly full 2 529 Politicology Epstein’s foreign connections and Russia attacks Poland This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the newly released Epstein emails, what they show, what they don’t and why the national security implications are far bigger than the headlines. They dig into Epstein’s attempts to insert himself into global politics including offering Russia “insight” on Donald Trump and the strange connection between Larry Summers and China’s Belt and Road Initiative  Then, they walk through why Congress forced the DOJ’s hand, why Pam Bondi now controls what gets redacted, and why the lack of institutional trust means any carve-outs will only fuel more conspiracy and chaos. After that, they turn to Poland, where a Russian-backed sabotage attack on a key supply line to Ukraine has triggered a crisis inside NATO.     In Politicology+ they dive into back-to-back Oval Office visits from two Middle Eastern leaders, and what Trump’s defense of the Saudi Crown Prince reveals about America’s shifting posture in the region.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Listen to The Last Invention: https://bit.ly/4pob891 Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Politico - Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump Newsweek - Donald Trump ‘blowing Bubba’ message in Epstein emails under scrutiny - Newsweek ABC News - Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen': Email - ABC News NY Post - Meet economist Keyu Jin, who Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with | New York Post NYT - Poland Blames Russian-Backed Ukrainians for Railway Sabotage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the newly released Epstein emails, what they show, what they don’t and why the national security implications are far bigger than the headlines.

They dig into Epstein’s attempts to insert himself into global politics including offering Russia “insight” on Donald Trump and the strange connection between Larry Summers and China’s Belt and Road Initiative 

Then, they walk through why Congress forced the DOJ’s hand, why Pam Bondi now controls what gets redacted, and why the lack of institutional trust means any carve-outs will only fuel more conspiracy and chaos.

After that, they turn to Poland, where a Russian-backed sabotage attack on a key supply line to Ukraine has triggered a crisis inside NATO. 

  

In Politicology+ they dive into back-to-back Oval Office visits from two Middle Eastern leaders, and what Trump’s defense of the Saudi Crown Prince reveals about America’s shifting posture in the region. 

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Newsweek - Donald Trump ‘blowing Bubba’ message in Epstein emails under scrutiny - Newsweek

ABC News - Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen': Email - ABC News

NY Post - Meet economist Keyu Jin, who Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with | New York Post

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]]> 4554 The Seinfeld Shutdown and the Healthcare Time Bomb—The Weekly Washington just lived through a “Seinfeld shutdown”—a 43-day government closure over… basically nothing. Or was it nothing? This week, Ron Steslow is joined by Peter Suderman (features editor at Reason and host of the Reason Roundtable) to unpack the weirdest shutdown in modern memory and the deeply broken healthcare system underneath it. They dig into why Democrats picked this fight, why they folded even while winning the blame game, and what it says about Obamacare that it now needs emergency subsidies for the emergency subsidies. Then, from World War II wage controls to Hillarycare to the ACA, Peter walks through how America accidentally built three-and-a-half overlapping healthcare systems—and why both parties are in denial about the bill coming due.    In Politicology+ they dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda and the ascendent socialism on the left Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Listen to The Reason Roundtable: https://reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/ Listen to Across the Movie Aisle: https://movieaisle.substack.com/ Check out Cocktails with Suderman: https://cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com/ Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/petersuderman Related Reading:  Axios - The bill to reopen the government would shut down these THC products Politico - Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision - POLITICO CNBC - What Democrats are — and aren't — getting in the deal that could end the government shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:43:00 -0000 The Seinfeld Shutdown and the Healthcare Time Bomb—The Weekly full 2 528 Politicology The Longest Shutdown Highlights Healthcare Costs Washington just lived through a “Seinfeld shutdown”—a 43-day government closure over… basically nothing. Or was it nothing? This week, Ron Steslow is joined by Peter Suderman (features editor at Reason and host of the Reason Roundtable) to unpack the weirdest shutdown in modern memory and the deeply broken healthcare system underneath it. They dig into why Democrats picked this fight, why they folded even while winning the blame game, and what it says about Obamacare that it now needs emergency subsidies for the emergency subsidies. Then, from World War II wage controls to Hillarycare to the ACA, Peter walks through how America accidentally built three-and-a-half overlapping healthcare systems—and why both parties are in denial about the bill coming due.    In Politicology+ they dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda and the ascendent socialism on the left Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Listen to The Reason Roundtable: https://reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/ Listen to Across the Movie Aisle: https://movieaisle.substack.com/ Check out Cocktails with Suderman: https://cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com/ Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/petersuderman Related Reading:  Axios - The bill to reopen the government would shut down these THC products Politico - Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision - POLITICO CNBC - What Democrats are — and aren't — getting in the deal that could end the government shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Washington just lived through a “Seinfeld shutdown”—a 43-day government closure over… basically nothing. Or was it nothing?

This week, Ron Steslow is joined by Peter Suderman (features editor at Reason and host of the Reason Roundtable) to unpack the weirdest shutdown in modern memory and the deeply broken healthcare system underneath it.

They dig into why Democrats picked this fight, why they folded even while winning the blame game, and what it says about Obamacare that it now needs emergency subsidies for the emergency subsidies.

Then, from World War II wage controls to Hillarycare to the ACA, Peter walks through how America accidentally built three-and-a-half overlapping healthcare systems—and why both parties are in denial about the bill coming due.

  

In Politicology+ they dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda and the ascendent socialism on the left

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Listen to The Reason Roundtable: https://reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/

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]]> 4508 [+] Abundance vs. Socialism Ron Steslow and Peter Suderman dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda (Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson’s answer to America’s scarcity mindset) and the newly ascendant socialist wing embodied by New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Related Reading:  The Atlantic - Mamdani Has a Point About Rent Control - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:41:00 -0000 [+] Abundance vs. Socialism bonus 2 527 Politicology Ron Steslow and Peter Suderman dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda (Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson’s answer to America’s scarcity mindset) and the newly ascendant socialist wing embodied by New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Related Reading:  The Atlantic - Mamdani Has a Point About Rent Control - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow and Peter Suderman dive into the battle between the Abundance Agenda (Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson’s answer to America’s scarcity mindset) and the newly ascendant socialist wing embodied by New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

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]]> 2009 The Mirrorball Election—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down Tuesday night’s election results, Mamdani’s win in New York City, the blowout wins for moderate Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, and how these wins highlight the identity crisis within the Democratic Party.    In Politicology+ they unpack the Trump tariffs and the oral arguments in one of the most watched Supreme Court cases of the year.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  Politico - The Night Democrats Finally Stopped Losing - POLITICO NYT - An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone - The New York Times The Free Press - What the Right Gets Wrong About Zohran Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:30:00 -0000 The Mirrorball Election—The Weekly full 2 526 Politicology How the Elections Results highlight the identity crisis in the Democratic Party This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down Tuesday night’s election results, Mamdani’s win in New York City, the blowout wins for moderate Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, and how these wins highlight the identity crisis within the Democratic Party.    In Politicology+ they unpack the Trump tariffs and the oral arguments in one of the most watched Supreme Court cases of the year.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Related Reading:  Politico - The Night Democrats Finally Stopped Losing - POLITICO NYT - An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone - The New York Times The Free Press - What the Right Gets Wrong About Zohran Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down Tuesday night’s election results, Mamdani’s win in New York City, the blowout wins for moderate Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, and how these wins highlight the identity crisis within the Democratic Party.

  

In Politicology+ they unpack the Trump tariffs and the oral arguments in one of the most watched Supreme Court cases of the year. 

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Politico - The Night Democrats Finally Stopped Losing - POLITICO

NYT - An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone - The New York Times

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]]> 4012 ENCORE: [+] AI Giveth, AI Taketh Nick Gillespie and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Related media: NBC - Some of her closest relationships are with chatbots. That's more common than you think. Vox - The rise of chatbot “friends” | Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:45:00 -0000 ENCORE: [+] AI Giveth, AI Taketh full 2 525 Politicology ENCORE: [+] AI Giveth, AI Taketh Nick Gillespie and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Related media: NBC - Some of her closest relationships are with chatbots. That's more common than you think. Vox - The rise of chatbot “friends” | Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nick Gillespie and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human.

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Vox - The rise of chatbot “friends” | Vox


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]]> 1681 From Populism to Class Warfare—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) discuss the proposed wealth tax on billionaires in California, the signs of worsening economic conditions, and how class warfare could dominate our politics. In Politicology+ they discuss the redistricting wars, the Supreme Court case that could upend a central part of the Voting Rights Act, how Latinos becoming the largest minority group will make us rethink what being a “minority” even means, and how partisanship is becoming our primary identity. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  Axios - What to know about California's billionaires tax ballot proposal - Axios San Francisco Fortune - Everyone thinks AI is replacing factory workers, but Amazon’s layoffs show it’s coming for middle management first WSJ - Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite CNN - Live updates: Fed looks set to cut rates for second time this year despite data blackout due to government shutdown | CNN Business Fortune - The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession The Bulwark - My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party The Great Transformation - Leaving MAGA - The Great Transformation with Mike Madrid SOFR Volume November 2023-Present  Fed Balance Sheet QE/QT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000 From Populism to Class Warfare—The Weekly full 2 524 Politicology A proposed billionaire tax, recession indicators, and the growing threat of populism This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) discuss the proposed wealth tax on billionaires in California, the signs of worsening economic conditions, and how class warfare could dominate our politics. In Politicology+ they discuss the redistricting wars, the Supreme Court case that could upend a central part of the Voting Rights Act, how Latinos becoming the largest minority group will make us rethink what being a “minority” even means, and how partisanship is becoming our primary identity. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  Axios - What to know about California's billionaires tax ballot proposal - Axios San Francisco Fortune - Everyone thinks AI is replacing factory workers, but Amazon’s layoffs show it’s coming for middle management first WSJ - Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite CNN - Live updates: Fed looks set to cut rates for second time this year despite data blackout due to government shutdown | CNN Business Fortune - The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession The Bulwark - My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party The Great Transformation - Leaving MAGA - The Great Transformation with Mike Madrid SOFR Volume November 2023-Present  Fed Balance Sheet QE/QT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) discuss the proposed wealth tax on billionaires in California, the signs of worsening economic conditions, and how class warfare could dominate our politics.

In Politicology+ they discuss the redistricting wars, the Supreme Court case that could upend a central part of the Voting Rights Act, how Latinos becoming the largest minority group will make us rethink what being a “minority” even means, and how partisanship is becoming our primary identity.

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

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Axios - What to know about California's billionaires tax ballot proposal - Axios San Francisco

Fortune - Everyone thinks AI is replacing factory workers, but Amazon’s layoffs show it’s coming for middle management first

WSJ - Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite

CNN - Live updates: Fed looks set to cut rates for second time this year despite data blackout due to government shutdown | CNN Business

Fortune - The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

The Bulwark - My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party

The Great Transformation - Leaving MAGA - The Great Transformation with Mike Madrid

SOFR Volume November 2023-Present 

Fed Balance Sheet QE/QT 


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]]> 4077 The Great Gold Heist—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) connect a headline-grabbing jewel heist at the Louvre to China’s push to dethrone the dollar. Then, they turn to the escalating conflict with Venezuela: the strikes on alleged “drug boats,” CIA’s new covert action authority, and what’s really at stake for Maduro’s regime. In Politicology+ they discuss the Gaza ceasefire, why early flare-ups aren’t a sign of failure, the new “yellow line,” and why disarmament is the sticking point. They talk about who could actually keep the peace and tension between economic incentives of reconstruction and the risks of corruption in this unconventional diplomacy. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Andrei Jikh—China Is Using Gold To Replace the U.S. Dollar Fortune - Top analyst says China is playing a ‘key role’ in the price of gold going through the roof, and he’s got the data to prove it | Fortune The Dispatch — Will Trump Overthrow the Leader of Venezuela? NYT — U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What’s Happened So Far NYT - Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela - The New York Times Politico - Trump’s boat strikes unite regime change advocates and immigration hardliners - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0000 The Great Gold Heist—The Weekly full 2 523 Politicology China’s push to dethrone the dollar and what’s driving the Venezuelan boat strikes This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) connect a headline-grabbing jewel heist at the Louvre to China’s push to dethrone the dollar. Then, they turn to the escalating conflict with Venezuela: the strikes on alleged “drug boats,” CIA’s new covert action authority, and what’s really at stake for Maduro’s regime. In Politicology+ they discuss the Gaza ceasefire, why early flare-ups aren’t a sign of failure, the new “yellow line,” and why disarmament is the sticking point. They talk about who could actually keep the peace and tension between economic incentives of reconstruction and the risks of corruption in this unconventional diplomacy. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Andrei Jikh—China Is Using Gold To Replace the U.S. Dollar Fortune - Top analyst says China is playing a ‘key role’ in the price of gold going through the roof, and he’s got the data to prove it | Fortune The Dispatch — Will Trump Overthrow the Leader of Venezuela? NYT — U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What’s Happened So Far NYT - Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela - The New York Times Politico - Trump’s boat strikes unite regime change advocates and immigration hardliners - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) connect a headline-grabbing jewel heist at the Louvre to China’s push to dethrone the dollar.

Then, they turn to the escalating conflict with Venezuela: the strikes on alleged “drug boats,” CIA’s new covert action authority, and what’s really at stake for Maduro’s regime.

In Politicology+ they discuss the Gaza ceasefire, why early flare-ups aren’t a sign of failure, the new “yellow line,” and why disarmament is the sticking point. They talk about who could actually keep the peace and tension between economic incentives of reconstruction and the risks of corruption in this unconventional diplomacy.

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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Andrei Jikh—China Is Using Gold To Replace the U.S. Dollar

Fortune - Top analyst says China is playing a ‘key role’ in the price of gold going through the roof, and he’s got the data to prove it | Fortune

The Dispatch — Will Trump Overthrow the Leader of Venezuela?

NYT — U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What’s Happened So Far

NYT - Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela - The New York Times

Politico - Trump’s boat strikes unite regime change advocates and immigration hardliners - POLITICO


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]]> 5074 ENCORE: Why We Buy In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand (30:00) Case study: Donald Trump's cultural strategy in the 2016 election (32:09) Understanding tribes and congregations (37:27)”The brain is a prediction machine”  (40:00) The role of culture in hyperpolarization (42:14) The state of anti-Trump Republicans within the broader Republican culture (44:00) How subcultures develop and operate (50:00) How preaching the gospel can get people to move You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:48:00 -0000 ENCORE: Why We Buy full 2 522 Politicology Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand (30:00) Case study: Donald Trump's cultural strategy in the 2016 election (32:09) Understanding tribes and congregations (37:27)”The brain is a prediction machine”  (40:00) The role of culture in hyperpolarization (42:14) The state of anti-Trump Republicans within the broader Republican culture (44:00) How subcultures develop and operate (50:00) How preaching the gospel can get people to move You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications. 

Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise. 

Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices.

Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society.

Segments to look forward to:

(01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…”

(04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology

(08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'”

(17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice

(20:40) The connection between culture and politics

(24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand

(30:00) Case study: Donald Trump's cultural strategy in the 2016 election

(32:09) Understanding tribes and congregations

(37:27)”The brain is a prediction machine” 

(40:00) The role of culture in hyperpolarization

(42:14) The state of anti-Trump Republicans within the broader Republican culture

(44:00) How subcultures develop and operate

(50:00) How preaching the gospel can get people to move


You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH

Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL


Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/marctothec


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]]> 2171 Influencer Governance—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down New York City’s mayoral race and what a likely Zoran Mamdani win would signal for Democrats, how “personality politics” and populism are reshaping both parties, and what’s driving the current government shutdown fight.     In Politicology+ they unpack the disturbing revelations surrounding Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0000 Influencer Governance—The Weekly full 2 521 Politicology New York’s Mayor Race and Personality Politics This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down New York City’s mayoral race and what a likely Zoran Mamdani win would signal for Democrats, how “personality politics” and populism are reshaping both parties, and what’s driving the current government shutdown fight.     In Politicology+ they unpack the disturbing revelations surrounding Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) break down New York City’s mayoral race and what a likely Zoran Mamdani win would signal for Democrats, how “personality politics” and populism are reshaping both parties, and what’s driving the current government shutdown fight. 

  

In Politicology+ they unpack the disturbing revelations surrounding Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones.

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]]> 3478 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use  it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:50:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 full 2 515 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use  it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.

We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.

But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?

 In fact, what is silence, anyway?

How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?

Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise

(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology

(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us

(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use  it to resolve conflict

(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity

(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life

(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics 

You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2

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]]> 2948 Post-Literate Politics—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) trace a through-line from our screen-first, post-literate society to America’s escalating political violence.    In Politicology+ they continue the conversation, discussing the institutions, laws, and norms we’ve put in place to prevent violence from becoming a political tool, how they’re breaking down, and how we move forward. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The dawn of the post-literate society - by James Marriott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:28:00 -0000 Post-Literate Politics—The Weekly full 2 515 Politicology Post-literate society and political violence This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) trace a through-line from our screen-first, post-literate society to America’s escalating political violence.    In Politicology+ they continue the conversation, discussing the institutions, laws, and norms we’ve put in place to prevent violence from becoming a political tool, how they’re breaking down, and how we move forward. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The dawn of the post-literate society - by James Marriott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) trace a through-line from our screen-first, post-literate society to America’s escalating political violence.

  

In Politicology+ they continue the conversation, discussing the institutions, laws, and norms we’ve put in place to prevent violence from becoming a political tool, how they’re breaking down, and how we move forward.

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]]> 4016 The Deal That Could End the Gaza War—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the headlines and hidden stories from the United Nations General Assembly and the Trump administration’s surprise Gaza peace proposal.    In Politicology+ they discuss the future of Hagar’s show My World, and what it’s like to navigate media and geopolitics in today’s fractured landscape. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:58:00 -0000 full 2 514 Politicology This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the headlines and hidden stories from the United Nations General Assembly and the Trump administration’s surprise Gaza peace proposal.    In Politicology+ they discuss the future of Hagar’s show My World, and what it’s like to navigate media and geopolitics in today’s fractured landscape. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the headlines and hidden stories from the United Nations General Assembly and the Trump administration’s surprise Gaza peace proposal.

  

In Politicology+ they discuss the future of Hagar’s show My World, and what it’s like to navigate media and geopolitics in today’s fractured landscape.

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]]> 4959 Decentralized Resistance: Leopoldo López on The Fight for Freedom For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Leopoldo Lopez (Venezuelan opposition leader and co-founder and general secretary of the World Liberty Congress) about his journey fighting for freedom against the Maduro regime. They discuss the collapse of democracy in Venezuela, the importance of grassroots movements, and the role of Bitcoin as a revolutionary tool for freedom.  They also touch on the human toll of autocracy, the power of music and identity, and the need for open-source technologies and philanthropy to support democracy and the fight against autocracy.  They discuss: (2:50) Bitcoin as a tool for freedom  (5:56) Leopolodo’s journey  (8:49) The collapse of democracy in Venezuela  (14:44) The fight against Maduro's regime  (20:57) The human toll of autocracy  (23:52) The power of music and identity  (27:07) Bitcoin and the future of freedom  (30:00) Decentralized resistance and global movements  (32:33) The role of philanthropy in democracy  (35:12) The future of money and values  (41:24) The importance of open source technologies  (44:11) The potential of Bitcoin in Venezuela  (47:02) Creating a new economic paradigm  (50:00) The crisis of trust in institutions  (53:07) The role of citizens in democracy  (56:03) The future of autocracies and democracies  (58:49) The path forward for freedom  This episode features a sample of the song “Free Venezuela” by Alejandro Preschel with permission from the artist: https://open.spotify.com/track/3n8Ik5DLU1ql6BixMGmq9q?si=636cb6290ea44e6a Lean more about the World Liberty Congress here: https://worldlibertycongress.org/  Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Leopoldo  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/leopoldolopez Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0000 Decentralized Resistance: Leopoldo López on The Fight for Freedom full 2 513 Politicology The fight for freedom in venezuela For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Leopoldo Lopez (Venezuelan opposition leader and co-founder and general secretary of the World Liberty Congress) about his journey fighting for freedom against the Maduro regime. They discuss the collapse of democracy in Venezuela, the importance of grassroots movements, and the role of Bitcoin as a revolutionary tool for freedom.  They also touch on the human toll of autocracy, the power of music and identity, and the need for open-source technologies and philanthropy to support democracy and the fight against autocracy.  They discuss: (2:50) Bitcoin as a tool for freedom  (5:56) Leopolodo’s journey  (8:49) The collapse of democracy in Venezuela  (14:44) The fight against Maduro's regime  (20:57) The human toll of autocracy  (23:52) The power of music and identity  (27:07) Bitcoin and the future of freedom  (30:00) Decentralized resistance and global movements  (32:33) The role of philanthropy in democracy  (35:12) The future of money and values  (41:24) The importance of open source technologies  (44:11) The potential of Bitcoin in Venezuela  (47:02) Creating a new economic paradigm  (50:00) The crisis of trust in institutions  (53:07) The role of citizens in democracy  (56:03) The future of autocracies and democracies  (58:49) The path forward for freedom  This episode features a sample of the song “Free Venezuela” by Alejandro Preschel with permission from the artist: https://open.spotify.com/track/3n8Ik5DLU1ql6BixMGmq9q?si=636cb6290ea44e6a Lean more about the World Liberty Congress here: https://worldlibertycongress.org/  Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Leopoldo  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/leopoldolopez Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this episode Ron talks to Leopoldo Lopez (Venezuelan opposition leader and co-founder and general secretary of the World Liberty Congress) about his journey fighting for freedom against the Maduro regime. They discuss the collapse of democracy in Venezuela, the importance of grassroots movements, and the role of Bitcoin as a revolutionary tool for freedom. 

They also touch on the human toll of autocracy, the power of music and identity, and the need for open-source technologies and philanthropy to support democracy and the fight against autocracy. 

They discuss:

(2:50) Bitcoin as a tool for freedom 

(5:56) Leopolodo’s journey 

(8:49) The collapse of democracy in Venezuela 

(14:44) The fight against Maduro's regime 

(20:57) The human toll of autocracy 

(23:52) The power of music and identity 

(27:07) Bitcoin and the future of freedom 

(30:00) Decentralized resistance and global movements 

(32:33) The role of philanthropy in democracy 

(35:12) The future of money and values 

(41:24) The importance of open source technologies 

(44:11) The potential of Bitcoin in Venezuela 

(47:02) Creating a new economic paradigm 

(50:00) The crisis of trust in institutions 

(53:07) The role of citizens in democracy 

(56:03) The future of autocracies and democracies 

(58:49) The path forward for freedom 

This episode features a sample of the song “Free Venezuela” by Alejandro Preschel with permission from the artist: https://open.spotify.com/track/3n8Ik5DLU1ql6BixMGmq9q?si=636cb6290ea44e6a

Lean more about the World Liberty Congress here: https://worldlibertycongress.org/ 

Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

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]]> 5175 Epstein’s Unusual Deal—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Greg Brower (Fmr. Assistant Director of the FBI and U.S. Attorney in Nevada) unpack what’s real—and what isn’t—in the Epstein investigations.     They walk through the unusual non-prosecution agreement for Epstein in Florida, how victims’ rights weren’t honored, and why additional prosecutions may not have materialized.  Then, they dig into the politics: the House Oversight investigation, whether it’s for show, and the discharge petition that could force a vote.  In Politicology+ they discuss how the Epstein scandal intersects with the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution and whether lawmakers could read the Epstein “list” in congress.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:30:00 -0000 Epstein’s Unusual Deal—The Weekly full 2 512 Politicology What a Former U.S. Attorney Sees in the Epstein Case This week, Ron Steslow and Greg Brower (Fmr. Assistant Director of the FBI and U.S. Attorney in Nevada) unpack what’s real—and what isn’t—in the Epstein investigations.     They walk through the unusual non-prosecution agreement for Epstein in Florida, how victims’ rights weren’t honored, and why additional prosecutions may not have materialized.  Then, they dig into the politics: the House Oversight investigation, whether it’s for show, and the discharge petition that could force a vote.  In Politicology+ they discuss how the Epstein scandal intersects with the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution and whether lawmakers could read the Epstein “list” in congress.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Greg Brower (Fmr. Assistant Director of the FBI and U.S. Attorney in Nevada) unpack what’s real—and what isn’t—in the Epstein investigations. 

  

They walk through the unusual non-prosecution agreement for Epstein in Florida, how victims’ rights weren’t honored, and why additional prosecutions may not have materialized. 

Then, they dig into the politics: the House Oversight investigation, whether it’s for show, and the discharge petition that could force a vote. 

In Politicology+ they discuss how the Epstein scandal intersects with the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution and whether lawmakers could read the Epstein “list” in congress. 

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

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]]> 3577 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 full 2 511 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.

We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.

But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?

 In fact, what is silence, anyway?

How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?

Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise

(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds 

(07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives

(12:50) Why silence feels scary

(18:30) What is noise? 

(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is

(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking

(37:27) The historical significance of silence

You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2

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]]> 3151 Attrition, Attention, Exhaustion For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Ukraine’s resilience and global fatigue 3.5 years into Russia’s invasion.  They discuss: (07:56) The Ukrainian refugee murdered in Charlotte(09:52) Ukrainian morale and shifting public opinion  (20:37) Russia’s strategy  (27:11) Trump and Putin’s meeting  (32:41) The Allies meeting  (42:14) Europe’s internal politics and security challenges  (46:50) European security dynamics  (51:09) China’s military parades and global alliances  (53:39) India’s positioning  (1:09:22) Ukraine moving forward  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Read Molly’s piece ‘Half-Baked Alaska: https://bit.ly/4n1nnHX Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Attrition, Attention, Exhaustion full 2 510 Politicology Ukraine's resilience and global fatigue For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Ukraine’s resilience and global fatigue 3.5 years into Russia’s invasion.  They discuss: (07:56) The Ukrainian refugee murdered in Charlotte(09:52) Ukrainian morale and shifting public opinion  (20:37) Russia’s strategy  (27:11) Trump and Putin’s meeting  (32:41) The Allies meeting  (42:14) Europe’s internal politics and security challenges  (46:50) European security dynamics  (51:09) China’s military parades and global alliances  (53:39) India’s positioning  (1:09:22) Ukraine moving forward  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Read Molly’s piece ‘Half-Baked Alaska: https://bit.ly/4n1nnHX Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Ukraine’s resilience and global fatigue 3.5 years into Russia’s invasion. 

They discuss:

(07:56) The Ukrainian refugee murdered in Charlotte(09:52) Ukrainian morale and shifting public opinion 

(20:37) Russia’s strategy 

(27:11) Trump and Putin’s meeting 

(32:41) The Allies meeting 

(42:14) Europe’s internal politics and security challenges 

(46:50) European security dynamics 

(51:09) China’s military parades and global alliances 

(53:39) India’s positioning 

(1:09:22) Ukraine moving forward 


Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/

Read Molly’s piece ‘Half-Baked Alaska: https://bit.ly/4n1nnHX

Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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]]> 5063 yes ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:36:00 -0000 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 full 2 509 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 

(02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity”

(08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial

(13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem

(15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women 

(23:00) Redshirt the boys 

(28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men

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]]> 1513 What’s In A Nation?—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss information warfare and the biased reporting about Israel ahead of their ground offensive in Gaza City.    Then, the backlash against parties in power in Europe and why Americans need to care about it. In Politicology+ they discuss China’s military parade, the meetings between the leaders of China, Russia, and India and why it matters so much right now. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  TOI - Tens of thousands of reservists drafted ahead of Gaza City takeover, but turnout down | The Times of Israel TOI - At stormy cabinet meet, IDF chief said to warn Gaza op will lead to full-fledged occupation | The Times of Israel FP - WATCH: Gazan Journalists Say Al Jazeera Works Hand in Glove with Hamas FP - They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems. The Dispatch - White Hats and Black Hats in the Middle East WSJ - Populist Right-Wing Parties Lead Polls in Europe’s Biggest Economies The Spectator - Migrant protests and the twilight of luxury beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0000 What’s In A Nation?—The Weekly full 2 508 Politicology Biased reporting about Israel and Backlash across Europe This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss information warfare and the biased reporting about Israel ahead of their ground offensive in Gaza City.    Then, the backlash against parties in power in Europe and why Americans need to care about it. In Politicology+ they discuss China’s military parade, the meetings between the leaders of China, Russia, and India and why it matters so much right now. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  TOI - Tens of thousands of reservists drafted ahead of Gaza City takeover, but turnout down | The Times of Israel TOI - At stormy cabinet meet, IDF chief said to warn Gaza op will lead to full-fledged occupation | The Times of Israel FP - WATCH: Gazan Journalists Say Al Jazeera Works Hand in Glove with Hamas FP - They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems. The Dispatch - White Hats and Black Hats in the Middle East WSJ - Populist Right-Wing Parties Lead Polls in Europe’s Biggest Economies The Spectator - Migrant protests and the twilight of luxury beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss information warfare and the biased reporting about Israel ahead of their ground offensive in Gaza City.

  

Then, the backlash against parties in power in Europe and why Americans need to care about it.

In Politicology+ they discuss China’s military parade, the meetings between the leaders of China, Russia, and India and why it matters so much right now.

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TOI - Tens of thousands of reservists drafted ahead of Gaza City takeover, but turnout down | The Times of Israel

TOI - At stormy cabinet meet, IDF chief said to warn Gaza op will lead to full-fledged occupation | The Times of Israel

FP - WATCH: Gazan Journalists Say Al Jazeera Works Hand in Glove with Hamas

FP - They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems.

The Dispatch - White Hats and Black Hats in the Middle East

WSJ - Populist Right-Wing Parties Lead Polls in Europe’s Biggest Economies

The Spectator - Migrant protests and the twilight of luxury beliefs


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]]> 4843 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1 Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed (07:30) The gendered education gap(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual(34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full 2 507 Politicology Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed (07:30) The gendered education gap(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual(34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed (07:30) The gendered education gap(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual(34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men 
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]]> 1268 Money And State—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack President Trump’s move to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor,  the overt politicization of the Fed, and how it raises questions about whether it even makes sense for an institution this powerful to exist as it does.    Then, the administration’s deal for a 10% stake in Intel and what it signals about a turn toward state capitalism. In Politicology+ they discuss Trump’s flag-burning executive order and the use of popular moves to erode civil liberties. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  CNN -How an obscure housing director launched Trump’s firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook | CNN Politics NBC News - Trump tampering with Fed independence is risky for the economy, experts say WP - Opinion | The Trump-engineered government stake in Intel is a dangerous move - The Washington Post Reason - Trump Says He 'Paid Zero' for the Government's $11 Billion Stake in Intel. Here's the Downside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:30:00 -0000 Money And State—The Weekly full 2 506 Politicology Firing at the Fed and Buying into Intel This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack President Trump’s move to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor,  the overt politicization of the Fed, and how it raises questions about whether it even makes sense for an institution this powerful to exist as it does.    Then, the administration’s deal for a 10% stake in Intel and what it signals about a turn toward state capitalism. In Politicology+ they discuss Trump’s flag-burning executive order and the use of popular moves to erode civil liberties. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  CNN -How an obscure housing director launched Trump’s firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook | CNN Politics NBC News - Trump tampering with Fed independence is risky for the economy, experts say WP - Opinion | The Trump-engineered government stake in Intel is a dangerous move - The Washington Post Reason - Trump Says He 'Paid Zero' for the Government's $11 Billion Stake in Intel. Here's the Downside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack President Trump’s move to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor,  the overt politicization of the Fed, and how it raises questions about whether it even makes sense for an institution this powerful to exist as it does.

  

Then, the administration’s deal for a 10% stake in Intel and what it signals about a turn toward state capitalism.

In Politicology+ they discuss Trump’s flag-burning executive order and the use of popular moves to erode civil liberties.

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CNN -How an obscure housing director launched Trump’s firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook | CNN Politics

NBC News - Trump tampering with Fed independence is risky for the economy, experts say

WP - Opinion | The Trump-engineered government stake in Intel is a dangerous move - The Washington Post

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]]> 4247 Is “Surveillance Pricing” Good? Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward discuss surveillance pricing, the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ #oneskinpod Related Reading:  Vox - Delta is using AI to give you a personalized airfare. It could be the future of pricing. NBC News - This congressman wants to ban companies from using your search history to set personalized prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:06:00 -0000 Is “Surveillance Pricing” Good? full 2 505 Politicology Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward discuss surveillance pricing, the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ #oneskinpod Related Reading:  Vox - Delta is using AI to give you a personalized airfare. It could be the future of pricing. NBC News - This congressman wants to ban companies from using your search history to set personalized prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward discuss surveillance pricing, the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power.


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]]> 1972 Policing the Capital—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) talk about Trump's federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and the longstanding crime problem in Washington, D.C.  Later, they discuss the tensions between local and federal law enforcement nationally, the increasing surveillance and privacy concerns in society, and rediscovering the value of privacy.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/OKnox Related Reading:  AP - Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive NY Post - Minors account for half of DC’s carjacking arrests since 2023 — including pint-sized perps as young as 12: police data WP - Pentagon plan would create National Guard ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest - The Washington Post 404 Media- ICE Is Buying Mobile Iris Scanning Tech for Its Deportation Arm WIRED - What Does Palantir Actually Do? U.S. News - Gomez on Drone Use: 'We're Treating Civilians as … Enemy Combatants' | U.S. News Decision Points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Policing the Capital—The Weekly full 2 503 Politicology Trump’s DC Police takeover and the growing surveillance state This week, Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) talk about Trump's federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and the longstanding crime problem in Washington, D.C.  Later, they discuss the tensions between local and federal law enforcement nationally, the increasing surveillance and privacy concerns in society, and rediscovering the value of privacy.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/OKnox Related Reading:  AP - Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive NY Post - Minors account for half of DC’s carjacking arrests since 2023 — including pint-sized perps as young as 12: police data WP - Pentagon plan would create National Guard ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest - The Washington Post 404 Media- ICE Is Buying Mobile Iris Scanning Tech for Its Deportation Arm WIRED - What Does Palantir Actually Do? U.S. News - Gomez on Drone Use: 'We're Treating Civilians as … Enemy Combatants' | U.S. News Decision Points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) talk about Trump's federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and the longstanding crime problem in Washington, D.C. 

Later, they discuss the tensions between local and federal law enforcement nationally, the increasing surveillance and privacy concerns in society, and rediscovering the value of privacy. 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social interaction. Later, they discuss how the shift towards a post-literate society, characterized by short-form content and algorithmic reading, threatens the foundations of democracy and critical thinking.

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AP - Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive

NY Post - Minors account for half of DC’s carjacking arrests since 2023 — including pint-sized perps as young as 12: police data

WP - Pentagon plan would create National Guard ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest - The Washington Post

404 Media- ICE Is Buying Mobile Iris Scanning Tech for Its Deportation Arm

WIRED - What Does Palantir Actually Do?

U.S. News - Gomez on Drone Use: 'We're Treating Civilians as … Enemy Combatants' | U.S. News Decision Points


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]]> 3911 Situationships with the CCP For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (founder and CEO of Strategy Risks) discuss China's influence and the risks associated with corporate exposure to the Chinese Communist Party They explore the shifting public perception of China, the implications of leadership conflicts in major companies like Intel, and the strategic decisions surrounding chip sales by Nvidia and AMD.  Then, they delve into the significant cybersecurity threats posed by China which have targeted U.S. infrastructure.  They discuss the vulnerabilities of the U.S. in the face of potential military conflicts and the broader implications of modern warfare, including economic and information warfare.  Later, Isaac dives into how Hollywood's portrayal of China and Chinese people impacts  public perception. They discuss: (3:00) Corporate exposure to China (5:50) Business and the CCP  (8:55)Shifting public views on China  (11:59) Intel Chief’s conflicts in China (15:02) Nvidia and AMD (18:02) Supply chain risks  (20:58) China’s global strategy and U.S. response (31:07) Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon (34:07) The vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure (38:01) Rethinking modern warfare (40:35) Hollywood’s role in perception of China  (46:28) Decoupling from China  (54:14) The TikTok dilemma  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Isaac on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/isaacstonefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:16:00 -0000 Situationships with the CCP full 2 501 Politicology China risk and corporate exposure to the CCP For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (founder and CEO of Strategy Risks) discuss China's influence and the risks associated with corporate exposure to the Chinese Communist Party They explore the shifting public perception of China, the implications of leadership conflicts in major companies like Intel, and the strategic decisions surrounding chip sales by Nvidia and AMD.  Then, they delve into the significant cybersecurity threats posed by China which have targeted U.S. infrastructure.  They discuss the vulnerabilities of the U.S. in the face of potential military conflicts and the broader implications of modern warfare, including economic and information warfare.  Later, Isaac dives into how Hollywood's portrayal of China and Chinese people impacts  public perception. They discuss: (3:00) Corporate exposure to China (5:50) Business and the CCP  (8:55)Shifting public views on China  (11:59) Intel Chief’s conflicts in China (15:02) Nvidia and AMD (18:02) Supply chain risks  (20:58) China’s global strategy and U.S. response (31:07) Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon (34:07) The vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure (38:01) Rethinking modern warfare (40:35) Hollywood’s role in perception of China  (46:28) Decoupling from China  (54:14) The TikTok dilemma  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Isaac on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/isaacstonefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this episode, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (founder and CEO of Strategy Risks) discuss China's influence and the risks associated with corporate exposure to the Chinese Communist Party

They explore the shifting public perception of China, the implications of leadership conflicts in major companies like Intel, and the strategic decisions surrounding chip sales by Nvidia and AMD. 

Then, they delve into the significant cybersecurity threats posed by China which have targeted U.S. infrastructure. 

They discuss the vulnerabilities of the U.S. in the face of potential military conflicts and the broader implications of modern warfare, including economic and information warfare. 

Later, Isaac dives into how Hollywood's portrayal of China and Chinese people impacts  public perception.

They discuss:

(3:00) Corporate exposure to China

(5:50) Business and the CCP 

(8:55)Shifting public views on China 

(11:59) Intel Chief’s conflicts in China

(15:02) Nvidia and AMD

(18:02) Supply chain risks 

(20:58) China’s global strategy and U.S. response

(31:07) Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon

(34:07) The vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure

(38:01) Rethinking modern warfare

(40:35) Hollywood’s role in perception of China 

(46:28) Decoupling from China 

(54:14) The TikTok dilemma 

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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]]> 3893 Cartographic Warfare—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) talk about the threats of the escalating, mid-decade redistricting war that Texas and California are kicking off. Later, they discuss some of the shocking, but not surprising, news on the Epstein scandal. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the major jobs number revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump firing the agency’s head, and what the erosion of trust in economic data means—especially for government institutions. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The Great Transformation - Will Redistricting Become the Trigger for National Breakdown Chuck Todd - Stop Fearing the Voters: The Lazy Death Spiral of American Representation Politico - ‘If this fails, he'll have egg on his face’: Gavin Newsom bets political future on redistricting power play WP - Ghislaine Maxwell’s move to ‘country club’ prison smacks of special treatment, experts say - The Washington Post ABC News - Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ Trump never did anything concerning around her: Sources - ABC News CNN - Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN Politics NYT - Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Townhouse: Birthday Letters, First Edition ‘Lolita’ and More - The New York Times NPR - House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:30:00 -0000 Cartographic Warfare—The Weekly full 2 502 Politicology Redistricting and Epstein This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) talk about the threats of the escalating, mid-decade redistricting war that Texas and California are kicking off. Later, they discuss some of the shocking, but not surprising, news on the Epstein scandal. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the major jobs number revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump firing the agency’s head, and what the erosion of trust in economic data means—especially for government institutions. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The Great Transformation - Will Redistricting Become the Trigger for National Breakdown Chuck Todd - Stop Fearing the Voters: The Lazy Death Spiral of American Representation Politico - ‘If this fails, he'll have egg on his face’: Gavin Newsom bets political future on redistricting power play WP - Ghislaine Maxwell’s move to ‘country club’ prison smacks of special treatment, experts say - The Washington Post ABC News - Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ Trump never did anything concerning around her: Sources - ABC News CNN - Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN Politics NYT - Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Townhouse: Birthday Letters, First Edition ‘Lolita’ and More - The New York Times NPR - House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) talk about the threats of the escalating, mid-decade redistricting war that Texas and California are kicking off.

Later, they discuss some of the shocking, but not surprising, news on the Epstein scandal.

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the major jobs number revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump firing the agency’s head, and what the erosion of trust in economic data means—especially for government institutions.

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Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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The Great Transformation - Will Redistricting Become the Trigger for National Breakdown

Chuck Todd - Stop Fearing the Voters: The Lazy Death Spiral of American Representation

Politico - ‘If this fails, he'll have egg on his face’: Gavin Newsom bets political future on redistricting power play

WP - Ghislaine Maxwell’s move to ‘country club’ prison smacks of special treatment, experts say - The Washington Post

ABC News - Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ Trump never did anything concerning around her: Sources - ABC News

CNN - Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN Politics

NYT - Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Townhouse: Birthday Letters, First Edition ‘Lolita’ and More - The New York Times

NPR - House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files


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]]> 4208 Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:53:00 -0000 Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food full 2 501 Politicology The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency?


Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems.


Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming.


Segments to look forward to:


(2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life."


(03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute


(13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food


(15:30) Who feeds the world?


(16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices


(19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system


(23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative


(27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic


(30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time”


(37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill


(40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud


(51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world."


Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/


Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer."


Follow Ron on Twitter: 


⁠https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 3903 no Censorship And Bathtub Gin—The Weekly This week, Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward (Editor in Chief of Reason) examine some major current developments through a libertarian lens, focusing on negative liberties, free expression, and privacy. They discuss the threats to privacy and free expression from age-verification laws to "misinformation" regulation to the battle over values on the Internet. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss “surveillance pricing,” the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/kmanguward Related Reading:  Reason - The end of online anonymity? Age checks spread worldwide. Wired -The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived | WIRED Reason - Canada seeks to jail Freedom Convoy organizers for 8 years FOX Business - CBS insiders warn that Skydance merger brings 'hall monitor' to news division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:53:00 -0000 Censorship And Bathtub Gin—The Weekly full 2 500 Politicology Negative liberties, age verification, Ofcom, and the threats to free expression and privacy This week, Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward (Editor in Chief of Reason) examine some major current developments through a libertarian lens, focusing on negative liberties, free expression, and privacy. They discuss the threats to privacy and free expression from age-verification laws to "misinformation" regulation to the battle over values on the Internet. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss “surveillance pricing,” the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/kmanguward Related Reading:  Reason - The end of online anonymity? Age checks spread worldwide. Wired -The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived | WIRED Reason - Canada seeks to jail Freedom Convoy organizers for 8 years FOX Business - CBS insiders warn that Skydance merger brings 'hall monitor' to news division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Ron Steslow and Katherine Mangu-Ward (Editor in Chief of Reason) examine some major current developments through a libertarian lens, focusing on negative liberties, free expression, and privacy.

They discuss the threats to privacy and free expression from age-verification laws to "misinformation" regulation to the battle over values on the Internet.

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss “surveillance pricing,” the role of government in data collection, the third-party doctrine that allows the government to buy personal data, and the marriage of corporate and state centralized power.

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Reason - The end of online anonymity? Age checks spread worldwide.

Wired -The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived | WIRED

Reason - Canada seeks to jail Freedom Convoy organizers for 8 years

FOX Business - CBS insiders warn that Skydance merger brings 'hall monitor' to news division


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]]> 3788 Epstein, Encryption, and Vanishing Trust—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) examine how efforts to “protect democracy” can sometimes undermine its foundations. They unpack the ongoing Epstein investigation and what it reveals about the importance of impartial justice and truth. They dig into the U.K.’s Banter Bill and its chilling effect on free speech—an essential pillar of democratic society. And they discuss the Tornado Cash trial unfolding in Manhattan, and how it could set a precedent that reshapes Americans’ digital privacy rights. These aren’t just headline stories—they’re stress tests for the core values that make democracy function. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss Javier Milei proving his detractors wrong and the remarkable turn around in Argentina this year.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  WSJ- Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files Axios - Deputy attorney general seeking meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell FP - Britain’s War on Speech Comes for the Pub NYTimes - As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence - The New York Times Axios - The trial of a Tornado Cash developer begins Coindesk - Legitimate Privacy Tool or Dirty Money ‘Laundromat’? Lawyers Debate Role of Tornado Cash on Day 1 of Roman Storm Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Epstein, Encryption, and Vanishing Trust—The Weekly full 2 499 Politicology The Epstein Files, Banter Bill, and Tornado Cash Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) examine how efforts to “protect democracy” can sometimes undermine its foundations. They unpack the ongoing Epstein investigation and what it reveals about the importance of impartial justice and truth. They dig into the U.K.’s Banter Bill and its chilling effect on free speech—an essential pillar of democratic society. And they discuss the Tornado Cash trial unfolding in Manhattan, and how it could set a precedent that reshapes Americans’ digital privacy rights. These aren’t just headline stories—they’re stress tests for the core values that make democracy function. Then, in Politicology+ they discuss Javier Milei proving his detractors wrong and the remarkable turn around in Argentina this year.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  WSJ- Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files Axios - Deputy attorney general seeking meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell FP - Britain’s War on Speech Comes for the Pub NYTimes - As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence - The New York Times Axios - The trial of a Tornado Cash developer begins Coindesk - Legitimate Privacy Tool or Dirty Money ‘Laundromat’? Lawyers Debate Role of Tornado Cash on Day 1 of Roman Storm Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) examine how efforts to “protect democracy” can sometimes undermine its foundations.

They unpack the ongoing Epstein investigation and what it reveals about the importance of impartial justice and truth. They dig into the U.K.’s Banter Bill and its chilling effect on free speech—an essential pillar of democratic society. And they discuss the Tornado Cash trial unfolding in Manhattan, and how it could set a precedent that reshapes Americans’ digital privacy rights.

These aren’t just headline stories—they’re stress tests for the core values that make democracy function.

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss Javier Milei proving his detractors wrong and the remarkable turn around in Argentina this year. 

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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WSJ- Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

Axios - Deputy attorney general seeking meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

FP - Britain’s War on Speech Comes for the Pub

NYTimes - As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence - The New York Times

Axios - The trial of a Tornado Cash developer begins

Coindesk - Legitimate Privacy Tool or Dirty Money ‘Laundromat’? Lawyers Debate Role of Tornado Cash on Day 1 of Roman Storm Trial


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]]> 5063 ENCORE: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels Dr. Catherine Sanderson (@SandersonSpeaks), Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels . To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:45:00 -0000 ENCORE: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels full 2 497 Politicology Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels Dr. Catherine Sanderson (@SandersonSpeaks), Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels . To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Catherine Sanderson (@SandersonSpeaks), Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels .

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]]> 4734 Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering We’re doing it! This December, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid are excited to host our first-ever salon-inspired retreat. Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering is a 3 night/4 day in-person retreat at a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from December 5-8, 2025. You can find more information and apply at politicology.com/unscripted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:40:00 -0000 Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering bonus 2 497 Politicology We’re doing it! This December, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid are excited to host our first-ever salon-inspired retreat. Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering is a 3 night/4 day in-person retreat at a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from December 5-8, 2025. You can find more information and apply at politicology.com/unscripted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re doing it! This December, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid are excited to host our first-ever salon-inspired retreat.

Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering is a 3 night/4 day in-person retreat at a luxury villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from December 5-8, 2025.

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]]> 990 no ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 2 In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 2 full 2 496 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 

Part 2:

(02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed 

(09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies 

(11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization 

(18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy 

(22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data

(24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance 

(26:38) What could legislative reform look like? 

(29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy 

Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw

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]]> 1630 The End of Politics—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss the unraveling of our political institutions, the devolution of political parties, what’s happening with them, where they’re heading and what it means. They dive into the Epstein Files and the MAGA backlash, Mamdani’s primary win in New York City, the turmoil at the DNC, and Elon Musk’s new party, and what all this says about what America’s two-party system is becoming.   Then, in Politicology+ they discuss some predictions made in the 1997 book, “The Sovereign Individual,”many of which have already come to pass, as well as the future role of government in the information age. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The Great Transformation: Why the Epstein Case Is Not Going Away The Great Transformation: Musk's America Party Signals the Collapse of Philosophical Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:30:00 -0000 The End of Politics—The Weekly full 2 495 Politicology The Epstein Files and the MAGA Backlash Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss the unraveling of our political institutions, the devolution of political parties, what’s happening with them, where they’re heading and what it means. They dive into the Epstein Files and the MAGA backlash, Mamdani’s primary win in New York City, the turmoil at the DNC, and Elon Musk’s new party, and what all this says about what America’s two-party system is becoming.   Then, in Politicology+ they discuss some predictions made in the 1997 book, “The Sovereign Individual,”many of which have already come to pass, as well as the future role of government in the information age. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  The Great Transformation: Why the Epstein Case Is Not Going Away The Great Transformation: Musk's America Party Signals the Collapse of Philosophical Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss the unraveling of our political institutions, the devolution of political parties, what’s happening with them, where they’re heading and what it means.

They dive into the Epstein Files and the MAGA backlash, Mamdani’s primary win in New York City, the turmoil at the DNC, and Elon Musk’s new party, and what all this says about what America’s two-party system is becoming.

 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss some predictions made in the 1997 book, “The Sovereign Individual,”many of which have already come to pass, as well as the future role of government in the information age.

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]]> 4559 ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 1 For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at ⁠https://politicology.com/plus In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 1 full 2 494 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at ⁠https://politicology.com/plus In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at ⁠https://politicology.com/plus

In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 

Part 1:

(02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book 

(05:15) The Evolution of data brokering 

(09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you 

(12:12) The implications for personal privacy 

(22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States 

(26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship 

(28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data 

(31:20) How social media changed the data collection game

Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw

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]]> 1487 AI Cold War—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (CEO and founder of Strategy Risks) discuss what it means to win the AI race with China, what the CCP’s ambitions are, and whether we could be sleepwalking into a future shaped by authoritarian values.    Then, in Politicology+ they discuss how China is rushing to fill the soft power vacuum left by the U.S. retreat by pushing for changes that could threaten the free and open internet.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/isaacstonefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000 AI Cold War—The Weekly full 2 493 Politicology China and AI Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (CEO and founder of Strategy Risks) discuss what it means to win the AI race with China, what the CCP’s ambitions are, and whether we could be sleepwalking into a future shaped by authoritarian values.    Then, in Politicology+ they discuss how China is rushing to fill the soft power vacuum left by the U.S. retreat by pushing for changes that could threaten the free and open internet.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/isaacstonefish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow and Isaac Stone Fish (CEO and founder of Strategy Risks) discuss what it means to win the AI race with China, what the CCP’s ambitions are, and whether we could be sleepwalking into a future shaped by authoritarian values. 

 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss how China is rushing to fill the soft power vacuum left by the U.S. retreat by pushing for changes that could threaten the free and open internet. 

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]]> 3936 TAPPED: Susan Del Percio on Mamdani’s win In this conversation, Susan Del Percio discusses Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor, what it means for New York, and what it will mean for Democrats in and outside the state.  Listen to our episode with Mike Madrid about the Fighting Oligarchy Tour: https://bit.ly/45Rr2lL Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Follow Ron and Susan on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000 TAPPED: Susan Del Percio on Mamdani’s win full 2 492 Politicology Susan Del Percio on Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor In this conversation, Susan Del Percio discusses Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor, what it means for New York, and what it will mean for Democrats in and outside the state.  Listen to our episode with Mike Madrid about the Fighting Oligarchy Tour: https://bit.ly/45Rr2lL Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Follow Ron and Susan on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, Susan Del Percio discusses Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor, what it means for New York, and what it will mean for Democrats in and outside the state. 

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]]> 2699 Surveillance Dollars Are Here—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Jennifer Schulp (Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives) discuss the Senate passing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins. They dive into the implications of the Bank Secrecy Act and the critical importance of privacy-enhancing tools in the digital age. They explore how new legislation impacts personal privacy, the role of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem, and the potential consequences of government surveillance.   Then, in Politicology+ they discuss political corruption in cryptocurrency and Congressional stock trading. They dive into the lack of political will to combat it, despite public outcry, and the challenges of enforcing ethical standards. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/jenniferjschulp Related Reading:  CNBC - Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill, giving crypto industry first major legislative win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:30:00 -0000 Surveillance Dollars Are Here—The Weekly full 2 491 Politicology The GENIUS Act, stablecoins, and the privacy threat they pose Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Jennifer Schulp (Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives) discuss the Senate passing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins. They dive into the implications of the Bank Secrecy Act and the critical importance of privacy-enhancing tools in the digital age. They explore how new legislation impacts personal privacy, the role of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem, and the potential consequences of government surveillance.   Then, in Politicology+ they discuss political corruption in cryptocurrency and Congressional stock trading. They dive into the lack of political will to combat it, despite public outcry, and the challenges of enforcing ethical standards. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/jenniferjschulp Related Reading:  CNBC - Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill, giving crypto industry first major legislative win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow and Jennifer Schulp (Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives) discuss the Senate passing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins.

They dive into the implications of the Bank Secrecy Act and the critical importance of privacy-enhancing tools in the digital age.

They explore how new legislation impacts personal privacy, the role of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem, and the potential consequences of government surveillance.

 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss political corruption in cryptocurrency and Congressional stock trading. They dive into the lack of political will to combat it, despite public outcry, and the challenges of enforcing ethical standards.

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]]> 4104 [+] Fight For This Flag Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Marc Polymeropoulo discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for.  Related Reading:  CBS News - Afghan ally detained by ICE after attending immigration court hearing - CBS News WSJ - The White House Marching Orders That Sparked the L.A. Migrant Crackdown - WSJ The Dispatch -This Won’t End Well SacBee - A message to Trump protesters in California: Put down the Mexican flags | Opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:30:00 -0000 [+] Fight For This Flag bonus 2 490 Politicology Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Marc Polymeropoulo discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for.  Related Reading:  CBS News - Afghan ally detained by ICE after attending immigration court hearing - CBS News WSJ - The White House Marching Orders That Sparked the L.A. Migrant Crackdown - WSJ The Dispatch -This Won’t End Well SacBee - A message to Trump protesters in California: Put down the Mexican flags | Opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Marc Polymeropoulo discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for. 

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]]> 2628 Operation Rising Lion—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century), and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss the recent military operations by Israel against Iran and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.  They dive into Trump becoming wartime president and the internal divisions within MAGA.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/Mpolymer https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  Axios - U.S. companies brace for Israel-Iran cyber spillover NBC News - Trump’s ‘America First’ supporters feel duped by his hawkishness on Iran Axios - Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson's blowup exposes MAGA's divide on war with Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Operation Rising Lion—The Weekly full 2 489 Politicology Israel’s Operation Rising Lion against Iran Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century), and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss the recent military operations by Israel against Iran and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.  They dive into Trump becoming wartime president and the internal divisions within MAGA.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/Mpolymer https://x.com/madrid_mike Related Reading:  Axios - U.S. companies brace for Israel-Iran cyber spillover NBC News - Trump’s ‘America First’ supporters feel duped by his hawkishness on Iran Axios - Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson's blowup exposes MAGA's divide on war with Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century), and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss the recent military operations by Israel against Iran and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. 

They dive into Trump becoming wartime president and the internal divisions within MAGA. 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss the shift in immigration enforcement, the protests in LA, and the values America stands for. 

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

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Axios - Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson's blowup exposes MAGA's divide on war with Iran


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]]> 4034 In Debt We Trust—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and  Izabella Kaminska (Founder and Editor at The Blind Spot and Senior Finance Editor at Politico Europe) discuss Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and why the controversy over debt and deficits has come to the forefront.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss what we can learn from historical models of what happens when great powers are tested, and where we might be heading. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Check out The Blind Spot: https://the-blindspot.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/izakaminska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0000 In Debt We Trust—The Weekly full 2 488 Politicology Money is the story behind every other story Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and  Izabella Kaminska (Founder and Editor at The Blind Spot and Senior Finance Editor at Politico Europe) discuss Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and why the controversy over debt and deficits has come to the forefront.  Then, in Politicology+ they discuss what we can learn from historical models of what happens when great powers are tested, and where we might be heading. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Check out The Blind Spot: https://the-blindspot.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/izakaminska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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This week, Ron Steslow and  Izabella Kaminska (Founder and Editor at The Blind Spot and Senior Finance Editor at Politico Europe) discuss Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and why the controversy over debt and deficits has come to the forefront. 

Then, in Politicology+ they discuss what we can learn from historical models of what happens when great powers are tested, and where we might be heading.


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]]> 5472 Privacy vs The Machines Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era are so dangerous and will hurt more than we can possibly imagine, and the desperate need for greater privacy protections. Related media: Mashable - Coinbase confirms data breach with hackers demanding $20 million ransom | Mashable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 -0000 Privacy vs The Machines bonus 2 487 Politicology Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era are so dangerous and will hurt more than we can possibly imagine, and the desperate need for greater privacy protections. Related media: Mashable - Coinbase confirms data breach with hackers demanding $20 million ransom | Mashable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era are so dangerous and will hurt more than we can possibly imagine, and the desperate need for greater privacy protections.

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]]> 1685 The Front Line of Freedom—The Weekly Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss their key take aways from the Oslo Freedom Forum, the future of the Middle East and the influence of Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood.  Then, they talk about the spike in attacks against Jewish people in the U.S.  Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss the Trump Administration working with Palantir to build a master database of Americans. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: FP - How Qatar Bought America - by Frannie Block and Jay Solomon FP - How the Muslim Brotherhood Is Capturing Europe Ben Habib - Local Elections, DEI, Multiculturalism and Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali x The News At Ben Ep 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:22:00 -0000 The Front Line of Freedom—The Weekly full 2 486 Politicology Subtitle: India, Pakistan, and Islamism Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss their key take aways from the Oslo Freedom Forum, the future of the Middle East and the influence of Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood.  Then, they talk about the spike in attacks against Jewish people in the U.S.  Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss the Trump Administration working with Palantir to build a master database of Americans. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: FP - How Qatar Bought America - by Frannie Block and Jay Solomon FP - How the Muslim Brotherhood Is Capturing Europe Ben Habib - Local Elections, DEI, Multiculturalism and Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali x The News At Ben Ep 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss their key take aways from the Oslo Freedom Forum, the future of the Middle East and the influence of Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood. 

Then, they talk about the spike in attacks against Jewish people in the U.S. 

Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss the Trump Administration working with Palantir to build a master database of Americans.

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]]> 4866 no Operation Spider Web For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Steve Kettmann (former San Francisco Chronicle staff reporter) about Ukraine's audacious attack on about 40 Russian aircrafts Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Read Molly’s piece ‘Operational Art and the Salvation of Ukraine’: https://bit.ly/45Jps5l Follow Ron and Molly on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:30:00 -0000 Operation Spider Web full 2 485 Politicology Ukraine’s Attack on Russia’s Bombers For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Steve Kettmann (former San Francisco Chronicle staff reporter) about Ukraine's audacious attack on about 40 Russian aircrafts Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Read Molly’s piece ‘Operational Art and the Salvation of Ukraine’: https://bit.ly/45Jps5l Follow Ron and Molly on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this episode Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Steve Kettmann (former San Francisco Chronicle staff reporter) about Ukraine's audacious attack on about 40 Russian aircrafts

Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/

Read Molly’s piece ‘Operational Art and the Salvation of Ukraine’: https://bit.ly/45Jps5l

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]]> 3720 Original Sin—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) discuss Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper’s book Original Sin,  “conspiracy theories” that turn out to be possible, and the role that the media and eroding trust in the news are playing in the age of conspiracy. Finally, in Politicology+, they talk about the problems facing boys and men and Democrats $20 million plan to win them back. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/AndyKroll Related media: Prof G Pod - Was Biden’s Decline a Cover-Up? — with Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Prof G Conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 May 2025 00:30:00 -0000 Original Sin—The Weekly Roundup full 2 484 Politicology Original Sin and Truth in the Age of Conspiracy Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) discuss Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper’s book Original Sin,  “conspiracy theories” that turn out to be possible, and the role that the media and eroding trust in the news are playing in the age of conspiracy. Finally, in Politicology+, they talk about the problems facing boys and men and Democrats $20 million plan to win them back. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/AndyKroll Related media: Prof G Pod - Was Biden’s Decline a Cover-Up? — with Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Prof G Conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) discuss Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper’s book Original Sin,  “conspiracy theories” that turn out to be possible, and the role that the media and eroding trust in the news are playing in the age of conspiracy.

Finally, in Politicology+, they talk about the problems facing boys and men and Democrats $20 million plan to win them back.

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]]> 4903 ENCORE: Foreign Agents For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics. They discuss: (01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying  (03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort  (07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence  (10:23) Understanding FARA  (13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying  (15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics  (18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk (22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying  (27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence  (33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying  (41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations  (45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton  (49:00) Proposed reforms  Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/cjcmichel Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 00:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: Foreign Agents full 2 483 Politicology How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics. They discuss: (01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying  (03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort  (07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence  (10:23) Understanding FARA  (13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying  (15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics  (18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk (22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying  (27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence  (33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying  (41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations  (45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton  (49:00) Proposed reforms  Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/cjcmichel Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics.

They discuss:

(01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying 

(03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort 

(07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence 

(10:23) Understanding FARA 

(13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying 

(15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics 

(18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk

(22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying 

(27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence 

(33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying 

(41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations 

(45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton 

(49:00) Proposed reforms 

Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK

Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ

Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://x.com/cjcmichel

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]]> 2264 The Politics of Vengeance —The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century)  discuss the connection between MAGA’s economic populism and immigration agendas and populism as a force seeking to dismantle existing systems.  Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era will hurt even more, and the need for greater privacy protections.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: FT - Steve Bannon Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 May 2025 22:30:00 -0000 The Politics of Vengeance —The Weekly Roundup full 2 482 Politicology The connection between MAGA’s economic populism and immigration agendas Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century)  discuss the connection between MAGA’s economic populism and immigration agendas and populism as a force seeking to dismantle existing systems.  Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era will hurt even more, and the need for greater privacy protections.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: FT - Steve Bannon Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century)  discuss the connection between MAGA’s economic populism and immigration agendas and populism as a force seeking to dismantle existing systems. 

Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss the Coinbase data leak, why data leaks in the A.I. era will hurt even more, and the need for greater privacy protections. 


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]]> 3761 [+] The “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading.Related media:CNN - Bernie Sander's Town Hall Clip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000 bonus 2 481 Politicology Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading.Related media:CNN - Bernie Sander's Town Hall Clip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid and host Ron Steslow discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading.Related media:CNN - Bernie Sander's Town Hall Clip

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]]> 2392 ENCORE: The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient. They discuss: (04:16) Intro to CBDCs (07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money  (12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs (19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments  (24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs (33:05) CBDCs around the globe  (36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S.  (47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/EconWithNick Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 01:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars full 2 480 Politicology The privacy risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient. They discuss: (04:16) Intro to CBDCs (07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money  (12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs (19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments  (24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs (33:05) CBDCs around the globe  (36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S.  (47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/EconWithNick Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free and full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient.

They discuss:

(04:16) Intro to CBDCs

(07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money 

(12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs

(19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments 

(24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs

(33:05) CBDCs around the globe 

(36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S. 

(47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs


Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g

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https://x.com/EconWithNick


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]]> 2193 Teaching For An A.I. Future—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss how and why we’ll need to rethink our education system in the rapidly changing world. Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss Steve Bannon’s recent speech at Hillsdale College, the escalating rhetoric about being on the verge of war, and how legitimate class and cultural grievances—from the left and the right—are meeting ascendant illiberal ideas and pushing us toward the destruction of liberalism. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related media: The Ezra Klein Show - Educating Kids in the Age of A.I. | The Ezra Klein Show National Geographic - What if you could delay menopause? How scientists are working to slow down ovarian aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 May 2025 21:00:00 -0000 Teaching For An A.I. Future—The Weekly Roundup full 2 479 Politicology Rethinking the role of education in a changing world Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss how and why we’ll need to rethink our education system in the rapidly changing world. Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss Steve Bannon’s recent speech at Hillsdale College, the escalating rhetoric about being on the verge of war, and how legitimate class and cultural grievances—from the left and the right—are meeting ascendant illiberal ideas and pushing us toward the destruction of liberalism. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related media: The Ezra Klein Show - Educating Kids in the Age of A.I. | The Ezra Klein Show National Geographic - What if you could delay menopause? How scientists are working to slow down ovarian aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate


To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss how and why we’ll need to rethink our education system in the rapidly changing world.

Finally, in Politicology+, they discuss Steve Bannon’s recent speech at Hillsdale College, the escalating rhetoric about being on the verge of war, and how legitimate class and cultural grievances—from the left and the right—are meeting ascendant illiberal ideas and pushing us toward the destruction of liberalism.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬


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]]> 5065 Islamism vs. Democracy—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the escalating tensions between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, in Kashmir.  Then, they talk about the spread of Islamism in the West and the threat it poses to global democracy. Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss what foreign policy would look like with a progressive nominee for the Democratic party. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: UATX - Our Crisis of Antisemitism & Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ben Habib -The TRUTH About Islamism in the West | Ben Habib x Ayaan Hirsi Ali | The News At Ben Ep 24 Ben Habib - Local Elections, DEI, Multiculturalism and Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali x The News At Ben Ep 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Islamism vs. Democracy—The Weekly Roundup full 2 478 Politicology India, Pakistan, and Islamism Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the escalating tensions between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, in Kashmir.  Then, they talk about the spread of Islamism in the West and the threat it poses to global democracy. Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss what foreign policy would look like with a progressive nominee for the Democratic party. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: UATX - Our Crisis of Antisemitism & Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ben Habib -The TRUTH About Islamism in the West | Ben Habib x Ayaan Hirsi Ali | The News At Ben Ep 24 Ben Habib - Local Elections, DEI, Multiculturalism and Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali x The News At Ben Ep 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the escalating tensions between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, in Kashmir. 

Then, they talk about the spread of Islamism in the West and the threat it poses to global democracy.

Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss what foreign policy would look like with a progressive nominee for the Democratic party.

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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Ben Habib -The TRUTH About Islamism in the West | Ben Habib x Ayaan Hirsi Ali | The News At Ben Ep 24

Ben Habib - Local Elections, DEI, Multiculturalism and Islamism | Ayaan Hirsi Ali x The News At Ben Ep 25


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]]> 4827 yes As The West Wavers, Ukraine Fights—Part 2 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In the second  part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about whether Russia is truly isolated, and what the future of American influence could look like as our self-isolation creates a power vacuum.  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 22:01:00 -0000 As The West Wavers, Ukraine Fights—Part 2 full 2 473 Politicology The State of the War in Ukraine For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In the second  part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about whether Russia is truly isolated, and what the future of American influence could look like as our self-isolation creates a power vacuum.  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In the second  part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about whether Russia is truly isolated, and what the future of American influence could look like as our self-isolation creates a power vacuum. 

Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/

Follow Ron and Molly  on X:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://x.com/MollyMcKew

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]]> 2847 As The West Wavers, Ukraine Fights—Part 1 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In the first part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about the recent drone attacks in Ukraine, Trump’s “Peace Plan” and what a lasting peace might require.  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 22:00:00 -0000 As The West Wavers, Ukraine Fights—Part 1 full 2 476 Politicology The State of the War in Ukraine For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In the first part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about the recent drone attacks in Ukraine, Trump’s “Peace Plan” and what a lasting peace might require.  Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus

In the first part of this  two-part episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about the recent drone attacks in Ukraine, Trump’s “Peace Plan” and what a lasting peace might require. 

Read Molly’s work: https://www.greatpower.us/

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]]> 3140 AI Giveth, AI Taketh Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/nickgillespie Related media: NBC - Some of her closest relationships are with chatbots. That's more common than you think. Vox - The rise of chatbot “friends” | Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 May 2025 21:00:00 -0000 AI Giveth, AI Taketh bonus 2 475 Politicology AI and What It Means To Be Human Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/nickgillespie Related media: NBC - Some of her closest relationships are with chatbots. That's more common than you think. Vox - The rise of chatbot “friends” | Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) and host Ron Steslow discuss AI, what it’s doing to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human.

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]]> 2033 The Devil’s Advocates—Part 2 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself. They discuss: (08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism (09:08) Fairness in the legal system  (16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard  (21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy (25:39) The independence of the Justice Department  (28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms  (32:33) The future of legal representation  Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0000 The Devil’s Advocates—Part 2 full 2 473 Politicology Critical Legal Studies and why the law can’t be “infinitely malleable” For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself. They discuss: (08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism (09:08) Fairness in the legal system  (16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard  (21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy (25:39) The independence of the Justice Department  (28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms  (32:33) The future of legal representation  Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In part two of this series, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They focus on how the chilling actions of the Trump Administration stem from a belief that law is merely an instrument of power, and why that belief is corrosive—to the everyday practice of law and to liberal democracy itself.

They discuss:

(08:00) Understanding liberalism vs progressivism

(09:08) Fairness in the legal system 

(16:43) The role of the Federalist Society and its shift at Harvard 

(21:19) The Trump Administration’s legal philosophy

(25:39) The independence of the Justice Department 

(28:33) The impact of executive orders targeting law firms 

(32:33) The future of legal representation 

Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter:

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https://x.com/rroiphe

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]]> 3207 Crosses & Crowns—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss high profile warnings that AI could outrun us very soon. Then, they talk about the death of Pope Francis and what’s next for the Catholic Church before discussing christianity’s merger with MAGA, and what that means for the fate of liberalism in America Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: CBS News - Artificial intelligence could end disease, lead to "radical abundance," Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says - CBS News The Free Press - Ross Douthat: Why It’s Logical to Believe in God The Free Press - Can America Survive Without Christianity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:30:00 -0000 Crosses & Crowns—The Weekly Roundup full 2 473 Politicology AI, Christianity, and the Fate of Liberalism in America Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss high profile warnings that AI could outrun us very soon. Then, they talk about the death of Pope Francis and what’s next for the Catholic Church before discussing christianity’s merger with MAGA, and what that means for the fate of liberalism in America Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: CBS News - Artificial intelligence could end disease, lead to "radical abundance," Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says - CBS News The Free Press - Ross Douthat: Why It’s Logical to Believe in God The Free Press - Can America Survive Without Christianity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate

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In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and  Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss high profile warnings that AI could outrun us very soon.

Then, they talk about the death of Pope Francis and what’s next for the Catholic Church before discussing christianity’s merger with MAGA, and what that means for the fate of liberalism in America

Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” and where economic populism on the left is heading. 

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬

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]]> 4517 The Devil’s Advocates—Part 1 For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They discuss: (04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing (07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies (10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact (12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies  (20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance (27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought (32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0000 The Devil’s Advocates—Part 1 full 2 472 Politicology Critical Legal Studies and why the law can’t be “infinitely malleable” For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum.  They discuss: (04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing (07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies (10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact (12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies  (20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance (27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought (32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy Follow Ron and Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/rroiphe Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-part episode, Ron talks to Rebecca Roiphe (Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School) about critical legal studies, the attacks on our understanding of what the law is and how it should function from across the political spectrum. 


They discuss:


(04:57) The challenges the rule of law is facing


(07:31) Understanding Critical Legal Studies


(10:16) Intersectionality and Its Impact


(12:00) Power Dynamics in Critical Legal Studies 


(20:54) The Adversarial System and Its Importance


(27:05) The Evolution of Critical Legal Thought


(32:45) The Role of Law in Democracy



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https://x.com/rroiphe


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬


 



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]]> 2733 Freedom Under Fire—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) discuss why it’s essential to engage with libertarian values—especially in this moment. They talk about the current assault on due process and how immigration is central to what America is and what it means. They discuss the FTC lawsuit against Facebook, the collision between The Trump Administration and “New Right” ideas about economics. Then, they look at rising economic resentment and consider how well free-market capitalism is working right now. Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss AI, what it’s doing both for us and to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/nickgillespie Related media: Reason: Homegrowns Are Next WSJ - Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Failed Negotiations With the FTC to End Meta’s Antitrust Case - WSJ FP - Fight Club: Execute Luigi Mangione? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:45:00 -0000 Freedom Under Fire—The Weekly Roundup full 2 471 Politicology Libertarian values, new right economics, and rising class resentment Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) discuss why it’s essential to engage with libertarian values—especially in this moment. They talk about the current assault on due process and how immigration is central to what America is and what it means. They discuss the FTC lawsuit against Facebook, the collision between The Trump Administration and “New Right” ideas about economics. Then, they look at rising economic resentment and consider how well free-market capitalism is working right now. Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss AI, what it’s doing both for us and to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/nickgillespie Related media: Reason: Homegrowns Are Next WSJ - Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Failed Negotiations With the FTC to End Meta’s Antitrust Case - WSJ FP - Fight Club: Execute Luigi Mangione? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate


To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


In this week’s wide-ranging Roundup, Ron Steslow and Nick Gillespie (Editor at Large at Reason) discuss why it’s essential to engage with libertarian values—especially in this moment.


They talk about the current assault on due process and how immigration is central to what America is and what it means.


They discuss the FTC lawsuit against Facebook, the collision between The Trump Administration and “New Right” ideas about economics.


Then, they look at rising economic resentment and consider how well free-market capitalism is working right now.


Finally, in Politicology+ they discuss AI, what it’s doing both for us and to us, and our relationship with what it means to be human.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


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https://x.com/nickgillespie



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]]> 5374 Industrial Warfare—The Weekly Roundup Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the tariff rollercoaster, the “new right” economic theory driving them, and why the Trump administration cares a lot less about the stock market than in his first term. Then, we discuss why we’re engaged in full-throttle economic warfare with China. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how the uncertainty around tariffs is impacting business and how tariffs breed cronyism.  Segments this week: (07:44) The “new right” (37:42) Economic warfare Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan Related media: The Daily Show – Oren Cass on Trump Tariffs and “The New Conservatives”  Izabella Kaminska —Making a moral case for Tariffs  Hudson Institute — Stephen Miran on the Trump Admins economic agenda  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:30:00 -0000 Industrial Warfare—The Weekly Roundup full 2 470 Politicology Tariffs and an Economic War Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the tariff rollercoaster, the “new right” economic theory driving them, and why the Trump administration cares a lot less about the stock market than in his first term. Then, we discuss why we’re engaged in full-throttle economic warfare with China. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how the uncertainty around tariffs is impacting business and how tariffs breed cronyism.  Segments this week: (07:44) The “new right” (37:42) Economic warfare Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan Related media: The Daily Show – Oren Cass on Trump Tariffs and “The New Conservatives”  Izabella Kaminska —Making a moral case for Tariffs  Hudson Institute — Stephen Miran on the Trump Admins economic agenda  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate


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This week, Ron Steslow and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the tariff rollercoaster, the “new right” economic theory driving them, and why the Trump administration cares a lot less about the stock market than in his first term.


Then, we discuss why we’re engaged in full-throttle economic warfare with China.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how the uncertainty around tariffs is impacting business and how tariffs breed cronyism. 


Segments this week:


(07:44) The “new right”


(37:42) Economic warfare


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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


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Izabella Kaminska —Making a moral case for Tariffs 

Hudson Institute — Stephen Miran on the Trump Admins economic agenda 



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]]> 4325 ENCORE: Free Speech Culture To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg  and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: Free Speech Culture full 2 469 Politicology Greg Lukianoff joins to discuss his work at FIRE, protecting free speech, and creating a free speech culture To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg  and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it.


What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education?


Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans?


How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?”


Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus.


(02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment 


(5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind 


(10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses 


(30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses 


(39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech 


(41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues


(50:31) Limits to protected speech


(59:10) Free speech and Big Tech


(1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech


Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org


Follow Greg  and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/glukianoff


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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]]> 2553 ENCORE: Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game full 2 468 Politicology Fmr. HP CEO and presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss our focus on short-term gains over long term planning Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success.


(04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term


(07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems


(15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders


(30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing 




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]]> 4788 Trust Collapse —The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) meet in studio to discuss the senior administration officials who accidentally shared attack plans with a journalist on Signal. Then, we dive deeper into whether the perception of Trump as a consistent liar can create a paradoxical stability in global affairs, how an information war threatens an entire financial system, and revisiting the stakes of the AI race. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss two recent convictions in a plot to kill Iranian-American journalist and dissident Masih Alinejad and the boldness of our enemies engaging in transnational repression on American soil. Segments this week: (04:43) Signal leak (27:19) Trust collapse Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: Segment 1:  The Atlantic - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans - The Atlantic The Atlantic - Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The Atlantic Segment 2:  Global Superpowers’ Strategies for Energy, Economics, and War | Reality Roundtable #16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:42:00 -0000 full 2 467 Politicology To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) meet in studio to discuss the senior administration officials who accidentally shared attack plans with a journalist on Signal. Then, we dive deeper into whether the perception of Trump as a consistent liar can create a paradoxical stability in global affairs, how an information war threatens an entire financial system, and revisiting the stakes of the AI race. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss two recent convictions in a plot to kill Iranian-American journalist and dissident Masih Alinejad and the boldness of our enemies engaging in transnational repression on American soil. Segments this week: (04:43) Signal leak (27:19) Trust collapse Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related media: Segment 1:  The Atlantic - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans - The Atlantic The Atlantic - Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The Atlantic Segment 2:  Global Superpowers’ Strategies for Energy, Economics, and War | Reality Roundtable #16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) meet in studio to discuss the senior administration officials who accidentally shared attack plans with a journalist on Signal.


Then, we dive deeper into whether the perception of Trump as a consistent liar can create a paradoxical stability in global affairs, how an information war threatens an entire financial system, and revisiting the stakes of the AI race.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss two recent convictions in a plot to kill Iranian-American journalist and dissident Masih Alinejad and the boldness of our enemies engaging in transnational repression on American soil.



Segments this week:


(04:43) Signal leak


(27:19) Trust collapse


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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


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Related media:


Segment 1: 

The Atlantic - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans - The Atlantic

The Atlantic - Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The Atlantic



Segment 2: 

Global Superpowers’ Strategies for Energy, Economics, and War | Reality Roundtable #16


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]]> 5221 ENCORE: System Error — Part 2 In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: System Error — Part 2 full 2 466 Politicology In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.



(07:11) The modern day trolley problem



(16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving



(23:16) The other skills tech companies need



(28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO



(39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates




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]]> 1797 ENCORE: System Error — Part 1 In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:50:00 -0000 ENCORE: System Error — Part 1 full 2 465 Politicology In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.



(05:42) Why they decided to write their book



(10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley



(19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy



(37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies




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]]> 1883 Abundance and Retrenchment—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss ‘supply-side progressivism’ and Ezra Klein and Derrek Thompson’s new book Abundance, and what their vision for the progressive government looks like. Then, we dive deeper into what the Trump team means when they say they are “detoxing” the economy, why and how they are remaking the world financial and security order, why it seems so chaotic, and the stakes of their approach. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer some of your excellent questions — including about Ruben Gallego, what winning the AI fight might look like, and what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing. Segments this week: (03:06) Abundance  (35:51) Retrenchment Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: Segment 1:  Reason - Lawn-sign liberalism vs. supply-side progressivism NYT - Book Review: ‘Abundance,’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - The New York Times The Kobeissi Letter - Housing Affordability Chart The Kobeissi Letter - Mortgage Refinance Denial chart The Free Press - How Democrats Failed American Cities Segment 2:  All In - Scott Bessent Interview NYT - Gillian Tett Discusses Donald Trump and the Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:30:00 -0000 Abundance and Retrenchment—The Weekly Roundup full 2 464 Politicology Abundance and “detoxing” the economy To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss ‘supply-side progressivism’ and Ezra Klein and Derrek Thompson’s new book Abundance, and what their vision for the progressive government looks like. Then, we dive deeper into what the Trump team means when they say they are “detoxing” the economy, why and how they are remaking the world financial and security order, why it seems so chaotic, and the stakes of their approach. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer some of your excellent questions — including about Ruben Gallego, what winning the AI fight might look like, and what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing. Segments this week: (03:06) Abundance  (35:51) Retrenchment Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Related media: Segment 1:  Reason - Lawn-sign liberalism vs. supply-side progressivism NYT - Book Review: ‘Abundance,’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - The New York Times The Kobeissi Letter - Housing Affordability Chart The Kobeissi Letter - Mortgage Refinance Denial chart The Free Press - How Democrats Failed American Cities Segment 2:  All In - Scott Bessent Interview NYT - Gillian Tett Discusses Donald Trump and the Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss ‘supply-side progressivism’ and Ezra Klein and Derrek Thompson’s new book Abundance, and what their vision for the progressive government looks like.


Then, we dive deeper into what the Trump team means when they say they are “detoxing” the economy, why and how they are remaking the world financial and security order, why it seems so chaotic, and the stakes of their approach.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer some of your excellent questions — including about Ruben Gallego, what winning the AI fight might look like, and what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing.



Segments this week:


(03:06) Abundance 


(35:51) Retrenchment


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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/madrid_mike



Related media:


Segment 1: 

Reason - Lawn-sign liberalism vs. supply-side progressivism

NYT - Book Review: ‘Abundance,’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - The New York Times

The Kobeissi Letter - Housing Affordability Chart

The Kobeissi Letter - Mortgage Refinance Denial chart

The Free Press - How Democrats Failed American Cities


Segment 2: 

All In - Scott Bessent Interview

NYT - Gillian Tett Discusses Donald Trump and the Economy


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]]> 4847 ENCORE: In Search Of Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read.  (02:26) From navigation technology to search technology (05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr (37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines (44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations  (51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles (55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape  (1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr   You should check out Seekr: https://news.seekr.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: In Search Of full 2 463 Politicology Seekr Technologies CEO Pat Condo joins to discuss the media landscape, their search tool, and how it can help you find the news Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read.  (02:26) From navigation technology to search technology (05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr (37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines (44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations  (51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles (55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape  (1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr   You should check out Seekr: https://news.seekr.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read. 


(02:26) From navigation technology to search technology


(05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr


(37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines


(44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations 


(51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles


(55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape 


(1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr

 

You should check out Seekr: https://news.seekr.com/

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]]> 2732 The Uncertainty Is The Point—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we’ll talk about turbulence in the stock market and the fight over the Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown Then, we talk about a new Facebook whistleblower who detailed the lengths Meta was willing to go to to operate in China.  Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll preview Alex Isenstadt’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Alex Isenstadt (Senior Political Reporter at Axios and Author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power) Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail)  Segments this week: (03:06) Market Turbulence and Continuing Resolution (25:19) Facebook  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/axiosalex https://x.com/mattklewis Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is ‘sick and tired’ of Trump’s tariff chaos | CNN Business The Hill - Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy WSJ - GOP Holdout Thomas Massie Repels Attacks From Trump—Again - WSJ Axios - Trump's secret power protection plan: A $500 million war chest Politico - EPA's Zeldin terminates $20B in Biden climate grants - POLITICO Segment 2:  WP - Meta, Mark Zuckerberg considered censorship for China, whistleblower says - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:35:00 -0000 full 2 462 Politicology Market Turbulence, Continuing Resolution Fight, and Facebook Whistleblower on China To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we’ll talk about turbulence in the stock market and the fight over the Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown Then, we talk about a new Facebook whistleblower who detailed the lengths Meta was willing to go to to operate in China.  Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll preview Alex Isenstadt’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Alex Isenstadt (Senior Political Reporter at Axios and Author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power) Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail)  Segments this week: (03:06) Market Turbulence and Continuing Resolution (25:19) Facebook  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/axiosalex https://x.com/mattklewis Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is ‘sick and tired’ of Trump’s tariff chaos | CNN Business The Hill - Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy WSJ - GOP Holdout Thomas Massie Repels Attacks From Trump—Again - WSJ Axios - Trump's secret power protection plan: A $500 million war chest Politico - EPA's Zeldin terminates $20B in Biden climate grants - POLITICO Segment 2:  WP - Meta, Mark Zuckerberg considered censorship for China, whistleblower says - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we’ll talk about turbulence in the stock market and the fight over the Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown


Then, we talk about a new Facebook whistleblower who detailed the lengths Meta was willing to go to to operate in China. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll preview Alex Isenstadt’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Alex Isenstadt (Senior Political Reporter at Axios and Author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power)


Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail) 



Segments this week:


(03:06) Market Turbulence and Continuing Resolution


(25:19) Facebook 



Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/axiosalex


https://x.com/mattklewis


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

CNN - Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is ‘sick and tired’ of Trump’s tariff chaos | CNN Business

The Hill - Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy

WSJ - GOP Holdout Thomas Massie Repels Attacks From Trump—Again - WSJ

Axios - Trump's secret power protection plan: A $500 million war chest

Politico - EPA's Zeldin terminates $20B in Biden climate grants - POLITICO



Segment 2: 

WP - Meta, Mark Zuckerberg considered censorship for China, whistleblower says - The Washington Post


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]]> 3435 [+] Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power [PREVIEW] Matt Lewis, Alex Isenstadt and host Ron Steslow discuss Alex’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:30:00 -0000 bonus Politicology Matt Lewis, Alex Isenstadt and host Ron Steslow discuss Alex’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Lewis, Alex Isenstadt and host Ron Steslow discuss Alex’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power


Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g


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]]> 856 ENCORE: The Power Code Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman.  (02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power  (07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom  (13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power  (16:10) “Power over” vs “power to” (20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power (25:57) The connection between power and status  (33:04) Your brain on power (38:30) Does power corrupt?  (54:30) What can you do to improve your power code?  Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books Follow Ron and Katty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power Code full 2 461 Politicology Katty Kay joins Ron Steslow to discuss her new book, The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone). Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman.  (02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power  (07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom  (13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power  (16:10) “Power over” vs “power to” (20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power (25:57) The connection between power and status  (33:04) Your brain on power (38:30) Does power corrupt?  (54:30) What can you do to improve your power code?  Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books Follow Ron and Katty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman. 


(02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power 


(07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom 


(13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power 


(16:10) “Power over” vs “power to”


(20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power


(25:57) The connection between power and status 


(33:04) Your brain on power


(38:30) Does power corrupt? 


(54:30) What can you do to improve your power code? 



Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books


Follow Ron and Katty on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/KattyKay_



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]]> 2128 Trump’s Address & Dems Reassess—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, President Trump’s first address to congress of his second term.   Then, we talk about Third Way leading the charge as Democrats rethink not only their brand but their positions as they plan for the future of the party. Next, we turn our attention to AI for some provocative, non-technical considerations that are neither theoretical nor distant.  Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll go behind the scenes of the White House’s accelerating plans to create a strategic crypto reserve. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Segments this week: (03:06) Trump’s Speech (39:18) Democrats Comeback Retreat  (41:55)Artificial General Intelligence  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/AndyKroll Related reading: Segment 2:  Politico - Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests - POLITICO Third Way - Comeback Retreat Takeaways Segment 3:  NYT - Opinion | The Government Knows A.G.I. Is Coming - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Trump’s Address & Dems Reassess—The Weekly Roundup full 2 460 Politicology Trump’s Speech, Democrat’s Comeback Retreat, and AGI To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, President Trump’s first address to congress of his second term.   Then, we talk about Third Way leading the charge as Democrats rethink not only their brand but their positions as they plan for the future of the party. Next, we turn our attention to AI for some provocative, non-technical considerations that are neither theoretical nor distant.  Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll go behind the scenes of the White House’s accelerating plans to create a strategic crypto reserve. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Segments this week: (03:06) Trump’s Speech (39:18) Democrats Comeback Retreat  (41:55)Artificial General Intelligence  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/AndyKroll Related reading: Segment 2:  Politico - Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests - POLITICO Third Way - Comeback Retreat Takeaways Segment 3:  NYT - Opinion | The Government Knows A.G.I. Is Coming - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, President Trump’s first address to congress of his second term.  


Then, we talk about Third Way leading the charge as Democrats rethink not only their brand but their positions as they plan for the future of the party.


Next, we turn our attention to AI for some provocative, non-technical considerations that are neither theoretical nor distant. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll go behind the scenes of the White House’s accelerating plans to create a strategic crypto reserve.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way)


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica)



Segments this week:


(03:06) Trump’s Speech


(39:18) Democrats Comeback Retreat 


(41:55)Artificial General Intelligence 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB


https://x.com/AndyKroll


Related reading:


Segment 2: 

Politico - Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests - POLITICO

Third Way - Comeback Retreat Takeaways



Segment 3: 

NYT - Opinion | The Government Knows A.G.I. Is Coming - The New York Times


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]]> 4083 TAPPED: The Oval Office Fiasco with Marc Polymeropoulos Marc Polymeropoulos on that Oval Office Disaster and the Trump Admin’s Abandonment of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:10:00 -0000 TAPPED: The Oval Office Fiasco with Marc Polymeropoulos full 2 459 Politicology Marc Polymeropoulos on that Oval Office Disaster and the Trump Admin’s Abandonment of Ukraine Marc Polymeropoulos on that Oval Office Disaster and the Trump Admin’s Abandonment of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marc Polymeropoulos on that Oval Office Disaster and the Trump Admin’s Abandonment of Ukraine

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]]> 2747 no [+] The Democrats Need a DEI Purge [PREVIEW - Members Only] Susan Del Percio  and host Ron Steslow discuss a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to clean house.  Related reading:  The Atlantic - Democrats Need Their Own DEI Purge - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:34:00 -0000 full 2 Politicology Susan Del Percio  and host Ron Steslow discuss a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to clean house.  Related reading:  The Atlantic - Democrats Need Their Own DEI Purge - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio  and host Ron Steslow discuss a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to clean house. 



Related reading: 


The Atlantic - Democrats Need Their Own DEI Purge - The Atlantic

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]]> 1603 Betraying Ukraine—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Trump Administration’s 180 degree turn on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Then, we talk about why housing prices keep climbing even with higher interest rates—and why we should be thinking about a paradigm shift in how we think about owning a home. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to have a DEI purge Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) Segments this week: (03:06) Russia and Ukraine (39:18) Housing  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Trump falsely calls Zelensky ‘a dictator’ after Ukraine’s leader accuses him of living in ‘disinformation space’ | CNN MSNBC - I’m a former U.S. intelligence officer. Trump's Ukraine betrayal will have terrible consequences. Segment 2:  WSJ - Biden’s Mortgage ‘Relief’ Fuels Higher Housing Prices - WSJ NBC - Toughest housing markets shifted toward Trump, data shows NYT - A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:29:00 -0000 Betraying Ukraine—The Weekly Roundup full 2 458 Politicology Trump Flips for Russia and Reimagining Housing as a Commodity To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Trump Administration’s 180 degree turn on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Then, we talk about why housing prices keep climbing even with higher interest rates—and why we should be thinking about a paradigm shift in how we think about owning a home. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to have a DEI purge Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) Segments this week: (03:06) Russia and Ukraine (39:18) Housing  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Trump falsely calls Zelensky ‘a dictator’ after Ukraine’s leader accuses him of living in ‘disinformation space’ | CNN MSNBC - I’m a former U.S. intelligence officer. Trump's Ukraine betrayal will have terrible consequences. Segment 2:  WSJ - Biden’s Mortgage ‘Relief’ Fuels Higher Housing Prices - WSJ NBC - Toughest housing markets shifted toward Trump, data shows NYT - A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the Trump Administration’s 180 degree turn on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 


Then, we talk about why housing prices keep climbing even with higher interest rates—and why we should be thinking about a paradigm shift in how we think about owning a home.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to have a DEI purge


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official)


Segments this week:


(03:06) Russia and Ukraine


(39:18) Housing 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/DelPercioS


https://x.com/Mpolymer


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

CNN - Trump falsely calls Zelensky ‘a dictator’ after Ukraine’s leader accuses him of living in ‘disinformation space’ | CNN

MSNBC - I’m a former U.S. intelligence officer. Trump's Ukraine betrayal will have terrible consequences.



Segment 2: 

WSJ - Biden’s Mortgage ‘Relief’ Fuels Higher Housing Prices - WSJ

NBC - Toughest housing markets shifted toward Trump, data shows

NYT - A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently - The New York Times

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]]> 4782 ENCORE: Secret City with James Kirchick James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:40:00 -0000 Secret City with James Kirchick full 2 457 Politicology James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington


(01:55) Why he wrote the book


(06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington


(14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a  threat


(19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay


(31:51) The Lavender Scare 


(35:53) The tension between the gay  loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right 


(49:00) What was challenging about writing the book 


You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk


Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter:



https://twitter.com/jkirchick


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]]> 3603 DOGE or Dodge?—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss DOGE’s complicated story, why we do need to cut spending, and whether they’re being realistic about what that will take Then, we talk about the Trump plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education  After that, we talk about the European speech laws that are in the spotlight after a 60 Minutes segment and a speech from Vice President Vance Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about Democrats job approval tanking—with Democrats—and what they should be doing as an opposition party and  to position themselves for the future Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Billy Binion (Reporter at Reason) Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (03:03) DOGE  (22:53) Department of Education  (40:48) Free Speech in Europe  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/billybinion Related reading: Segment 1:  Reason - DOGE's complicated story AP - A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far | AP News Axios - Musk says he'd look into DOGE stimulus checks Segment 2:  Reason - Kill the federal Department of Education AP - Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department Segment 3:  FIRE - 60 Minutes and Vice President Vance put Europe’s worrying speech restrictions into the spotlight CBS - Posting hateful speech online could lead to police raiding your home in this European country - CBS News AP - JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit | AP News Lookaheads  Reason - Hawaii Can Auction Off Your Car Without Ever Convicting You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000 DOGE or Dodge?—The Weekly Roundup full 2 456 Politicology DOGE, Department of Education, and Free Speech in Europe To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss DOGE’s complicated story, why we do need to cut spending, and whether they’re being realistic about what that will take Then, we talk about the Trump plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education  After that, we talk about the European speech laws that are in the spotlight after a 60 Minutes segment and a speech from Vice President Vance Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about Democrats job approval tanking—with Democrats—and what they should be doing as an opposition party and  to position themselves for the future Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Billy Binion (Reporter at Reason) Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (03:03) DOGE  (22:53) Department of Education  (40:48) Free Speech in Europe  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/billybinion Related reading: Segment 1:  Reason - DOGE's complicated story AP - A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far | AP News Axios - Musk says he'd look into DOGE stimulus checks Segment 2:  Reason - Kill the federal Department of Education AP - Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department Segment 3:  FIRE - 60 Minutes and Vice President Vance put Europe’s worrying speech restrictions into the spotlight CBS - Posting hateful speech online could lead to police raiding your home in this European country - CBS News AP - JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit | AP News Lookaheads  Reason - Hawaii Can Auction Off Your Car Without Ever Convicting You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss DOGE’s complicated story, why we do need to cut spending, and whether they’re being realistic about what that will take


Then, we talk about the Trump plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education 


After that, we talk about the European speech laws that are in the spotlight after a 60 Minutes segment and a speech from Vice President Vance


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about Democrats job approval tanking—with Democrats—and what they should be doing as an opposition party and  to position themselves for the future



Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Billy Binion (Reporter at Reason)


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  


Segments this week:


(03:03) DOGE 


(22:53) Department of Education 


(40:48) Free Speech in Europe 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/JamesGLynch


https://x.com/ZackCz


https://x.com/billybinion


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

Reason - DOGE's complicated story

AP - A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far | AP News

Axios - Musk says he'd look into DOGE stimulus checks


Segment 2: 

Reason - Kill the federal Department of Education

AP - Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department


Segment 3: 

FIRE - 60 Minutes and Vice President Vance put Europe’s worrying speech restrictions into the spotlight

CBS - Posting hateful speech online could lead to police raiding your home in this European country - CBS News

AP - JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit | AP News


Lookaheads 

Reason - Hawaii Can Auction Off Your Car Without Ever Convicting You


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]]> 4397 ENCORE: Deeper Than Agreement This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Deeper Than Agreement full 2 455 Politicology Kristyn Komarnicki and Darren Calhoun join Ron Steslow to discuss their work creating transformative dialogue experiences—and how we can use some of their techniques in our own lives. This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us.



(07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations?


(8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like?


(20:23) How do you prepare for something like this?


(27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict?


(32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations?


(40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth?


Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html


For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/


Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm


Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/heyDarren


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 2555 ENCORE: Power To The People: Decentralizing Technology Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Power To The People: Decentralizing Technology full 2 454 Politicology How decentralizing technology can empower individuals against corporations and governments Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.


The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation.


In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media.


We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals.


Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing.



Segments to look forward to:


(04:45) Mike’s background 


(10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity 


(15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future 


(19:10) The potential of decentralized identity 


(29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization 


(31:31) Financial Access and Freedom 


(34:27) Preserving agency 


(44:44) Changing the balance of power 


(50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party





Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/brockm


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 2385 What’s Next for Ukraine? For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine, the status of the war, and what comes next for Ukraine. They discuss: (01:56) Understanding the current state of the war (05:26) The Evolution of the conflict (12:06) U.S. support and military aid to Ukraine  (26:14) Comparing U.S. support to other allies  (33:08) The occupation in Ukraine and the Humanitarian Crisis  (35:16) What the countries will want and be willing to accept in a negotiation  (50:53) America’s interests in Ukraine’s survival  (53:27) The role of soft power in global influence  (63:03) The key developments to watch  Read The Atlantic article:’ The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military’: https://bit.ly/40O0ihK How Much U.S. Aid is Going to Ukraine: https://bit.ly/4hxEE8V Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:30:00 -0000 What’s Next for Ukraine? full 2 453 Politicology Molly McKew joins to discuss what comes next for Ukraine with Trump in the White House For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine, the status of the war, and what comes next for Ukraine. They discuss: (01:56) Understanding the current state of the war (05:26) The Evolution of the conflict (12:06) U.S. support and military aid to Ukraine  (26:14) Comparing U.S. support to other allies  (33:08) The occupation in Ukraine and the Humanitarian Crisis  (35:16) What the countries will want and be willing to accept in a negotiation  (50:53) America’s interests in Ukraine’s survival  (53:27) The role of soft power in global influence  (63:03) The key developments to watch  Read The Atlantic article:’ The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military’: https://bit.ly/40O0ihK How Much U.S. Aid is Going to Ukraine: https://bit.ly/4hxEE8V Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode, Ron talks to Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) about Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine, the status of the war, and what comes next for Ukraine.


They discuss:


(01:56) Understanding the current state of the war


(05:26) The Evolution of the conflict


(12:06) U.S. support and military aid to Ukraine 


(26:14) Comparing U.S. support to other allies 


(33:08) The occupation in Ukraine and the Humanitarian Crisis 


(35:16) What the countries will want and be willing to accept in a negotiation 


(50:53) America’s interests in Ukraine’s survival 


(53:27) The role of soft power in global influence 


(63:03) The key developments to watch 










Read The Atlantic article:’ The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military’: https://bit.ly/40O0ihK


How Much U.S. Aid is Going to Ukraine: https://bit.ly/4hxEE8V



Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/MollyMcKew


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 



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]]> 5019 Tariff Tantrum—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the whirlwind around tariffs, the politics and the optics, and why the tariffs on China are moving forward  Then, we talk about a Chinese AI startup that’s making shockwaves and how it’s impacting the U.S.-China Tech war After that, we talk about immigration and how the Laken Riley Act vote is a sign of the growing gap in Latino politics Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the Department of Government Efficiency and the fight over USAID Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Segments this week: (03:52) Tariffs  (25:58) The AI war  (45:25) Immigration Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  AP - Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports WP - Did Trump cave on his Canada and Mexico tariffs? - The Washington Post The Dispatch - The Markets Can’t Be Bullied The Dispatch - Lessons From the Great Almost Trade War of 2025 Segment 2:  CNN - A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging | CNN Business Global Finance Magazine - Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race | Global Finance Magazine WP - Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance Segment 3:  The Great Transformation - Immigration and the Growing Divide in Latino Politics CBS News - ICE releases some migrant detainees as its detention facilities reach 109% capacity - CBS News 538 - Do Americans support Trump's mass deportations? - ABC News NYT - Trump Says He Would Jail Americans in El Salvador ‘in a Heartbeat’ - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000 Tariff Tantrum—The Weekly Roundup full 2 452 Politicology Tariffs, DeepSeek, and Immigration To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the whirlwind around tariffs, the politics and the optics, and why the tariffs on China are moving forward  Then, we talk about a Chinese AI startup that’s making shockwaves and how it’s impacting the U.S.-China Tech war After that, we talk about immigration and how the Laken Riley Act vote is a sign of the growing gap in Latino politics Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the Department of Government Efficiency and the fight over USAID Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Segments this week: (03:52) Tariffs  (25:58) The AI war  (45:25) Immigration Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  AP - Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports WP - Did Trump cave on his Canada and Mexico tariffs? - The Washington Post The Dispatch - The Markets Can’t Be Bullied The Dispatch - Lessons From the Great Almost Trade War of 2025 Segment 2:  CNN - A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging | CNN Business Global Finance Magazine - Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race | Global Finance Magazine WP - Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance Segment 3:  The Great Transformation - Immigration and the Growing Divide in Latino Politics CBS News - ICE releases some migrant detainees as its detention facilities reach 109% capacity - CBS News 538 - Do Americans support Trump's mass deportations? - ABC News NYT - Trump Says He Would Jail Americans in El Salvador ‘in a Heartbeat’ - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the whirlwind around tariffs, the politics and the optics, and why the tariffs on China are moving forward 


Then, we talk about a Chinese AI startup that’s making shockwaves and how it’s impacting the U.S.-China Tech war


After that, we talk about immigration and how the Laken Riley Act vote is a sign of the growing gap in Latino politics


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the Department of Government Efficiency and the fight over USAID


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century)


Segments this week:


(03:52) Tariffs 


(25:58) The AI war 


(45:25) Immigration


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/madrid_mike



Related reading:


Segment 1: 

AP - Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

WP - Did Trump cave on his Canada and Mexico tariffs? - The Washington Post

The Dispatch - The Markets Can’t Be Bullied

The Dispatch - Lessons From the Great Almost Trade War of 2025



Segment 2: 

CNN - A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging | CNN Business

Global Finance Magazine - Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race | Global Finance Magazine

WP - Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance


Segment 3: 

The Great Transformation - Immigration and the Growing Divide in Latino Politics

CBS News - ICE releases some migrant detainees as its detention facilities reach 109% capacity - CBS News

538 - Do Americans support Trump's mass deportations? - ABC News

NYT - Trump Says He Would Jail Americans in El Salvador ‘in a Heartbeat’ - The New York Times

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]]> 4915 ENCORE: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:59:00 -0000 ENCORE: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers full 2 451 Politicology Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World 


(01:46) Why she decided to study culture 


(04:34) What are tight and loose cultures


(06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve


(10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic


(16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change


(19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose 


(30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures


(34:56) Real and manufactured threats 


(44:15) How we we can put this framework into action 


You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc


Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter:



https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1851 The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the chaos that ignited after the White House pushed for a freeze in federal funding and the Trump Administration backing down Then, we talk about Trump-supporting, young men and their desire to be recognized for greatness  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the government-run snitch lines in seven states and localities  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (03:19) Funding Freeze Chaos  (39:15) The Last Boys  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1:  The Dispatch - Impoundment and the Discretionary Presidency - The Dispatch CNBC - White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo Washington Post - Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos - The Washington Post Segment 2:  The Point Magazine - Last Boys at the Beginning of History | The Point Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000 The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup full 2 450 Politicology Funding Freeze and the Last Boys To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the chaos that ignited after the White House pushed for a freeze in federal funding and the Trump Administration backing down Then, we talk about Trump-supporting, young men and their desire to be recognized for greatness  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the government-run snitch lines in seven states and localities  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (03:19) Funding Freeze Chaos  (39:15) The Last Boys  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1:  The Dispatch - Impoundment and the Discretionary Presidency - The Dispatch CNBC - White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo Washington Post - Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos - The Washington Post Segment 2:  The Point Magazine - Last Boys at the Beginning of History | The Point Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the chaos that ignited after the White House pushed for a freeze in federal funding and the Trump Administration backing down


Then, we talk about Trump-supporting, young men and their desire to be recognized for greatness 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the government-run snitch lines in seven states and localities 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  


Segments this week:


(03:19) Funding Freeze Chaos 


(39:15) The Last Boys 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/JamesGLynch


https://x.com/ZackCz


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

The Dispatch - Impoundment and the Discretionary Presidency - The Dispatch

CNBC - White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo

Washington Post - Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 


The Point Magazine - Last Boys at the Beginning of History | The Point Magazine


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]]> 4674 Foreign Agents For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics. They discuss: (01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying  (03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort  (07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence  (10:23) Understanding FARA  (13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying  (15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics  (18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk (22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying  (27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence  (33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying  (41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations  (45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton  (49:00) Proposed reforms  Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/cjcmichel Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0000 Foreign Agents full 2 449 Politicology How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics. They discuss: (01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying  (03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort  (07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence  (10:23) Understanding FARA  (13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying  (15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics  (18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk (22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying  (27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence  (33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying  (41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations  (45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton  (49:00) Proposed reforms  Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/cjcmichel Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode, Ron talks to  Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money  influences our politics.


They discuss:


(01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying 


(03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort 


(07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence 


(10:23) Understanding FARA 


(13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying 


(15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics 


(18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk


(22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying 


(27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence 


(33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying 


(41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations 


(45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton 


(49:00) Proposed reforms 



Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK


Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ



Follow Ron and Casey  on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/cjcmichel


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 



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]]> 2276 “F--k it: Release 'em all”—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s broad pardons for January 6th and Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for Trump critics and his own family members. Then, we talk about Trump’s Executive Orders and whether there’s a growing appetite for something resembling a more monarchical presidency Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins (don’t worry, we’ll explain) and the serious ethical questions they raise Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Marc Caputo (Senior Politics Reporter at Axios) Segments this week: (02:54) Pardons  (24:48) Executive Orders Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/MarcACaputo Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - "F--k it: Release 'em all": Why Trump embraced broad Jan. 6 pardons Politico - There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden - POLITICO Politico - Biden said his pardon of family was meant to shield them from Trump. That’s not the full story. - POLITICO Segment 2:  Reason - With executive order avalanche, Trump continues trend toward a monarchical presidency NYT - ‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:40:00 -0000 “F--k it: Release 'em all”—The Weekly Roundup full 2 448 Politicology Pardons and the specter of an American Monarchy To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s broad pardons for January 6th and Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for Trump critics and his own family members. Then, we talk about Trump’s Executive Orders and whether there’s a growing appetite for something resembling a more monarchical presidency Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins (don’t worry, we’ll explain) and the serious ethical questions they raise Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Marc Caputo (Senior Politics Reporter at Axios) Segments this week: (02:54) Pardons  (24:48) Executive Orders Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/MarcACaputo Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - "F--k it: Release 'em all": Why Trump embraced broad Jan. 6 pardons Politico - There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden - POLITICO Politico - Biden said his pardon of family was meant to shield them from Trump. That’s not the full story. - POLITICO Segment 2:  Reason - With executive order avalanche, Trump continues trend toward a monarchical presidency NYT - ‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s broad pardons for January 6th and Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for Trump critics and his own family members.


Then, we talk about Trump’s Executive Orders and whether there’s a growing appetite for something resembling a more monarchical presidency


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins (don’t worry, we’ll explain) and the serious ethical questions they raise


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Marc Caputo (Senior Politics Reporter at Axios)


Segments this week:


(02:54) Pardons 


(24:48) Executive Orders


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/LPDonovan


https://x.com/MarcACaputo



Related reading:


Segment 1: 

Axios - "F--k it: Release 'em all": Why Trump embraced broad Jan. 6 pardons

Politico - There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden - POLITICO

Politico - Biden said his pardon of family was meant to shield them from Trump. That’s not the full story. - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

Reason - With executive order avalanche, Trump continues trend toward a monarchical presidency

NYT - ‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times

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]]> 3347 [+] Presidential Sh!tcoins [PREVIEW] Liam Donovan, Marc Caputo, Brady Dale (Crypto Reporter at Axios),  and host Ron Steslow discuss  Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins and the serious ethical questions they raise Related reading:  Axios - Trump meme coin unsettles some blockchain leaders NYT - Trump Begins Selling New Crypto Token, Raising Ethical Concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:30:00 -0000 [+] Presidential Sh!tcoins [PREVIEW] bonus 2 Politicology Liam Donovan, Marc Caputo, Brady Dale (Crypto Reporter at Axios),  and host Ron Steslow discuss  Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins and the serious ethical questions they raise Related reading:  Axios - Trump meme coin unsettles some blockchain leaders NYT - Trump Begins Selling New Crypto Token, Raising Ethical Concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Liam Donovan, Marc Caputo, Brady Dale (Crypto Reporter at Axios),  and host Ron Steslow discuss  Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins and the serious ethical questions they raise



Related reading: 


Axios - Trump meme coin unsettles some blockchain leaders

NYT - Trump Begins Selling New Crypto Token, Raising Ethical Concerns


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]]> 1633 The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars For the ad-free & full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient . They discuss: (04:16) Intro to CBDCs (07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money  (12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs (19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments  (24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs (33:05) CBDCs around the globe  (36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S.  (47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/EconWithNick Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000 The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars full 2 447 Politicology The privacy risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies For the ad-free & full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient . They discuss: (04:16) Intro to CBDCs (07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money  (12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs (19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments  (24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs (33:05) CBDCs around the globe  (36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S.  (47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/EconWithNick Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free & full version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode, Ron talks to Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) about Central Bank Digital Curriences, their potential to invade privacy, alter the dynamics of financial control, how governments are trying to justify them, and why those arguments are insufficient .


They discuss:


(04:16) Intro to CBDCs


(07:58) How CBDCs would give unprecedented control over how you can spend money 


(12:15) The Arguments for and against CBDCs


(19:53)The hidden assumptions behind CBDC arguments 


(24:50) The real world privacy implications of CBDCs


(33:05) CBDCs around the globe 


(36:21) The political dynamics in the U.S. 


(47:47) Bitcoin vs CBDCs


Check out the HRF’s CBDC Tracker: https://bit.ly/3WtFb3g



Follow Ron and Nick on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/EconWithNick


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]]> 2193 Fires & Fault Lines—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the devastating wild fires in California and the political earthquake that’s coming. Then, we talk about the paradox of America’s dysfunction at home and unparalleled power on the global stage. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the TikTok ban set to go into effect and the “refugees” flocking to other China controlled apps.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Segments this week: (02:04) The Wild Fires (32:02) Dysfunction at home and power abroad Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  NBC News - Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started NYT - Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires - The New York Times Cato - California Insurance Market: Another Victim of the War on Prices | Cato at Liberty Blog Los Angeles Daily News -Misinformation about California fires is spreading like, well, wildfire – Daily News Segment 2:  Foreign Affairs - The Strange Triumph of a Broken America  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:30:00 -0000 Fires & Fault Lines—The Weekly Roundup full 2 446 Politicology Wild Fires, Turmoil at Home, and Power Abroad To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the devastating wild fires in California and the political earthquake that’s coming. Then, we talk about the paradox of America’s dysfunction at home and unparalleled power on the global stage. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the TikTok ban set to go into effect and the “refugees” flocking to other China controlled apps.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Segments this week: (02:04) The Wild Fires (32:02) Dysfunction at home and power abroad Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  NBC News - Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started NYT - Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires - The New York Times Cato - California Insurance Market: Another Victim of the War on Prices | Cato at Liberty Blog Los Angeles Daily News -Misinformation about California fires is spreading like, well, wildfire – Daily News Segment 2:  Foreign Affairs - The Strange Triumph of a Broken America  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the devastating wild fires in California and the political earthquake that’s coming.


Then, we talk about the paradox of America’s dysfunction at home and unparalleled power on the global stage.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the TikTok ban set to go into effect and the “refugees” flocking to other China controlled apps. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century)


Segments this week:


(02:04) The Wild Fires


(32:02) Dysfunction at home and power abroad


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/madrid_mike



Related reading:


Segment 1: 

NBC News - Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started

NYT - Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires - The New York Times

Cato - California Insurance Market: Another Victim of the War on Prices | Cato at Liberty Blog

Los Angeles Daily News -Misinformation about California fires is spreading like, well, wildfire – Daily News


Segment 2: 

Foreign Affairs - The Strange Triumph of a Broken America 



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]]> 4402 Sen. Ron Wyden: 'It Takes Chutzpah’ to Fight for Privacy For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Senator Ron Wyden (Oregon) about his new book It Takes Chutzpah and leading the legislative charge for privacy in the digital age. Segments to look forward to: (01:48) What is Chutzpah (06:06) Being the ‘Designated Driver’ in the Senate  (07:31) Why he’s committed to principled bipartisanship  (10:22) Why the fight for privacy is so important to him  (14:17) The “wild west” of data privacy  (18:35) Putting the “foreign” back in FISA (19:43) Where the political battlelines are drawn on privacy  (24:57) Financial privacy  Read It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change: https://bit.ly/4fWL3st Follow Ron and Sen. Wyden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/RonWyden Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:30:00 -0000 Sen. Ron Wyden: 'It Takes Chutzpah’ to Fight for Privacy full 2 445 Politicology U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden joins to discuss his new book ‘It Takes Chutzpah’ and his fight to secure privacy For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Senator Ron Wyden (Oregon) about his new book It Takes Chutzpah and leading the legislative charge for privacy in the digital age. Segments to look forward to: (01:48) What is Chutzpah (06:06) Being the ‘Designated Driver’ in the Senate  (07:31) Why he’s committed to principled bipartisanship  (10:22) Why the fight for privacy is so important to him  (14:17) The “wild west” of data privacy  (18:35) Putting the “foreign” back in FISA (19:43) Where the political battlelines are drawn on privacy  (24:57) Financial privacy  Read It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change: https://bit.ly/4fWL3st Follow Ron and Sen. Wyden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/RonWyden Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode, Ron talks to Senator Ron Wyden (Oregon) about his new book It Takes Chutzpah and leading the legislative charge for privacy in the digital age.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:48) What is Chutzpah


(06:06) Being the ‘Designated Driver’ in the Senate 


(07:31) Why he’s committed to principled bipartisanship 


(10:22) Why the fight for privacy is so important to him 


(14:17) The “wild west” of data privacy 


(18:35) Putting the “foreign” back in FISA


(19:43) Where the political battlelines are drawn on privacy 


(24:57) Financial privacy 


Read It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change: https://bit.ly/4fWL3st



Follow Ron and Sen. Wyden on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/RonWyden


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]]> 2342 Mega-MAGA Moonshot—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss President-elect Trump’s push to get “one, big, beautiful bill” to get his campaign promises through congress.  Then, we talk about the proposals for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the shifts in how legislators are thinking about crypto.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how we can and should talk about the January 6th attack after Trump’s re-election and as American attitudes about the attack have softened.  Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Segments this week: (02:17) Trump’s Mega-MAGA Moonshot (32:14) Strategic Bitcoin reserve and shifting crypto politics Watch “What’s The Problem?” (non-technical): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtFOxNbmD38  More on Bitcoin and the environment: https://x.com/DSBatten/status/1872879512620548308  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/StefWKight Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios-Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot Axios - Scoop: Trump plans to invite entire GOP Senate to Mar-a-Lago bash NBC - Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles Segment 2:  Crypto.news - Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order out after Trump meets crypto.com CEO Marszalek Axios - 🦡 The BITCOIN bill Axios - What will happen if Trump commits the U.S. to bitcoin like gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:30:00 -0000 Mega-MAGA Moonshot—The Weekly Roundup full 2 444 Politicology “One, big, beautiful bill” to get Trump’s campaign promises and the bitcoin reserve proposals To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss President-elect Trump’s push to get “one, big, beautiful bill” to get his campaign promises through congress.  Then, we talk about the proposals for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the shifts in how legislators are thinking about crypto.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how we can and should talk about the January 6th attack after Trump’s re-election and as American attitudes about the attack have softened.  Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Segments this week: (02:17) Trump’s Mega-MAGA Moonshot (32:14) Strategic Bitcoin reserve and shifting crypto politics Watch “What’s The Problem?” (non-technical): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtFOxNbmD38  More on Bitcoin and the environment: https://x.com/DSBatten/status/1872879512620548308  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/StefWKight Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios-Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot Axios - Scoop: Trump plans to invite entire GOP Senate to Mar-a-Lago bash NBC - Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles Segment 2:  Crypto.news - Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order out after Trump meets crypto.com CEO Marszalek Axios - 🦡 The BITCOIN bill Axios - What will happen if Trump commits the U.S. to bitcoin like gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss President-elect Trump’s push to get “one, big, beautiful bill” to get his campaign promises through congress. 


Then, we talk about the proposals for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the shifts in how legislators are thinking about crypto. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how we can and should talk about the January 6th attack after Trump’s re-election and as American attitudes about the attack have softened. 


Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios) 


Segments this week:


(02:17) Trump’s Mega-MAGA Moonshot


(32:14) Strategic Bitcoin reserve and shifting crypto politics

Watch “What’s The Problem?” (non-technical): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtFOxNbmD38 


More on Bitcoin and the environment: https://x.com/DSBatten/status/1872879512620548308 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/DelPercioS


https://x.com/StefWKight



Related reading:


Segment 1: 

Axios-Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot

Axios - Scoop: Trump plans to invite entire GOP Senate to Mar-a-Lago bash

NBC - Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles

Segment 2: 

Crypto.news - Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order out after Trump meets crypto.com CEO Marszalek

Axios - 🦡 The BITCOIN bill

Axios - What will happen if Trump commits the U.S. to bitcoin like gold


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]]> 4031 January 6th: A Public Defender’s Story For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to longtime Washington D.C. public defender Heather Shaner about her work representing dozens of January 6th defendants. They’re joined by Liz Gilbert Cohen who worked as a consulting producer on the documentary about Heather’s work with January 6 defendents—Public Defender.  Segments to look forward to: (02:41) The personal impact of January 6th (05:43) The role of public defenders (10:39) Understanding Heather’s clients’ perspectives  (18:04) Media representation and public perception  (30:53) The legal and ethical considerations (43:42) The Trump factor  (48:41) American society and the way forward Watch the documentary Public Defender: https://bit.ly/4gJCRgp RSVP to the screening event at MLK Memorial library on Jan 9: https://bit.ly/424oDCw Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:41:00 -0000 January 6th: A Public Defender’s Story full 2 443 Politicology Ron talks with the D.C. Public Defender who has represented dozens of Jan 6 defendants For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to longtime Washington D.C. public defender Heather Shaner about her work representing dozens of January 6th defendants. They’re joined by Liz Gilbert Cohen who worked as a consulting producer on the documentary about Heather’s work with January 6 defendents—Public Defender.  Segments to look forward to: (02:41) The personal impact of January 6th (05:43) The role of public defenders (10:39) Understanding Heather’s clients’ perspectives  (18:04) Media representation and public perception  (30:53) The legal and ethical considerations (43:42) The Trump factor  (48:41) American society and the way forward Watch the documentary Public Defender: https://bit.ly/4gJCRgp RSVP to the screening event at MLK Memorial library on Jan 9: https://bit.ly/424oDCw Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this episode, Ron talks to longtime Washington D.C. public defender Heather Shaner about her work representing dozens of January 6th defendants. They’re joined by Liz Gilbert Cohen who worked as a consulting producer on the documentary about Heather’s work with January 6 defendents—Public Defender. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:41) The personal impact of January 6th


(05:43) The role of public defenders


(10:39) Understanding Heather’s clients’ perspectives 


(18:04) Media representation and public perception 


(30:53) The legal and ethical considerations


(43:42) The Trump factor 


(48:41) American society and the way forward


Watch the documentary Public Defender: https://bit.ly/4gJCRgp


RSVP to the screening event at MLK Memorial library on Jan 9: https://bit.ly/424oDCw



Follow Ron on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 2234 no ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:10:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 full 2 442 Politicology 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 Description For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.



We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.



But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?



In fact, what is silence, anyway?



How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?



Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise




(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology



(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us



(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict



(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity



(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life



(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics




You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2



FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:



https://twitter.com/JustinZorn



https://twitter.com/LeighMarz



https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1626 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise? (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 full 2 441 Politicology 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 Description For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise? (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.



We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.



But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?



In fact, what is silence, anyway?



How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?



Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise




(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds



(07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives



(12:50) Why silence feels scary



(18:30) What is noise?



(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is



(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking



(37:27) The historical significance of silence



You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2



FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:



https://twitter.com/JustinZorn



https://twitter.com/LeighMarz



https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1800 America Is Not The Arsenal of Democracy—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss President Biden carrying out the largest single-day act of clemency in American history and the controversial commutations of sentences for corrupt public officials. Then, we talk about the rash of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and the confirmed UAV sightings around military bases, and how we can sort fact from fiction to make sure we address real security concerns.   Later, we talk about Mitch McConnell’s call to reject isolationism and the Atlantic’s deep reporting on how our crumbling military manufacturing infrastructure makes us vulnerable in a turbulent world. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss CNN admitting that the person they showed being freed from a Syrian prison last week was actually an intelligence officer in the Assad regime and the growth of mediated media.  Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (04:31) Biden’s pardons and commutations  (26:13) Drones (41:04) The precarious state of our military manufacturing infrastructure  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Get Olivier’s newsletter “Decision Points”: https://bit.ly/3ZTK8TU Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1:  WSJ - Mystery Drones Swarmed a U.S. Military Base for 17 Days. The Pentagon Is Stumped. - WSJ CNN - Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings | CNN Segment 2:  AP - Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency CNN - Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics Segment 3:  Foreign Affairs - Mitch McConnell: The Price of American Retreat The Atlantic - The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0000 America Is Not The Arsenal of Democracy—The Weekly Roundup full 2 440 Politicology Pardons, Drones, and Crumbling Military Infrastructure To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss President Biden carrying out the largest single-day act of clemency in American history and the controversial commutations of sentences for corrupt public officials. Then, we talk about the rash of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and the confirmed UAV sightings around military bases, and how we can sort fact from fiction to make sure we address real security concerns.   Later, we talk about Mitch McConnell’s call to reject isolationism and the Atlantic’s deep reporting on how our crumbling military manufacturing infrastructure makes us vulnerable in a turbulent world. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss CNN admitting that the person they showed being freed from a Syrian prison last week was actually an intelligence officer in the Assad regime and the growth of mediated media.  Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (04:31) Biden’s pardons and commutations  (26:13) Drones (41:04) The precarious state of our military manufacturing infrastructure  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Get Olivier’s newsletter “Decision Points”: https://bit.ly/3ZTK8TU Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1:  WSJ - Mystery Drones Swarmed a U.S. Military Base for 17 Days. The Pentagon Is Stumped. - WSJ CNN - Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings | CNN Segment 2:  AP - Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency CNN - Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics Segment 3:  Foreign Affairs - Mitch McConnell: The Price of American Retreat The Atlantic - The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss President Biden carrying out the largest single-day act of clemency in American history and the controversial commutations of sentences for corrupt public officials.


Then, we talk about the rash of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and the confirmed UAV sightings around military bases, and how we can sort fact from fiction to make sure we address real security concerns.  


Later, we talk about Mitch McConnell’s call to reject isolationism and the Atlantic’s deep reporting on how our crumbling military manufacturing infrastructure makes us vulnerable in a turbulent world.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss CNN admitting that the person they showed being freed from a Syrian prison last week was actually an intelligence officer in the Assad regime and the growth of mediated media. 


Joining host Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report)


Segments this week:


(04:31) Biden’s pardons and commutations 


(26:13) Drones


(41:04) The precarious state of our military manufacturing infrastructure 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Get Olivier’s newsletter “Decision Points”: https://bit.ly/3ZTK8TU


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/LPDonovan


https://x.com/OKnox


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

WSJ - Mystery Drones Swarmed a U.S. Military Base for 17 Days. The Pentagon Is Stumped. - WSJ

CNN - Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings | CNN

Segment 2: 

AP - Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

CNN - Victims ‘shocked’ after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash’ judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics

Segment 3: 

Foreign Affairs - Mitch McConnell: The Price of American Retreat

The Atlantic - The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military - The Atlantic


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]]> 5126 ENCORE: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations full 2 439 Politicology Journalist, public speaker and author Celeste Headlee joins host Ron Steslow to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com

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]]> 2622 Assassin Fandom—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we dive into the fandom that’s developed around the assassin who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson Then, we’ll look at how Donald Trump’s team pulled the Pete Hegseth nomination back from the brink in the Senate.  Later, we talk about the younger Democrats pushing for generational  change in House committee leadership positions.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how Citizens United moved the balance of power toward rich donors and pulled the Democratic party to the left.  Joining guest host Zack Czajkowski on this week’s panel:  David Weigel (politics reporter at Semafor)   James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (02:19) Assassin fandom (31:54) Hegseth Nomination saved in the Senate (45:48) Generational change in the Democratic Party Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Get David’s Newsletter “Americana”: https://bit.ly/4iB6HFd Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/daveweigel Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN- 1-star McDonald’s reviews and sympathetic merch: Companies try to stop online support for CEO killer suspect | CNN Business Wired - The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift | WIRED Yahoo News - Black Lives Matter activist calls on ‘black vigilantes’ after Daniel Penny’s acquittal: ‘F—k America’ Segment 2:  Politico - Ron who? How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink - POLITICO NYT - Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary - The New York Times Segment 3:  NBC News - 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions AP - Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:38:00 -0000 Assassin Fandom—The Weekly Roundup full 2 438 Politicology To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we dive into the fandom that’s developed around the assassin who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson Then, we’ll look at how Donald Trump’s team pulled the Pete Hegseth nomination back from the brink in the Senate.  Later, we talk about the younger Democrats pushing for generational  change in House committee leadership positions.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how Citizens United moved the balance of power toward rich donors and pulled the Democratic party to the left.  Joining guest host Zack Czajkowski on this week’s panel:  David Weigel (politics reporter at Semafor)   James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (02:19) Assassin fandom (31:54) Hegseth Nomination saved in the Senate (45:48) Generational change in the Democratic Party Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Get David’s Newsletter “Americana”: https://bit.ly/4iB6HFd Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/daveweigel Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN- 1-star McDonald’s reviews and sympathetic merch: Companies try to stop online support for CEO killer suspect | CNN Business Wired - The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift | WIRED Yahoo News - Black Lives Matter activist calls on ‘black vigilantes’ after Daniel Penny’s acquittal: ‘F—k America’ Segment 2:  Politico - Ron who? How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink - POLITICO NYT - Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary - The New York Times Segment 3:  NBC News - 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions AP - Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we dive into the fandom that’s developed around the assassin who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson


Then, we’ll look at how Donald Trump’s team pulled the Pete Hegseth nomination back from the brink in the Senate. 


Later, we talk about the younger Democrats pushing for generational  change in House committee leadership positions. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how Citizens United moved the balance of power toward rich donors and pulled the Democratic party to the left. 


Joining guest host Zack Czajkowski on this week’s panel: 


David Weigel (politics reporter at Semafor)  


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  



Segments this week:


(02:19) Assassin fandom

(31:54) Hegseth Nomination saved in the Senate

(45:48) Generational change in the Democratic Party



Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Get David’s Newsletter “Americana”: https://bit.ly/4iB6HFd


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/ZackCz


https://x.com/JamesGLynch


https://x.com/daveweigel


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

CNN- 1-star McDonald’s reviews and sympathetic merch: Companies try to stop online support for CEO killer suspect | CNN Business

Wired - The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift | WIRED

Yahoo News - Black Lives Matter activist calls on ‘black vigilantes’ after Daniel Penny’s acquittal: ‘F—k America’



Segment 2: 

Politico - Ron who? How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink - POLITICO

NYT - Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary - The New York Times


Segment 3: 

NBC News - 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions

AP - Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change


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]]> 4697 ENCORE: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:50:00 -0000 ENCORE: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 437 Politicology Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier. 


(02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it?


(08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more?


(10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness


(14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods


(28:58) Gratitude letters



The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/



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]]> 1855 Around the World with Hagar Chemali—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to talk about some of the most important stories going on around the world:  First, we discuss President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, and weighing other preemptive pardons  Then, we talk about what Trump’s defense, intelligence, and national security nominations could mean Next, we look at South Korea’s president invoking martial law  After that, we break down the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal  Finally, for our Politicology+ subscribers, we keep going around the world to talk about Iranian assassination plots (including one against a famous Iranian women’s rights activist), the pros and cons of an undisciplined and unpredictable Donald Trump, why Russian propaganda is using AI TV commentators, how the incoming administration might try to end the war in Ukraine, and more. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Around the World with Hagar Chemali—The Weekly Roundup full 2 436 Politicology Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to talk about the most important news around the globe To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to talk about some of the most important stories going on around the world:  First, we discuss President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, and weighing other preemptive pardons  Then, we talk about what Trump’s defense, intelligence, and national security nominations could mean Next, we look at South Korea’s president invoking martial law  After that, we break down the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal  Finally, for our Politicology+ subscribers, we keep going around the world to talk about Iranian assassination plots (including one against a famous Iranian women’s rights activist), the pros and cons of an undisciplined and unpredictable Donald Trump, why Russian propaganda is using AI TV commentators, how the incoming administration might try to end the war in Ukraine, and more. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to talk about some of the most important stories going on around the world: 


First, we discuss President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, and weighing other preemptive pardons 


Then, we talk about what Trump’s defense, intelligence, and national security nominations could mean


Next, we look at South Korea’s president invoking martial law 


After that, we break down the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal 


Finally, for our Politicology+ subscribers, we keep going around the world to talk about Iranian assassination plots (including one against a famous Iranian women’s rights activist), the pros and cons of an undisciplined and unpredictable Donald Trump, why Russian propaganda is using AI TV commentators, how the incoming administration might try to end the war in Ukraine, and more.







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]]> 4963 ENCORE: Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world. Segments to look forward to: (02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin  (16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies (26:04) Financial privilege (38:35) Bitcoin in action  (45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan  (56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages  (59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa  (1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions  (1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects  (1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gladstein Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:20:00 -0000 ENCORE: Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom full 2 435 Politicology Alex Gladstein On Why Bitcoin Is Essential For Human Rights Work Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world. Segments to look forward to: (02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin  (16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies (26:04) Financial privilege (38:35) Bitcoin in action  (45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan  (56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages  (59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa  (1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions  (1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects  (1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gladstein Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin 


(16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies


(26:04) Financial privilege


(38:35) Bitcoin in action 


(45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan 


(56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages 


(59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa 


(1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions 


(1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects 


(1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone


Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/gladstein


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 



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]]> 3067 Politicology Mailbag Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (02:04) Would compulsory voting be good for the United States? (14:22) Matt Gaetz withdrawals as A.G. nominee (26:46) How do you feel about the Trump re-election and fears of retribution? (39:18) The push against disaffected Republicans within the Democratic coalition  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, Lucy, and Liam on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:30:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag full 2 434 Politicology Lucy Caldwell, Liam Donovan, and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (02:04) Would compulsory voting be good for the United States? (14:22) Matt Gaetz withdrawals as A.G. nominee (26:46) How do you feel about the Trump re-election and fears of retribution? (39:18) The push against disaffected Republicans within the Democratic coalition  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, Lucy, and Liam on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 


(02:04) Would compulsory voting be good for the United States?


(14:22) Matt Gaetz withdrawals as A.G. nominee


(26:46) How do you feel about the Trump re-election and fears of retribution?


(39:18) The push against disaffected Republicans within the Democratic coalition 


Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow Ron, Lucy, and Liam on X:


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]]> 3243 ENCORE: The Future of Food You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:32) The current state of American agriculture (06:15) What is the Third Plate? (11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition (14:24) The importance of crop rotation  (34:14) Lab grown meat  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanbarber/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Future of Food full 2 433 Politicology Chef Dan Barber joins to talk about the politics and future of food. You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:32) The current state of American agriculture (06:15) What is the Third Plate? (11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition (14:24) The importance of crop rotation  (34:14) Lab grown meat  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanbarber/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:32) The current state of American agriculture


(06:15) What is the Third Plate?


(11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition


(14:24) The importance of crop rotation 


(34:14) Lab grown meat 



Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate?


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]]> 1857 [+] Enemies of Privacy [PREVIEW] To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid, Liam Donovan, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow discuss the national security risks that data harvesting presents, the need for stronger protections for privacy, and how privacy is necessary for other rights in the digital age.  Related reading: Wired-Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany | WIRED Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell - https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:30:00 -0000 [+] Enemies of Privacy [PREVIEW] bonus 2 Politicology To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid, Liam Donovan, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow discuss the national security risks that data harvesting presents, the need for stronger protections for privacy, and how privacy is necessary for other rights in the digital age.  Related reading: Wired-Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany | WIRED Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell - https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid, Liam Donovan, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow discuss the national security risks that data harvesting presents, the need for stronger protections for privacy, and how privacy is necessary for other rights in the digital age. 


Related reading:


Wired-Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany | WIRED


Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell - https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html


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]]> 2321 The M Word—The Weekly Roundup This week, we discuss whether Donald Trump and the Republicans have a mandate.  Next, we discuss whether America has a cohesive “working class.” Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about the national security risks that data harvesting presents—and how we might use it to get better privacy protection for all of us.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Segments this week: (02:36) The M Word (32:16) Working class?  Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: Politico - Trump claims ‘unprecedented and powerful mandate’ - POLITICO NYT- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror - The New York Times NYT - Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers. - The New York Times WP - GOP senators say RFK Jr. must ‘explain’ vaccine criticism, other views - The Washington Post Segment 2: Noah Smith -America doesn't really have a working class - by Noah Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:30:00 -0000 The M Word—The Weekly Roundup full 2 432 Politicology Is there a mandate? Is there a working class? This week, we discuss whether Donald Trump and the Republicans have a mandate.  Next, we discuss whether America has a cohesive “working class.” Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about the national security risks that data harvesting presents—and how we might use it to get better privacy protection for all of us.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Segments this week: (02:36) The M Word (32:16) Working class?  Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: Politico - Trump claims ‘unprecedented and powerful mandate’ - POLITICO NYT- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror - The New York Times NYT - Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers. - The New York Times WP - GOP senators say RFK Jr. must ‘explain’ vaccine criticism, other views - The Washington Post Segment 2: Noah Smith -America doesn't really have a working class - by Noah Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we discuss whether Donald Trump and the Republicans have a mandate. 


Next, we discuss whether America has a cohesive “working class.”


Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about the national security risks that data harvesting presents—and how we might use it to get better privacy protection for all of us. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century)


Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Segments this week:


(02:36) The M Word


(32:16) Working class? 



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


Related reading:

Segment 1:

Politico - Trump claims ‘unprecedented and powerful mandate’ - POLITICO

NYT- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror - The New York Times

NYT - Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers. - The New York Times

WP - GOP senators say RFK Jr. must ‘explain’ vaccine criticism, other views - The Washington Post

Segment 2:

Noah Smith -America doesn't really have a working class - by Noah Smith


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]]> 4392 ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2 Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 2: (01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights (08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights (16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal (41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy (45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:10:00 -0000 ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2 full 2 431 Politicology Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes. Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 2: (01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights (08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights (16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal (41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy (45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.


“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.


But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.


But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?


With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?


And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?


In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.


In part 2:


(01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights


(08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights


(16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal


(41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy


(45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy



Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm

Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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]]> 2049 ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1 Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 1: (01:50 ) Ruy’s background (05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites  (10:10)The impact of the 2016 election  (23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories  (30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration  Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1 full 2 430 Politicology Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes. Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 1: (01:50 ) Ruy’s background (05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites  (10:10)The impact of the 2016 election  (23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories  (30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration  Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.


“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.


But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.


But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?


With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?


And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?


In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.


In part 1:


(01:50 ) Ruy’s background


(05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites 


(10:10)The impact of the 2016 election 


(23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories 


(30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration 


Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm

Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.



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]]> 1749 Changing Of The Guard—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus *NOTE: Upcoming Mailbag Episode! Send us your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬* This week, we discuss Senate Republicans picking a new leader, Trump’s push for recess appointments, named cabinet nominees, and White House staffing. Next, we discuss reporting that FEMA workers were told to skip houses with Trump signs, and the allegations it was a widespread practice. Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about a House hearing about UFOs and the former military leaders sounding alarms that we are unprepared this technology. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Segments this week: (02:56) The Senate and recess appointments for Cabinet positions  (28:34) FEMA skips Trump supporters  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/StefWKight Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race Politico-Tracking Trump’s Cabinet picks Axios - Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for AG WP - Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means. NY Post - Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal reneges on support for axing filibuster after Republicans flip the Senate Segment 2: Daily Wire - EXCLUSIVE: FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs Fox News - Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:30:00 -0000 Changing Of The Guard—The Weekly Roundup full 2 429 Politicology The Senate Picks a New Leader, Trump Pushes for Recess Appointments, and FEMA skipping Trump supporters To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus *NOTE: Upcoming Mailbag Episode! Send us your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬* This week, we discuss Senate Republicans picking a new leader, Trump’s push for recess appointments, named cabinet nominees, and White House staffing. Next, we discuss reporting that FEMA workers were told to skip houses with Trump signs, and the allegations it was a widespread practice. Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about a House hearing about UFOs and the former military leaders sounding alarms that we are unprepared this technology. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Segments this week: (02:56) The Senate and recess appointments for Cabinet positions  (28:34) FEMA skips Trump supporters  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/StefWKight Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race Politico-Tracking Trump’s Cabinet picks Axios - Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for AG WP - Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means. NY Post - Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal reneges on support for axing filibuster after Republicans flip the Senate Segment 2: Daily Wire - EXCLUSIVE: FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs Fox News - Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


*NOTE: Upcoming Mailbag Episode! Send us your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬*


This week, we discuss Senate Republicans picking a new leader, Trump’s push for recess appointments, named cabinet nominees, and White House staffing.


Next, we discuss reporting that FEMA workers were told to skip houses with Trump signs, and the allegations it was a widespread practice.


Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about a House hearing about UFOs and the former military leaders sounding alarms that we are unprepared this technology.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios) 


Segments this week:


(02:56) The Senate and recess appointments for Cabinet positions 


(28:34) FEMA skips Trump supporters 



Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/DelPercioS


https://x.com/StefWKight


Related reading:

Segment 1:

Axios - John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race

Politico-Tracking Trump’s Cabinet picks

Axios - Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for AG

WP - Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means.

NY Post - Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal reneges on support for axing filibuster after Republicans flip the Senate


Segment 2:

Daily Wire - EXCLUSIVE: FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs

Fox News - Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy


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]]> 3861 ENCORE: Briefly, Perfectly Human For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Briefly, Perfectly Human full 2 428 Politicology Alua Arthur on embracing mortality and talking about death For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:31) What is a death doula? 


(05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality 


(07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death 


(10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death 


(26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones 


(28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges 


(30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease 


(32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life 


(38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care


(40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy 


(43:40) Meaningful rituals for death 


(47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies 


(51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human



Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb


Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 2343 Buckle Up—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the presidential election results, what the early exit polling numbers could mean, and what Democrats will need to do moving forward after losing the popular vote for the first time in two decades Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the questions Trump’s electoral victory raises for and about the media.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios) Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/HansNichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:10:00 -0000 Buckle Up—The Weekly Roundup full 2 427 Politicology Trump defeats Harris To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the presidential election results, what the early exit polling numbers could mean, and what Democrats will need to do moving forward after losing the popular vote for the first time in two decades Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the questions Trump’s electoral victory raises for and about the media.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios) Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/HansNichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the presidential election results, what the early exit polling numbers could mean, and what Democrats will need to do moving forward after losing the popular vote for the first time in two decades


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the questions Trump’s electoral victory raises for and about the media. 



Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica)


Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios)



Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬




Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


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https://x.com/ZackCz


https://x.com/AndyKroll


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]]> 4780 ENCORE: The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:40:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 426 Politicology Methods of finding happiness and the power of your mindset in times of great loss, fear and uncertainty For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset.


(02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset


(11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters


(13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error”


(20:05) Let’s talk about stress


(22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty


(28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness


(32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods


(36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships


(39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement


The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/


The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/


Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690


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]]> 1808 no ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 full 2 425 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity”


(08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial


(13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem


(15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women 


(23:00) Redshirt the boys 


(28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men



You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/


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]]> 1513 Battle For The Sexes—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the huge gap between college-educated women and non-college educated men, what it could mean in the election and moving forward. Later, we look at how attention has shifted away from the White House after Biden dropped out of the presidential race.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into why the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission has become a hot-button presidential campaign issue and whether a Harris administration would change their approach to crypto.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (02:18) The gender gap  (37:12) Covering Biden after he dropped out Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/AlexThomp Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT- Opinion | We Poll for Democrats and Republicans. We Agree on Where This Election Is Heading. - The New York Times Axios -MAGA speakers unleash ugly rhetoric at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally NYT - In Closing, Harris Casts Herself as the Unifier and Trump as a ‘Petty Tyrant’ - The New York Times Axios - America's youngest voters become major election liars Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated The Dispatch - Can Governing Norms Hold? - Dispatch Contributors Segment 2:  Axios - Biden sets off election firestorm with "garbage" comment Axios - Harris stiff-arms Biden in final stretch Axios - For Harris, remaking Biden's White House could be the best revenge Alex Twitter Thread on “lock him up” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:30:00 -0000 Battle For The Sexes—The Weekly Roundup full 2 424 Politicology The huge gender gap and covering Biden after he dropped out of the race To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the huge gap between college-educated women and non-college educated men, what it could mean in the election and moving forward. Later, we look at how attention has shifted away from the White House after Biden dropped out of the presidential race.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into why the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission has become a hot-button presidential campaign issue and whether a Harris administration would change their approach to crypto.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (02:18) The gender gap  (37:12) Covering Biden after he dropped out Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/AlexThomp Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT- Opinion | We Poll for Democrats and Republicans. We Agree on Where This Election Is Heading. - The New York Times Axios -MAGA speakers unleash ugly rhetoric at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally NYT - In Closing, Harris Casts Herself as the Unifier and Trump as a ‘Petty Tyrant’ - The New York Times Axios - America's youngest voters become major election liars Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated The Dispatch - Can Governing Norms Hold? - Dispatch Contributors Segment 2:  Axios - Biden sets off election firestorm with "garbage" comment Axios - Harris stiff-arms Biden in final stretch Axios - For Harris, remaking Biden's White House could be the best revenge Alex Twitter Thread on “lock him up” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the huge gap between college-educated women and non-college educated men, what it could mean in the election and moving forward.


Later, we look at how attention has shifted away from the White House after Biden dropped out of the presidential race. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into why the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission has become a hot-button presidential campaign issue and whether a Harris administration would change their approach to crypto. 



Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios)


Segments this week:


(02:18) The gender gap 


(37:12) Covering Biden after he dropped out



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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬




Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/LPDonovan


https://x.com/AlexThomp


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

NYT- Opinion | We Poll for Democrats and Republicans. We Agree on Where This Election Is Heading. - The New York Times

Axios -MAGA speakers unleash ugly rhetoric at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally

NYT - In Closing, Harris Casts Herself as the Unifier and Trump as a ‘Petty Tyrant’ - The New York Times

Axios - America's youngest voters become major election liars

Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated

The Dispatch - Can Governing Norms Hold? - Dispatch Contributors


Segment 2: 

Axios - Biden sets off election firestorm with "garbage" comment

Axios - Harris stiff-arms Biden in final stretch

Axios - For Harris, remaking Biden's White House could be the best revenge

Alex Twitter Thread on “lock him up”


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]]> 4347 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1 full 2 423 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men 


(04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed 


(07:30) The gendered education gap


(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men


(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender 


(30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual


(34:40)  Weighing the biological differences between women and men 




You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/


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]]> 1643 The Podcast Election—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we dive into Donald Trump’s trip to McDonalds and how both campaigns are trying to position themselves with working class voters.  Then, we’ll look at Trump plans to sit down with Joe Rogan and Harris joining Brené Brown, and what the “podcast election” is revealing about the changing media landscape. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, John Kelly, speaking out and warning that Trump would rule like a dictator.  Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (04:29) The McDonald’s Photo Op (25:26) The Podcast Election Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT - Kamala Harris and McDonald’s: A College Job, and a Trump Attack - The New York Times WP - Trump serves McDonald’s fries to supporters in stage-managed campaign stop NBC - Trump attempts to troll Harris by serving french fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's Segment 2:  Axios - Joe Rogan to interview Trump on his podcast WP - Opinion | Podcasts are dominating the 2024 election. Why? Forbes -Here Are The Biggest Moments From Trump’s ‘Bro’ Podcast Tour Ahead Of Joe Rogan Appearance NYT - Harris Will Campaign in Texas to Call Attention to Abortion Rights - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:30:00 -0000 full 2 422 Politicology The McDonald’s Photo Op and the Podcast Election To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we dive into Donald Trump’s trip to McDonalds and how both campaigns are trying to position themselves with working class voters.  Then, we’ll look at Trump plans to sit down with Joe Rogan and Harris joining Brené Brown, and what the “podcast election” is revealing about the changing media landscape. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, John Kelly, speaking out and warning that Trump would rule like a dictator.  Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (04:29) The McDonald’s Photo Op (25:26) The Podcast Election Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/ZackCz https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT - Kamala Harris and McDonald’s: A College Job, and a Trump Attack - The New York Times WP - Trump serves McDonald’s fries to supporters in stage-managed campaign stop NBC - Trump attempts to troll Harris by serving french fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's Segment 2:  Axios - Joe Rogan to interview Trump on his podcast WP - Opinion | Podcasts are dominating the 2024 election. Why? Forbes -Here Are The Biggest Moments From Trump’s ‘Bro’ Podcast Tour Ahead Of Joe Rogan Appearance NYT - Harris Will Campaign in Texas to Call Attention to Abortion Rights - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we dive into Donald Trump’s trip to McDonalds and how both campaigns are trying to position themselves with working class voters. 


Then, we’ll look at Trump plans to sit down with Joe Rogan and Harris joining Brené Brown, and what the “podcast election” is revealing about the changing media landscape.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, John Kelly, speaking out and warning that Trump would rule like a dictator. 


Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  



Segments this week:


(04:29) The McDonald’s Photo Op


(25:26) The Podcast Election



Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/ZackCz


https://x.com/JamesGLynch


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

NYT - Kamala Harris and McDonald’s: A College Job, and a Trump Attack - The New York Times

WP - Trump serves McDonald’s fries to supporters in stage-managed campaign stop

NBC - Trump attempts to troll Harris by serving french fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's


Segment 2: 

Axios - Joe Rogan to interview Trump on his podcast

WP - Opinion | Podcasts are dominating the 2024 election. Why?

Forbes -Here Are The Biggest Moments From Trump’s ‘Bro’ Podcast Tour Ahead Of Joe Rogan Appearance

NYT - Harris Will Campaign in Texas to Call Attention to Abortion Rights - The New York Times


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]]> 3821 "Everything Feels Very Topsy-Turvy" with Mike Madrid For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow talk shop about the state of the race in the final stretch: -Warning bells for Harris in Nevada - GOP defections and the “permission structure” fantasy - Why the Blue Wall might fall - Latino voters -  The global anti-incumbent election trend - Harris’ attempt to be both a change candidate and a continuity candidate, and the importance of contrast - Why immigration is a more potent issue than Dobbs/abortion Follow Ron and Mike  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:30:00 -0000 full 2 421 Politicology Mike Madrid joins to discuss how both candidates are campaigning down the home stretch For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow talk shop about the state of the race in the final stretch: -Warning bells for Harris in Nevada - GOP defections and the “permission structure” fantasy - Why the Blue Wall might fall - Latino voters -  The global anti-incumbent election trend - Harris’ attempt to be both a change candidate and a continuity candidate, and the importance of contrast - Why immigration is a more potent issue than Dobbs/abortion Follow Ron and Mike  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow talk shop about the state of the race in the final stretch:


-Warning bells for Harris in Nevada


- GOP defections and the “permission structure” fantasy


- Why the Blue Wall might fall


- Latino voters


-  The global anti-incumbent election trend


- Harris’ attempt to be both a change candidate and a continuity candidate, and the importance of contrast


- Why immigration is a more potent issue than Dobbs/abortion







Follow Ron and Mike  on X (formerly Twitter):


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]]> 1535 TAPPED: Israel’s Bin Laden https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this conversation, Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer,  discusses the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar—the mastermind of the October 7 massacre. He explains the potential shifts in Hamas’s leadership structure, future negotiations for hostages being held by the terrorist group, what it could mean for Hamas’s coordination with Hezbollah, and the broader impact on the Middle East Follow Ron and Marc on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/Mpolymer Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000 TAPPED: Israel’s Bin Laden full 2 420 Politicology Marc Polymeropoulos on what Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s death could mean for the Middle East For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this conversation, Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer,  discusses the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar—the mastermind of the October 7 massacre. He explains the potential shifts in Hamas’s leadership structure, future negotiations for hostages being held by the terrorist group, what it could mean for Hamas’s coordination with Hezbollah, and the broader impact on the Middle East Follow Ron and Marc on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/Mpolymer Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this conversation, Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer,  discusses the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar—the mastermind of the October 7 massacre.


He explains the potential shifts in Hamas’s leadership structure, future negotiations for hostages being held by the terrorist group, what it could mean for Hamas’s coordination with Hezbollah, and the broader impact on the Middle East



Follow Ron and Marc on X (formerly Twitter):


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]]> 1462 no For God and Country—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the evangelical preacher—Lance Wallnau—who’s blending tent revivals with political mobilization to help elect Donald Trump.  Then, we’ll talk about the “Uncommitted” movement in Michigan, how it could impact the race, and Jill Stein openly embracing being a spoiler for Trump. Later, we look at Vice President Harris’s push to appeal to men—especially Black men—and why Democrats should have a policy plan for men’s issues. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into the recent controversies surrounding CBS News, particularly focusing on the reprimand of morning news anchor Tony Dokoupil and the 60 Minutes edit of their interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Matthew Taylor (author of the new book The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy) Segments this week: (04:23) Lance Wallnau (27:25) “Uncommitted” in Michigan (40:00) An Appeal to Men Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Read The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy—  https://bit.ly/3YeTCIe Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/TaylorMatthewD Related reading: Segment 1:  WSJ - The Evangelicals Calling for ‘Spiritual Warfare’ to Elect Trump - WSJ NPR - Pro-Trump Christian nationalists are on tour to recruit election workers BaptistNews - Thousands pray, worship and talk politics at ‘Million Women’ event – Baptist News Global Segment 2:  WDET - Michigan Muslim voters say they feel misunderstood by Republicans and Democrats - WDET 101.9 FM WP - Democrats attack Green Party’s Jill Stein amid spoiler fears - The Washington Post Segment 3:  NYT - As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over - The New York Times AP news - Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her NYT - Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows - The New York Times Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 419 Politicology Lance Wallnau, “Uncommitted” In Michigan, Harris’s Appeal to Black Men To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the evangelical preacher—Lance Wallnau—who’s blending tent revivals with political mobilization to help elect Donald Trump.  Then, we’ll talk about the “Uncommitted” movement in Michigan, how it could impact the race, and Jill Stein openly embracing being a spoiler for Trump. Later, we look at Vice President Harris’s push to appeal to men—especially Black men—and why Democrats should have a policy plan for men’s issues. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into the recent controversies surrounding CBS News, particularly focusing on the reprimand of morning news anchor Tony Dokoupil and the 60 Minutes edit of their interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Matthew Taylor (author of the new book The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy) Segments this week: (04:23) Lance Wallnau (27:25) “Uncommitted” in Michigan (40:00) An Appeal to Men Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Read The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy—  https://bit.ly/3YeTCIe Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/TaylorMatthewD Related reading: Segment 1:  WSJ - The Evangelicals Calling for ‘Spiritual Warfare’ to Elect Trump - WSJ NPR - Pro-Trump Christian nationalists are on tour to recruit election workers BaptistNews - Thousands pray, worship and talk politics at ‘Million Women’ event – Baptist News Global Segment 2:  WDET - Michigan Muslim voters say they feel misunderstood by Republicans and Democrats - WDET 101.9 FM WP - Democrats attack Green Party’s Jill Stein amid spoiler fears - The Washington Post Segment 3:  NYT - As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over - The New York Times AP news - Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her NYT - Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows - The New York Times Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the evangelical preacher—Lance Wallnau—who’s blending tent revivals with political mobilization to help elect Donald Trump. 


Then, we’ll talk about the “Uncommitted” movement in Michigan, how it could impact the race, and Jill Stein openly embracing being a spoiler for Trump.


Later, we look at Vice President Harris’s push to appeal to men—especially Black men—and why Democrats should have a policy plan for men’s issues.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we dive into the recent controversies surrounding CBS News, particularly focusing on the reprimand of morning news anchor Tony Dokoupil and the 60 Minutes edit of their interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. 



Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way)


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica)


Matthew Taylor (author of the new book The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy)


Segments this week:


(04:23) Lance Wallnau


(27:25) “Uncommitted” in Michigan


(40:00) An Appeal to Men


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Read The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy—  https://bit.ly/3YeTCIe


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB


https://x.com/AndyKroll


https://x.com/TaylorMatthewD


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

WSJ - The Evangelicals Calling for ‘Spiritual Warfare’ to Elect Trump - WSJ

NPR - Pro-Trump Christian nationalists are on tour to recruit election workers

BaptistNews - Thousands pray, worship and talk politics at ‘Million Women’ event – Baptist News Global


Segment 2: 

WDET - Michigan Muslim voters say they feel misunderstood by Republicans and Democrats - WDET 101.9 FM

WP - Democrats attack Green Party’s Jill Stein amid spoiler fears - The Washington Post


Segment 3:


 NYT - As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over - The New York Times

AP news - Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her

NYT - Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows - The New York Times

Politico - Opinion | Democrats’ Problem With Male Voters Isn’t Complicated


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]]> 3975 ENCORE: The Lie Detectives — Part 2 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online?  In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 2: (01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns  (06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity  (17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation  (30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online?  (38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0000 full 2 418 Politicology Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online?  In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 2: (01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns  (06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity  (17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation  (30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online?  (38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online? 


In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age.


In part 2:


(01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns 


(06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity 


(17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation 


(30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online? 


(38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation



Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives

Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab


Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/sissenberg


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 1671 ENCORE: The Lie Detectives — Part 1 For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online?  In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 1: (02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives (03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s (04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election  (7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.” (10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020  (14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online (20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers (30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars” Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:01:00 -0000 full 2 416 Politicology Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online?  In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 1: (02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives (03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s (04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election  (7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.” (10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020  (14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online (20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers (30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars” Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online? 


In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age.


In part 1:


(02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives


(03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s


(04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election 


(7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.”


(10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020 


(14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online


(20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers


(30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars”


Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives

Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab


Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/sissenberg


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 1538 “Electoral Process Porn” —The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity, how our elections are more secure than they’ve ever been, and the opportunities bad actors are going to use to cast doubt on the election. Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s “media blitz” and who she’s trying to reach. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the U.S. government using its power to take out banks when it doesn’t like their customers—and shed some light on why crypto created the biggest Super PAC in the 2024 campaign. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  David Becker (CBS News’ election law expert; Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (03:27) Election Integrity  (26:41) Harris’s media blitz Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/beckerdavidj https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  WP - On private call, Arizona’s top Democrats debated a ‘dire’ ballot dilemma - The Washington Post NPR - Arizona's high court rules that thousands can vote a full ballot after records flaw CNN - Republicans are suing more election officials over voter rolls in several battleground states | CNN Politics PBS - GBH’s New Special DEADLOCK Encourages Civil Discourse about Ethical Dilemmas Segment 2:  ABC News -In media blitz, Harris broadens reach but struggles to differentiate herself from Biden - ABC News WP - How Kamala Harris’s media blitz went - The Washington Post Axios - Harris: "Not a thing" she'd have done differently than Biden Axios - Behind the Curtain: America's shocking agreement NYT -Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 417 Politicology Election Integrity and Harris’s Media Blitz To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity, how our elections are more secure than they’ve ever been, and the opportunities bad actors are going to use to cast doubt on the election. Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s “media blitz” and who she’s trying to reach. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the U.S. government using its power to take out banks when it doesn’t like their customers—and shed some light on why crypto created the biggest Super PAC in the 2024 campaign. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  David Becker (CBS News’ election law expert; Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (03:27) Election Integrity  (26:41) Harris’s media blitz Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/beckerdavidj https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  WP - On private call, Arizona’s top Democrats debated a ‘dire’ ballot dilemma - The Washington Post NPR - Arizona's high court rules that thousands can vote a full ballot after records flaw CNN - Republicans are suing more election officials over voter rolls in several battleground states | CNN Politics PBS - GBH’s New Special DEADLOCK Encourages Civil Discourse about Ethical Dilemmas Segment 2:  ABC News -In media blitz, Harris broadens reach but struggles to differentiate herself from Biden - ABC News WP - How Kamala Harris’s media blitz went - The Washington Post Axios - Harris: "Not a thing" she'd have done differently than Biden Axios - Behind the Curtain: America's shocking agreement NYT -Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss election integrity, how our elections are more secure than they’ve ever been, and the opportunities bad actors are going to use to cast doubt on the election.


Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s “media blitz” and who she’s trying to reach.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the U.S. government using its power to take out banks when it doesn’t like their customers—and shed some light on why crypto created the biggest Super PAC in the 2024 campaign.



Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


David Becker (CBS News’ election law expert; Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research)


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 



Segments this week:


(03:27) Election Integrity 


(26:41) Harris’s media blitz


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/beckerdavidj


https://x.com/lucymcaldwell


https://x.com/DelPercioS


Related reading:


Segment 1: 

WP - On private call, Arizona’s top Democrats debated a ‘dire’ ballot dilemma - The Washington Post

NPR - Arizona's high court rules that thousands can vote a full ballot after records flaw

CNN - Republicans are suing more election officials over voter rolls in several battleground states | CNN Politics

PBS - GBH’s New Special DEADLOCK Encourages Civil Discourse about Ethical Dilemmas


Segment 2: 

ABC News -In media blitz, Harris broadens reach but struggles to differentiate herself from Biden - ABC News

WP - How Kamala Harris’s media blitz went - The Washington Post

Axios - Harris: "Not a thing" she'd have done differently than Biden

Axios - Behind the Curtain: America's shocking agreement

NYT -Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change - The New York Times


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]]> 3499 The Lie Detectives — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online?  In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 1: (02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives (03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s (04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election  (7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.” (10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020  (14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online (20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers (30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars” Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:32:00 -0000 The Lie Detectives — Part 1 full 2 350 Politicology Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online?  In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 1: (02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives (03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s (04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election  (7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.” (10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020  (14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online (20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers (30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars” Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen start online? 


In this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age.


In part 1:


(02:01) Why Sasha wrote The Lie Detectives


(03:33) The evolution of campaign tactics in the early 2000s


(04:43) The focus on “disinformation” after the 2016 election 


(7:10) The Trump campaign’s strategy to depress turnout in 2016, and the difference between “suppression” and “depression.”


(10:36) Strategies for discouraging turnout in 2020 


(14:30) How campaigns should decide what wrong information to respond to online


(20:31) The generational shift in campaign decision makers


(30:18) The shift to calling opponents “liars”


Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives

Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab


Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/sissenberg


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 1538 One Year Later For ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus It’s been one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th.  Hamas terrorists entered Israel and brutally raped and murdered over 1,200 people and gleefully live streamed some of the most horrific scenes we've ever seen. Over 200 people were abducted into Gaza by Hamas and a lot has changed over the last year. Tensions are continuing to rise and war is continuing to spread in the region. In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist  Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss the impact of their guerrilla art poster campaign aimed at raising awareness for hostages kidnapped by Hamas.  They reflect on the emotional toll of the ongoing situation, the importance of community support, and the role of art in advocating for humanity. They share personal experiences of trauma, resilience, and hope, emphasizing the need for continued awareness and action to bring the hostages home. Then Ron talks to Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward about the unprecedented attack on October 7th, its impact on Israeli and American Jewish communities, and The Forward’s new podcast series Make Art Not War Segments to look forward to: (03:09) The Impact of the Campaign (06:22) Focusing on the Humanity of Hostages (09:21) The Emotional Toll of the Hostage Crisis (16:50) Community Support and Resilience (23:27) The Role of Art in Advocacy (26:59) Hope and Responsibility (29:54) The Power of Community (32:42) How unprecedented the October 7th attack was  (35:00) Impact on Israeli and American Jewish Communities (41:17) Differentiating Coverage in a Polarized Media Landscape (54:52) Art as a Response to Conflict Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/ https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/ https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/ Check out The Forward and Make Art Not War:  The Forward: https://forward.com/ Make Art Not War: https://forward.com/podcasts/make-art-not-war/ Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:20:00 -0000 full 2 415 Politicology One year after Hamas’s terror attacks in Israel For ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus It’s been one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th.  Hamas terrorists entered Israel and brutally raped and murdered over 1,200 people and gleefully live streamed some of the most horrific scenes we've ever seen. Over 200 people were abducted into Gaza by Hamas and a lot has changed over the last year. Tensions are continuing to rise and war is continuing to spread in the region. In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist  Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss the impact of their guerrilla art poster campaign aimed at raising awareness for hostages kidnapped by Hamas.  They reflect on the emotional toll of the ongoing situation, the importance of community support, and the role of art in advocating for humanity. They share personal experiences of trauma, resilience, and hope, emphasizing the need for continued awareness and action to bring the hostages home. Then Ron talks to Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward about the unprecedented attack on October 7th, its impact on Israeli and American Jewish communities, and The Forward’s new podcast series Make Art Not War Segments to look forward to: (03:09) The Impact of the Campaign (06:22) Focusing on the Humanity of Hostages (09:21) The Emotional Toll of the Hostage Crisis (16:50) Community Support and Resilience (23:27) The Role of Art in Advocacy (26:59) Hope and Responsibility (29:54) The Power of Community (32:42) How unprecedented the October 7th attack was  (35:00) Impact on Israeli and American Jewish Communities (41:17) Differentiating Coverage in a Polarized Media Landscape (54:52) Art as a Response to Conflict Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/ https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/ https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/ Check out The Forward and Make Art Not War:  The Forward: https://forward.com/ Make Art Not War: https://forward.com/podcasts/make-art-not-war/ Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


It’s been one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th. 


Hamas terrorists entered Israel and brutally raped and murdered over 1,200 people and gleefully live streamed some of the most horrific scenes we've ever seen. Over 200 people were abducted into Gaza by Hamas and a lot has changed over the last year. Tensions are continuing to rise and war is continuing to spread in the region.


In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist  Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss the impact of their guerrilla art poster campaign aimed at raising awareness for hostages kidnapped by Hamas. 


They reflect on the emotional toll of the ongoing situation, the importance of community support, and the role of art in advocating for humanity. They share personal experiences of trauma, resilience, and hope, emphasizing the need for continued awareness and action to bring the hostages home.


Then Ron talks to Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward about the unprecedented attack on October 7th, its impact on Israeli and American Jewish communities, and The Forward’s new podcast series Make Art Not War


Segments to look forward to:


(03:09) The Impact of the Campaign


(06:22) Focusing on the Humanity of Hostages


(09:21) The Emotional Toll of the Hostage Crisis


(16:50) Community Support and Resilience


(23:27) The Role of Art in Advocacy


(26:59) Hope and Responsibility


(29:54) The Power of Community



(32:42) How unprecedented the October 7th attack was 


(35:00) Impact on Israeli and American Jewish Communities


(41:17) Differentiating Coverage in a Polarized Media Landscape


(54:52) Art as a Response to Conflict





Follow Ron on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/

https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/

https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/


Check out The Forward and Make Art Not War: 

The Forward: https://forward.com/


Make Art Not War: https://forward.com/podcasts/make-art-not-war/


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]]> 4003 Harris Heads to the Border—The Weekly Roundup (LIVE from DC!) To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we have a special crossover episode with The Latino Vote Podcast. We talk about Kamala Harris’s trip to the southern border and shift in messaging on border security. Then, we discuss Donald Trump leaning into Christian “spiritual warfare” and how it could shape challenges to the election. Later, we dive into the Wall Street Journal’s analysis of the increase in reliance on government spending and how it is shaping both parties’ push for populist economic policies. Finally, Ron, Mike, and Chuck answer questions from the live audience. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Chuck Rocha (Founder of Solidarity Strategies)  Segments this week: (03:51) Harris goes to the southern border  (16:05) Trump leans into spiritual warfare  (26:45) Increasing reliance on government spending  (36:28) Audience questions  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/ChuckRocha Related readings Segment 1:  CNN - Harris tries to turn the tables on Trump by embracing the border as a key issue | CNN Politics Segment 2:  Twitter - Response to Trump tweet The Bulwark - How ‘Left Behind’ Got Left Behind - by Matthew D. Taylor Pew - In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters' Preferences Mirror 2020 Salt Lake Tribune - LDS Republican Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, endorses Kamala Harris for president Segment 3:  WSJ - Americans Are More Reliant Than Ever on Government Aid - WSJ Q&A:  Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:30:00 -0000 full 1 414 Politicology VP Harris goes to the border, Trump leans into Christian Nationalism, and our increasing reliance on government spending To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we have a special crossover episode with The Latino Vote Podcast. We talk about Kamala Harris’s trip to the southern border and shift in messaging on border security. Then, we discuss Donald Trump leaning into Christian “spiritual warfare” and how it could shape challenges to the election. Later, we dive into the Wall Street Journal’s analysis of the increase in reliance on government spending and how it is shaping both parties’ push for populist economic policies. Finally, Ron, Mike, and Chuck answer questions from the live audience. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Chuck Rocha (Founder of Solidarity Strategies)  Segments this week: (03:51) Harris goes to the southern border  (16:05) Trump leans into spiritual warfare  (26:45) Increasing reliance on government spending  (36:28) Audience questions  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/ChuckRocha Related readings Segment 1:  CNN - Harris tries to turn the tables on Trump by embracing the border as a key issue | CNN Politics Segment 2:  Twitter - Response to Trump tweet The Bulwark - How ‘Left Behind’ Got Left Behind - by Matthew D. Taylor Pew - In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters' Preferences Mirror 2020 Salt Lake Tribune - LDS Republican Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, endorses Kamala Harris for president Segment 3:  WSJ - Americans Are More Reliant Than Ever on Government Aid - WSJ Q&A:  Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we have a special crossover episode with The Latino Vote Podcast.


We talk about Kamala Harris’s trip to the southern border and shift in messaging on border security.


Then, we discuss Donald Trump leaning into Christian “spiritual warfare” and how it could shape challenges to the election.


Later, we dive into the Wall Street Journal’s analysis of the increase in reliance on government spending and how it is shaping both parties’ push for populist economic policies.


Finally, Ron, Mike, and Chuck answer questions from the live audience.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)


Chuck Rocha (Founder of Solidarity Strategies) 



Segments this week:


(03:51) Harris goes to the southern border 


(16:05) Trump leans into spiritual warfare 


(26:45) Increasing reliance on government spending 


(36:28) Audience questions 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/madrid_mike


https://x.com/ChuckRocha



Related readings


Segment 1: 

CNN - Harris tries to turn the tables on Trump by embracing the border as a key issue | CNN Politics


Segment 2: 

Twitter - Response to Trump tweet

The Bulwark - How ‘Left Behind’ Got Left Behind - by Matthew D. Taylor

Pew - In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters' Preferences Mirror 2020

Salt Lake Tribune - LDS Republican Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, endorses Kamala Harris for president



Segment 3: 

WSJ - Americans Are More Reliant Than Ever on Government Aid - WSJ


Q&A: 

Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ

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]]> 3599 Beeper Bombs and Iranian Missiles For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this conversation, John Spencer, an urban warfare expert,  discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.  He explains the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas, the implications of Iran's involvement, and the evolving nature of warfare, including precision strikes and tactical innovations. Spencer emphasizes the importance of understanding the global stakes and America's role in maintaining the international order amidst these conflicts. Segments to look forward to: (01:24) The Current Situation in the Middle East (04:16) Understanding Hezbollah vs. Hamas (12:22) Iran's Role, Imminent Missile Attacks, and Escalation Risks Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0000 full 2 413 Politicology John Spencer on Israel’s fight against Hezbollah, the pager attacks, and the risk of escalation For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this conversation, John Spencer, an urban warfare expert,  discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.  He explains the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas, the implications of Iran's involvement, and the evolving nature of warfare, including precision strikes and tactical innovations. Spencer emphasizes the importance of understanding the global stakes and America's role in maintaining the international order amidst these conflicts. Segments to look forward to: (01:24) The Current Situation in the Middle East (04:16) Understanding Hezbollah vs. Hamas (12:22) Iran's Role, Imminent Missile Attacks, and Escalation Risks Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In this conversation, John Spencer, an urban warfare expert,  discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. 


He explains the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas, the implications of Iran's involvement, and the evolving nature of warfare, including precision strikes and tactical innovations. Spencer emphasizes the importance of understanding the global stakes and America's role in maintaining the international order amidst these conflicts.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:24) The Current Situation in the Middle East


(04:16) Understanding Hezbollah vs. Hamas


(12:22) Iran's Role, Imminent Missile Attacks, and Escalation Risks


Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/SpencerGuard


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 



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]]> 1375 Bracing For Another Contested Election—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity and what could happen if Donald Trump contests the results of the November election. Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s comment saying she’d support removing the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the scandals embroiling Mark Robinson, the candidate running for Governor of North Carolina, his inflammatory posts, and how the Robinson scandals could impact Republicans up and down the ticket.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Geoff Duncan (Fmr. GA Lt. Governor)  Idrees Kahloon (Washington Bureau Chief for The Economist) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (03:02) Election Integrity  (27:36) The Filibuster  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/GeoffDuncanGA https://x.com/imkahloon https://x.com/madrid_mike Related readings Segment 1:  The Economist - What will happen if America’s election result is contested? USA Today - Georgia's election board passed a controversial hand-count rule: Here's what to know The Hill - Romney on possible Trump retribution: 'I would take him at his word' Segment 2:  NPR - Harris says she would support ending the filibuster to bring back Roe v. Wade CNN - Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’ | CNN Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0000 full 2 412 Politicology The threats of Election Interference and Harris’s support for abolishing the filibuster To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity and what could happen if Donald Trump contests the results of the November election. Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s comment saying she’d support removing the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the scandals embroiling Mark Robinson, the candidate running for Governor of North Carolina, his inflammatory posts, and how the Robinson scandals could impact Republicans up and down the ticket.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Geoff Duncan (Fmr. GA Lt. Governor)  Idrees Kahloon (Washington Bureau Chief for The Economist) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (03:02) Election Integrity  (27:36) The Filibuster  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/GeoffDuncanGA https://x.com/imkahloon https://x.com/madrid_mike Related readings Segment 1:  The Economist - What will happen if America’s election result is contested? USA Today - Georgia's election board passed a controversial hand-count rule: Here's what to know The Hill - Romney on possible Trump retribution: 'I would take him at his word' Segment 2:  NPR - Harris says she would support ending the filibuster to bring back Roe v. Wade CNN - Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’ | CNN Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss election integrity and what could happen if Donald Trump contests the results of the November election.


Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s comment saying she’d support removing the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the scandals embroiling Mark Robinson, the candidate running for Governor of North Carolina, his inflammatory posts, and how the Robinson scandals could impact Republicans up and down the ticket. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Geoff Duncan (Fmr. GA Lt. Governor) 


Idrees Kahloon (Washington Bureau Chief for The Economist)


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)


Segments this week:


(03:02) Election Integrity 


(27:36) The Filibuster 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/GeoffDuncanGA


https://x.com/imkahloon


https://x.com/madrid_mike


Related readings


Segment 1: 

The Economist - What will happen if America’s election result is contested?

USA Today - Georgia's election board passed a controversial hand-count rule: Here's what to know

The Hill - Romney on possible Trump retribution: 'I would take him at his word'


Segment 2: 

NPR - Harris says she would support ending the filibuster to bring back Roe v. Wade

CNN - Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’ | CNN Politics


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]]> 3159 ENCORE: Why We Buy For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0000 full 2 411 Politicology Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications. 


Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise. 


Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices.


Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society.



Segments to look forward to:


(01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…”


(04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology


(08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'”


(17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice


(20:40) The connection between culture and politics


(24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand


You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH


Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL


Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/marctothec


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]]> 2171 Dogs, Cats, and a Very Online Campaign —The Weekly Roundup This week, we discuss the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump and who’s most responsible for rhetoric that encourages political violence. Then, we’ll discuss the spreading rumors about migrants eating pets, Trump’s very online campaign, and the attempt to backfill outright lies with spurious evidence of plausibility. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about how articles on Wikipedia are manipulated and why you should beware of what you read there. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Sen. Arlen Specter) Segments this week: (02:33) The second assassination attempt (23:16) Dogs, cats, and a very online campaign  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder Related readings Segment 1:  NYT - Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest - The New York Times The Dispatch -Trump’s Cynical Hypocrisy on Extreme Rhetoric - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Axios -Lawmakers' own security fears drive Secret Service push Segment 2:  WSJ - How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True - WSJ CNBC - Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 410 Politicology The second attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, Eating cats and dogs, and a very online campaign. This week, we discuss the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump and who’s most responsible for rhetoric that encourages political violence. Then, we’ll discuss the spreading rumors about migrants eating pets, Trump’s very online campaign, and the attempt to backfill outright lies with spurious evidence of plausibility. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about how articles on Wikipedia are manipulated and why you should beware of what you read there. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Sen. Arlen Specter) Segments this week: (02:33) The second assassination attempt (23:16) Dogs, cats, and a very online campaign  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder Related readings Segment 1:  NYT - Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest - The New York Times The Dispatch -Trump’s Cynical Hypocrisy on Extreme Rhetoric - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Axios -Lawmakers' own security fears drive Secret Service push Segment 2:  WSJ - How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True - WSJ CNBC - Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we discuss the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump and who’s most responsible for rhetoric that encourages political violence.


Then, we’ll discuss the spreading rumors about migrants eating pets, Trump’s very online campaign, and the attempt to backfill outright lies with spurious evidence of plausibility.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about how articles on Wikipedia are manipulated and why you should beware of what you read there.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica)


Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Sen. Arlen Specter)


Segments this week:


(02:33) The second assassination attempt


(23:16) Dogs, cats, and a very online campaign 


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https://x.com/AndyKroll


https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder


Related readings


Segment 1: 

NYT - Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest - The New York Times

The Dispatch -Trump’s Cynical Hypocrisy on Extreme Rhetoric - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch

Axios -Lawmakers' own security fears drive Secret Service push


Segment 2: 

WSJ - How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True - WSJ

CNBC - Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps

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]]> 4494 ENCORE: Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right? States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism. Segments to look forward to: (02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform  (03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system  (07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting  (12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate (14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections  (17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race  (20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right  (22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska  (28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed (31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries (35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada  (43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine  (47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections.  Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/ Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0 Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat full 2 409 Politicology The high-stakes reform and the panic at party HQs. For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right? States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism. Segments to look forward to: (02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform  (03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system  (07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting  (12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate (14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections  (17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race  (20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right  (22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska  (28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed (31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries (35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada  (43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine  (47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections.  Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/ Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0 Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right?


States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting.


In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform 


(03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system 


(07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting 


(12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate


(14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections 


(17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race 


(20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right 


(22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska 


(28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed


(31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries


(35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada 


(43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine 


(47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections. 



Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/

Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0



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https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1761 Trump Takes The Bait—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Then, we consider the implications of Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsing Kamala Harris. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer a listener question and talk about electoral reforms that could improve voting and reinvigorate our democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:14) The debate  (36:08) Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Harris Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/LPDonovan Related readings Segment 2:  Politico - Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters - POLITICO The Dispatch - Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul - The Dispatch LA Times - The problem with Liz Cheney's Kamala Harris endorsement - Los Angeles Times The Dispatch - There’s One More Thing Liz Cheney Could Do to Thwart Trump - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:21:00 -0000 Trump Takes The Bait—The Weekly Roundup full 2 408 Politicology The Harris-Trump Debate and the Cheneys Endorse Harris To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Then, we consider the implications of Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsing Kamala Harris. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer a listener question and talk about electoral reforms that could improve voting and reinvigorate our democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:14) The debate  (36:08) Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Harris Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/LPDonovan Related readings Segment 2:  Politico - Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters - POLITICO The Dispatch - Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul - The Dispatch LA Times - The problem with Liz Cheney's Kamala Harris endorsement - Los Angeles Times The Dispatch - There’s One More Thing Liz Cheney Could Do to Thwart Trump - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.


Then, we consider the implications of Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsing Kamala Harris.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer a listener question and talk about electoral reforms that could improve voting and reinvigorate our democracy.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)


Segments this week:


(02:14) The debate 


(36:08) Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Harris


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/lucymcaldwell


https://x.com/LPDonovan


Related readings


Segment 2: 

Politico - Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters - POLITICO

The Dispatch - Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul - The Dispatch

LA Times - The problem with Liz Cheney's Kamala Harris endorsement - Los Angeles Times

The Dispatch - There’s One More Thing Liz Cheney Could Do to Thwart Trump - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch

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]]> 4350 The Campaign to Annoy Economists For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Host Ron Steslow welcomes economist ​​Scott Lincicome (Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute) to Politicology to discuss the economic policies of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They dive into the challenges of economic news coverage and common misconceptions, the rise of economic populism and its impact on policy, and then dive into specific policy proposals from both presidential campaigns. Segments to look forward to: (01:03) Frustration with news coverage of economics  (04:41) The rise of economic populism  (10:13) No Tax on Tips (13:54) Tariffs (22:05) Deportation  (22:58) Presidential authority in shaping economic policies  (26:51) Grocery price gouging  Read Scott’s piece in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/4dW0ukz Follow Ron and Scott on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/scottlincicome https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:30:00 -0000 full 2 407 Politicology Scott Lincicome on the economic proposals from Trump and Harris For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Host Ron Steslow welcomes economist ​​Scott Lincicome (Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute) to Politicology to discuss the economic policies of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They dive into the challenges of economic news coverage and common misconceptions, the rise of economic populism and its impact on policy, and then dive into specific policy proposals from both presidential campaigns. Segments to look forward to: (01:03) Frustration with news coverage of economics  (04:41) The rise of economic populism  (10:13) No Tax on Tips (13:54) Tariffs (22:05) Deportation  (22:58) Presidential authority in shaping economic policies  (26:51) Grocery price gouging  Read Scott’s piece in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/4dW0ukz Follow Ron and Scott on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/scottlincicome https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


Host Ron Steslow welcomes economist ​​Scott Lincicome (Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute) to Politicology to discuss the economic policies of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.


They dive into the challenges of economic news coverage and common misconceptions, the rise of economic populism and its impact on policy, and then dive into specific policy proposals from both presidential campaigns.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:03) Frustration with news coverage of economics 

(04:41) The rise of economic populism 

(10:13) No Tax on Tips

(13:54) Tariffs

(22:05) Deportation 

(22:58) Presidential authority in shaping economic policies 

(26:51) Grocery price gouging 


Read Scott’s piece in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/4dW0ukz


Follow Ron and Scott on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/scottlincicome


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 1892 Collapse of the Orange Curtain—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 6) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Democratic State Senator Tom Umberg and Republican Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland about where the county is right now.  Then,  he hears from Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano and TV host Christina Bich-Tram Le about the future of the county.  Next, he sits down with legendary political consultant Stu Spencer to discuss how the Republican party is in trouble.  Finally, he talks to John Gould, the Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology about how Orange County is a microcosm of political change happening in the rest of the country.   (00:48) The Transformation of Orange County  (05:31) The Republican party in Orange County right now (30:47) The Rise of Progressive Vietnamese Organizations (38:36) The End of the Reagan Republican Party (40:53) Orange County as a Microcosm of Changing Politics Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:40:00 -0000 full 2 406 Politicology The present and future of Orange County Politics In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Democratic State Senator Tom Umberg and Republican Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland about where the county is right now.  Then,  he hears from Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano and TV host Christina Bich-Tram Le about the future of the county.  Next, he sits down with legendary political consultant Stu Spencer to discuss how the Republican party is in trouble.  Finally, he talks to John Gould, the Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology about how Orange County is a microcosm of political change happening in the rest of the country.   (00:48) The Transformation of Orange County  (05:31) The Republican party in Orange County right now (30:47) The Rise of Progressive Vietnamese Organizations (38:36) The End of the Reagan Republican Party (40:53) Orange County as a Microcosm of Changing Politics Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this episode, Mike talks to Democratic State Senator Tom Umberg and Republican Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland about where the county is right now. 


Then,  he hears from Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano and TV host Christina Bich-Tram Le about the future of the county. 


Next, he sits down with legendary political consultant Stu Spencer to discuss how the Republican party is in trouble. 


Finally, he talks to John Gould, the Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology about how Orange County is a microcosm of political change happening in the rest of the country.  


(00:48) The Transformation of Orange County 


(05:31) The Republican party in Orange County right now


(30:47) The Rise of Progressive Vietnamese Organizations


(38:36) The End of the Reagan Republican Party


(40:53) Orange County as a Microcosm of Changing Politics



Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology


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]]> 3027 “The Ring of Fire”—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the recent execution of hostages by Hamas, the charges against Hamas leaders, and the threat of Iran as it pushes for regional dominance.   Then, we discuss the joint interview of Vice President Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz with CNN’s Dana Bash Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new protests on college campuses as classes start, what colleges have learned from campus unrest last spring, what free speech on campus looks like, and the importance of institutional neutrality.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Jay Solomon (Chief investigative reporter at The Free Press) Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (02:56) Israel, Iran, and the United States (41:28) Harris Interview [Politicology+] Universities and the First Amendment Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SemaforJaySolly https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Segment 1: NYT - 7 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s CNN Interview - The New York Times The Nevada Independent - So about that interview... - The Nevada Independent WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris CNN interview revealed nothing. The media can do better. - The Washington Post Segment 2:  FP - How Close Is Iran to the Bomb? | The Free Press TOI - Autopsy finds 6 hostages were shot multiple times at close range in last 48-72 hours CBS - Israeli union goes on strike as Netanyahu faces rage over Hamas killing of hostages without cease-fire deal - CBS News AP - Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 405 Politicology The threat of Iran and Harris’s interview with Dana Bash To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the recent execution of hostages by Hamas, the charges against Hamas leaders, and the threat of Iran as it pushes for regional dominance.   Then, we discuss the joint interview of Vice President Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz with CNN’s Dana Bash Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new protests on college campuses as classes start, what colleges have learned from campus unrest last spring, what free speech on campus looks like, and the importance of institutional neutrality.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Jay Solomon (Chief investigative reporter at The Free Press) Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Segments this week: (02:56) Israel, Iran, and the United States (41:28) Harris Interview [Politicology+] Universities and the First Amendment Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SemaforJaySolly https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Segment 1: NYT - 7 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s CNN Interview - The New York Times The Nevada Independent - So about that interview... - The Nevada Independent WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris CNN interview revealed nothing. The media can do better. - The Washington Post Segment 2:  FP - How Close Is Iran to the Bomb? | The Free Press TOI - Autopsy finds 6 hostages were shot multiple times at close range in last 48-72 hours CBS - Israeli union goes on strike as Netanyahu faces rage over Hamas killing of hostages without cease-fire deal - CBS News AP - Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the recent execution of hostages by Hamas, the charges against Hamas leaders, and the threat of Iran as it pushes for regional dominance.  


Then, we discuss the joint interview of Vice President Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz with CNN’s Dana Bash


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new protests on college campuses as classes start, what colleges have learned from campus unrest last spring, what free speech on campus looks like, and the importance of institutional neutrality. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Jay Solomon (Chief investigative reporter at The Free Press)


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  




Segments this week:


(02:56) Israel, Iran, and the United States


(41:28) Harris Interview


[Politicology+] Universities and the First Amendment


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/SemaforJaySolly


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/JamesGLynch




Related reading:

Segment 1:

NYT - 7 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s CNN Interview - The New York Times

The Nevada Independent - So about that interview... - The Nevada Independent

WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris CNN interview revealed nothing. The media can do better. - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

FP - How Close Is Iran to the Bomb? | The Free Press

TOI - Autopsy finds 6 hostages were shot multiple times at close range in last 48-72 hours

CBS - Israeli union goes on strike as Netanyahu faces rage over Hamas killing of hostages without cease-fire deal - CBS News

AP - Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?


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]]> 4318 Means of Control — Part 2 In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:30:00 -0000 full 2 405 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 


Part 2:


(02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed 


(09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies 


(11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization 


(18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy 


(22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data


(24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance 


(26:38) What could legislative reform look like? 


(29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy 


Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw


Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ByronTau



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]]> 2594 no High Tech Anxiety—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 5) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how the influx of higher-skilled, college-educated tech workers made social issues as important as fiscal conservatism was in Orange County. Then, he talks about how the business community in the county changed with former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. He also spoke with LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano about the importance of building multicultural coalitions based on ideology and not on ethnic identity.  (01:36) The impact of higher-skilled workers  (02:45) The diminishing synergy between the tech industry and Republicans  (16:31)The Republican party’s cultural orientation and focus on culture wars  (20:53) The rise of combative politics and the redefinition of minority voters Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full 2 404 Politicology How tech workers brought progressive views on social issues to Orange County In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how the influx of higher-skilled, college-educated tech workers made social issues as important as fiscal conservatism was in Orange County. Then, he talks about how the business community in the county changed with former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. He also spoke with LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano about the importance of building multicultural coalitions based on ideology and not on ethnic identity.  (01:36) The impact of higher-skilled workers  (02:45) The diminishing synergy between the tech industry and Republicans  (16:31)The Republican party’s cultural orientation and focus on culture wars  (20:53) The rise of combative politics and the redefinition of minority voters Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how the influx of higher-skilled, college-educated tech workers made social issues as important as fiscal conservatism was in Orange County.


Then, he talks about how the business community in the county changed with former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.


He also spoke with LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano about the importance of building multicultural coalitions based on ideology and not on ethnic identity. 



(01:36) The impact of higher-skilled workers 

(02:45) The diminishing synergy between the tech industry and Republicans 

(16:31)The Republican party’s cultural orientation and focus on culture wars 

(20:53) The rise of combative politics and the redefinition of minority voters


Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology

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]]> 1743 Entering The Home Stretch—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, as the Presidential race enters the home stretch, we discuss Vice President Harris’s push to regain ground with Latino Voters and the electoral impact of RFK Jr’s decision to leave the race and endorse Trump. Next, we talk about the success of Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, Israel’s preemptive strike to thwart a massive attack by Hezbollah, and how the conflicts around the globe underscore the stakes of this election. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about protecting privacy in the digital age, the extensive collection and sale of personal data by tech companies and the lack of privacy protections in the US—and emphasize the importance of individuals owning and protecting their data. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:55) The State of the Race + the “Latino Reset” (36:33) The Global Stakes of the Election [Politicology+] Protecting our privacy, the way companies and the government are able to surveil us, and why it’s getting more and more important. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1: AP - RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid, backs Donald Trump | AP News Axios - RFK Jr. can't escape the Blue Wall NYT - Trump to Put RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard on his Transition Team - The New York Times Politico- ‘Can I Just Vote for Her Instead of Biden?’: Inside Kamala’s Scramble to Win the Latino Vote - POLITICO Segment 2:  AP -It looked like Israel and Hezbollah had gone to war, but then they pulled back. Here's what to know NBC News - Hostage held by Hamas in Gaza rescued by Israeli forces, IDF says The Hill - Russia has diverted 30,000 troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk, says Kyiv AP - Ukraine's daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 403 Politicology The State of the Presidential Race and the Global Stakes of this Election To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, as the Presidential race enters the home stretch, we discuss Vice President Harris’s push to regain ground with Latino Voters and the electoral impact of RFK Jr’s decision to leave the race and endorse Trump. Next, we talk about the success of Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, Israel’s preemptive strike to thwart a massive attack by Hezbollah, and how the conflicts around the globe underscore the stakes of this election. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about protecting privacy in the digital age, the extensive collection and sale of personal data by tech companies and the lack of privacy protections in the US—and emphasize the importance of individuals owning and protecting their data. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:55) The State of the Race + the “Latino Reset” (36:33) The Global Stakes of the Election [Politicology+] Protecting our privacy, the way companies and the government are able to surveil us, and why it’s getting more and more important. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1: AP - RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid, backs Donald Trump | AP News Axios - RFK Jr. can't escape the Blue Wall NYT - Trump to Put RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard on his Transition Team - The New York Times Politico- ‘Can I Just Vote for Her Instead of Biden?’: Inside Kamala’s Scramble to Win the Latino Vote - POLITICO Segment 2:  AP -It looked like Israel and Hezbollah had gone to war, but then they pulled back. Here's what to know NBC News - Hostage held by Hamas in Gaza rescued by Israeli forces, IDF says The Hill - Russia has diverted 30,000 troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk, says Kyiv AP - Ukraine's daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, as the Presidential race enters the home stretch, we discuss Vice President Harris’s push to regain ground with Latino Voters and the electoral impact of RFK Jr’s decision to leave the race and endorse Trump.


Next, we talk about the success of Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, Israel’s preemptive strike to thwart a massive attack by Hezbollah, and how the conflicts around the globe underscore the stakes of this election.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about protecting privacy in the digital age, the extensive collection and sale of personal data by tech companies and the lack of privacy protections in the US—and emphasize the importance of individuals owning and protecting their data.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)


Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)



Segments this week:


(03:55) The State of the Race + the “Latino Reset”


(36:33) The Global Stakes of the Election


[Politicology+] Protecting our privacy, the way companies and the government are able to surveil us, and why it’s getting more and more important.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/madrid_mike


https://x.com/MollyMcKew


Related reading:

Segment 1:

AP - RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid, backs Donald Trump | AP News

Axios - RFK Jr. can't escape the Blue Wall

NYT - Trump to Put RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard on his Transition Team - The New York Times

Politico- ‘Can I Just Vote for Her Instead of Biden?’: Inside Kamala’s Scramble to Win the Latino Vote - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

AP -It looked like Israel and Hezbollah had gone to war, but then they pulled back. Here's what to know

NBC News - Hostage held by Hamas in Gaza rescued by Israeli forces, IDF says

The Hill - Russia has diverted 30,000 troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk, says Kyiv

AP - Ukraine's daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war



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]]> 4819 ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 1 In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:30:00 -0000 full 2 402 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 


Part 1:


(02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book 


(05:15) The Evolution of data brokering 


(09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you 


(12:12) The implications for personal privacy 


(22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States 


(26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship 


(28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data 


(31:20) How social media changed the data collection game


Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw


Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ByronTau



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]]> 2669 Age of Transformation—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 4) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how military base closures and enormous job losses at defense contractors upended the southern California economy.  Then he talks to former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez about her victory over Bob Dornan.  He also talks to Dave Wasserman (Senior Editor & Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter)  about what Sanchez’s victory meant for Orange County politics (01:05) The economic impact of the Cold War ending  (04:21) The closure of El Toro Air Force Base  (10:12) Loretta Sanchez’s victory and the rise of the Democratic party in Orange County (15:19) Looking back at Bob Dornan (17:36) What Dornan’s loss to Sanchez meant for Orange county politics  Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:23:00 -0000 full 2 401 Politicology Mike Madrid talks to Jean Pasco, Fmr. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, and Dave Wasserman In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how military base closures and enormous job losses at defense contractors upended the southern California economy.  Then he talks to former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez about her victory over Bob Dornan.  He also talks to Dave Wasserman (Senior Editor & Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter)  about what Sanchez’s victory meant for Orange County politics (01:05) The economic impact of the Cold War ending  (04:21) The closure of El Toro Air Force Base  (10:12) Loretta Sanchez’s victory and the rise of the Democratic party in Orange County (15:19) Looking back at Bob Dornan (17:36) What Dornan’s loss to Sanchez meant for Orange county politics  Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how military base closures and enormous job losses at defense contractors upended the southern California economy. 


Then he talks to former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez about her victory over Bob Dornan. 


He also talks to Dave Wasserman (Senior Editor & Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter)  about what Sanchez’s victory meant for Orange County politics


(01:05) The economic impact of the Cold War ending 


(04:21) The closure of El Toro Air Force Base 


(10:12) Loretta Sanchez’s victory and the rise of the Democratic party in Orange County


(15:19) Looking back at Bob Dornan


(17:36) What Dornan’s loss to Sanchez meant for Orange county politics 


Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology



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]]> 2423 Not Going Back—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Democratic National Convention, the effort to appeal to more moderate voters, and Kamala Harris’s masterful acceptance speech. Next, we talk about Harris’s “price gouging” plan and economic policy proposals and the consequences of using Congress’s dysfunction as a backstop for bad policy proposals. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the different ways foreign countries are trying to shape public opinion and the election. We also dive into the tension between protecting free speech and preventing foreign election interference. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Arlen Specter) Segments this week: (02:38) The Democratic National Convention  (25:58) Harris’s Economic Plan [Politicology+] The influence of foreign countries on our elections and the tension between protecting free speech and preventing election interference.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention | CNN Politics ABC News - Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC supporting Harris - ABC News WP - Protest march on DNC draws crowds but doesn't overwhelm Segment 2:  Financial Times - Harris’s economic plan: grocery prices, housing credits and tax rises WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris’s price gouging proposal is a terrible idea - The Washington Post WP - Harris one-ups Trump on populist plays CNBC - Biden slams corporations over high consumer costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:30:00 -0000 full 2 400 Politicology The DNC and Price Gouging To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Democratic National Convention, the effort to appeal to more moderate voters, and Kamala Harris’s masterful acceptance speech. Next, we talk about Harris’s “price gouging” plan and economic policy proposals and the consequences of using Congress’s dysfunction as a backstop for bad policy proposals. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the different ways foreign countries are trying to shape public opinion and the election. We also dive into the tension between protecting free speech and preventing foreign election interference. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Arlen Specter) Segments this week: (02:38) The Democratic National Convention  (25:58) Harris’s Economic Plan [Politicology+] The influence of foreign countries on our elections and the tension between protecting free speech and preventing election interference.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention | CNN Politics ABC News - Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC supporting Harris - ABC News WP - Protest march on DNC draws crowds but doesn't overwhelm Segment 2:  Financial Times - Harris’s economic plan: grocery prices, housing credits and tax rises WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris’s price gouging proposal is a terrible idea - The Washington Post WP - Harris one-ups Trump on populist plays CNBC - Biden slams corporations over high consumer costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the Democratic National Convention, the effort to appeal to more moderate voters, and Kamala Harris’s masterful acceptance speech.


Next, we talk about Harris’s “price gouging” plan and economic policy proposals and the consequences of using Congress’s dysfunction as a backstop for bad policy proposals.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the different ways foreign countries are trying to shape public opinion and the election. We also dive into the tension between protecting free speech and preventing foreign election interference.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Arlen Specter)


Segments this week:


(02:38) The Democratic National Convention 


(25:58) Harris’s Economic Plan


[Politicology+] The influence of foreign countries on our elections and the tension between protecting free speech and preventing election interference. 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ZackCz


https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder


Related reading:

Segment 1:

CNN - Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention | CNN Politics

ABC News - Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC supporting Harris - ABC News

WP - Protest march on DNC draws crowds but doesn't overwhelm


Segment 2: 

Financial Times - Harris’s economic plan: grocery prices, housing credits and tax rises

WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris’s price gouging proposal is a terrible idea - The Washington Post

WP - Harris one-ups Trump on populist plays

CNBC - Biden slams corporations over high consumer costs


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]]> 3575 ENCORE: Misunderstanding Misinformation Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:30:00 -0000 full 2 399 Politicology Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way. Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape


(02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research


(05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful 


(08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation”


(10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(21:40) The problems that arise from research silos


(25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions 


(37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution?


(39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures


(44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(50:28) Improving community-led resistance 


(55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions 


(1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape…


Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo


Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1


Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5


Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/cward1e

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]]> 4472 A Dangerous Proposition—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 3) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how California’s Prop 187 originated in Orange County.  Then he talks to L.A. Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about how the Mexican and Asian communities shaped county politics, and the change in political sorting from ethnic lines to ideological lines.  (01:13) The Impact of Proposition 187 and the Save Our State Initiative (05:55) Demographic Shifts and the Changing Political Landscape (15:40) Why both parties are recruiting Asian candidates in Orange County  (22:49) The Influence of the Vietnamese Community in Orange County Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 398 Politicology Mike Madrid talks to Jean Pasco and Gustavo Arellano about Prop 187 In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how California’s Prop 187 originated in Orange County.  Then he talks to L.A. Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about how the Mexican and Asian communities shaped county politics, and the change in political sorting from ethnic lines to ideological lines.  (01:13) The Impact of Proposition 187 and the Save Our State Initiative (05:55) Demographic Shifts and the Changing Political Landscape (15:40) Why both parties are recruiting Asian candidates in Orange County  (22:49) The Influence of the Vietnamese Community in Orange County Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this episode, Mike talks to Jean Pasco who covered local politics in the ‘80s and ‘90s for the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times about how California’s Prop 187 originated in Orange County. 


Then he talks to L.A. Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about how the Mexican and Asian communities shaped county politics, and the change in political sorting from ethnic lines to ideological lines. 


(01:13) The Impact of Proposition 187 and the Save Our State Initiative


(05:55) Demographic Shifts and the Changing Political Landscape


(15:40) Why both parties are recruiting Asian candidates in Orange County 


(22:49) The Influence of the Vietnamese Community in Orange County


Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter):


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https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology

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]]> 2199 The Populist Pivot—The Weekly Roundup This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s interview with Elon Musk, content moderation, and broader hostility to free speech . Next, we highlight Kamala Harris’s pivot away from some progressive policies, and how rising populism is pushing both Harris and Trump to change their positions.  We also discuss the potential consequences of the Trump campaign hack, likely by a foreign adversary,  and how newsrooms are handling the leaked information.   Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the impact of endorsements of former Republicans for Harris as well as the ideological shifts within the Never Trump movement. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail)  Segments this week: (02:36) Donald Trump's Interview with Elon Musk and Hostility to Free Speech (20:25) Vice President Harris’s Pivot  (38:34) Trump Campaign hacked  [Politicology+]  Republicans for Harris Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Check out Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattlewis Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/StefWKight https://x.com/mattklewis Related reading: Segment 1: AP - Trump and Musk talk assassination attempt, deportations on X | AP News Politico - EU takes shot at Musk over Trump interview — and misses Reason - Free Speech Is Under Attack in the U.S., but It’s on the Ropes Elsewhere Segment 2:  Axios - Now atop the ticket, Harris pivots from some progressive policies Bloomberg - Kamala Harris 4.0: Liberal, Moderate or Something Else? - Bloomberg Axios - Harris campaign's Google ads rewrite news headlines NYT - From Tips to TikTok, Trump Swaps Policies With Aim to Please Voters - The New York Times Segment 3:  AP - News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it Politico - Trump campaign confirms it was hacked after POLITICO received internal documents from "Robert" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full 2 397 Politicology The Trump-Musk Interview, Harris’s pivot, and the Trump campaign hack This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s interview with Elon Musk, content moderation, and broader hostility to free speech . Next, we highlight Kamala Harris’s pivot away from some progressive policies, and how rising populism is pushing both Harris and Trump to change their positions.  We also discuss the potential consequences of the Trump campaign hack, likely by a foreign adversary,  and how newsrooms are handling the leaked information.   Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the impact of endorsements of former Republicans for Harris as well as the ideological shifts within the Never Trump movement. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail)  Segments this week: (02:36) Donald Trump's Interview with Elon Musk and Hostility to Free Speech (20:25) Vice President Harris’s Pivot  (38:34) Trump Campaign hacked  [Politicology+]  Republicans for Harris Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Check out Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattlewis Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/StefWKight https://x.com/mattklewis Related reading: Segment 1: AP - Trump and Musk talk assassination attempt, deportations on X | AP News Politico - EU takes shot at Musk over Trump interview — and misses Reason - Free Speech Is Under Attack in the U.S., but It’s on the Ropes Elsewhere Segment 2:  Axios - Now atop the ticket, Harris pivots from some progressive policies Bloomberg - Kamala Harris 4.0: Liberal, Moderate or Something Else? - Bloomberg Axios - Harris campaign's Google ads rewrite news headlines NYT - From Tips to TikTok, Trump Swaps Policies With Aim to Please Voters - The New York Times Segment 3:  AP - News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it Politico - Trump campaign confirms it was hacked after POLITICO received internal documents from "Robert" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we discuss Donald Trump’s interview with Elon Musk, content moderation, and broader hostility to free speech .


Next, we highlight Kamala Harris’s pivot away from some progressive policies, and how rising populism is pushing both Harris and Trump to change their positions. 


We also discuss the potential consequences of the Trump campaign hack, likely by a foreign adversary,  and how newsrooms are handling the leaked information.  


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the impact of endorsements of former Republicans for Harris as well as the ideological shifts within the Never Trump movement.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios) 


Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail) 


Segments this week:


(02:36) Donald Trump's Interview with Elon Musk and Hostility to Free Speech


(20:25) Vice President Harris’s Pivot 


(38:34) Trump Campaign hacked 


[Politicology+]  Republicans for Harris


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit


Check out Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattlewis


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/StefWKight


https://x.com/mattklewis


Related reading:

Segment 1:

AP - Trump and Musk talk assassination attempt, deportations on X | AP News

Politico - EU takes shot at Musk over Trump interview — and misses

Reason - Free Speech Is Under Attack in the U.S., but It’s on the Ropes Elsewhere


Segment 2: 

Axios - Now atop the ticket, Harris pivots from some progressive policies

Bloomberg - Kamala Harris 4.0: Liberal, Moderate or Something Else? - Bloomberg

Axios - Harris campaign's Google ads rewrite news headlines

NYT - From Tips to TikTok, Trump Swaps Policies With Aim to Please Voters - The New York Times


Segment 3: 

AP - News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

Politico - Trump campaign confirms it was hacked after POLITICO received internal documents from "Robert"

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]]> 3577 Election Anxiety with Dr. Catherine Sanderson Host Ron Steslow welcomes Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to Politicology to talk about how to curb election anxiety.  Then they discuss the psychological factors that contributed to January 6th, how they might impact this election cycle, the climate on college campuses, and the blacklisting of “Zionist” therapists amid a professional trend of ‘critical social justice therapy.’ Segments to look forward to: (03:30) How higher stakes elections produce more anxiety  (05:18) Coping Strategies  (08:51) Making a plan for stressful moments (10:54) The pitfalls of doom scrolling  (17:14) Forming connections to combat anxiety  (20:45) How getting involved in election efforts can reduce anxiety  (31:10) Empathy in leadership  (33:25) Concerns about the Peaceful Transfer of Power  (35:43) The psychological factors that contributed to January 6th  (48:27) The trend of increasing acceptance of political violence  (51:49) The problem of blacklisting ‘Zionist’ therapists and the trend toward ‘critical social justice therapy’ (56:34) The challenges on college campuses  Follow Ron and Catherine Sanderson on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SandersonSpeaks Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 396 Politicology Dr. Catherine Sanderson on how to curb election Anxiety Host Ron Steslow welcomes Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to Politicology to talk about how to curb election anxiety.  Then they discuss the psychological factors that contributed to January 6th, how they might impact this election cycle, the climate on college campuses, and the blacklisting of “Zionist” therapists amid a professional trend of ‘critical social justice therapy.’ Segments to look forward to: (03:30) How higher stakes elections produce more anxiety  (05:18) Coping Strategies  (08:51) Making a plan for stressful moments (10:54) The pitfalls of doom scrolling  (17:14) Forming connections to combat anxiety  (20:45) How getting involved in election efforts can reduce anxiety  (31:10) Empathy in leadership  (33:25) Concerns about the Peaceful Transfer of Power  (35:43) The psychological factors that contributed to January 6th  (48:27) The trend of increasing acceptance of political violence  (51:49) The problem of blacklisting ‘Zionist’ therapists and the trend toward ‘critical social justice therapy’ (56:34) The challenges on college campuses  Follow Ron and Catherine Sanderson on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SandersonSpeaks Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to Politicology to talk about how to curb election anxiety. 


Then they discuss the psychological factors that contributed to January 6th, how they might impact this election cycle, the climate on college campuses, and the blacklisting of “Zionist” therapists amid a professional trend of ‘critical social justice therapy.’


Segments to look forward to:


(03:30) How higher stakes elections produce more anxiety 


(05:18) Coping Strategies 


(08:51) Making a plan for stressful moments


(10:54) The pitfalls of doom scrolling 


(17:14) Forming connections to combat anxiety 


(20:45) How getting involved in election efforts can reduce anxiety 


(31:10) Empathy in leadership 


(33:25) Concerns about the Peaceful Transfer of Power 


(35:43) The psychological factors that contributed to January 6th 


(48:27) The trend of increasing acceptance of political violence 


(51:49) The problem of blacklisting ‘Zionist’ therapists and the trend toward ‘critical social justice therapy’


(56:34) The challenges on college campuses 


Follow Ron and Catherine Sanderson on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/SandersonSpeaks


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 4135 Reagan Country—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 2) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to legendary political strategist Stu Spencer about how Orange County became Reagan Country.  Then he discusses the county’s changing political demographics with one of the best election forecasters, Dave Wasserman from the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. (02:19) Orange County: Reagan Country and the American Dream (09:41) A data driven take on what’s changing the political demographics (11:53) What Loretta Sanchez’s victory meant  (24:38) How Asian voters are impacting county politics  Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:30:00 -0000 full 2 395 Politicology Mike Madrid talks to Stu Spencer and Dave Wasserman In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this episode, Mike talks to legendary political strategist Stu Spencer about how Orange County became Reagan Country.  Then he discusses the county’s changing political demographics with one of the best election forecasters, Dave Wasserman from the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. (02:19) Orange County: Reagan Country and the American Dream (09:41) A data driven take on what’s changing the political demographics (11:53) What Loretta Sanchez’s victory meant  (24:38) How Asian voters are impacting county politics  Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this episode, Mike talks to legendary political strategist Stu Spencer about how Orange County became Reagan Country. 


Then he discusses the county’s changing political demographics with one of the best election forecasters, Dave Wasserman from the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.



(02:19) Orange County: Reagan Country and the American Dream


(09:41) A data driven take on what’s changing the political demographics


(11:53) What Loretta Sanchez’s victory meant 


(24:38) How Asian voters are impacting county politics 


Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology


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]]> 2156 Walzing In A Storm—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss Kamala Harris and Tim Walz being the most progressive presidential ticket in American history.  Next, we break down the storm of major news stories about escalating wars and conflict across the globe—in the Middle East, in Venezuela, and Ukraine, what they mean for Americans here at home.  We also discuss the influence of the presidential election on President Biden’s foreign policy decisions and the challenges the next president will inherit. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new research that voters might be less racist and sexist than we think—and why journalists weren’t interested in the story. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (04:11) Walz  (28:49) Massive stories from around the globe [Politicology+]  Negativity Bias in Journalism Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1: WSJ - ‘Top Gun Democrat’ Tim Walz Cultivated Centrist Record in Washington - WSJ NYPost - How progressive is Tim Walz? Here's where the Minnesota governor stands on key issues MSNBC - Kamala Harris choice of Tim Walz for VP disappoints anti-Trump Republicans Axios - Behind the Curtain: The Harris Cabinet Segment 2:  NBC - Israel bracing for attack after assassinations in Beirut and Tehran CNN - UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees 'may have' been involved in October 7 attack AP - A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights Al-Monitor - US to deploy more forces to Middle East to deter Iran - Al-Monitor CBS News - U.S., Russia prisoner swap secures release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others - CBS News CNN - Venezuela election: US says opposition candidate won as anti-Maduro figurehead says she’s in hiding | CNN WP - Left and right have denounced Venezuela's Maduro. Not the authoritarians. NYT - Ukraine Has Received F-16 Fighter Jets, Zelensky Says - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:30:00 -0000 full 2 394 Politicology Harris picks Walz as her running mate and the major news from escalating conflicts across the globe To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss Kamala Harris and Tim Walz being the most progressive presidential ticket in American history.  Next, we break down the storm of major news stories about escalating wars and conflict across the globe—in the Middle East, in Venezuela, and Ukraine, what they mean for Americans here at home.  We also discuss the influence of the presidential election on President Biden’s foreign policy decisions and the challenges the next president will inherit. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new research that voters might be less racist and sexist than we think—and why journalists weren’t interested in the story. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (04:11) Walz  (28:49) Massive stories from around the globe [Politicology+]  Negativity Bias in Journalism Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1: WSJ - ‘Top Gun Democrat’ Tim Walz Cultivated Centrist Record in Washington - WSJ NYPost - How progressive is Tim Walz? Here's where the Minnesota governor stands on key issues MSNBC - Kamala Harris choice of Tim Walz for VP disappoints anti-Trump Republicans Axios - Behind the Curtain: The Harris Cabinet Segment 2:  NBC - Israel bracing for attack after assassinations in Beirut and Tehran CNN - UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees 'may have' been involved in October 7 attack AP - A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights Al-Monitor - US to deploy more forces to Middle East to deter Iran - Al-Monitor CBS News - U.S., Russia prisoner swap secures release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others - CBS News CNN - Venezuela election: US says opposition candidate won as anti-Maduro figurehead says she’s in hiding | CNN WP - Left and right have denounced Venezuela's Maduro. Not the authoritarians. NYT - Ukraine Has Received F-16 Fighter Jets, Zelensky Says - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss Kamala Harris and Tim Walz being the most progressive presidential ticket in American history. 


Next, we break down the storm of major news stories about escalating wars and conflict across the globe—in the Middle East, in Venezuela, and Ukraine, what they mean for Americans here at home. 


We also discuss the influence of the presidential election on President Biden’s foreign policy decisions and the challenges the next president will inherit.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about new research that voters might be less racist and sexist than we think—and why journalists weren’t interested in the story.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)


Segments this week:


(04:11) Walz 

(28:49) Massive stories from around the globe



[Politicology+]  Negativity Bias in Journalism


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Contribute to Molly’s fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3YFktit


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew


Related reading:

Segment 1:

WSJ - ‘Top Gun Democrat’ Tim Walz Cultivated Centrist Record in Washington - WSJ

NYPost - How progressive is Tim Walz? Here's where the Minnesota governor stands on key issues

MSNBC - Kamala Harris choice of Tim Walz for VP disappoints anti-Trump Republicans

Axios - Behind the Curtain: The Harris Cabinet


Segment 2: 

NBC - Israel bracing for attack after assassinations in Beirut and Tehran

CNN - UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees 'may have' been involved in October 7 attack

AP - A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights

Al-Monitor - US to deploy more forces to Middle East to deter Iran - Al-Monitor

CBS News - U.S., Russia prisoner swap secures release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others - CBS News

CNN - Venezuela election: US says opposition candidate won as anti-Maduro figurehead says she’s in hiding | CNN

WP - Left and right have denounced Venezuela's Maduro. Not the authoritarians.

NYT - Ukraine Has Received F-16 Fighter Jets, Zelensky Says - The New York Times


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]]> 5834 ENCORE: Rule Makers, Rule Breakers To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele  and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full 2 393 Politicology Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele  and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World 


(01:46) Why she decided to study culture 


(04:34) What are tight and loose cultures


(06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve


(10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic


(16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change


(19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose 


(30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures


(34:56) Real and manufactured threats 


(44:15) How we we can put this framework into action 


You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc


Follow Michele  and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1851 Orange is the New Purple—Red County, Blue County, Orange County (Episode 1) In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this first episode, Mike talks to Jon Gould (Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology) about their work, their Orange County poll, and how politics has changed in Orange County.  (04:23) Orange County: A Microcosm of the Emerging American Political System (05:47) The UC Irvine School of Social Ecology and the UCI OC Poll (10:33) Transformations in Orange County: Redefining Politics for Every Group (11:12) Orange County: A Purple County Where Republicans and Democrats Coexist Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:30:00 -0000 bonus 2 392 Politicology Mike Madrid talks to Jon Gould about how Orange County, CA became purple In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country. In this first episode, Mike talks to Jon Gould (Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology) about their work, their Orange County poll, and how politics has changed in Orange County.  (04:23) Orange County: A Microcosm of the Emerging American Political System (05:47) The UC Irvine School of Social Ecology and the UCI OC Poll (10:33) Transformations in Orange County: Redefining Politics for Every Group (11:12) Orange County: A Purple County Where Republicans and Democrats Coexist Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/ Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/ Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Follow Mike and the UCI School of Social Ecology  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Social_Ecology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special six-part narrative series, Mike Madrid, in partnership with the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, takes a deep dive into Orange County, California to explore the transformations that have redefined politics there, and what it means for the rest of the country.


In this first episode, Mike talks to Jon Gould (Dean of the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology) about their work, their Orange County poll, and how politics has changed in Orange County. 


(04:23) Orange County: A Microcosm of the Emerging American Political System


(05:47) The UC Irvine School of Social Ecology and the UCI OC Poll


(10:33) Transformations in Orange County: Redefining Politics for Every Group


(11:12) Orange County: A Purple County Where Republicans and Democrats Coexist


Learn more about the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology: https://socialecology.uci.edu/


Visit the Red County, Blue County, Orange County website: https://sites.uci.edu/orangecounty/


Read Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg



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]]> 2184 The Race to Define Kamala Harris—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Trump and Harris campaigns battling to define Kamala Harris for voters. Next, we talk about the Democratic messaging shifting to focus on MAGA being “weird” and reporting that Trump is regretting choosing Vance as his running mate . Then, we talk about Donald Trump’s appearance at the largest Bitcoin conference of the year and how crypto is an emerging issue in presidential politics.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Joe Biden’s proposed reforms for the Supreme Court. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (3:29) Defining Harris (25:29) Dems pivot to “weird”   (36:13) Bitcoin as a campaign issue [Politicology+]  Joe Biden’s proposals for SCOTUS Reform  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: WP - Trump campaign attacks Kamala Harris in a new immigration-focused ad - The Washington Post NYT - With Dueling Ads, Harris and Trump Both Try to Define Her as a Candidate - The New York Times Politico Playbook 7/25 – The race to define Harris Kyle Becker Tweet  NYT - Why the Kamala Harris of Four Years Ago Could Haunt Her in 2024 Segment 2:  NBC - The inside story of how Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate CNN - It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids | CNN Politics The Hill - Some House Republicans slam Vance as Trump's VP pick: 'The worst choice' Tim Alberta Tweet about Trump Second guessing pick Segment 3:  NBC - Trump hails crypto at largest bitcoin conference CNBC - Trump stops short of establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve Yahoo! Finance - Senator Cynthia Lummis Proposes Bill for U.S. To Buy 5% of Bitcoin’s Supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:43:00 -0000 The Race to Define Kamala Harris—The Weekly Roundup full 2 391 Politicology Defining Harris, Pivot to Weird, Bitcoin as a campaign issue To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the Trump and Harris campaigns battling to define Kamala Harris for voters. Next, we talk about the Democratic messaging shifting to focus on MAGA being “weird” and reporting that Trump is regretting choosing Vance as his running mate . Then, we talk about Donald Trump’s appearance at the largest Bitcoin conference of the year and how crypto is an emerging issue in presidential politics.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Joe Biden’s proposed reforms for the Supreme Court. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (3:29) Defining Harris (25:29) Dems pivot to “weird”   (36:13) Bitcoin as a campaign issue [Politicology+]  Joe Biden’s proposals for SCOTUS Reform  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: WP - Trump campaign attacks Kamala Harris in a new immigration-focused ad - The Washington Post NYT - With Dueling Ads, Harris and Trump Both Try to Define Her as a Candidate - The New York Times Politico Playbook 7/25 – The race to define Harris Kyle Becker Tweet  NYT - Why the Kamala Harris of Four Years Ago Could Haunt Her in 2024 Segment 2:  NBC - The inside story of how Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate CNN - It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids | CNN Politics The Hill - Some House Republicans slam Vance as Trump's VP pick: 'The worst choice' Tim Alberta Tweet about Trump Second guessing pick Segment 3:  NBC - Trump hails crypto at largest bitcoin conference CNBC - Trump stops short of establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve Yahoo! Finance - Senator Cynthia Lummis Proposes Bill for U.S. To Buy 5% of Bitcoin’s Supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the Trump and Harris campaigns battling to define Kamala Harris for voters.


Next, we talk about the Democratic messaging shifting to focus on MAGA being “weird” and reporting that Trump is regretting choosing Vance as his running mate .


Then, we talk about Donald Trump’s appearance at the largest Bitcoin conference of the year and how crypto is an emerging issue in presidential politics. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Joe Biden’s proposed reforms for the Supreme Court.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Segments this week:


(3:29) Defining Harris

(25:29) Dems pivot to “weird”  

(36:13) Bitcoin as a campaign issue


[Politicology+]  Joe Biden’s proposals for SCOTUS Reform 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/DelPercioS


https://x.com/ZackCz


Related reading:

Segment 1:

WP - Trump campaign attacks Kamala Harris in a new immigration-focused ad - The Washington Post

NYT - With Dueling Ads, Harris and Trump Both Try to Define Her as a Candidate - The New York Times

Politico Playbook 7/25 – The race to define Harris

Kyle Becker Tweet 

NYT - Why the Kamala Harris of Four Years Ago Could Haunt Her in 2024


Segment 2: 

NBC - The inside story of how Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate

CNN - It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids | CNN Politics

The Hill - Some House Republicans slam Vance as Trump's VP pick: 'The worst choice'

Tim Alberta Tweet about Trump Second guessing pick


Segment 3: 

NBC - Trump hails crypto at largest bitcoin conference

CNBC - Trump stops short of establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve

Yahoo! Finance - Senator Cynthia Lummis Proposes Bill for U.S. To Buy 5% of Bitcoin’s Supply

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]]> 4079 ENCORE: The Real Cost of Cheap Food Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 390 Politicology The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency?


Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems.


Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming.


Segments to look forward to:


(2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life."


(03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute


(13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food


(15:30) Who feeds the world?


(16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices


(19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system


(23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative


(27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic


(30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time”


(37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill


(40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud


(51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world."


Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/


Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer."


Follow Ron on Twitter: 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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]]> 3873 Kamalaphoria—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week: Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, Kamala Harris clears the field as she rides a tidal wave of support to the top of the Democratic ticket , Republicans switch gears to campaign against her, and the dizzying narrative change about Joe Biden’s capacities that have devastated trust in media.  Finally, in our exclusive Politicology+ episode we discuss the Secret Service Director resigning in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump and how the lack of transparency about the attack has allowed conspiracy theories to flourish. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of the podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel:  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/StefWKight https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Axios - Inside Harris' sprint to the Democratic nomination WSJ - Democrats Destroy Democracy to Save It - WSJ CNN - Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape | CNN Politics Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping" (from July 2) CNN - Biden’s mental fitness could have been better covered leading up to the debate, some White House reporters acknowledge | CNN Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full 2 389 Politicology Joe Biden ends his campaign and Kamala Harris clears the Democratic field To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week: Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, Kamala Harris clears the field as she rides a tidal wave of support to the top of the Democratic ticket , Republicans switch gears to campaign against her, and the dizzying narrative change about Joe Biden’s capacities that have devastated trust in media.  Finally, in our exclusive Politicology+ episode we discuss the Secret Service Director resigning in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump and how the lack of transparency about the attack has allowed conspiracy theories to flourish. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of the podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel:  Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios)  Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/StefWKight https://x.com/AndyKroll https://x.com/JamesGLynch Related reading: Axios - Inside Harris' sprint to the Democratic nomination WSJ - Democrats Destroy Democracy to Save It - WSJ CNN - Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape | CNN Politics Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping" (from July 2) CNN - Biden’s mental fitness could have been better covered leading up to the debate, some White House reporters acknowledge | CNN Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week: Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, Kamala Harris clears the field as she rides a tidal wave of support to the top of the Democratic ticket , Republicans switch gears to campaign against her, and the dizzying narrative change about Joe Biden’s capacities that have devastated trust in media. 


Finally, in our exclusive Politicology+ episode we discuss the Secret Service Director resigning in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump and how the lack of transparency about the attack has allowed conspiracy theories to flourish.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of the podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Joining guest host Hagar Chemali on this week’s panel: 


Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios) 


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/StefWKight


https://x.com/AndyKroll


https://x.com/JamesGLynch



Related reading:


Axios - Inside Harris' sprint to the Democratic nomination

WSJ - Democrats Destroy Democracy to Save It - WSJ

CNN - Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape | CNN Politics

Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping"

(from July 2) CNN - Biden’s mental fitness could have been better covered leading up to the debate, some White House reporters acknowledge | CNN Business

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]]> 4115 Power To The People: Decentralizing Technology Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:41:00 -0000 full 2 388 Politicology How decentralizing technology can empower individuals against corporations and governments Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike’s background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.


The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation.


In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media.


We’ll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals.


Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party’s approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing.



Segments to look forward to:


(04:45) Mike’s background 


(10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity 


(15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future 


(19:10) The potential of decentralized identity 


(29:49) The importance of Bitcoin’s decentralization 


(31:31) Financial Access and Freedom 


(34:27) Preserving agency 


(44:44) Changing the balance of power 


(50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party





Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/brockm


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 


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]]> 4241 TAPPED: Mike Madrid on Biden Leaving the Race To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus After three of the most chaotic weeks in American political history, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Cofounders of the Lincoln Project) discuss: - Joe Biden leaving the Presidential race after the pressure campaign from Democrats - Kamala Harris consolidating support and whether it changes the electoral college map - Whether Harris helps or hurts with the erosion of non-white, non-college educated voters away from the Democratic ticket, and whether her VP pick will matter, electorally - How a change in the Democratic nominee will impact the Trump campaign operation - How to read developments in the coming weeks smartly and what movement Mike will be looking for in polling To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Get Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:54:00 -0000 full 2 387 Politicology To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus After three of the most chaotic weeks in American political history, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Cofounders of the Lincoln Project) discuss: - Joe Biden leaving the Presidential race after the pressure campaign from Democrats - Kamala Harris consolidating support and whether it changes the electoral college map - Whether Harris helps or hurts with the erosion of non-white, non-college educated voters away from the Democratic ticket, and whether her VP pick will matter, electorally - How a change in the Democratic nominee will impact the Trump campaign operation - How to read developments in the coming weeks smartly and what movement Mike will be looking for in polling To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus Get Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


After three of the most chaotic weeks in American political history, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (Cofounders of the Lincoln Project) discuss:


- Joe Biden leaving the Presidential race after the pressure campaign from Democrats


- Kamala Harris consolidating support and whether it changes the electoral college map


- Whether Harris helps or hurts with the erosion of non-white, non-college educated voters away from the Democratic ticket, and whether her VP pick will matter, electorally


- How a change in the Democratic nominee will impact the Trump campaign operation


- How to read developments in the coming weeks smartly and what movement Mike will be looking for in polling


To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


Get Mike’s book, The Latino Century: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg

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]]> 823 “We Can’t Go On Like This” —The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, the state of the Republican Party, and the state of the Democrats’ effort to oust Joe Biden. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Segments this week: (02:58) The assassination attempt  (17:42) The Republican National Convention (40:50) Renewed attempts from Democrats to push Biden out of the race [Politicology+]  What you need to know about J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s new running mate Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: NYT - Rally Shooter’s Phone Had Searches for Trump and Biden, FBI Officials Say - The New York Times ABC News - Secret Service spotted Trump rally shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted Segment 2:  Axios - Trump tramples unity theme in two-act convention speech Politico - Opinion | Trump Derailed His Own Convention Speech - POLITICO Politico - A new kind of Republican Party is forming at the RNC - POLITICO Segment 3: AP - Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race NYT - People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Drop Out - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:58:00 -0000 full 2 386 Politicology The Trump assassination attempt, the Republican National Convention, and the renewed push for Biden to drop out To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, the state of the Republican Party, and the state of the Democrats’ effort to oust Joe Biden. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Segments this week: (02:58) The assassination attempt  (17:42) The Republican National Convention (40:50) Renewed attempts from Democrats to push Biden out of the race [Politicology+]  What you need to know about J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s new running mate Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: NYT - Rally Shooter’s Phone Had Searches for Trump and Biden, FBI Officials Say - The New York Times ABC News - Secret Service spotted Trump rally shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted Segment 2:  Axios - Trump tramples unity theme in two-act convention speech Politico - Opinion | Trump Derailed His Own Convention Speech - POLITICO Politico - A new kind of Republican Party is forming at the RNC - POLITICO Segment 3: AP - Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race NYT - People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Drop Out - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, the state of the Republican Party, and the state of the Democrats’ effort to oust Joe Biden.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way)


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Segments this week:


(02:58) The assassination attempt 


(17:42) The Republican National Convention


(40:50) Renewed attempts from Democrats to push Biden out of the race


[Politicology+]  What you need to know about J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s new running mate


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB


https://x.com/lucymcaldwell


Related reading:

Segment 1:

NYT - Rally Shooter’s Phone Had Searches for Trump and Biden, FBI Officials Say - The New York Times

ABC News - Secret Service spotted Trump rally shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted


Segment 2: 

Axios - Trump tramples unity theme in two-act convention speech

Politico - Opinion | Trump Derailed His Own Convention Speech - POLITICO

Politico - A new kind of Republican Party is forming at the RNC - POLITICO


Segment 3:

AP - Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race

NYT - People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Drop Out - The New York Times

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]]> 4091 ENCORE: Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work  to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robb’s background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:14:00 -0000 full 2 385 Politicology Stanford Professor Robb Willer joins to discuss the Strengthening Democracy Challenge and what we can do to reduce partisan animosity and anti-democratic attitudes What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work  to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robb’s background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity?


What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates? 


Are there any interventions that might actually work  to turn down the heat and save our democracy? 


Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates .


(01:31) Robb’s background


(02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity 


(15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge


(22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates


(29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates


(32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity 


(37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity 


(46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates? 


(53:16) How to implement these ideas


(59:23) The role of emotions in decision making


You should check out the interventions we discussed: 


Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z


Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM


Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN


Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO


Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RobbWiller


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 4821 Yes, Biden Can Win—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the spectacle of the continuing Democratic attacks on Joe Biden’s candidacy that ignore or misunderstand his path to victory. We also show the contrast of Trump’s own top advisors seeming more concerned about the dark consequences of reelecting him than many Democrats. Then, we talk about how Bidenworld can repair their credibility with reporters after his inner circle worked to keep the signs of his aging under wraps. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (01:20) Democratic Backlash  (44:26) Biden’s decline and how his inner circle tried to keep it under wraps [Politicology+]  How conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - 1 big thing: Biden resistance despairs Axios - Scoop: Biden rebels in Congress see their revolt crumbling Emerson Poll — July 2024 National Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 43% Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced Segment 2:  WSJ - How Biden’s Inner Circle Worked to Keep Signs of Aging Under Wraps - WSJ Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full 2 384 Politicology Continued Democratic backlash to the Biden debate and how Biden’s inner circle worked to keep the signs of his aging under wraps To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the spectacle of the continuing Democratic attacks on Joe Biden’s candidacy that ignore or misunderstand his path to victory. We also show the contrast of Trump’s own top advisors seeming more concerned about the dark consequences of reelecting him than many Democrats. Then, we talk about how Bidenworld can repair their credibility with reporters after his inner circle worked to keep the signs of his aging under wraps. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (01:20) Democratic Backlash  (44:26) Biden’s decline and how his inner circle tried to keep it under wraps [Politicology+]  How conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - 1 big thing: Biden resistance despairs Axios - Scoop: Biden rebels in Congress see their revolt crumbling Emerson Poll — July 2024 National Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 43% Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced Segment 2:  WSJ - How Biden’s Inner Circle Worked to Keep Signs of Aging Under Wraps - WSJ Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week, we discuss the spectacle of the continuing Democratic attacks on Joe Biden’s candidacy that ignore or misunderstand his path to victory.


We also show the contrast of Trump’s own top advisors seeming more concerned about the dark consequences of reelecting him than many Democrats.


Then, we talk about how Bidenworld can repair their credibility with reporters after his inner circle worked to keep the signs of his aging under wraps.


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss how conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)


Segments this week:


(01:20) Democratic Backlash 


(44:26) Biden’s decline and how his inner circle tried to keep it under wraps


[Politicology+]  How conservative students benefit from liberal college campuses.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/LPDonovan


Related reading:

Segment 1:

Axios - 1 big thing: Biden resistance despairs

Axios - Scoop: Biden rebels in Congress see their revolt crumbling

Emerson Poll — July 2024 National Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 43%

Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced


Segment 2: 

WSJ - How Biden’s Inner Circle Worked to Keep Signs of Aging Under Wraps - WSJ

Deadline - White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping"

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]]> 4371 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2 Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full 2 383 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 


Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?


Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?


Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 


In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.



In part 2:


(01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies 


(12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe 


(15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies.


(27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance


(30:50) What the future of privacy might look like 



Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm


Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/kashhill


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


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]]> 3296 Friendly Fire—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, the calls for him to end his campaign, and the electability argument for him to stay in.  Then we talk about the rising stakes of the election and how emboldened Trump will be in a second term.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Third Way’s initiative to create a talent bank of moderate and center-left to staff the next Democratic administration.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios) Segments this week: (03:42) The Debate fallout  (37:20) An Emboldened Trump  [Politicology+]  Third Way’s talent bank  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/HansNichols Related reading: Segment 1: WP - The Democrats who have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election CNN - CNN Poll: Most voters think Democrats have a better chance of keeping White House if Biden isn’t the nominee CBS - Increasing numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running after debate with Trump — CBS News poll NBC - Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings as he stays close to the president post-debate Semafor - Biden's Democrat debate crisis: Blame the media? | Semafor Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced Segment 2:  Axios - Behind the Curtain: Trump's imperial presidency in waiting NYT - Trump Amplifies Calls to Jail Top Elected Officials, Invokes Military Tribunals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Friendly Fire—The Weekly Roundup full 2 382 Politicology The fallout from Biden’s debate performance and an emboldened Donald Trump To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, the calls for him to end his campaign, and the electability argument for him to stay in.  Then we talk about the rising stakes of the election and how emboldened Trump will be in a second term.  Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Third Way’s initiative to create a talent bank of moderate and center-left to staff the next Democratic administration.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios) Segments this week: (03:42) The Debate fallout  (37:20) An Emboldened Trump  [Politicology+]  Third Way’s talent bank  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/DelPercioS https://x.com/HansNichols Related reading: Segment 1: WP - The Democrats who have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election CNN - CNN Poll: Most voters think Democrats have a better chance of keeping White House if Biden isn’t the nominee CBS - Increasing numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running after debate with Trump — CBS News poll NBC - Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings as he stays close to the president post-debate Semafor - Biden's Democrat debate crisis: Blame the media? | Semafor Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced Segment 2:  Axios - Behind the Curtain: Trump's imperial presidency in waiting NYT - Trump Amplifies Calls to Jail Top Elected Officials, Invokes Military Tribunals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week we discuss the fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, the calls for him to end his campaign, and the electability argument for him to stay in. 


Then we talk about the rising stakes of the election and how emboldened Trump will be in a second term. 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Third Way’s initiative to create a talent bank of moderate and center-left to staff the next Democratic administration. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way)


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Hans Nichols (White House Reporter at Axios)



Segments this week:


(03:42) The Debate fallout 


(37:20) An Emboldened Trump 


[Politicology+]  Third Way’s talent bank 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB


https://x.com/DelPercioS


https://x.com/HansNichols


Related reading:

Segment 1:

WP - The Democrats who have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election

CNN - CNN Poll: Most voters think Democrats have a better chance of keeping White House if Biden isn’t the nominee

CBS - Increasing numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running after debate with Trump — CBS News poll

NBC - Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings as he stays close to the president post-debate

Semafor - Biden's Democrat debate crisis: Blame the media? | Semafor

Mike Madrid Twitter Tread on whether Biden should be replaced


Segment 2: 

Axios - Behind the Curtain: Trump's imperial presidency in waiting

NYT - Trump Amplifies Calls to Jail Top Elected Officials, Invokes Military Tribunals

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3391 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 full 2 381 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 


Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?


Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?


Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 


In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.



In part 1:


(01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives 


(00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy 


(11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI 


(13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition 


(18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed. 


(22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology


(25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software? 


Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm


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https://twitter.com/kashhill


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]]> 2416 An Unmitigated Disaster—The Weekly Roundup To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump. We also discuss the expectations game and the impact of the debate on undecided voters. Then we talk about the plausibility of a different Democratic nominee. We also get real about our frustration and embarrassment with the debate and the choice we’re facing in November.  Then, in Politicology+ we talk about the increase in political text messages, how you can now get paid to tell your friends to go vote, and what they both show about the political exhaustion we’re seeing. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:30:00 -0000 full 2 380 Politicology The first presidential debate devolves into lies, rambling, and an argument over who’s better at golf. To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump. We also discuss the expectations game and the impact of the debate on undecided voters. Then we talk about the plausibility of a different Democratic nominee. We also get real about our frustration and embarrassment with the debate and the choice we’re facing in November.  Then, in Politicology+ we talk about the increase in political text messages, how you can now get paid to tell your friends to go vote, and what they both show about the political exhaustion we’re seeing. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) James Lynch (Communications Strategist)   Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week we discuss the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump. We also discuss the expectations game and the impact of the debate on undecided voters. Then we talk about the plausibility of a different Democratic nominee. We also get real about our frustration and embarrassment with the debate and the choice we’re facing in November. 


Then, in Politicology+ we talk about the increase in political text messages, how you can now get paid to tell your friends to go vote, and what they both show about the political exhaustion we’re seeing.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



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https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/lucymcaldwell


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]]> 3939 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2 full 2 379 Politicology David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?


What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”


How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?


In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.


Segments to look forward to in part 2:


(02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century  


(07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues 


(13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization


(18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities


(32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition


(35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies


(40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms.


For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/


Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.

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]]> 3088 Depends On Your Lens—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the recent viral videos of President Biden, deceptive editing, and spin. Then we talk about the report from Columbia University on antisemitism on its campus and the implications of GenZ’s struggle with conflict resolution. Then, we look at President Biden's executive order to give undocumented spouses of American citizens easier access to green cards and a pathway to citizenship. Finally, in Politicology+ we talk about the MAGA trend to deny that America is a democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (03:18) The Biden videos  (27:05) Columbia anti-Semitism Report (50:10) Immigration Executive Order  [Politicology+]  MAGA’s obsession with saying America is a republic and not a democracy Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1: CNN- Right-wing media outlets use deceptively cropped video to misleadingly claim Biden wandered off at G7 summit | CNN Politics NY Post - Biden appears to freeze up, has to be led off stage by Obama at mega-bucks LA fundraiser CNN - Video: White House pushes back on GOP claims Biden froze during fundraiser | CNN Politics Segment 2:  Haaretz - Columbia Task Force Reveals Full Extent of Antisemitism on Campus Since Oct. 7, by Students and by Faculty - U.S. News - Haaretz.com CNN - Man arrested in New York City with a gun, 8 loaded magazines, an NYPD vest and other weapons, police say NYPost - Suspected NYC jihadist was caught near major airport as new details of averted 'disaster' are revealed Segment 3:  NYT- Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens - The New York Times Newsweek - Majority of Hispanics Now Favor Mass Deportation - Newsweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:52:00 -0000 Depends On Your Lens—The Weekly Roundup full 2 378 Politicology Deceptive Editing, Antisemitism at Columbia , and Biden’s Immigration Orders To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the recent viral videos of President Biden, deceptive editing, and spin. Then we talk about the report from Columbia University on antisemitism on its campus and the implications of GenZ’s struggle with conflict resolution. Then, we look at President Biden's executive order to give undocumented spouses of American citizens easier access to green cards and a pathway to citizenship. Finally, in Politicology+ we talk about the MAGA trend to deny that America is a democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (03:18) The Biden videos  (27:05) Columbia anti-Semitism Report (50:10) Immigration Executive Order  [Politicology+]  MAGA’s obsession with saying America is a republic and not a democracy Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1: CNN- Right-wing media outlets use deceptively cropped video to misleadingly claim Biden wandered off at G7 summit | CNN Politics NY Post - Biden appears to freeze up, has to be led off stage by Obama at mega-bucks LA fundraiser CNN - Video: White House pushes back on GOP claims Biden froze during fundraiser | CNN Politics Segment 2:  Haaretz - Columbia Task Force Reveals Full Extent of Antisemitism on Campus Since Oct. 7, by Students and by Faculty - U.S. News - Haaretz.com CNN - Man arrested in New York City with a gun, 8 loaded magazines, an NYPD vest and other weapons, police say NYPost - Suspected NYC jihadist was caught near major airport as new details of averted 'disaster' are revealed Segment 3:  NYT- Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens - The New York Times Newsweek - Majority of Hispanics Now Favor Mass Deportation - Newsweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus


This week we discuss the recent viral videos of President Biden, deceptive editing, and spin. Then we talk about the report from Columbia University on antisemitism on its campus and the implications of GenZ’s struggle with conflict resolution. Then, we look at President Biden's executive order to give undocumented spouses of American citizens easier access to green cards and a pathway to citizenship. Finally, in Politicology+ we talk about the MAGA trend to deny that America is a democracy.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report)


Segments this week:


(03:18) The Biden videos 


(27:05) Columbia anti-Semitism Report


(50:10) Immigration Executive Order 


[Politicology+]  MAGA’s obsession with saying America is a republic and not a democracy


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/HagarChemali


https://x.com/OKnox


Related reading:

Segment 1:

CNN- Right-wing media outlets use deceptively cropped video to misleadingly claim Biden wandered off at G7 summit | CNN Politics

NY Post - Biden appears to freeze up, has to be led off stage by Obama at mega-bucks LA fundraiser

CNN - Video: White House pushes back on GOP claims Biden froze during fundraiser | CNN Politics


Segment 2: 

Haaretz - Columbia Task Force Reveals Full Extent of Antisemitism on Campus Since Oct. 7, by Students and by Faculty - U.S. News - Haaretz.com

CNN - Man arrested in New York City with a gun, 8 loaded magazines, an NYPD vest and other weapons, police say

NYPost - Suspected NYC jihadist was caught near major airport as new details of averted 'disaster' are revealed


Segment 3: 

NYT- Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens - The New York Times

Newsweek - Majority of Hispanics Now Favor Mass Deportation - Newsweek

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4678 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:41:00 -0000 ENCORE: Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1 full 2 377 Politicology David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?


What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”


How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?


In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.


In part 1:


(04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey  


(07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career 


(13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values 


(16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it


(22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism 


(28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values 


(34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions 


For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/


Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3067 The Part-Time Boom—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:46)  Jobs numbers and economic concerns (21:09) Israel hostage rescue  (32:08) Russia [Politicology+]  What could happen if Trump wins? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them. FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy Segment 2:  WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S. Segment 3:  Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:21:00 -0000 The Part-Time Boom—The Weekly Roundup full 2 376 Politicology People struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices despite the positive headlines, Israel rescues hostages, and why Russia ships are heading to Cuba To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:46)  Jobs numbers and economic concerns (21:09) Israel hostage rescue  (32:08) Russia [Politicology+]  What could happen if Trump wins? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them. FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy Segment 2:  WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S. Segment 3:  Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)


Segments this week:


(03:46)  Jobs numbers and economic concerns


(21:09) Israel hostage rescue 


(32:08) Russia


[Politicology+]  What could happen if Trump wins?


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


 https://x.com/MollyMcKew


https://x.com/ZackCz


Related reading:

Segment 1:

Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters

CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May

NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them.

FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy


Segment 2: 

WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ

WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ

NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S.


Segment 3: 

Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia

NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times

AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News

NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times

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]]> 4561 ENCORE: Holy War—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (04:55) Matt’s Background  (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity  (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury” (21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity  (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters (35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism”  (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement  (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:19:00 -0000 ENCORE: Holy War—Part 1 full 2 374 Politicology The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (04:55) Matt’s Background  (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity  (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury” (21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity  (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters (35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism”  (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement  (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. 


Why were these Christian images on prominent display? 

What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? 

How is it continuing to shape our politics? 


In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. 


Segments to look forward to:


(04:55) Matt’s Background 


(10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity 


(17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury”


(21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity 


(26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters


(35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism” 


(38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement 

(44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians 


Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb


Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD


Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 

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]]> 4229 ENCORE: Holy War—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president  (06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God  (11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th  (16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan (24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media  (37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity (43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:18:00 -0000 ENCORE: Holy War—Part 2 full 2 375 Politicology The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president  (06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God  (11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th  (16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan (24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media  (37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity (43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. 


Why were these Christian images on prominent display? 

What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? 

How is it continuing to shape our politics? 


In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. 


Segments to look forward to:


(01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president 


(06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God 


(11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th 


(16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan


(24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media 


(37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity


(43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024 


Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb


Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD


Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 


Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏

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]]> 3654 Guilt & Glee—The Weekly Roundup To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) joins host Ron Steslow this week to discuss Donald Trump’s 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 Segments this week: (04:11)  Trump’s conviction (26:07) Border executive order (40:25) Biden slipping and Trumpflation [Politicology+]  Anthony Fauci’s testimony at a  highly contentious hearing about the origins and response to the pandemic, and what looks like an unfolding coverup scandal Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: NY Mag - Prosecutors Got Trump — But They Contorted the Law NYT - Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times NBC - RNC co-chair Lara Trump blasts Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging the public to respect hush money verdict Segment 2:  NBC News - Biden signs executive action drastically tightening border Politico - Biden issues new executive action: Much of southern border to close at midnight - POLITICO Politico - Latino Dems are split over Biden's border action - POLITICO Segment 3:  WSJ - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping - WSJ The Atlantic - Trump’s Plan to Supercharge Inflation - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:12:00 -0000 full 2 373 Politicology 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 To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) joins host Ron Steslow this week to discuss Donald Trump’s 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 Segments this week: (04:11)  Trump’s conviction (26:07) Border executive order (40:25) Biden slipping and Trumpflation [Politicology+]  Anthony Fauci’s testimony at a  highly contentious hearing about the origins and response to the pandemic, and what looks like an unfolding coverup scandal Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: NY Mag - Prosecutors Got Trump — But They Contorted the Law NYT - Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times NBC - RNC co-chair Lara Trump blasts Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging the public to respect hush money verdict Segment 2:  NBC News - Biden signs executive action drastically tightening border Politico - Biden issues new executive action: Much of southern border to close at midnight - POLITICO Politico - Latino Dems are split over Biden's border action - POLITICO Segment 3:  WSJ - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping - WSJ The Atlantic - Trump’s Plan to Supercharge Inflation - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) joins host Ron Steslow this week to discuss Donald Trump’s 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


Segments this week:

(04:11)  Trump’s conviction

(26:07) Border executive order

(40:25) Biden slipping and Trumpflation


[Politicology+]  Anthony Fauci’s testimony at a  highly contentious hearing about the origins and response to the pandemic, and what looks like an unfolding coverup scandal


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/lucymcaldwell


Related reading:

Segment 1:

NY Mag - Prosecutors Got Trump — But They Contorted the Law

NYT - Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times

NBC - RNC co-chair Lara Trump blasts Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging the public to respect hush money verdict


Segment 2: 

NBC News - Biden signs executive action drastically tightening border

Politico - Biden issues new executive action: Much of southern border to close at midnight - POLITICO

Politico - Latino Dems are split over Biden's border action - POLITICO


Segment 3: 

WSJ - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping - WSJ

The Atlantic - Trump’s Plan to Supercharge Inflation - The Atlantic

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]]> 4829 LIVE: The Latino Century with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ Preorder The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy—https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid in front of a live audience in Sacramento, CA to discuss Mike’s upcoming book The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy. Special thanks to everyone who made a donation and to our Politicology+ members who got early access to this intimate event! You can become a Politicology+ member today at https://politicology.com/plus In this discussion: (02:05) Why Mike’s optimistic in this book (10:00) Mike’s personal journey from working at Domino’s Pizza to becoming a political strategist  (13:43) A poignant moment involving Mike’s mom, the role of Latina women in leadership, and how the Latinization of American will reshape cultural and political roles for women (21:23) Latinos and old-school conservatism  (29:35) Messaging and policy in Democratic outreach to Latinos  (36:37) How Republicans are winning Latino voters (despite their best efforts)  (46:03) Practical takeaways for political professionals (52:34) Reflections on American identity, values, and optimism  Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:11:00 -0000 LIVE: The Latino Century with Mike Madrid full 2 372 Politicology Mike Madrid joins to discuss his upcoming book The Latino Century Preorder The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy—https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid in front of a live audience in Sacramento, CA to discuss Mike’s upcoming book The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy. Special thanks to everyone who made a donation and to our Politicology+ members who got early access to this intimate event! You can become a Politicology+ member today at https://politicology.com/plus In this discussion: (02:05) Why Mike’s optimistic in this book (10:00) Mike’s personal journey from working at Domino’s Pizza to becoming a political strategist  (13:43) A poignant moment involving Mike’s mom, the role of Latina women in leadership, and how the Latinization of American will reshape cultural and political roles for women (21:23) Latinos and old-school conservatism  (29:35) Messaging and policy in Democratic outreach to Latinos  (36:37) How Republicans are winning Latino voters (despite their best efforts)  (46:03) Practical takeaways for political professionals (52:34) Reflections on American identity, values, and optimism  Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Preorder The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy—https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg


Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid in front of a live audience in Sacramento, CA to discuss Mike’s upcoming book The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy.


Special thanks to everyone who made a donation and to our Politicology+ members who got early access to this intimate event! You can become a Politicology+ member today at https://politicology.com/plus


In this discussion:


(02:05) Why Mike’s optimistic in this book


(10:00) Mike’s personal journey from working at Domino’s Pizza to becoming a political strategist 


(13:43) A poignant moment involving Mike’s mom, the role of Latina women in leadership, and how the Latinization of American will reshape cultural and political roles for women


(21:23) Latinos and old-school conservatism 


(29:35) Messaging and policy in Democratic outreach to Latinos 


(36:37) How Republicans are winning Latino voters (despite their best efforts) 


(46:03) Practical takeaways for political professionals


(52:34) Reflections on American identity, values, and optimism 


Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/madrid_mike




Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 4228 Full Blown Freakout—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we discuss the “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.”  Then, we talk about the high-level NIH officials who tried to undermine government transparency—including about the coronavirus. After that, we look at rising debt interest payments and why high interest rates are making it harder to manage the debt Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom)  Segments this week: (05:39)  “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.”  (30:05) The NIH subverting FOIA  (44:51) Rising Debt Interest costs [Politicology+] Mike and Ron answer your questions  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1: Politico - Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden - POLITICO NYT - Republicans who backed Biden in 2020 complain he’s lost their phone numbers The Hill - Axelrod: Biden ‘pride’ may cost him election Segment 2:  NYT - Health Officials Tried to Evade Public Records Laws, Lawmakers Say - The New York Times House oversight Committee - Wenstrup Investigates NIH Conspiracy to Evade FOIA, Avoid Public Transparency - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Segment 3:  Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - Interest Costs Just Surpassed Defense and Medicare-2024-05-10  Bloomberg - Yellen Says Higher Path for Rates Boosts Need to Lift Revenue - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2024 18:25:00 -0000 Full Blown Freakout—The Weekly Roundup full 2 371 Politicology Democrats in ‘freakout’ over Biden, the NIH officials undermining government transparency, and the rising cost of debt interest payments To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we discuss the “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.”  Then, we talk about the high-level NIH officials who tried to undermine government transparency—including about the coronavirus. After that, we look at rising debt interest payments and why high interest rates are making it harder to manage the debt Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom)  Segments this week: (05:39)  “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.”  (30:05) The NIH subverting FOIA  (44:51) Rising Debt Interest costs [Politicology+] Mike and Ron answer your questions  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1: Politico - Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden - POLITICO NYT - Republicans who backed Biden in 2020 complain he’s lost their phone numbers The Hill - Axelrod: Biden ‘pride’ may cost him election Segment 2:  NYT - Health Officials Tried to Evade Public Records Laws, Lawmakers Say - The New York Times House oversight Committee - Wenstrup Investigates NIH Conspiracy to Evade FOIA, Avoid Public Transparency - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Segment 3:  Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - Interest Costs Just Surpassed Defense and Medicare-2024-05-10  Bloomberg - Yellen Says Higher Path for Rates Boosts Need to Lift Revenue - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we discuss the “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.” 


Then, we talk about the high-level NIH officials who tried to undermine government transparency—including about the coronavirus.


After that, we look at rising debt interest payments and why high interest rates are making it harder to manage the debt


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)


Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) 


Segments this week:


(05:39)  “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.” 


(30:05) The NIH subverting FOIA 


(44:51) Rising Debt Interest costs


[Politicology+] Mike and Ron answer your questions 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/madrid_mike


https://x.com/anthonyyork49


Related reading:

Segment 1:

Politico - Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden - POLITICO

NYT - Republicans who backed Biden in 2020 complain he’s lost their phone numbers

The Hill - Axelrod: Biden ‘pride’ may cost him election


Segment 2: 

NYT - Health Officials Tried to Evade Public Records Laws, Lawmakers Say - The New York Times

House oversight Committee - Wenstrup Investigates NIH Conspiracy to Evade FOIA, Avoid Public Transparency - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability


Segment 3: 

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - Interest Costs Just Surpassed Defense and Medicare-2024-05-10

 Bloomberg - Yellen Says Higher Path for Rates Boosts Need to Lift Revenue - Bloomberg

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]]> 3990 Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom https://politicology.com/ Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world. Segments to look forward to: (02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin  (16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies (26:04) Financial privilege (38:35) Bitcoin in action  (45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan  (56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages  (59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa  (1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions  (1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects  (1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gladstein Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 May 2024 22:39:00 -0000 Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom full 2 370 Politicology Alex Gladstein On Why Bitcoin Is Essential For Human Rights Work Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world. Segments to look forward to: (02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin  (16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies (26:04) Financial privilege (38:35) Bitcoin in action  (45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan  (56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages  (59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa  (1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions  (1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects  (1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gladstein Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin 


(16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies


(26:04) Financial privilege


(38:35) Bitcoin in action 


(45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan 


(56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages 


(59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa 


(1:00:10) The importance  of peer-to-peer transactions 


(1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects 


(1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone


Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/gladstein


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 3067 Crypto Clash—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 29th: politicology.com/events ** This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (02:33)  Crypto goes to Washington (27:33) Housing is a Latino issue  (44:02) Political violence  [Politicology+] Pseudo-legislating on the border, why the left-right political spectrum isn’t useful, and why you’re still using these outdated terms Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/OKnox https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Senate votes to kill SEC crypto accounting rule Axios - 1 big thing: Gensler's testimony Politico - Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden - POLITICO Segment 2:  UnidosUS - Housing Costs Driving Latino Voter Concerns About Inflation Ahead of the 2024 Election | UnidosUS RedFin - 2023 Has Been The Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record—But 2024 Is Looking Up Segment 3:  NYT - ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics - The New York Times Insurance Journal - Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses WP - Trump email falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded’ to ‘take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search - The Washington Post Axios - Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 May 2024 20:01:00 -0000 Crypto Clash—The Weekly Roundup full 2 369 Politicology Crypto bills moving in congress, housing as a key issue for Latino voters, and the rise of political violence To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 29th: politicology.com/events ** This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (02:33)  Crypto goes to Washington (27:33) Housing is a Latino issue  (44:02) Political violence  [Politicology+] Pseudo-legislating on the border, why the left-right political spectrum isn’t useful, and why you’re still using these outdated terms Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/OKnox https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Senate votes to kill SEC crypto accounting rule Axios - 1 big thing: Gensler's testimony Politico - Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden - POLITICO Segment 2:  UnidosUS - Housing Costs Driving Latino Voter Concerns About Inflation Ahead of the 2024 Election | UnidosUS RedFin - 2023 Has Been The Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record—But 2024 Is Looking Up Segment 3:  NYT - ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics - The New York Times Insurance Journal - Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses WP - Trump email falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded’ to ‘take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search - The Washington Post Axios - Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


** Get your ticket to our LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 29th: politicology.com/events **


This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post )


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)


Segments this week:


(02:33)  Crypto goes to Washington


(27:33) Housing is a Latino issue 


(44:02) Political violence 


[Politicology+] Pseudo-legislating on the border, why the left-right political spectrum isn’t useful, and why you’re still using these outdated terms


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Related reading:

Segment 1: 


Axios - Senate votes to kill SEC crypto accounting rule

Axios - 1 big thing: Gensler's testimony

Politico - Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

UnidosUS - Housing Costs Driving Latino Voter Concerns About Inflation Ahead of the 2024 Election | UnidosUS

RedFin - 2023 Has Been The Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record—But 2024 Is Looking Up


Segment 3: 

NYT - ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics - The New York Times

Insurance Journal - Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses

WP - Trump email falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded’ to ‘take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search - The Washington Post

Axios - Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence

 

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]]> 4113 Urban Warfare https://politicology.com/ ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion.  This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used. Segments to look forward to: (02:06) John’s background in urban warfare (06:20) The violence of October 7th (20:37) How Hamas’s human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel  (30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war (34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare (41:30) Precision guided munitions  (42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations  (52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers (1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means  (1:18:40) The IDF’s standards of conduct in war  (1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war (1:34:18) Israel’s efforts to protect civilians  (1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel  Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 May 2024 02:13:00 -0000 Urban Warfare full 2 368 Politicology John Spencer on the Israel-Hamas War ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion.  This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used. Segments to look forward to: (02:06) John’s background in urban warfare (06:20) The violence of October 7th (20:37) How Hamas’s human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel  (30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war (34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare (41:30) Precision guided munitions  (42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations  (52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers (1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means  (1:18:40) The IDF’s standards of conduct in war  (1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war (1:34:18) Israel’s efforts to protect civilians  (1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel  Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events **


In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion. 


This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:06) John’s background in urban warfare


(06:20) The violence of October 7th


(20:37) How Hamas’s human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel 


(30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war


(34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare


(41:30) Precision guided munitions 


(42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations 


(52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers


(1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means 


(1:18:40) The IDF’s standards of conduct in war 


(1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war


(1:34:18) Israel’s efforts to protect civilians 


(1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel 




Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://x.com/SpencerGuard


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 6776 A Parade of Red Ties—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (04:15)  Russia’s offensive  (32:50) Stubborn inflation  (50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump?  [Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York Times NYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture CNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNN WP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post Segment 2:  CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago NYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York Times CNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business Segment 3:  CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN Politics WP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington Post MSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie Ruhle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 May 2024 16:43:00 -0000 A Parade of Red Ties—The Weekly Roundup full 2 367 Politicology Russia’s offensive, still high inflation, Biden and Trump agree to debate To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (04:15)  Russia’s offensive  (32:50) Stubborn inflation  (50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump?  [Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York Times NYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture CNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNN WP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post Segment 2:  CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago NYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York Times CNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business Segment 3:  CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN Politics WP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington Post MSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie Ruhle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


** Get your ticket to our special LIVE recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events **


This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)


Segments this week:


(04:15)  Russia’s offensive 



(32:50) Stubborn inflation 


(50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump? 



[Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns


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Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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https://twitter.com/ZackCz


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York Times

NYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture

CNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNN

WP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago

NYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York Times

CNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business


Segment 3: 

CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN Politics

WP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington Post

MSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie Ruhle

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]]> 4975 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (06:50)  How you can maximize the impact of political donations  (15:10)  The precinct strategy and how bad actors could sow doubt about the election  (27:00) It’s not a good political strategy to shoot your dog (33:40) How 2020 election denial has pervaded the Republican party  (34:20)The Trump Veepstakes  (43:20) What could happen if Trump loses in November?  (52:38) Mike’s takeaways from the New York Times/ Siena College poll Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, Mike, and Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 May 2024 00:09:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell full 2 366 Politicology Lucy Caldwell, Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (06:50)  How you can maximize the impact of political donations  (15:10)  The precinct strategy and how bad actors could sow doubt about the election  (27:00) It’s not a good political strategy to shoot your dog (33:40) How 2020 election denial has pervaded the Republican party  (34:20)The Trump Veepstakes  (43:20) What could happen if Trump loses in November?  (52:38) Mike’s takeaways from the New York Times/ Siena College poll Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, Mike, and Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 


(06:50)  How you can maximize the impact of political donations 


(15:10)  The precinct strategy and how bad actors could sow doubt about the election 


(27:00) It’s not a good political strategy to shoot your dog


(33:40) How 2020 election denial has pervaded the Republican party 


(34:20)The Trump Veepstakes 


(43:20) What could happen if Trump loses in November? 


(52:38) Mike’s takeaways from the New York Times/ Siena College poll


Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow Ron, Mike, and Lucy on Twitter:


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]]> 3797 Affordability Voters—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Want to come to a live taping? Let us know here: https://tpolls.typeform.com/to/Gxjndbgf This week, we look at how the affordability crisis is hurting Biden’s chances with Latino voters, how more people are getting good jobs without a college degree, and another congressional Democrat indicted for taking bribes from a foreign country. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Segments this week: (03:41)  The affordability crisis driving away the voters Biden needs (23:33) Getting good jobs “degree free” (42:24) TX Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indicted for bribery [Politicology+] The anti-Israel protestors are backed by major Biden Donors Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Pre-order Mike’s book: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  NY Mag - Biden Is Losing the Election in the Center, Not the Left Trump Super Pac Ad Axios  - Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states Axios - Trump's inflation bomb: How his second-term plans could make it worse Fox Business - White House economic adviser struggles with question on monetary policy | Fox Business The Informationist - Money Printing Simplified  Segment 2:  CNBC - 29-year-old ex-bartender now earns $100000 working in AI without a college degree—here's how YouTube: Hannah Maruyama’s conversation with Anthony Pompliano  CNN - Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why CBS News - More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News Segment 3:  AP - Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan NYT - Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme Axios - Why Capitol Hill is so quiet on Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 May 2024 17:25:00 -0000 Affordability Voters—The Weekly Roundup full 2 365 Politicology 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 To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Want to come to a live taping? Let us know here: https://tpolls.typeform.com/to/Gxjndbgf This week, we look at how the affordability crisis is hurting Biden’s chances with Latino voters, how more people are getting good jobs without a college degree, and another congressional Democrat indicted for taking bribes from a foreign country. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Segments this week: (03:41)  The affordability crisis driving away the voters Biden needs (23:33) Getting good jobs “degree free” (42:24) TX Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indicted for bribery [Politicology+] The anti-Israel protestors are backed by major Biden Donors Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Pre-order Mike’s book: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  NY Mag - Biden Is Losing the Election in the Center, Not the Left Trump Super Pac Ad Axios  - Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states Axios - Trump's inflation bomb: How his second-term plans could make it worse Fox Business - White House economic adviser struggles with question on monetary policy | Fox Business The Informationist - Money Printing Simplified  Segment 2:  CNBC - 29-year-old ex-bartender now earns $100000 working in AI without a college degree—here's how YouTube: Hannah Maruyama’s conversation with Anthony Pompliano  CNN - Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why CBS News - More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News Segment 3:  AP - Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan NYT - Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme Axios - Why Capitol Hill is so quiet on Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


** Want to come to a live taping? Let us know here: https://tpolls.typeform.com/to/Gxjndbgf


This week, we look at how the affordability crisis is hurting Biden’s chances with Latino voters, how more people are getting good jobs without a college degree, and another congressional Democrat indicted for taking bribes from a foreign country.


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 


Segments this week:


(03:41)  The affordability crisis driving away the voters Biden needs


(23:33) Getting good jobs “degree free”


(42:24) TX Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indicted for bribery


[Politicology+] The anti-Israel protestors are backed by major Biden Donors


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Pre-order Mike’s book: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



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https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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https://twitter.com/HagarChemali




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NY Mag - Biden Is Losing the Election in the Center, Not the Left

Trump Super Pac Ad

Axios  - Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states

Axios - Trump's inflation bomb: How his second-term plans could make it worse

Fox Business - White House economic adviser struggles with question on monetary policy | Fox Business

The Informationist - Money Printing Simplified 


Segment 2: 

CNBC - 29-year-old ex-bartender now earns $100000 working in AI without a college degree—here's how

YouTube: Hannah Maruyama’s conversation with Anthony Pompliano 

CNN - Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why

CBS News - More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News


Segment 3: 

AP - Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan

NYT - Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme

Axios - Why Capitol Hill is so quiet on Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment

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]]> 4930 The Primary Solution https://politicology.com/ Nick Troiano  (Executive Director of Unite America) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how our process for primary elections fuels the partisan doom loop and leaves more and more Americans disappointed about their choices, and Nick’s new book The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes  Segments to look forward to: (01:52) The Need for Primary Election Reform (02:56) The Impact of Primary Reform on Elected Officials and Political Parties (15:42) How Closed Primaries Disenfranchise Voters  (16:40) Structural Reforms and Cultural Change: Creating a Healthier Democracy (21:14)Exploring Primary Reform Options (30:50) Why We Should Abolish Partisan Primaries  (33:06) The Success of the Alaska System  (37:04) The Arguments Against Reforms (And Why They Don’t Make Sense) (40:00) The Path Forward for Primary Reform (51:39) Envisioning an Ideal Electoral System Read The Primary Solution: https://www.uniteamerica.org/book Check out Unite America: https://www.uniteamerica.org/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/NickTroiano Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 23:17:00 -0000 The Primary Solution full 2 364 Politicology Nick Troiano on fixing our primary elections Nick Troiano  (Executive Director of Unite America) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how our process for primary elections fuels the partisan doom loop and leaves more and more Americans disappointed about their choices, and Nick’s new book The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes  Segments to look forward to: (01:52) The Need for Primary Election Reform (02:56) The Impact of Primary Reform on Elected Officials and Political Parties (15:42) How Closed Primaries Disenfranchise Voters  (16:40) Structural Reforms and Cultural Change: Creating a Healthier Democracy (21:14)Exploring Primary Reform Options (30:50) Why We Should Abolish Partisan Primaries  (33:06) The Success of the Alaska System  (37:04) The Arguments Against Reforms (And Why They Don’t Make Sense) (40:00) The Path Forward for Primary Reform (51:39) Envisioning an Ideal Electoral System Read The Primary Solution: https://www.uniteamerica.org/book Check out Unite America: https://www.uniteamerica.org/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/NickTroiano Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nick Troiano  (Executive Director of Unite America) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how our process for primary elections fuels the partisan doom loop and leaves more and more Americans disappointed about their choices, and Nick’s new book The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes 


Segments to look forward to:


(01:52) The Need for Primary Election Reform


(02:56) The Impact of Primary Reform on Elected Officials and Political Parties


(15:42) How Closed Primaries Disenfranchise Voters 


(16:40) Structural Reforms and Cultural Change: Creating a Healthier Democracy


(21:14)Exploring Primary Reform Options


(30:50) Why We Should Abolish Partisan Primaries 


(33:06) The Success of the Alaska System 


(37:04) The Arguments Against Reforms (And Why They Don’t Make Sense)


(40:00) The Path Forward for Primary Reform


(51:39) Envisioning an Ideal Electoral System




Read The Primary Solution: https://www.uniteamerica.org/book


Check out Unite America: https://www.uniteamerica.org/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/NickTroiano


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 


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]]> 3669 The ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) James Lavish (co-managing partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) Segments this week: (04:50)  Money (39:00) Trump’s Time Magazine Story  (48:30) Arizona  [Politicology+] RFK Jr’s surprising performance with younger and Latino voters, what’s driving that appeal, and what it could mean for this election cycle.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Read James’s  substack: https://jameslavish.substack.com/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jameslavish https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare | CNN Business Bloomberg - US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Lowest Level Since July 2022 - Bloomberg Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO Segment 2:  Time Magazine - Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like | TIME WSJ - Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence - WSJ Politico - Mitch McConnell continues to break with Trump on immunity claims - POLITICO Segment 3:  NYT - Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law - The New York Times Politico-Arizona legislature repeals 1864 abortion law - POLITICO NPR - Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban : NPR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 May 2024 21:36:00 -0000 The ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly Roundup full 2 363 Politicology People feel worse about their money, Trump’s Time Magazine interview, and Arizona repeals the 1864 Abortion Ban To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) James Lavish (co-managing partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) Segments this week: (04:50)  Money (39:00) Trump’s Time Magazine Story  (48:30) Arizona  [Politicology+] RFK Jr’s surprising performance with younger and Latino voters, what’s driving that appeal, and what it could mean for this election cycle.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Read James’s  substack: https://jameslavish.substack.com/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jameslavish https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare | CNN Business Bloomberg - US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Lowest Level Since July 2022 - Bloomberg Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO Segment 2:  Time Magazine - Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like | TIME WSJ - Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence - WSJ Politico - Mitch McConnell continues to break with Trump on immunity claims - POLITICO Segment 3:  NYT - Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law - The New York Times Politico-Arizona legislature repeals 1864 abortion law - POLITICO NPR - Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban : NPR   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post )


James Lavish (co-managing partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund)


Segments this week:


(04:50)  Money


(39:00) Trump’s Time Magazine Story 


(48:30) Arizona 


[Politicology+] RFK Jr’s surprising performance with younger and Latino voters, what’s driving that appeal, and what it could mean for this election cycle. 


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/


Read James’s  substack: https://jameslavish.substack.com/


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/jameslavish


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


https://twitter.com/OKnox



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CNN - Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare | CNN Business

Bloomberg - US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Lowest Level Since July 2022 - Bloomberg

Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

Time Magazine - Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like | TIME

WSJ - Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence - WSJ

Politico - Mitch McConnell continues to break with Trump on immunity claims - POLITICO


Segment 3: 

NYT - Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law - The New York Times

Politico-Arizona legislature repeals 1864 abortion law - POLITICO

NPR - Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban : NPR

 

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]]> 4678 Briefly, Perfectly Human https://politicology.com/ Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2024 01:37:00 -0000 Briefly, Perfectly Human full 2 362 Politicology Alua Arthur on embracing mortality and talking about death Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End.  Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula?  (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality  (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death  (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death  (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones  (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges  (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease  (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life  (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy  (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death  (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies  (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:31) What is a death doula? 


(05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality 


(07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death 


(10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death 


(26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones 


(28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges 


(30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease 


(32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life 


(38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care


(40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy 


(43:40) Meaningful rituals for death 


(47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies 


(51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human



Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb


Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 



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]]> 3714 “Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the Ukraine and Israel aid package and whether Mike Johnson might actually be a capable speaker. Then we’ll discuss the anti-Israel encampments at college campuses across the country. Finally, we’ll talk about the “safe space” election and how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are only talking to friendly media Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:32)  Speaker Johnson puts country over crazy (21:40) The anti-Israel encampments at college campuses (40:21) Biden and Trump stick to friendly media [Politicology+] Are you frustrated with non-stop fundraising text messages and emails? For this week’s Politocology+ episode, Zack and Ron dish on a few of the unsavory strategies and tactics campaigns and PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  The Atlantic - The Accidental Speaker NYT - How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine - The New York Times Politico - How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine - POLITICO Vanity Fair - The Motion to Vacate Mike Johnson Seems Pretty Darn Motionless | Vanity Fair Segment 2:  NYT - Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow The Atlantic - The Unreality of Columbia’s ‘Liberated Zone’ - The Atlantic NYT - Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia - The New York Times WP - Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread - The Washington Post FP - Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC | The Free Press Segment 3:  Axios - How Biden, Trump favor safe spaces   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:40:00 -0000 “Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup full 2 361 Politicology Security funding, the protests on college campuses, and the safe spaces election To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the Ukraine and Israel aid package and whether Mike Johnson might actually be a capable speaker. Then we’ll discuss the anti-Israel encampments at college campuses across the country. Finally, we’ll talk about the “safe space” election and how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are only talking to friendly media Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:32)  Speaker Johnson puts country over crazy (21:40) The anti-Israel encampments at college campuses (40:21) Biden and Trump stick to friendly media [Politicology+] Are you frustrated with non-stop fundraising text messages and emails? For this week’s Politocology+ episode, Zack and Ron dish on a few of the unsavory strategies and tactics campaigns and PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  The Atlantic - The Accidental Speaker NYT - How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine - The New York Times Politico - How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine - POLITICO Vanity Fair - The Motion to Vacate Mike Johnson Seems Pretty Darn Motionless | Vanity Fair Segment 2:  NYT - Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow The Atlantic - The Unreality of Columbia’s ‘Liberated Zone’ - The Atlantic NYT - Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia - The New York Times WP - Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread - The Washington Post FP - Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC | The Free Press Segment 3:  Axios - How Biden, Trump favor safe spaces   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at the Ukraine and Israel aid package and whether Mike Johnson might actually be a capable speaker. Then we’ll discuss the anti-Israel encampments at college campuses across the country. Finally, we’ll talk about the “safe space” election and how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are only talking to friendly media


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)


Segments this week:


(02:32)  Speaker Johnson puts country over crazy


(21:40) The anti-Israel encampments at college campuses


(40:21) Biden and Trump stick to friendly media


[Politicology+] Are you frustrated with non-stop fundraising text messages and emails? For this week’s Politocology+ episode, Zack and Ron dish on a few of the unsavory strategies and tactics campaigns and PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules.


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ZackCz


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The Atlantic - The Accidental Speaker

NYT - How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine - The New York Times

Politico - How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine - POLITICO

Vanity Fair - The Motion to Vacate Mike Johnson Seems Pretty Darn Motionless | Vanity Fair


Segment 2: 

NYT - Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow

The Atlantic - The Unreality of Columbia’s ‘Liberated Zone’ - The Atlantic

NYT - Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia - The New York Times

WP - Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread - The Washington Post

FP - Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC | The Free Press


Segment 3: 

Axios - How Biden, Trump favor safe spaces

 


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]]> 4244 Means of Control — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:39:00 -0000 Means of Control — Part 2 full 2 360 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 2: (02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed  (09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies  (11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization  (18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy  (22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data (24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance  (26:38) What could legislative reform look like?  (29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy  Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 


Part 2:


(02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed 


(09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies 


(11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization 


(18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy 


(22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data


(24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance 


(26:38) What could legislative reform look like? 


(29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy 


Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw


Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ByronTau



Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 2594 Missiles & Money — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss  how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (02:40) Iran’s attack (40:18) Financial frustration [Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ Segment 2:  Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO  WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:15:00 -0000 Missiles & Money — The Weekly Roundup full 2 359 Politicology Iran’s attack on Israel, the financial crunch above the poverty line To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss  how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (02:40) Iran’s attack (40:18) Financial frustration [Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ Segment 2:  Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO  WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss  how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Segments this week:


(02:40) Iran’s attack


(40:18) Financial frustration


[Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel

CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News

Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO

AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News

ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco

Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO

WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ


Segment 2: 

Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO

 WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ

CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation

The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF

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]]> 5266 Means of Control — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:18:00 -0000 Means of Control — Part 1 full 2 358 Politicology Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how the federal government uses marketing data to spy on you. In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State  Part 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book  (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering  (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you  (12:12) The implications for personal privacy  (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States  (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship  (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data  (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State 


Part 1:


(02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book 


(05:15) The Evolution of data brokering 


(09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you 


(12:12) The implications for personal privacy 


(22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States 


(26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship 


(28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data 


(31:20) How social media changed the data collection game


Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw


Follow Ron and Byron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ByronTau



Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ 

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]]> 2657 “Get Caught Trying” — The Weekly Roundup https://www.politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at No Labels announcing they won’t field a ticket and the impact RFK Jr. could have, how Trump’s abortion announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court case could impact the election, and Joe Biden tries to cancel student debt…again.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:05) No Labels and RFK Jr.  (14:47) Abortion (38:20) Student loan debt [Politicology+] The new book misleading people about “white rural rage” and the scapegoating of rural Americans Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  Politico -No Labels packs it up, won’t put forth a presidential ticket - POLITICO CNN - RFK Jr. campaign walks back fundraising emails that said January 6 defendants were stripped of constitutional liberties | CNN Politics Politico - RFK Jr. ballot access consultant promotes strategy to throw the election to Trump - POLITICO CNN  - RFK Jr. campaign official attended Jan. 6 ‘Stop the Steal’ rally and wanted ‘favorite President’ Trump to run for third term | CNN Politics Segment 2:  AP - Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target | AP News CNN  - Trump says he wouldn’t sign federal abortion ban | CNN Politics WP - Arizona’s abortion ruling threatens to upend 2024 races - The Washington Post Segment 3: NYT - What to Know About Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan - The New York Times CNBC - Biden administration could start forgiving student debt this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:54:00 -0000 “Get Caught Trying” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 357 Politicology No Labels bows out, RFK Jr’s spoiler plan, Arizona Abortion law, and Biden’s new plan to cancel student loan debt To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at No Labels announcing they won’t field a ticket and the impact RFK Jr. could have, how Trump’s abortion announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court case could impact the election, and Joe Biden tries to cancel student debt…again.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:05) No Labels and RFK Jr.  (14:47) Abortion (38:20) Student loan debt [Politicology+] The new book misleading people about “white rural rage” and the scapegoating of rural Americans Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  Politico -No Labels packs it up, won’t put forth a presidential ticket - POLITICO CNN - RFK Jr. campaign walks back fundraising emails that said January 6 defendants were stripped of constitutional liberties | CNN Politics Politico - RFK Jr. ballot access consultant promotes strategy to throw the election to Trump - POLITICO CNN  - RFK Jr. campaign official attended Jan. 6 ‘Stop the Steal’ rally and wanted ‘favorite President’ Trump to run for third term | CNN Politics Segment 2:  AP - Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target | AP News CNN  - Trump says he wouldn’t sign federal abortion ban | CNN Politics WP - Arizona’s abortion ruling threatens to upend 2024 races - The Washington Post Segment 3: NYT - What to Know About Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan - The New York Times CNBC - Biden administration could start forgiving student debt this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at No Labels announcing they won’t field a ticket and the impact RFK Jr. could have, how Trump’s abortion announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court case could impact the election, and Joe Biden tries to cancel student debt…again. 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)


Segments this week:


(02:05) No Labels and RFK Jr. 


(14:47) Abortion


(38:20) Student loan debt


[Politicology+] The new book misleading people about “white rural rage” and the scapegoating of rural Americans


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



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Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Politico -No Labels packs it up, won’t put forth a presidential ticket - POLITICO

CNN - RFK Jr. campaign walks back fundraising emails that said January 6 defendants were stripped of constitutional liberties | CNN Politics

Politico - RFK Jr. ballot access consultant promotes strategy to throw the election to Trump - POLITICO

CNN  - RFK Jr. campaign official attended Jan. 6 ‘Stop the Steal’ rally and wanted ‘favorite President’ Trump to run for third term | CNN Politics


Segment 2: 

AP - Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target | AP News

CNN  - Trump says he wouldn’t sign federal abortion ban | CNN Politics

WP - Arizona’s abortion ruling threatens to upend 2024 races - The Washington Post


Segment 3:

NYT - What to Know About Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan - The New York Times

CNBC - Biden administration could start forgiving student debt this year

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]]> 4323 How To Demoralize America https://politicology.com/ Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Chris Zappone (Digital Foreign Editor at The Age and the writer and narrator of the Dark Shining Moment podcast) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the evolution of Russian tactics since 2016 and the vulnerability of American democracy Segments to look forward to: (02:16) The state of the war  in Ukraine  (10:00) The evolution of Russian influence campaigns   (14:37) What Putin wants  (25:14) The democratic mind and future vision   (29:00) America’s role in the world  (46:00) The erosion of trust and manipulation of narratives  (59:10) The importance of national psychological defense  (1:10:00) The impact of social media on trust in media institutions  (1:13:00) Balancing healthy skepticism and toxic cynicism in meaning making institutions  (1:14:45) The challenge of finding reliable sources  (1:18:00) Russia’s goal: America eating itself alive Listen to Dark Shining Moment: https://apple.co/3Jhasz2 Follow Ron, Molly, and Chris on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/chrizap Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:33:00 -0000 How To Demoralize America full 2 356 Politicology Molly McKew and Chris Zappone join host Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s influence campaigns in the United States Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Chris Zappone (Digital Foreign Editor at The Age and the writer and narrator of the Dark Shining Moment podcast) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the evolution of Russian tactics since 2016 and the vulnerability of American democracy Segments to look forward to: (02:16) The state of the war  in Ukraine  (10:00) The evolution of Russian influence campaigns   (14:37) What Putin wants  (25:14) The democratic mind and future vision   (29:00) America’s role in the world  (46:00) The erosion of trust and manipulation of narratives  (59:10) The importance of national psychological defense  (1:10:00) The impact of social media on trust in media institutions  (1:13:00) Balancing healthy skepticism and toxic cynicism in meaning making institutions  (1:14:45) The challenge of finding reliable sources  (1:18:00) Russia’s goal: America eating itself alive Listen to Dark Shining Moment: https://apple.co/3Jhasz2 Follow Ron, Molly, and Chris on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/chrizap Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Chris Zappone (Digital Foreign Editor at The Age and the writer and narrator of the Dark Shining Moment podcast) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the evolution of Russian tactics since 2016 and the vulnerability of American democracy


Segments to look forward to:


(02:16) The state of the war  in Ukraine 


(10:00) The evolution of Russian influence campaigns  


(14:37) What Putin wants 


(25:14) The democratic mind and future vision

 

(29:00) America’s role in the world 


(46:00) The erosion of trust and manipulation of narratives 


(59:10) The importance of national psychological defense 


(1:10:00) The impact of social media on trust in media institutions 


(1:13:00) Balancing healthy skepticism and toxic cynicism in meaning making institutions 


(1:14:45) The challenge of finding reliable sources 


(1:18:00) Russia’s goal: America eating itself alive



Listen to Dark Shining Moment: https://apple.co/3Jhasz2


Follow Ron, Molly, and Chris on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew


https://twitter.com/chrizap


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]]> 6063 Democracy Doomsday Prepping — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at one way Republicans could try to legally throw out votes to ensure Trump’s victory, the latest Wall Street Journal polling, and the backlash against DEI  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (02:06) Starting the steal (20:10) The WSJ Poll and who benefits from RFK Jr’s run  (30:15) The backlash against DEI   [Politicology+] Lab Leak, the origins of human life, and the push for ideological purity that is stifling scientific inquiry Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/AlexThomp Related reading: Segment 1:  The Bulwark - ‘Start the Steal’: Trump Once Again Planning to Overturn an Election NYT - Here Is One Way to Steal the Presidential Election WP - GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks - The Washington Post Segment 2:  WSJ - Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds WSJ - Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll AP - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for independent White House bid | AP News CNN - RFK Jr. names Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan as running mate | CNN Politics Axios - Conservative media sours on RFK Jr. as an independent Segment 3: Axios - Behind DEI’s rise and fall NBC News - Oregon re-criminalizes small amounts of hard drugs after 2020 voter initiative is overturned Brianna Wu criticizing progressivism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:58:00 -0000 Democracy Doomsday Prepping — The Weekly Roundup full 2 255 Politicology The Start the Steal plans, the Wall Street Journal Poll, Who RFK Jr helps and hurts, and the backlash against DEI To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at one way Republicans could try to legally throw out votes to ensure Trump’s victory, the latest Wall Street Journal polling, and the backlash against DEI  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (02:06) Starting the steal (20:10) The WSJ Poll and who benefits from RFK Jr’s run  (30:15) The backlash against DEI   [Politicology+] Lab Leak, the origins of human life, and the push for ideological purity that is stifling scientific inquiry Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/AlexThomp Related reading: Segment 1:  The Bulwark - ‘Start the Steal’: Trump Once Again Planning to Overturn an Election NYT - Here Is One Way to Steal the Presidential Election WP - GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks - The Washington Post Segment 2:  WSJ - Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds WSJ - Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll AP - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for independent White House bid | AP News CNN - RFK Jr. names Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan as running mate | CNN Politics Axios - Conservative media sours on RFK Jr. as an independent Segment 3: Axios - Behind DEI’s rise and fall NBC News - Oregon re-criminalizes small amounts of hard drugs after 2020 voter initiative is overturned Brianna Wu criticizing progressivism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at one way Republicans could try to legally throw out votes to ensure Trump’s victory, the latest Wall Street Journal polling, and the backlash against DEI 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios)


Segments this week:


(02:06) Starting the steal


(20:10) The WSJ Poll and who benefits from RFK Jr’s run 


(30:15) The backlash against DEI  


[Politicology+] Lab Leak, the origins of human life, and the push for ideological purity that is stifling scientific inquiry


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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬



Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ZackCz


https://twitter.com/AlexThomp


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The Bulwark - ‘Start the Steal’: Trump Once Again Planning to Overturn an Election

NYT - Here Is One Way to Steal the Presidential Election

WP - GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

WSJ - Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds

WSJ - Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll

AP - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for independent White House bid | AP News

CNN - RFK Jr. names Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan as running mate | CNN Politics

Axios - Conservative media sours on RFK Jr. as an independent


Segment 3:

Axios - Behind DEI’s rise and fall

NBC News - Oregon re-criminalizes small amounts of hard drugs after 2020 voter initiative is overturned

Brianna Wu criticizing progressivism 

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]]> 3780 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:05) The Bannon Line and how the dynamics of this cycle are different from 2020 (09:00) Why the traditional political spectrum isn’t a useful framework and the rise of populism (17:50) The Fairness Doctrine and the impact of its Removal (25:25) The debate over whether Biden should debate Trump  (30:46) Trump’s takeover of the RNC  (41:31) The Republican Party’s brand  (46:26) Authoritarian Reactionary Christians in American Politics  (50:02) The loss of focus on Community  (1:03:00) The threat of Religious Nationalism Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:44:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid full 2 358 Politicology Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:05) The Bannon Line and how the dynamics of this cycle are different from 2020 (09:00) Why the traditional political spectrum isn’t a useful framework and the rise of populism (17:50) The Fairness Doctrine and the impact of its Removal (25:25) The debate over whether Biden should debate Trump  (30:46) Trump’s takeover of the RNC  (41:31) The Republican Party’s brand  (46:26) Authoritarian Reactionary Christians in American Politics  (50:02) The loss of focus on Community  (1:03:00) The threat of Religious Nationalism Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 


(01:05) The Bannon Line and how the dynamics of this cycle are different from 2020


(09:00) Why the traditional political spectrum isn’t a useful framework and the rise of populism


(17:50) The Fairness Doctrine and the impact of its Removal


(25:25) The debate over whether Biden should debate Trump 


(30:46) Trump’s takeover of the RNC 


(41:31) The Republican Party’s brand 


(46:26) Authoritarian Reactionary Christians in American Politics 


(50:02) The loss of focus on Community 


(1:03:00) The threat of Religious Nationalism



Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


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]]> 4575 Trump Is Now A Meme Stock — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Trump taking Truth Social public, the ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, and why you weren’t crazy about how bad inflation was Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Al Cárdenas (Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (02:50) Truth Social Goes Public (17:00) ISIS attack in Moscow (36:24) Inflation was bad, you’re not crazy [Politicology+] Ronna McDaniel and the MSNBC  On-Air Uproar Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgement in New York | CNN Politics Axios - Truth Social faces harsh reality as a public company Time Magazine - Why Is Trump's Truth Social Worth Billions? Experts Have Theories Segment 2:  Radio Free Europe - Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' For Concert Massacre, But Still Points To Ukraine, U.S. USA Today - ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine AP - US gave advance notice of Moscow attack. What is 'duty to warn'? | AP News Segment 3: The Bulwark - Harvard Economists Confirm You’re Not Crazy: Inflation Was Really Bad (From March 8) Bloomberg - Biden Bets Fed Will Cut Rates Soon as He Pledges Housing Help - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:26:00 -0000 Trump Is Now A Meme Stock — The Weekly Roundup full 2 353 Politicology Truth Social Goes Public, ISIS Terrorist Attack, Inflation Was as Bad as You Thought To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Trump taking Truth Social public, the ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, and why you weren’t crazy about how bad inflation was Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Al Cárdenas (Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (02:50) Truth Social Goes Public (17:00) ISIS attack in Moscow (36:24) Inflation was bad, you’re not crazy [Politicology+] Ronna McDaniel and the MSNBC  On-Air Uproar Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgement in New York | CNN Politics Axios - Truth Social faces harsh reality as a public company Time Magazine - Why Is Trump's Truth Social Worth Billions? Experts Have Theories Segment 2:  Radio Free Europe - Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' For Concert Massacre, But Still Points To Ukraine, U.S. USA Today - ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine AP - US gave advance notice of Moscow attack. What is 'duty to warn'? | AP News Segment 3: The Bulwark - Harvard Economists Confirm You’re Not Crazy: Inflation Was Really Bad (From March 8) Bloomberg - Biden Bets Fed Will Cut Rates Soon as He Pledges Housing Help - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at Trump taking Truth Social public, the ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, and why you weren’t crazy about how bad inflation was


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Al Cárdenas (Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush)


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Segments this week:


(02:50) Truth Social Goes Public


(17:00) ISIS attack in Moscow


(36:24) Inflation was bad, you’re not crazy


[Politicology+] Ronna McDaniel and the MSNBC  On-Air Uproar


Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CNN - Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgement in New York | CNN Politics

Axios - Truth Social faces harsh reality as a public company

Time Magazine - Why Is Trump's Truth Social Worth Billions? Experts Have Theories


Segment 2: 

Radio Free Europe - Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' For Concert Massacre, But Still Points To Ukraine, U.S.

USA Today - ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine

AP - US gave advance notice of Moscow attack. What is 'duty to warn'? | AP News


Segment 3:

The Bulwark - Harvard Economists Confirm You’re Not Crazy: Inflation Was Really Bad

(From March 8) Bloomberg - Biden Bets Fed Will Cut Rates Soon as He Pledges Housing Help - Bloomberg

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]]> 4188 The Lie Detectives — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online?  In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 2: (01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns  (06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity  (17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation  (30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online?  (38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:04:00 -0000 The Lie Detectives — Part 2 full 2 252 Politicology Sasha Issenberg joins Mike Madrid and Host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online?  In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 2: (01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns  (06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity  (17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation  (30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online?  (38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online? 


In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age.


In part 2:


(01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns 


(06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity 


(17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation 


(30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online? 


(38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation



Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives

Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab


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]]> 1671 Trouble In The Base — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Tuesday’s election results and the warning signs for Trump, whether the impeachment inquiry is backfiring on Republicans, and how to talk about “Christian Nationalism” Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Segments this week: (02:27) Trump’s base weakness (19:00) Impeachment  (31:41) “Christian Nationalism” [Politicology+] Should Biden debate Trump?  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Trump wins Arizona primary, but Haley takes nearly 19% of the vote - Axios Phoenix The Guardian - Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election and claims ‘Biden beat Obama’ CNN - Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics USA Today - Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him Segment 2:  Religion in Public - Christian Nationalism is Both Smear and Savior to Many Christians Matt Taylor Thread on “Smear and Savior”  Matt Taylor Thread on Dusty Deevers speech  Segment 3: Axios - Shouting, accusations, a mask: GOP's Hunter Biden hearing erupts into bickering NBC News - Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin' Reuters - Democratic lawmaker dons Putin mask, mocks Republicans at Biden impeachment hearing | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:30:00 -0000 Trouble In The Base — The Weekly Roundup full 2 351 Politicology Trump’s Trouble in the Base, Impeachment Backfiring, and Christian Nationalism as smear and savior To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Tuesday’s election results and the warning signs for Trump, whether the impeachment inquiry is backfiring on Republicans, and how to talk about “Christian Nationalism” Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Segments this week: (02:27) Trump’s base weakness (19:00) Impeachment  (31:41) “Christian Nationalism” [Politicology+] Should Biden debate Trump?  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Trump wins Arizona primary, but Haley takes nearly 19% of the vote - Axios Phoenix The Guardian - Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election and claims ‘Biden beat Obama’ CNN - Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics USA Today - Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him Segment 2:  Religion in Public - Christian Nationalism is Both Smear and Savior to Many Christians Matt Taylor Thread on “Smear and Savior”  Matt Taylor Thread on Dusty Deevers speech  Segment 3: Axios - Shouting, accusations, a mask: GOP's Hunter Biden hearing erupts into bickering NBC News - Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin' Reuters - Democratic lawmaker dons Putin mask, mocks Republicans at Biden impeachment hearing | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we look at Tuesday’s election results and the warning signs for Trump, whether the impeachment inquiry is backfiring on Republicans, and how to talk about “Christian Nationalism”


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way)


Segments this week:


(02:27) Trump’s base weakness


(19:00) Impeachment 


(31:41) “Christian Nationalism”


[Politicology+] Should Biden debate Trump? 


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https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios - Trump wins Arizona primary, but Haley takes nearly 19% of the vote - Axios Phoenix

The Guardian - Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election and claims ‘Biden beat Obama’

CNN - Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics

USA Today - Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him


Segment 2: 

Religion in Public - Christian Nationalism is Both Smear and Savior to Many Christians

Matt Taylor Thread on “Smear and Savior” 

Matt Taylor Thread on Dusty Deevers speech 


Segment 3:

Axios - Shouting, accusations, a mask: GOP's Hunter Biden hearing erupts into bickering

NBC News - Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin'

Reuters - Democratic lawmaker dons Putin mask, mocks Republicans at Biden impeachment hearing | Reuters

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]]> 4012 “Fur-Lined Handcuffs” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we dive into the nuances of Georgia’s Republican primary, No Labels pushing forward with their plan to draft a presidential candidate, and Donald Trump’s takeover at the RNC Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Greg Bluestein (Politics Reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Segments this week: (02:14) The Georgia primary  (12:25) No Labels (34:34) The RNC Purge [Politicology+] Congress's latest push to ban TikTok Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/bluestein Related reading: Segment 1:  The Hill - Haley gets 77K votes in Georgia GOP primary after dropping out of race | The Hill AJC - PG A.M.: Takeaways from Georgia’s presidential primaries ABC News - Judge throws out 6 counts of Trump's Georgia election interference indictment - ABC News NYT - For This Rookie Judge, a Pivotal Decision Looms in the Georgia Trump Case - The New York Times Segment 2:  WSJ - No Labels Is Expected to Push Ahead With ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ WSJ - No Labels Considering Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan to Lead ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ Segment 3: Politico - RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP - POLITICO NYT - Election Updates: Big cuts after Trump’s R.N.C. takeover; Biden goes on offensive. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:06:00 -0000 “Fur-Lined Handcuffs” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 349 Politicology Georgia Primary, No Labels Pushes Forward, the Purge at the RNC To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we dive into the nuances of Georgia’s Republican primary, No Labels pushing forward with their plan to draft a presidential candidate, and Donald Trump’s takeover at the RNC Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Greg Bluestein (Politics Reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Segments this week: (02:14) The Georgia primary  (12:25) No Labels (34:34) The RNC Purge [Politicology+] Congress's latest push to ban TikTok Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/bluestein Related reading: Segment 1:  The Hill - Haley gets 77K votes in Georgia GOP primary after dropping out of race | The Hill AJC - PG A.M.: Takeaways from Georgia’s presidential primaries ABC News - Judge throws out 6 counts of Trump's Georgia election interference indictment - ABC News NYT - For This Rookie Judge, a Pivotal Decision Looms in the Georgia Trump Case - The New York Times Segment 2:  WSJ - No Labels Is Expected to Push Ahead With ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ WSJ - No Labels Considering Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan to Lead ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ Segment 3: Politico - RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP - POLITICO NYT - Election Updates: Big cuts after Trump’s R.N.C. takeover; Biden goes on offensive. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


This week, we dive into the nuances of Georgia’s Republican primary, No Labels pushing forward with their plan to draft a presidential candidate, and Donald Trump’s takeover at the RNC


Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 


Greg Bluestein (Politics Reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)


Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Segments this week:


(02:14) The Georgia primary 


(12:25) No Labels


(34:34) The RNC Purge


[Politicology+] Congress's latest push to ban TikTok


Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



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https://twitter.com/bluestein



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The Hill - Haley gets 77K votes in Georgia GOP primary after dropping out of race | The Hill

AJC - PG A.M.: Takeaways from Georgia’s presidential primaries

ABC News - Judge throws out 6 counts of Trump's Georgia election interference indictment - ABC News

NYT - For This Rookie Judge, a Pivotal Decision Looms in the Georgia Trump Case - The New York Times


Segment 2: 

WSJ - No Labels Is Expected to Push Ahead With ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ

WSJ - No Labels Considering Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan to Lead ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ


Segment 3:

Politico - RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP - POLITICO

NYT - Election Updates: Big cuts after Trump’s R.N.C. takeover; Biden goes on offensive. - The New York Times

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]]> 3670 Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 2: (01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights (08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights (16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal (41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy (45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:42:00 -0000 Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2 full 2 348 Politicology Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 2: (01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights (08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights (16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal (41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy (45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.


“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.


But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.


But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?


With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?


And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?


In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.


In part 2:


(01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights


(08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights


(16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal


(41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy


(45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy



Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm

Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.

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]]> 2049 Sleepy Joe Wakes Up— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. With the presidential nominations locked up after Super Tuesday, Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign in earnest at his “defiant” State of the Union address.  Also: the Super Tuesday results, Nikki Haley bowing out of the primary and the fight for her supporters.  Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (01:50) Joe Biden’s State of the Union address (30:20) Super Tuesday results, Haley dropping out, and Trump’s move to purify the Republican party [Politicology+] Katie Porter claims the California Senate Primary was “rigged by Billionaires”   Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Related reading: Segment 1:  The White House - President Biden's State of the Union Address NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address - The New York Times Yahoo Finance - What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed' AP - Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded | AP News Segment 2:  NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Trump Wins and Haley Exits - The New York Times The Bulwark - Nikki Haley Has Chosen to Be a Tool for Authoritarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:10:00 -0000 Sleepy Joe Wakes Up— The Weekly Roundup full 2 347 Politicology Joe Biden’s State of the Union and the fight for Haley supporters begins To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. With the presidential nominations locked up after Super Tuesday, Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign in earnest at his “defiant” State of the Union address.  Also: the Super Tuesday results, Nikki Haley bowing out of the primary and the fight for her supporters.  Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (01:50) Joe Biden’s State of the Union address (30:20) Super Tuesday results, Haley dropping out, and Trump’s move to purify the Republican party [Politicology+] Katie Porter claims the California Senate Primary was “rigged by Billionaires”   Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Related reading: Segment 1:  The White House - President Biden's State of the Union Address NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address - The New York Times Yahoo Finance - What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed' AP - Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded | AP News Segment 2:  NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Trump Wins and Haley Exits - The New York Times The Bulwark - Nikki Haley Has Chosen to Be a Tool for Authoritarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


With the presidential nominations locked up after Super Tuesday, Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign in earnest at his “defiant” State of the Union address. 


Also: the Super Tuesday results, Nikki Haley bowing out of the primary and the fight for her supporters. 


Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios)


Segments this week:


(01:50) Joe Biden’s State of the Union address


(30:20) Super Tuesday results, Haley dropping out, and Trump’s move to purify the Republican party


[Politicology+] Katie Porter claims the California Senate Primary was “rigged by Billionaires”  


Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.



Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The White House - President Biden's State of the Union Address

NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address - The New York Times

Yahoo Finance - What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed'

AP - Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded | AP News


Segment 2: 

NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Trump Wins and Haley Exits - The New York Times

The Bulwark - Nikki Haley Has Chosen to Be a Tool for Authoritarianism.

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]]> 3552 Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 1: (01:50 ) Ruy’s background (05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites  (10:10)The impact of the 2016 election  (23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories  (30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration  Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:09:00 -0000 Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1 full 2 346 Politicology Political scientist Ruy Teixeira joins to discuss his new book about the shifts in the Democratic party that are costing votes Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 1: (01:50 ) Ruy’s background (05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites  (10:10)The impact of the 2016 election  (23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories  (30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration  Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.


“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.


But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.


But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?


With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?


And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?


In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.


In part 1:


(01:50 ) Ruy’s background


(05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites 


(10:10)The impact of the 2016 election 


(23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories 


(30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration 


Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm

Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/


Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.

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]]> 1749 IVF vs The Border— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. What will the protest votes in Michigan mean for the Biden campaign? What major Trump weakness did we see in his 20-point win in South Carolina?  Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom)  Segments this week: (02:30) Did the “uncommitted” protest vote against Biden in Michigan backfire?  (13:03) The Republican Primary in South Carolina, what it means for Haley, and Trump’s weaknesses with Republicans (30:00) Crosspressure on IVF and reproductive rights vs border security and immigration  [Politicology+] The bipartisan crypto SuperPAC targeting Katie Porter in the California Senate Primary and the partisan realignment on Wall Street Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out the LA Times series about Latino politics in L.A.: https://bit.ly/3T1qotI Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1:  Detroit Free Press - 'Uncommitted' Michigan primary vote results: What happens next for Biden, campaign NPR - The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal NYT - Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal - The New York Times Segment 2:  Politico - Takeaways from Trump's thumping of Haley in South Carolina - POLITICO ABC News - Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden - ABC News Axios - “Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump AP - Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech Segment 3:  Axios - Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF Politico - Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it. - POLITICO Politico - Senate GOP poised to block IVF protection bill - POLITICO NYT - Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:58:00 -0000 IVF vs The Border— The Weekly Roundup full 2 345 Politicology The “uncommitted” votes in Michigan, Trump’s weakness showing in South Carolina, and IVF and Immigration shaping the election landscape To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. What will the protest votes in Michigan mean for the Biden campaign? What major Trump weakness did we see in his 20-point win in South Carolina?  Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel:  Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom)  Segments this week: (02:30) Did the “uncommitted” protest vote against Biden in Michigan backfire?  (13:03) The Republican Primary in South Carolina, what it means for Haley, and Trump’s weaknesses with Republicans (30:00) Crosspressure on IVF and reproductive rights vs border security and immigration  [Politicology+] The bipartisan crypto SuperPAC targeting Katie Porter in the California Senate Primary and the partisan realignment on Wall Street Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out the LA Times series about Latino politics in L.A.: https://bit.ly/3T1qotI Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1:  Detroit Free Press - 'Uncommitted' Michigan primary vote results: What happens next for Biden, campaign NPR - The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal NYT - Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal - The New York Times Segment 2:  Politico - Takeaways from Trump's thumping of Haley in South Carolina - POLITICO ABC News - Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden - ABC News Axios - “Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump AP - Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech Segment 3:  Axios - Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF Politico - Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it. - POLITICO Politico - Senate GOP poised to block IVF protection bill - POLITICO NYT - Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


What will the protest votes in Michigan mean for the Biden campaign? What major Trump weakness did we see in his 20-point win in South Carolina? 


Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 


Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) 


Segments this week:


(02:30) Did the “uncommitted” protest vote against Biden in Michigan backfire? 


(13:03) The Republican Primary in South Carolina, what it means for Haley, and Trump’s weaknesses with Republicans


(30:00) Crosspressure on IVF and reproductive rights vs border security and immigration 


[Politicology+] The bipartisan crypto SuperPAC targeting Katie Porter in the California Senate Primary and the partisan realignment on Wall Street


Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Check out the LA Times series about Latino politics in L.A.: https://bit.ly/3T1qotI


Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/madrid_mike

https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Detroit Free Press - 'Uncommitted' Michigan primary vote results: What happens next for Biden, campaign

NPR - The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal

NYT - Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal - The New York Times




Segment 2: 

Politico - Takeaways from Trump's thumping of Haley in South Carolina - POLITICO

ABC News - Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden - ABC News

Axios - “Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump

AP - Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech



Segment 3: 

Axios - Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF

Politico - Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it. - POLITICO

Politico - Senate GOP poised to block IVF protection bill - POLITICO

NYT - Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration - The New York Times

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]]> 3691 Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2 full 2 344 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies  (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe  (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 


Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?


Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?


Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 


In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.



In part 2:


(01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies 


(12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe 


(15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies.


(27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance


(30:50) What the future of privacy might look like 



Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm


Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/kashhill


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3205 Laces And Legacies — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, Vladimir Putin had his biggest domestic rival, Alexei Navalny murdered in prison. Now Donald Trump is comparing himself to Navalny.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Segments this week: (02:50) Navalny’s killing; and the Republican impeachment probe takes a big hit (29:04) Donald Trump is selling sneakers to cover his legal bills (39 :00) Trump allies plotting to make Christian nationalism a key part of a second administration [Politicology+] The hearing about whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue prosecuting Trump and the huge blunder in her relationship with the special prosecutor in the case Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Reuters - What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison | Reuters NBC News- A now-indicted FBI informant was at the 'heart' of the GOP's case against Joe Biden CNN - Alexander Smirnov: Former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ role in Ukraine business | CNN Politics Axios - Russia arrests Los Angeles woman on treason charges Segment 2:  NBC News - Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years Get Trump Sneakers  ABC News - Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him - ABC News Politico - Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new legal bills - POLITICO The Dispatch - Navalny’s Death Sheds Light on the Moral Rot of the American Right - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Segment 3:  Politico - Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration - POLITICO Politico - Mike Johnson invoked God in a GOP presentation on keeping the majority. It didn’t land well. - Live Updates - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:30:00 -0000 Laces And Legacies — The Weekly Roundup full 2 343 Politicology Navanly’s killing, the Smirnov indictment, Trump’s Golden Shoes, and the plot to make Christian Nationalism a focus of a new Trump administration To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, Vladimir Putin had his biggest domestic rival, Alexei Navalny murdered in prison. Now Donald Trump is comparing himself to Navalny.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Segments this week: (02:50) Navalny’s killing; and the Republican impeachment probe takes a big hit (29:04) Donald Trump is selling sneakers to cover his legal bills (39 :00) Trump allies plotting to make Christian nationalism a key part of a second administration [Politicology+] The hearing about whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue prosecuting Trump and the huge blunder in her relationship with the special prosecutor in the case Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Reuters - What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison | Reuters NBC News- A now-indicted FBI informant was at the 'heart' of the GOP's case against Joe Biden CNN - Alexander Smirnov: Former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ role in Ukraine business | CNN Politics Axios - Russia arrests Los Angeles woman on treason charges Segment 2:  NBC News - Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years Get Trump Sneakers  ABC News - Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him - ABC News Politico - Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new legal bills - POLITICO The Dispatch - Navalny’s Death Sheds Light on the Moral Rot of the American Right - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Segment 3:  Politico - Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration - POLITICO Politico - Mike Johnson invoked God in a GOP presentation on keeping the majority. It didn’t land well. - Live Updates - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Last week, Vladimir Putin had his biggest domestic rival, Alexei Navalny murdered in prison. Now Donald Trump is comparing himself to Navalny. 


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


Segments this week:


(02:50) Navalny’s killing; and the Republican impeachment probe takes a big hit


(29:04) Donald Trump is selling sneakers to cover his legal bills


(39 :00) Trump allies plotting to make Christian nationalism a key part of a second administration


[Politicology+] The hearing about whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue prosecuting Trump and the huge blunder in her relationship with the special prosecutor in the case


Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/ZackCz

https://twitter.com/HagarChemali



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Reuters - What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison | Reuters

NBC News- A now-indicted FBI informant was at the 'heart' of the GOP's case against Joe Biden

CNN - Alexander Smirnov: Former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ role in Ukraine business | CNN Politics

Axios - Russia arrests Los Angeles woman on treason charges




Segment 2: 

NBC News - Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years

Get Trump Sneakers 

ABC News - Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him - ABC News

Politico - Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new legal bills - POLITICO

The Dispatch - Navalny’s Death Sheds Light on the Moral Rot of the American Right - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch



Segment 3: 

Politico - Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration - POLITICO

Politico - Mike Johnson invoked God in a GOP presentation on keeping the majority. It didn’t land well. - Live Updates - POLITICO

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4579 Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:57:00 -0000 Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1 full 2 242 Politicology NYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins to discuss anonymity, facial recognition and ClearviewAI Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous?  Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it.  In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives  (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy  (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI  (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition  (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed.  (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software?  Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 


Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?


Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?


Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 


In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.



In part 1:


(01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives 


(00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy 


(11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI 


(13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition 


(18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed. 


(22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology


(25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software? 


Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm


Follow Ron and Kashmir  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/kashhill


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2326 Grandpa v. Grandpa —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, a Department of Justice special counsel report concluded that Joe Biden should not be charged for his mishandling of classified documents, but the allegations about Biden’s memory have taken center stage. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) Segments this week: (03:04) Special Counsel’s report  (24:40) NY-3 Special Election  (44:12) Russia wants to put a nuke in space + the invasive and controversial surveillance program set to expire soon [Politicology+] No Labels’ dubious presidential ticket and their recent letter asking the Justice Department to investigate their critics Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for surveillance and communications drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Special counsel report questions Biden's memory ABC News - Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term: POLL - ABC News Fox - Biden's upcoming physical exam will not include a cognitive test, White House says Politico - Biden v. Trump: The battle over who’s too old, too forgetful or too confused - POLITICO Segment 2:  NYT - In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics CNBC - Democrats see New York special election win as blueprint for defeating Trump in November NBC News - Pennsylvania Democrats pad narrow state House advantage with special election win Segment 3:  ABC News - GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources - ABC News CNN - House Intel Chairman announces ‘serious national security threat,’ sources say it is related to Russia | CNN Politics Washington Post - Officials sound alarm about new Russian “space threat” - The Washington Post Roll Call - House delays plans on surveillance program reauthorization vote - Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:07:00 -0000 Grandpa v. Grandpa —The Weekly Roundup full 2 341 Politicology Allegations about Biden’s memory, the Democrat’s Special Election Victory, and a Cryptic Statement about a Security Threat To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, a Department of Justice special counsel report concluded that Joe Biden should not be charged for his mishandling of classified documents, but the allegations about Biden’s memory have taken center stage. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) Segments this week: (03:04) Special Counsel’s report  (24:40) NY-3 Special Election  (44:12) Russia wants to put a nuke in space + the invasive and controversial surveillance program set to expire soon [Politicology+] No Labels’ dubious presidential ticket and their recent letter asking the Justice Department to investigate their critics Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for surveillance and communications drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Special counsel report questions Biden's memory ABC News - Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term: POLL - ABC News Fox - Biden's upcoming physical exam will not include a cognitive test, White House says Politico - Biden v. Trump: The battle over who’s too old, too forgetful or too confused - POLITICO Segment 2:  NYT - In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics CNBC - Democrats see New York special election win as blueprint for defeating Trump in November NBC News - Pennsylvania Democrats pad narrow state House advantage with special election win Segment 3:  ABC News - GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources - ABC News CNN - House Intel Chairman announces ‘serious national security threat,’ sources say it is related to Russia | CNN Politics Washington Post - Officials sound alarm about new Russian “space threat” - The Washington Post Roll Call - House delays plans on surveillance program reauthorization vote - Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Last week, a Department of Justice special counsel report concluded that Joe Biden should not be charged for his mishandling of classified documents, but the allegations about Biden’s memory have taken center stage.


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way)


Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)


Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention)


Segments this week:


(03:04) Special Counsel’s report 


(24:40) NY-3 Special Election 


(44:12) Russia wants to put a nuke in space + the invasive and controversial surveillance program set to expire soon


[Politicology+] No Labels’ dubious presidential ticket and their recent letter asking the Justice Department to investigate their critics


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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


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https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios - Special counsel report questions Biden's memory

ABC News - Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term: POLL - ABC News

Fox - Biden's upcoming physical exam will not include a cognitive test, White House says

Politico - Biden v. Trump: The battle over who’s too old, too forgetful or too confused - POLITICO



Segment 2: 

NYT - In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics

CNBC - Democrats see New York special election win as blueprint for defeating Trump in November

NBC News - Pennsylvania Democrats pad narrow state House advantage with special election win



Segment 3: 

ABC News - GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources - ABC News

CNN - House Intel Chairman announces ‘serious national security threat,’ sources say it is related to Russia | CNN Politics

Washington Post - Officials sound alarm about new Russian “space threat” - The Washington Post

Roll Call - House delays plans on surveillance program reauthorization vote - Roll Call

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]]> 4479 Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:28:00 -0000 Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1 full 2 339 Politicology David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey   (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career  (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values  (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism  (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values  (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions  For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?


What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”


How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?


In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.


In part 1:


(04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey  


(07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career 


(13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values 


(16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it


(22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing  than Christian Nationalism 


(28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values 


(34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions 


For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/


Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


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]]> 2977 Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:28:00 -0000 Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2 full 2 340 Politicology David Gushee joins to discuss Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century   (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues  (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy?


What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?”


How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon?


In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies.


Segments to look forward to in part 2:


(02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century  


(07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues 


(13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization


(18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities


(32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition


(35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies


(40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms.


For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/


Follow Ron  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬.


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]]> 2998 MAGA Meltdown — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ MAGA makes a mess all over the Capitol, including tanking their own  border deal for Trump. Tucker Carlson goes to the Kremlin to be Putin’s mouthpiece. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:00) Republican dysfunction in Congress (27:11) Tucker Carlson interviews Putin and evolving Russian information warfare [Politicology+] The money raised and spent by Super PACs supporting Trump’s primary challengers—what it tells us, and why it matters. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.  Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Bipartisan border deal on brink of defeat ahead of key Senate vote | CNN Politics Politico - McConnell faces a growing GOP rebellion after border deal breaks down - POLITICO Axios - Senate Democrats strike fast after GOP’s border deal implosion Axios - House GOP erupts in fury over "embarrassing" and "shameful" defeats Segment 2:  WP - Putin interview with Tucker Carlson shows Kremlin outreach to Trump’s GOP - The Washington Post X - Tucker Carlson on Why he’s interviewing Putin NYT - N.S.A. Installs New Director as U.S. Prepares for Election Influence Operations Read George Conway’s piece about the Trump immunity decision:  The Atlantic - An Airtight Ruling Against Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:50:00 -0000 MAGA Meltdown — The Weekly Roundup full 2 338 Politicology Republicans implode in Congress and Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda MAGA makes a mess all over the Capitol, including tanking their own  border deal for Trump. Tucker Carlson goes to the Kremlin to be Putin’s mouthpiece. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:00) Republican dysfunction in Congress (27:11) Tucker Carlson interviews Putin and evolving Russian information warfare [Politicology+] The money raised and spent by Super PACs supporting Trump’s primary challengers—what it tells us, and why it matters. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.  Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Bipartisan border deal on brink of defeat ahead of key Senate vote | CNN Politics Politico - McConnell faces a growing GOP rebellion after border deal breaks down - POLITICO Axios - Senate Democrats strike fast after GOP’s border deal implosion Axios - House GOP erupts in fury over "embarrassing" and "shameful" defeats Segment 2:  WP - Putin interview with Tucker Carlson shows Kremlin outreach to Trump’s GOP - The Washington Post X - Tucker Carlson on Why he’s interviewing Putin NYT - N.S.A. Installs New Director as U.S. Prepares for Election Influence Operations Read George Conway’s piece about the Trump immunity decision:  The Atlantic - An Airtight Ruling Against Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices MAGA makes a mess all over the Capitol, including tanking their own  border deal for Trump. Tucker Carlson goes to the Kremlin to be Putin’s mouthpiece.


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 


Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)


Segments this week:


(03:00) Republican dysfunction in Congress


(27:11) Tucker Carlson interviews Putin and evolving Russian information warfare


[Politicology+] The money raised and spent by Super PACs supporting Trump’s primary challengers—what it tells us, and why it matters.


Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. 


Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine:  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/madrid_mike 

https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CNN - Bipartisan border deal on brink of defeat ahead of key Senate vote | CNN Politics

Politico - McConnell faces a growing GOP rebellion after border deal breaks down - POLITICO

Axios - Senate Democrats strike fast after GOP’s border deal implosion

Axios - House GOP erupts in fury over "embarrassing" and "shameful" defeats



Segment 2: 

WP - Putin interview with Tucker Carlson shows Kremlin outreach to Trump’s GOP - The Washington Post

X - Tucker Carlson on Why he’s interviewing Putin

NYT - N.S.A. Installs New Director as U.S. Prepares for Election Influence Operations



Read George Conway’s piece about the Trump immunity decision:  The Atlantic - An Airtight Ruling Against Trump

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]]> 4531 Joe Cohn Wants To Reason With An Unreasonable Congress https://politicology.com/ What sort of person decides to step back from an esteemed career as a civil liberties legal advocate and embark on one of the most exhausting and thankless prospects you can imagine—a bid for congress?  Exactly the sort of person Congress needs at this moment.  Civil Rights Attorney and advocate Joe Cohn returns to Politicology to discuss his decision to run for congress.  Segments to look forward to: (02:06) Why Joe’s running for congress (06:30) What makes him different from the rest of the field   (08:20) His experience in civil rights litigation and legislative advocacy  (14:12) The role of elected officials in depolarization  (20:40) The threats to democracy (25:20) Curbing executive power and encouraging legislative action (37:13) The broken incentive structure in Congress  (47:47) New Jersey Politics and the County Party Line (50:27) Winning in an environment that values spectacle (52:45)Prioritizing reasonableness and dialogue Check out Joe’s website: https://www.joecohnforcongress.com/ Follow Ron and Joe  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JoeCohnNJ3 Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:50:00 -0000 Joe Cohn Wants To Reason With An Unreasonable Congress full 2 337 Politicology Joe Cohn returns to the show to talk about his run for congress What sort of person decides to step back from an esteemed career as a civil liberties legal advocate and embark on one of the most exhausting and thankless prospects you can imagine—a bid for congress?  Exactly the sort of person Congress needs at this moment.  Civil Rights Attorney and advocate Joe Cohn returns to Politicology to discuss his decision to run for congress.  Segments to look forward to: (02:06) Why Joe’s running for congress (06:30) What makes him different from the rest of the field   (08:20) His experience in civil rights litigation and legislative advocacy  (14:12) The role of elected officials in depolarization  (20:40) The threats to democracy (25:20) Curbing executive power and encouraging legislative action (37:13) The broken incentive structure in Congress  (47:47) New Jersey Politics and the County Party Line (50:27) Winning in an environment that values spectacle (52:45)Prioritizing reasonableness and dialogue Check out Joe’s website: https://www.joecohnforcongress.com/ Follow Ron and Joe  on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JoeCohnNJ3 Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What sort of person decides to step back from an esteemed career as a civil liberties legal advocate and embark on one of the most exhausting and thankless prospects you can imagine—a bid for congress? 


Exactly the sort of person Congress needs at this moment. 


Civil Rights Attorney and advocate Joe Cohn returns to Politicology to discuss his decision to run for congress. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:06) Why Joe’s running for congress


(06:30) What makes him different from the rest of the field  


(08:20) His experience in civil rights litigation and legislative advocacy 


(14:12) The role of elected officials in depolarization 


(20:40) The threats to democracy


(25:20) Curbing executive power and encouraging legislative action


(37:13) The broken incentive structure in Congress 


(47:47) New Jersey Politics and the County Party Line


(50:27) Winning in an environment that values spectacle


(52:45)Prioritizing reasonableness and dialogue


Check out Joe’s website: https://www.joecohnforcongress.com/


Follow Ron and Joe  on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/JoeCohnNJ3



Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 3719 Republicans’ Border Bluff—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden praises the border security deal and pledges to “shut down” the border if it passes, an Iranian-backed militia kills three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley goes on offense. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Segments this week: (02:35) The border deal (18:00) Iran-backed militias (36:13) Nikki Haley [Politicology+] The MAGA conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl is rigged and Taylor Swift is a PsyOp. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.  Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Watch Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot —https://bit.ly/3UqNfl6 Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/OKnox  https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Related reading: Segment 1:  WP - Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP The Hill - House Republicans poised to torpedo GOP’s best chance in years to pass border bill | The Hill Axios - Bloomberg poll: Biden losing ground to Trump on immigration White House - Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations | The White House WSJ - A GOP Border Reckoning - WSJ Segment 2:  CNN - Jordan drone attack: Three US troops killed at Tower 22, more than 30 injured | CNN Politics NPR - U.S. identifies the 3 service members killed in drone strike in Jordan : NPR NYT - 3 American Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Says Axios - Biden says he's decided how to respond to deadly Jordan attack AP - Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan Segment 3:  The Bulwark - An Open Letter to Nikki Haley - by Michael Wood NYT - Nikki Haley Goes After Trump and Biden in ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Campaign - The New York Times Axios - Nikki Haley's coast-to-coast money week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Republicans’ Border Bluff—The Weekly Roundup full 2 336 Politicology Biden pledges to close the border, the strike on U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley takes the gloves off To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden praises the border security deal and pledges to “shut down” the border if it passes, an Iranian-backed militia kills three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley goes on offense. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Segments this week: (02:35) The border deal (18:00) Iran-backed militias (36:13) Nikki Haley [Politicology+] The MAGA conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl is rigged and Taylor Swift is a PsyOp. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.  Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Watch Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot —https://bit.ly/3UqNfl6 Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/OKnox  https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Related reading: Segment 1:  WP - Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP The Hill - House Republicans poised to torpedo GOP’s best chance in years to pass border bill | The Hill Axios - Bloomberg poll: Biden losing ground to Trump on immigration White House - Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations | The White House WSJ - A GOP Border Reckoning - WSJ Segment 2:  CNN - Jordan drone attack: Three US troops killed at Tower 22, more than 30 injured | CNN Politics NPR - U.S. identifies the 3 service members killed in drone strike in Jordan : NPR NYT - 3 American Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Says Axios - Biden says he's decided how to respond to deadly Jordan attack AP - Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan Segment 3:  The Bulwark - An Open Letter to Nikki Haley - by Michael Wood NYT - Nikki Haley Goes After Trump and Biden in ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Campaign - The New York Times Axios - Nikki Haley's coast-to-coast money week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On this weekly roundup, Biden praises the border security deal and pledges to “shut down” the border if it passes, an Iranian-backed militia kills three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley goes on offense.


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 


Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post )


Segments this week:


(02:35) The border deal


(18:00) Iran-backed militias


(36:13) Nikki Haley



[Politicology+] The MAGA conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl is rigged and Taylor Swift is a PsyOp.


Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. 


Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/


Watch Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot —https://bit.ly/3UqNfl6


Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/OKnox 

https://twitter.com/madrid_mike 



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

WP - Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP

The Hill - House Republicans poised to torpedo GOP’s best chance in years to pass border bill | The Hill

Axios - Bloomberg poll: Biden losing ground to Trump on immigration

White House - Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations | The White House

WSJ - A GOP Border Reckoning - WSJ


Segment 2: 


CNN - Jordan drone attack: Three US troops killed at Tower 22, more than 30 injured | CNN Politics

NPR - U.S. identifies the 3 service members killed in drone strike in Jordan : NPR

NYT - 3 American Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Says

Axios - Biden says he's decided how to respond to deadly Jordan attack

AP - Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan

Segment 3: 

The Bulwark - An Open Letter to Nikki Haley - by Michael Wood

NYT - Nikki Haley Goes After Trump and Biden in ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Campaign - The New York Times

Axios - Nikki Haley's coast-to-coast money week


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]]> 3635 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:35) Lauren Boebert’s district switch  (05:35) Shifting demographics and political alignment in the U.S.  (08:05) The moral and ethical considerations for former Trump supporters and the importance of genuine contrition (27:00) The significance of union endorsements in the current political landscape  (41:10) Global tensions and the interconnection between various forms of warfare, including the potential onset of a world war Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid full 2 335 Politicology Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:35) Lauren Boebert’s district switch  (05:35) Shifting demographics and political alignment in the U.S.  (08:05) The moral and ethical considerations for former Trump supporters and the importance of genuine contrition (27:00) The significance of union endorsements in the current political landscape  (41:10) Global tensions and the interconnection between various forms of warfare, including the potential onset of a world war Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 


(01:35) Lauren Boebert’s district switch 


(05:35) Shifting demographics and political alignment in the U.S. 


(08:05) The moral and ethical considerations for former Trump supporters and the importance of genuine contrition


(27:00) The significance of union endorsements in the current political landscape 


(41:10) Global tensions and the interconnection between various forms of warfare, including the potential onset of a world war


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]]> 4106 It’s Go Time —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden and Trump win the New Hampshire primaries, the evolving politics of the worsening border crisis, and the “incredibly stark” assessment that Russia could win their war against Ukraine in a matter of weeks.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (03:00) The New Hampshire Primary (18:37) The Fight Over Border Security (37:47) Ukraine Aid [Politicology+] AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Read Akhil and Vikram Amar Amicus brief: https://bit.ly/3HxTZFR Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  ABC News - Haley captures independents and college grads, but Trump base holds fast in NH: Exit poll - ABC News NY Times - New Hampshire Primary: Trump Defeats Haley, but She Vows to Stay in Race - The New York Times CNN - Biden wins New Hampshire primary, CNN projects, with successful write-in campaign Segment 2:  NYTimes  - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds Politico - Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text - Live Updates - POLITICO NYTimes - With Border Deal Near, Parole and Money Take Center Stage in Senate Talks ABC News - Supreme Court allows federal agents to remove razor wire Texas placed at border - ABC News The Hill -Chip Roy: Texas should ignore Supreme Court’s border razor wire ruling | The Hill Segment 3:  NBC News - 'Incredibly stark': Biden aides give lawmakers a grim assessment of Ukraine without more aid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:20:00 -0000 It’s Go Time —The Weekly Roundup full 2 335 Politicology The New Hampshire Primaries, the politics of the border crisis, and Ukraine aid To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden and Trump win the New Hampshire primaries, the evolving politics of the worsening border crisis, and the “incredibly stark” assessment that Russia could win their war against Ukraine in a matter of weeks.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)  Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (03:00) The New Hampshire Primary (18:37) The Fight Over Border Security (37:47) Ukraine Aid [Politicology+] AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Read Akhil and Vikram Amar Amicus brief: https://bit.ly/3HxTZFR Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  ABC News - Haley captures independents and college grads, but Trump base holds fast in NH: Exit poll - ABC News NY Times - New Hampshire Primary: Trump Defeats Haley, but She Vows to Stay in Race - The New York Times CNN - Biden wins New Hampshire primary, CNN projects, with successful write-in campaign Segment 2:  NYTimes  - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds Politico - Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text - Live Updates - POLITICO NYTimes - With Border Deal Near, Parole and Money Take Center Stage in Senate Talks ABC News - Supreme Court allows federal agents to remove razor wire Texas placed at border - ABC News The Hill -Chip Roy: Texas should ignore Supreme Court’s border razor wire ruling | The Hill Segment 3:  NBC News - 'Incredibly stark': Biden aides give lawmakers a grim assessment of Ukraine without more aid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On this weekly roundup, Biden and Trump win the New Hampshire primaries, the evolving politics of the worsening border crisis, and the “incredibly stark” assessment that Russia could win their war against Ukraine in a matter of weeks. 


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 


Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)


Segments this week:


(03:00) The New Hampshire Primary


(18:37) The Fight Over Border Security


(37:47) Ukraine Aid


[Politicology+] AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Read Akhil and Vikram Amar Amicus brief: https://bit.ly/3HxTZFR


Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

ABC News - Haley captures independents and college grads, but Trump base holds fast in NH: Exit poll - ABC News

NY Times - New Hampshire Primary: Trump Defeats Haley, but She Vows to Stay in Race - The New York Times

CNN - Biden wins New Hampshire primary, CNN projects, with successful write-in campaign


Segment 2: 

NYTimes  - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times

CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds

Politico - Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text - Live Updates - POLITICO

NYTimes - With Border Deal Near, Parole and Money Take Center Stage in Senate Talks

ABC News - Supreme Court allows federal agents to remove razor wire Texas placed at border - ABC News

The Hill -Chip Roy: Texas should ignore Supreme Court’s border razor wire ruling | The Hill


Segment 3: 

NBC News - 'Incredibly stark': Biden aides give lawmakers a grim assessment of Ukraine without more aid

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]]> 4465 [+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview] https://politicology.com/ Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Related reading: Axios - AI's next fight is over whose values it should hold https://www.axios.com/2024/01/24/values-ai-chatgpt-alignment CNBC - OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/openai-quietly-removes-ban-on-military-use-of-its-ai-tools.html NBC News - Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/fake-joe-biden-robocall-tells-new-hampshire-democrats-not-vote-tuesday-rcna134984 Axios - OpenAI suspends developer behind Dean Phillips bot https://www.axios.com/2024/01/21/dean-phillips-chat-gpt-ai-bot-suspension Wired - OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/openai-scrapped-promise-disclose-key-documents/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:20:00 -0000 [+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview] bonus 2 334 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Related reading: Axios - AI's next fight is over whose values it should hold https://www.axios.com/2024/01/24/values-ai-chatgpt-alignment CNBC - OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/openai-quietly-removes-ban-on-military-use-of-its-ai-tools.html NBC News - Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/fake-joe-biden-robocall-tells-new-hampshire-democrats-not-vote-tuesday-rcna134984 Axios - OpenAI suspends developer behind Dean Phillips bot https://www.axios.com/2024/01/21/dean-phillips-chat-gpt-ai-bot-suspension Wired - OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/openai-scrapped-promise-disclose-key-documents/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for.



Related reading:

Axios - AI's next fight is over whose values it should hold

https://www.axios.com/2024/01/24/values-ai-chatgpt-alignment


CNBC - OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/openai-quietly-removes-ban-on-military-use-of-its-ai-tools.html


NBC News - Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/fake-joe-biden-robocall-tells-new-hampshire-democrats-not-vote-tuesday-rcna134984


Axios - OpenAI suspends developer behind Dean Phillips bot

https://www.axios.com/2024/01/21/dean-phillips-chat-gpt-ai-bot-suspension


Wired - OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public | WIRED

https://www.wired.com/story/openai-scrapped-promise-disclose-key-documents/


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]]> 1499 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 full 2 332 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds 


(07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives


(12:50) Why silence feels scary


(18:30) What is noise? 


(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is


(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking


(37:27) The historical significance of silence


You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/JustinZorn


https://twitter.com/LeighMarz


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1800 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:30:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 full 2 333 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology


(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us


(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict


(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity


(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life


(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics 



You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/JustinZorn


https://twitter.com/LeighMarz


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1626 The Buzzsaw Primary —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Trump wins the uneventful Iowa caucus, rising tensions in the Middle East, and the dynamics of the Democratic primary This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) Segments this week: (02:20) The Iowa Caucus (08:30) Rising tension in the Middle East (36:46) The Democratic Primary [Politicology+] Davos and the garish display of wealth with growing income inequality.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/AlexThomp https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  NYTimes - Iowa Caucus Results 2024: Trump Wins - The New York Times CBS News - Iowa caucus turnout for 2024 and how it compares to previous years - CBS News Des Moines Register - Early call of Trump as winner of Iowa Caucuses stirs anger. Here's why it happened Segment 2:  Time - Iran Fires Missiles at Iraq, Syria and Pakistan—What to Know | TIME WSJ - Houthis Turn Their Sights on U.S. Ships, Vow to Keep Attacking Red Sea Targets - WSJ CNN - Iran-backed militia vows more attacks after US Embassy in Iraq comes under fire | CNN Politics Politico - Biden's Yemen strike reignites Congress' battle over war powers - Live Updates - POLITICO Segment 3:  (From Feb, 2023) ABC News — Democrats approve new primary calendar for 2024 - ABC News Miami Herald - 2024 New Hampshire primary has a twist — it doesn't matter for Democrats. Wait, what? NBC News - Inside the 'weird' write-in campaign needed to help Biden win New Hampshire Vox - Democrats’ bizarre New Hampshire primary fight, explained. - Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0000 The Buzzsaw Primary —The Weekly Roundup full 2 331 Politicology The Iowa Caucus, Rising Tension in the Middle East, and the Democratic Primary heading into New Hampshire To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Trump wins the uneventful Iowa caucus, rising tensions in the Middle East, and the dynamics of the Democratic primary This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) Segments this week: (02:20) The Iowa Caucus (08:30) Rising tension in the Middle East (36:46) The Democratic Primary [Politicology+] Davos and the garish display of wealth with growing income inequality.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/AlexThomp https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  NYTimes - Iowa Caucus Results 2024: Trump Wins - The New York Times CBS News - Iowa caucus turnout for 2024 and how it compares to previous years - CBS News Des Moines Register - Early call of Trump as winner of Iowa Caucuses stirs anger. Here's why it happened Segment 2:  Time - Iran Fires Missiles at Iraq, Syria and Pakistan—What to Know | TIME WSJ - Houthis Turn Their Sights on U.S. Ships, Vow to Keep Attacking Red Sea Targets - WSJ CNN - Iran-backed militia vows more attacks after US Embassy in Iraq comes under fire | CNN Politics Politico - Biden's Yemen strike reignites Congress' battle over war powers - Live Updates - POLITICO Segment 3:  (From Feb, 2023) ABC News — Democrats approve new primary calendar for 2024 - ABC News Miami Herald - 2024 New Hampshire primary has a twist — it doesn't matter for Democrats. Wait, what? NBC News - Inside the 'weird' write-in campaign needed to help Biden win New Hampshire Vox - Democrats’ bizarre New Hampshire primary fight, explained. - Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On this weekly roundup, Trump wins the uneventful Iowa caucus, rising tensions in the Middle East, and the dynamics of the Democratic primary


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)


Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios)


Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official)


Segments this week:


(02:20) The Iowa Caucus


(08:30) Rising tension in the Middle East


(36:46) The Democratic Primary



[Politicology+] Davos and the garish display of wealth with growing income inequality. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


https://twitter.com/AlexThomp


https://twitter.com/Mpolymer


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYTimes - Iowa Caucus Results 2024: Trump Wins - The New York Times

CBS News - Iowa caucus turnout for 2024 and how it compares to previous years - CBS News

Des Moines Register - Early call of Trump as winner of Iowa Caucuses stirs anger. Here's why it happened


Segment 2: 

Time - Iran Fires Missiles at Iraq, Syria and Pakistan—What to Know | TIME

WSJ - Houthis Turn Their Sights on U.S. Ships, Vow to Keep Attacking Red Sea Targets - WSJ

CNN - Iran-backed militia vows more attacks after US Embassy in Iraq comes under fire | CNN Politics

Politico - Biden's Yemen strike reignites Congress' battle over war powers - Live Updates - POLITICO


Segment 3: 

(From Feb, 2023) ABC News — Democrats approve new primary calendar for 2024 - ABC News

Miami Herald - 2024 New Hampshire primary has a twist — it doesn't matter for Democrats. Wait, what?

NBC News - Inside the 'weird' write-in campaign needed to help Biden win New Hampshire

Vox - Democrats’ bizarre New Hampshire primary fight, explained. - Vox

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]]> 3559 Trump’s Courtroom Campaign https://politicology.com/ Donald Trump is facing 91 counts in 4 criminal cases and a host of civil litigation.  In this episode, Michael Zeldin (Former federal prosecutor) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the 4 criminal cases, Trump’s civil fraud trial and more.  Segments to look forward to: (02:03) Overview of the cases and legal troubles   (06:40) Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York  (15:02) The huge damages in Rudy Giluiani’s defamation trail  (19:17) Mark Meadows attempt to move the Georgia case to Federal Court  (24:07) The plea deals in Georgia and what they say about the DA’s case (26:10) What impact the alleged affair between the D.A. and lead prosecutor could have on the case (29:44) The question of presidential immunity  (39:30) How the appellate court decision on immunity could impact the Trump trial timelines (44:47) Fischer v. The United States and how that case could change the federal election subversion case against Trump  (52:52) Some questions the courts will need to answer about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment  Check out Michael’s podcast, That Said: https://bit.ly/3S0n0iA Follow Ron and Michael  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:30:00 -0000 Trump’s Courtroom Campaign full 2 330 Politicology Michael Zeldin joins to discuss the many legal troubles of Donald Trump Donald Trump is facing 91 counts in 4 criminal cases and a host of civil litigation.  In this episode, Michael Zeldin (Former federal prosecutor) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the 4 criminal cases, Trump’s civil fraud trial and more.  Segments to look forward to: (02:03) Overview of the cases and legal troubles   (06:40) Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York  (15:02) The huge damages in Rudy Giluiani’s defamation trail  (19:17) Mark Meadows attempt to move the Georgia case to Federal Court  (24:07) The plea deals in Georgia and what they say about the DA’s case (26:10) What impact the alleged affair between the D.A. and lead prosecutor could have on the case (29:44) The question of presidential immunity  (39:30) How the appellate court decision on immunity could impact the Trump trial timelines (44:47) Fischer v. The United States and how that case could change the federal election subversion case against Trump  (52:52) Some questions the courts will need to answer about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment  Check out Michael’s podcast, That Said: https://bit.ly/3S0n0iA Follow Ron and Michael  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump is facing 91 counts in 4 criminal cases and a host of civil litigation. 


In this episode, Michael Zeldin (Former federal prosecutor) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the 4 criminal cases, Trump’s civil fraud trial and more. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:03) Overview of the cases and legal troubles  


(06:40) Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York 


(15:02) The huge damages in Rudy Giluiani’s defamation trail 


(19:17) Mark Meadows attempt to move the Georgia case to Federal Court 


(24:07) The plea deals in Georgia and what they say about the DA’s case


(26:10) What impact the alleged affair between the D.A. and lead prosecutor could have on the case


(29:44) The question of presidential immunity 


(39:30) How the appellate court decision on immunity could impact the Trump trial timelines


(44:47) Fischer v. The United States and how that case could change the federal election subversion case against Trump 


(52:52) Some questions the courts will need to answer about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment 



Check out Michael’s podcast, That Said: https://bit.ly/3S0n0iA


Follow Ron and Michael  on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin



Email your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬

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]]> 4848 Wildcards—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ On this weekly roundup, the wildcards in the 2024 presidential election and how we’re reading the race, and the politics and policy of the border crisis. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff at Carly Fiorina Enterprises) Segments this week: (02:10) The 2024 Presidential Race (41:28) The border crisis [Politicology+] The  “swatting” hoaxes targeting elected officials, judges, and Special Counsel Jack Smith Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Check out Third Way: https://www.thirdway.org/ Related reading: Segment 1:  NYTimes - A Super PAC Forms to Support No Labels - The New York Times The Atlantic - Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap - The Atlantic CNN - Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims | CNN Politics ABC News - SCOTUS to consider Trump 14th Amendment ballot disqualification case - ABC News Axios - Biden speech: Trump's "lies brought a mob" to D.C. on Jan. 6 God Made Trump video  Segment 2:  CBS News - Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress - CBS News CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds CNN- A border deal to nowhere? House GOP ready to reject Senate compromise on immigration | CNN Politics NY Daily News - Migrants at Floyd Bennett to be evacuated to Brooklyn high school, per Adams' admin order NY Times - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:30:00 -0000 Wildcards—The Weekly Roundup full 2 329 Politicology The 2024 Presidential Wildcards and the Border Crisis On this weekly roundup, the wildcards in the 2024 presidential election and how we’re reading the race, and the politics and policy of the border crisis. This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff at Carly Fiorina Enterprises) Segments this week: (02:10) The 2024 Presidential Race (41:28) The border crisis [Politicology+] The  “swatting” hoaxes targeting elected officials, judges, and Special Counsel Jack Smith Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Check out Third Way: https://www.thirdway.org/ Related reading: Segment 1:  NYTimes - A Super PAC Forms to Support No Labels - The New York Times The Atlantic - Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap - The Atlantic CNN - Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims | CNN Politics ABC News - SCOTUS to consider Trump 14th Amendment ballot disqualification case - ABC News Axios - Biden speech: Trump's "lies brought a mob" to D.C. on Jan. 6 God Made Trump video  Segment 2:  CBS News - Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress - CBS News CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds CNN- A border deal to nowhere? House GOP ready to reject Senate compromise on immigration | CNN Politics NY Daily News - Migrants at Floyd Bennett to be evacuated to Brooklyn high school, per Adams' admin order NY Times - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this weekly roundup, the wildcards in the 2024 presidential election and how we’re reading the race, and the politics and policy of the border crisis.


This week’s panel: 


Ron Steslow


Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 


Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way)


Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff at Carly Fiorina Enterprises)


Segments this week:


(02:10) The 2024 Presidential Race


(41:28) The border crisis


[Politicology+] The  “swatting” hoaxes targeting elected officials, judges, and Special Counsel Jack Smith


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


Check out Third Way: https://www.thirdway.org/


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYTimes - A Super PAC Forms to Support No Labels - The New York Times

The Atlantic - Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap - The Atlantic

CNN - Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims | CNN Politics

ABC News - SCOTUS to consider Trump 14th Amendment ballot disqualification case - ABC News

Axios - Biden speech: Trump's "lies brought a mob" to D.C. on Jan. 6

God Made Trump video 


Segment 2: 

CBS News - Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress - CBS News

CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds

CNN- A border deal to nowhere? House GOP ready to reject Senate compromise on immigration | CNN Politics

NY Daily News - Migrants at Floyd Bennett to be evacuated to Brooklyn high school, per Adams' admin order

NY Times - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times

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]]> 4485 Hagar Chemali on Pentagon’s Communication SNAFU https://politicology.com/ The U.S. is monitoring more national security threats  than at any point since World War II and last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to the hospital because of complications from a recent survey.  But no one told the President for three days.  In this episode, Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) joins Ron Steslow to discuss Austin’s hospitalization and the delay in telling the White House. Segments to look forward to: (01:45) Ron sets the stage with a rundown of the timeline of Sec. Austin’s hospitalization and when the White House was informed  (03:13) Hagar breaks down her initial reaction to the news and the political and media uproar (05:00) The role of the Secretary of Defense in national security and what risks Austin’s absence could have posed (06:43) Hagar provides  an overview of the current national security climate, including the rising tension in the Middle East, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the situation in China and Taiwan and places Austin’s hospitalization in this broader context.  (14:11) The standard protocols for handling this situation within government agencies  (33:11) Analyzing the political and public relations fallout from the incident, and how it could impact domestic politics and foreign policy  Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow Ron and Hagar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:20:00 -0000 Hagar Chemali on Pentagon’s Communication SNAFU full 2 328 Politicology Hagar Chemali joins to discuss Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization The U.S. is monitoring more national security threats  than at any point since World War II and last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to the hospital because of complications from a recent survey.  But no one told the President for three days.  In this episode, Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) joins Ron Steslow to discuss Austin’s hospitalization and the delay in telling the White House. Segments to look forward to: (01:45) Ron sets the stage with a rundown of the timeline of Sec. Austin’s hospitalization and when the White House was informed  (03:13) Hagar breaks down her initial reaction to the news and the political and media uproar (05:00) The role of the Secretary of Defense in national security and what risks Austin’s absence could have posed (06:43) Hagar provides  an overview of the current national security climate, including the rising tension in the Middle East, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the situation in China and Taiwan and places Austin’s hospitalization in this broader context.  (14:11) The standard protocols for handling this situation within government agencies  (33:11) Analyzing the political and public relations fallout from the incident, and how it could impact domestic politics and foreign policy  Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow Ron and Hagar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The U.S. is monitoring more national security threats  than at any point since World War II and last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to the hospital because of complications from a recent survey. 


But no one told the President for three days. 


In this episode, Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) joins Ron Steslow to discuss Austin’s hospitalization and the delay in telling the White House.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:45) Ron sets the stage with a rundown of the timeline of Sec. Austin’s hospitalization and when the White House was informed 


(03:13) Hagar breaks down her initial reaction to the news and the political and media uproar


(05:00) The role of the Secretary of Defense in national security and what risks Austin’s absence could have posed


(06:43) Hagar provides  an overview of the current national security climate, including the rising tension in the Middle East, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the situation in China and Taiwan and places Austin’s hospitalization in this broader context. 


(14:11) The standard protocols for handling this situation within government agencies 


(33:11) Analyzing the political and public relations fallout from the incident, and how it could impact domestic politics and foreign policy 



Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/



Follow Ron and Hagar on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali




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]]> 3623 ‘The Insurrection Pivot’ —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, the ongoing immigration crisis, the legal and illegal corruption in Congress, and President Joe Biden’s insurrection pivot.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)  Segments this week: (02:23) The border crisis (24:05) Congressional stock trading and Bob Menendez’s corruption charges (45:30) The Biden campaign’s pivot to Trump’s role in the insurrection [Politicology+] Is this the beginning of the end of DEI? Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Check out Unusual Whales:  https://twitter.com/unusual_whales Related reading: Segment 1:  The Hill - House GOP to begin 2024 with focus on border | The Hill ABC News - Migrant encounters along southwest border reach all-time high of 302,000 - ABC News Fox News - Migrant encounters at southern border hit record 302K in December, sources say Fox News - Eric Adams says NYC is at ‘breaking point’ as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas Chicago Sun Times - With Chicago’s migrant crisis worsening, Biden should step up Politico - Opinion | The Root Causes of Congressional Dysfunction - POLITICO Segment 2:  Unusual Whales - The Unusual Whales Congress Trading Report for 2023 ABC News - Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading - ABC News CNN - Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme | CNN Politics Segment 3:  Axios - Biden will target Trump in speech at war site on Jan. 6 anniversary Wash Post: Biden campaign amps up focus on Trump, starting with Jan. 6 speech - The Washington Post AP News - 2024 election: Biden will start the year at sites of national trauma | AP News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0000 ‘The Insurrection Pivot’ —The Weekly Roundup full 2 327 Politicology The Border Crisis, Unusual Whales in Congress, and Biden’s Insurrection Pivot To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, the ongoing immigration crisis, the legal and illegal corruption in Congress, and President Joe Biden’s insurrection pivot.  This week’s panel:  Ron Steslow Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)  Segments this week: (02:23) The border crisis (24:05) Congressional stock trading and Bob Menendez’s corruption charges (45:30) The Biden campaign’s pivot to Trump’s role in the insurrection [Politicology+] Is this the beginning of the end of DEI? Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Check out Unusual Whales:  https://twitter.com/unusual_whales Related reading: Segment 1:  The Hill - House GOP to begin 2024 with focus on border | The Hill ABC News - Migrant encounters along southwest border reach all-time high of 302,000 - ABC News Fox News - Migrant encounters at southern border hit record 302K in December, sources say Fox News - Eric Adams says NYC is at ‘breaking point’ as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas Chicago Sun Times - With Chicago’s migrant crisis worsening, Biden should step up Politico - Opinion | The Root Causes of Congressional Dysfunction - POLITICO Segment 2:  Unusual Whales - The Unusual Whales Congress Trading Report for 2023 ABC News - Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading - ABC News CNN - Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme | CNN Politics Segment 3:  Axios - Biden will target Trump in speech at war site on Jan. 6 anniversary Wash Post: Biden campaign amps up focus on Trump, starting with Jan. 6 speech - The Washington Post AP News - 2024 election: Biden will start the year at sites of national trauma | AP News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On this weekly roundup, the ongoing immigration crisis, the legal and illegal corruption in Congress, and President Joe Biden’s insurrection pivot. 


This week’s panel: 

Ron Steslow

Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention)

Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) 


Segments this week:


(02:23) The border crisis


(24:05) Congressional stock trading and Bob Menendez’s corruption charges


(45:30) The Biden campaign’s pivot to Trump’s role in the insurrection


[Politicology+] Is this the beginning of the end of DEI?


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


Check out Unusual Whales: 

https://twitter.com/unusual_whales


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The Hill - House GOP to begin 2024 with focus on border | The Hill

ABC News - Migrant encounters along southwest border reach all-time high of 302,000 - ABC News

Fox News - Migrant encounters at southern border hit record 302K in December, sources say

Fox News - Eric Adams says NYC is at ‘breaking point’ as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas

Chicago Sun Times - With Chicago’s migrant crisis worsening, Biden should step up

Politico - Opinion | The Root Causes of Congressional Dysfunction - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

Unusual Whales - The Unusual Whales Congress Trading Report for 2023

ABC News - Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading - ABC News

CNN - Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme | CNN Politics


Segment 3: 

Axios - Biden will target Trump in speech at war site on Jan. 6 anniversary

Wash Post: Biden campaign amps up focus on Trump, starting with Jan. 6 speech - The Washington Post

AP News - 2024 election: Biden will start the year at sites of national trauma | AP News

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]]> 4430 Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers https://politicology.com/ Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers full 2 326 Politicology Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World 


(01:46) Why she decided to study culture 


(04:34) What are tight and loose cultures


(06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve


(10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic


(16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change


(19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose 


(30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures


(34:56) Real and manufactured threats 


(44:15) How we we can put this framework into action 


You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1851 Orange Man Ban? —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Monday, Egypt proposed a plan for a long-term ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) discuss Hamas rejecting the plan and the bias in media coverage about the war.  Then they dive into the plagiarism allegations levied against Harvard President Claudine Gay Next, they discuss the debate around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and Donald Trump’s eligibility to be president  Segments this week: (02:06) Israel-Hamas (12:30) Harvard Plagiarism Allegations (35:06) Trump’s Ballot Eligibility [Politicology+] Your Phone Is Listening to Every Word You Say Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/ZackCz To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast: Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: The World Turns to Section Three Related reading: Segment 1:  TIME - Egypt Proposes Ceasefire Amid One of the Deadliest Israeli Airstrikes Yet to Hit Gaza Strip Reuters - Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Gaza gov. overhaul for permanent ceasefire, Egyptian sources say | Reuters Israel National News - New York Times headline falsely claims Gaza war has most Arab deaths in 40 years NYT - Opinion | I Am Gaza City’s Mayor. Our Lives and Culture Are in Rubble. - The New York Times JP - NYT criticized for running op-ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor - The Jerusalem Post Segment 2:  NYT - Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in Claudine Gay’s Work - The New York Times WP - Opinion | Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, should resign now - The Washington Post NYT - Opinion | Why Harvard’s Claudine Gay Should Go - The New York Times Jewish Insider - Harvard controversy casts spotlight on Penny Pritzker, former Obama official atop university board Segment 3:  CNN - Michigan Supreme Court rejects ‘insurrectionist ban’ case and keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot | CNN Politics Politico - Michigan Supreme Court allows Trump to appear on 2024 primary ballot - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Orange Man Ban? —The Weekly Roundup full 2 325 Politicology Hamas rejects ceasefire plan, Harvard’s Plagiarism scandal, Trump’s Eligibility To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Monday, Egypt proposed a plan for a long-term ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) discuss Hamas rejecting the plan and the bias in media coverage about the war.  Then they dive into the plagiarism allegations levied against Harvard President Claudine Gay Next, they discuss the debate around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and Donald Trump’s eligibility to be president  Segments this week: (02:06) Israel-Hamas (12:30) Harvard Plagiarism Allegations (35:06) Trump’s Ballot Eligibility [Politicology+] Your Phone Is Listening to Every Word You Say Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/ZackCz To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast: Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: The World Turns to Section Three Related reading: Segment 1:  TIME - Egypt Proposes Ceasefire Amid One of the Deadliest Israeli Airstrikes Yet to Hit Gaza Strip Reuters - Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Gaza gov. overhaul for permanent ceasefire, Egyptian sources say | Reuters Israel National News - New York Times headline falsely claims Gaza war has most Arab deaths in 40 years NYT - Opinion | I Am Gaza City’s Mayor. Our Lives and Culture Are in Rubble. - The New York Times JP - NYT criticized for running op-ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor - The Jerusalem Post Segment 2:  NYT - Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in Claudine Gay’s Work - The New York Times WP - Opinion | Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, should resign now - The Washington Post NYT - Opinion | Why Harvard’s Claudine Gay Should Go - The New York Times Jewish Insider - Harvard controversy casts spotlight on Penny Pritzker, former Obama official atop university board Segment 3:  CNN - Michigan Supreme Court rejects ‘insurrectionist ban’ case and keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot | CNN Politics Politico - Michigan Supreme Court allows Trump to appear on 2024 primary ballot - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On Monday, Egypt proposed a plan for a long-term ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) discuss Hamas rejecting the plan and the bias in media coverage about the war. 


Then they dive into the plagiarism allegations levied against Harvard President Claudine Gay


Next, they discuss the debate around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and Donald Trump’s eligibility to be president 


Segments this week:


(02:06) Israel-Hamas


(12:30) Harvard Plagiarism Allegations


(35:06) Trump’s Ballot Eligibility


[Politicology+] Your Phone Is Listening to Every Word You Say


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


https://twitter.com/ZackCz



To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast:


Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts


‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


‎Amarica's Constitution: The World Turns to Section Three




Related reading:

Segment 1: 


TIME - Egypt Proposes Ceasefire Amid One of the Deadliest Israeli Airstrikes Yet to Hit Gaza Strip

Reuters - Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Gaza gov. overhaul for permanent ceasefire, Egyptian sources say | Reuters

Israel National News - New York Times headline falsely claims Gaza war has most Arab deaths in 40 years

NYT - Opinion | I Am Gaza City’s Mayor. Our Lives and Culture Are in Rubble. - The New York Times

JP - NYT criticized for running op-ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor - The Jerusalem Post


Segment 2: 

NYT - Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in Claudine Gay’s Work - The New York Times

WP - Opinion | Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, should resign now - The Washington Post

NYT - Opinion | Why Harvard’s Claudine Gay Should Go - The New York Times

Jewish Insider - Harvard controversy casts spotlight on Penny Pritzker, former Obama official atop university board



Segment 3: 

CNN - Michigan Supreme Court rejects ‘insurrectionist ban’ case and keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot | CNN Politics

Politico - Michigan Supreme Court allows Trump to appear on 2024 primary ballot - POLITICO

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]]> 4093 Encore: Why We Buy https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:40:00 -0000 Encore: Why We Buy full 2 324 Politicology Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications. 


Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise. 


Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices.


Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society.



Segments to look forward to:


(01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…”


(04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology


(08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'”


(17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice


(20:40) The connection between culture and politics


(24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand



You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH


Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL


Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/marctothec

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]]> 2171 Trump Disqualified in Colorado—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, the Colorado State Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is eligible to be on the ballot in the state.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Hagar Chemali and Susan Del Percio discuss the ruling and how it will impact the political landscape.  Then they dive into the negotiations over border security, immigration reform and foreign military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Next, they discuss the alarming levels of Holocaust denialism among younger Americans and the antisemitism in public schools. Segments this week: (03:30) Colorado Supreme Court Case (25:00) Border security and foreign military aid  (46:10) Alarming levels of Holocaust denialism [Politicology+] Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/DelPercioS To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast: Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Related reading: Segment 1:  CBS News - Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is disqualified from presidency for Jan. 6 riot - CBS News The Hill - Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas | The Hill Axios - Landmark Trump ruling gives Supreme Court an unexpected New Year's agenda Axios - Congress erupts after court disqualifies Trump from Colorado ballot Segment 2:  NYT - Congress Abandons Ukraine Aid Until Next Year as Border Talks Continue - The New York Times WP - Opinion: A border deal can save Ukraine, aid Israel and Taiwan, and help Biden WP - Opinion | A deal on Ukraine and immigration would show that the center can hold - The Washington Post The Hill - Border Patrol says surge in border crossings is overwhelming its resources | The Hill NBC News - Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China Segment 3:  The Economist - One in five young Americans thinks the Holocaust is a myth FP - How U.S. Public Schools Teach Antisemitism | The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:10:00 -0000 Trump Disqualified in Colorado—The Weekly Roundup full 2 323 Politicology Colorado keeps Trump off the ballot, Immigration Crisis and Foreign aid, and the Holocaust denialism among young Americans To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, the Colorado State Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is eligible to be on the ballot in the state.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Hagar Chemali and Susan Del Percio discuss the ruling and how it will impact the political landscape.  Then they dive into the negotiations over border security, immigration reform and foreign military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Next, they discuss the alarming levels of Holocaust denialism among younger Americans and the antisemitism in public schools. Segments this week: (03:30) Colorado Supreme Court Case (25:00) Border security and foreign military aid  (46:10) Alarming levels of Holocaust denialism [Politicology+] Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/DelPercioS To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast: Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts ‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts Related reading: Segment 1:  CBS News - Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is disqualified from presidency for Jan. 6 riot - CBS News The Hill - Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas | The Hill Axios - Landmark Trump ruling gives Supreme Court an unexpected New Year's agenda Axios - Congress erupts after court disqualifies Trump from Colorado ballot Segment 2:  NYT - Congress Abandons Ukraine Aid Until Next Year as Border Talks Continue - The New York Times WP - Opinion: A border deal can save Ukraine, aid Israel and Taiwan, and help Biden WP - Opinion | A deal on Ukraine and immigration would show that the center can hold - The Washington Post The Hill - Border Patrol says surge in border crossings is overwhelming its resources | The Hill NBC News - Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China Segment 3:  The Economist - One in five young Americans thinks the Holocaust is a myth FP - How U.S. Public Schools Teach Antisemitism | The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On Tuesday, the Colorado State Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is eligible to be on the ballot in the state. 


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Hagar Chemali and Susan Del Percio discuss the ruling and how it will impact the political landscape. 


Then they dive into the negotiations over border security, immigration reform and foreign military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan


Next, they discuss the alarming levels of Holocaust denialism among younger Americans and the antisemitism in public schools.


Segments this week:


(03:30) Colorado Supreme Court Case


(25:00) Border security and foreign military aid 


(46:10) Alarming levels of Holocaust denialism


[Politicology+] Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Send your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS



To learn more about the 14th Amendment argument, listen to these great deep dives on Yale Professor Akhil Amar’s podcast:


Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts on Section Three - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


Amarica's Constitution: The Two Experts, Part Two - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


‎Amarica's Constitution: An Officer and a President on Apple Podcasts


‎Amarica's Constitution: 2 Experts, 3 Courts, Section 3, Part 3 - Special Guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on Apple Podcasts


Related reading:

Segment 1: 


CBS News - Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is disqualified from presidency for Jan. 6 riot - CBS News

The Hill - Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas | The Hill

Axios - Landmark Trump ruling gives Supreme Court an unexpected New Year's agenda

Axios - Congress erupts after court disqualifies Trump from Colorado ballot


Segment 2: 

NYT - Congress Abandons Ukraine Aid Until Next Year as Border Talks Continue - The New York Times

WP - Opinion: A border deal can save Ukraine, aid Israel and Taiwan, and help Biden

WP - Opinion | A deal on Ukraine and immigration would show that the center can hold - The Washington Post

The Hill - Border Patrol says surge in border crossings is overwhelming its resources | The Hill

NBC News - Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China



Segment 3: 

The Economist - One in five young Americans thinks the Holocaust is a myth

FP - How U.S. Public Schools Teach Antisemitism | The Free Press

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]]> 4722 [+] ‘When the New York Times Lost Its Way’ [PREVIEW] https://politicology.com/ Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias in The Economist Related reading: The Economist - When the New York Times lost its way https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/12/14/when-the-new-york-times-lost-its-way Judith Miller -I used to work for the New York Times. Former editor is right about paper becoming a 'culture of intolerance' https://judithmiller.com/27403/new-york-times-intolerance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:10:00 -0000 [+] ‘When the New York Times Lost Its Way’ [PREVIEW] full 2 322 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias in The Economist Related reading: The Economist - When the New York Times lost its way https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/12/14/when-the-new-york-times-lost-its-way Judith Miller -I used to work for the New York Times. Former editor is right about paper becoming a 'culture of intolerance' https://judithmiller.com/27403/new-york-times-intolerance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hagar Chemali, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss Former New York Times Opinion Editor James Bennet’s scathing analysis of The New York Times and their illiberal bias in The Economist


Related reading:

The Economist - When the New York Times lost its way

https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/12/14/when-the-new-york-times-lost-its-way


Judith Miller -I used to work for the New York Times. Former editor is right about paper becoming a 'culture of intolerance'


https://judithmiller.com/27403/new-york-times-intolerance

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]]> 1916 Ukraine Must Win https://politicology.com/ Over the last few months, there’s been a stark change in tone from some of Ukraine’s biggest supporters—there’s a growing pessimism that Ukraine can take back their land from the Russian invaders and win the war. In this insightful episode, host Ron Steslow invites Molly McKew, an expert on Russian influence and information warfare, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As we approach nearly 700 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this episode delves into the war's current state, the changing narratives, and the strategic implications for global democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:27) Understanding the current state of the war (06:50) The change in attitudes toward Ukraine (11:10) The delay in ramping up production capacity for munitions  (15:20) What do the  numbers of  “military capacity” losses  actually mean?  (19:05) Ukraine’s counteroffensive  (25:05) The need for a change in military strategy  (30:13) The domestic political implications if Ukraine doesn’t win (39:00) What Ukraine needs to do to win and what we need to do to help them (49:10) Whether a negotiated settlement is feasible  Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:30:00 -0000 Ukraine Must Win full 2 321 Politicology Molly McKew joins to discuss the war in Ukraine and the growing pessimism that Ukraine can win. Over the last few months, there’s been a stark change in tone from some of Ukraine’s biggest supporters—there’s a growing pessimism that Ukraine can take back their land from the Russian invaders and win the war. In this insightful episode, host Ron Steslow invites Molly McKew, an expert on Russian influence and information warfare, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As we approach nearly 700 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this episode delves into the war's current state, the changing narratives, and the strategic implications for global democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:27) Understanding the current state of the war (06:50) The change in attitudes toward Ukraine (11:10) The delay in ramping up production capacity for munitions  (15:20) What do the  numbers of  “military capacity” losses  actually mean?  (19:05) Ukraine’s counteroffensive  (25:05) The need for a change in military strategy  (30:13) The domestic political implications if Ukraine doesn’t win (39:00) What Ukraine needs to do to win and what we need to do to help them (49:10) Whether a negotiated settlement is feasible  Follow Ron and Molly  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last few months, there’s been a stark change in tone from some of Ukraine’s biggest supporters—there’s a growing pessimism that Ukraine can take back their land from the Russian invaders and win the war.


In this insightful episode, host Ron Steslow invites Molly McKew, an expert on Russian influence and information warfare, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As we approach nearly 700 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this episode delves into the war's current state, the changing narratives, and the strategic implications for global democracy.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:27) Understanding the current state of the war


(06:50) The change in attitudes toward Ukraine


(11:10) The delay in ramping up production capacity for munitions 


(15:20) What do the  numbers of  “military capacity” losses  actually mean? 


(19:05) Ukraine’s counteroffensive 


(25:05) The need for a change in military strategy 


(30:13) The domestic political implications if Ukraine doesn’t win


(39:00) What Ukraine needs to do to win and what we need to do to help them


(49:10) Whether a negotiated settlement is feasible 


Follow Ron and Molly  on X:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew



Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 


Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏


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]]> 3884 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:20) Wendy H. asks “Why isn't anyone talking about the fact that if Trump gets back into office, he will not try to leave once his time is up?” (04:53) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Holy War’ episode and Mike’s reaction to the New Apostolic Reformation  (14:55) Listener Rohanna W. inquires: "What motivates Steve Bannon, and what resources can help understand his goals?" (20:21) John R. asks: "Why don't political leaders like Biden utilize the power of short, aspirational speeches?" (27:11) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Identity Trap’ episode with Yascha Mounk (27:50) John from Augusta shares thoughts on enforcing the 14th Amendment against Trump. (33:55) Ron shares your reviews  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid full 2 320 Politicology Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.  (01:20) Wendy H. asks “Why isn't anyone talking about the fact that if Trump gets back into office, he will not try to leave once his time is up?” (04:53) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Holy War’ episode and Mike’s reaction to the New Apostolic Reformation  (14:55) Listener Rohanna W. inquires: "What motivates Steve Bannon, and what resources can help understand his goals?" (20:21) John R. asks: "Why don't political leaders like Biden utilize the power of short, aspirational speeches?" (27:11) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Identity Trap’ episode with Yascha Mounk (27:50) John from Augusta shares thoughts on enforcing the 14th Amendment against Trump. (33:55) Ron shares your reviews  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 


(01:20) Wendy H. asks “Why isn't anyone talking about the fact that if Trump gets back into office, he will not try to leave once his time is up?”


(04:53) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Holy War’ episode and Mike’s reaction to the New Apostolic Reformation 


(14:55) Listener Rohanna W. inquires: "What motivates Steve Bannon, and what resources can help understand his goals?"


(20:21) John R. asks: "Why don't political leaders like Biden utilize the power of short, aspirational speeches?"


(27:11) Your feedback on our two-part ‘Identity Trap’ episode with Yascha Mounk


(27:50) John from Augusta shares thoughts on enforcing the 14th Amendment against Trump.


(33:55) Ron shares your reviews 

Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike

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]]> 2410 Encore: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/ Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Encore: Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 319 Politicology Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier. 


(02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it?


(08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more?


(10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness


(14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods


(28:58) Gratitude letters



The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


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https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks


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]]> 3149 Liz Cheney vs. Dark Trump—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. The new, darker Donald Trump and his allies have been previewing how he’d use the Oval Office to seek revenge if he gets reelected.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Olivier Knox (National Political Correspondent)   discuss Trump’s darker turn and what, if anything, we can do now to prepare for a potential second term. Then they look at Liz Cheney raising the alarm about Donald Trump, how her potential presidential run could impact the 2024 race, and her call for a potential new conservative party. Next, they discuss the remarkably bad testimony from the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT, the double standard for protecting free speech, and how they’re using the value of free speech as a weapon to punish disfavored speech. Segments this week: (02:34) Dark Trump  (22:17) Liz Cheney and the 2024 election (37:14) The college presidents who won’t say calls for genocide are bullying and harassment [Politicology+] Kevin McCarthy’s resignation and why lawmakers are ditching congress at a record pace Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/oknox https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Related reading: Segment 1:  The Atlantic—The Danger Ahead - The Atlantic WP - Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term - The Washington Post Segment 2:  Axios - Meet the spoilers: Who's declared or considering third-party White House bids NPR - Democracy is at stake if Trump is reelected, Liz Cheney warns in her new book Segment 3:  The Dispatch - Antisemitism Is Just a Symptom - The Dispatch The Atlantic - There Is No Right to Bully and Harass Politico - 5 takeaways from college antisemitism hearing - POLITICO Axios - University leaders criticized after Congressional hearing on antisemitism Mediaite - Democrats Mock Harvard President for Citing Commitment to Free Speech During Anti-Semitism Hearing: 'Harvard Ranks Last' on Free Speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Liz Cheney vs. Dark Trump—The Weekly Roundup full 2 318 Politicology The Darker Donald Trump, Liz Cheney’s Possible Presidential Run, and why calls for genocide are bullying and harassment To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. The new, darker Donald Trump and his allies have been previewing how he’d use the Oval Office to seek revenge if he gets reelected.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Olivier Knox (National Political Correspondent)   discuss Trump’s darker turn and what, if anything, we can do now to prepare for a potential second term. Then they look at Liz Cheney raising the alarm about Donald Trump, how her potential presidential run could impact the 2024 race, and her call for a potential new conservative party. Next, they discuss the remarkably bad testimony from the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT, the double standard for protecting free speech, and how they’re using the value of free speech as a weapon to punish disfavored speech. Segments this week: (02:34) Dark Trump  (22:17) Liz Cheney and the 2024 election (37:14) The college presidents who won’t say calls for genocide are bullying and harassment [Politicology+] Kevin McCarthy’s resignation and why lawmakers are ditching congress at a record pace Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/oknox https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Related reading: Segment 1:  The Atlantic—The Danger Ahead - The Atlantic WP - Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term - The Washington Post Segment 2:  Axios - Meet the spoilers: Who's declared or considering third-party White House bids NPR - Democracy is at stake if Trump is reelected, Liz Cheney warns in her new book Segment 3:  The Dispatch - Antisemitism Is Just a Symptom - The Dispatch The Atlantic - There Is No Right to Bully and Harass Politico - 5 takeaways from college antisemitism hearing - POLITICO Axios - University leaders criticized after Congressional hearing on antisemitism Mediaite - Democrats Mock Harvard President for Citing Commitment to Free Speech During Anti-Semitism Hearing: 'Harvard Ranks Last' on Free Speech Learn more about your ad choices. 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The new, darker Donald Trump and his allies have been previewing how he’d use the Oval Office to seek revenge if he gets reelected. 


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Olivier Knox (National Political Correspondent)   discuss Trump’s darker turn and what, if anything, we can do now to prepare for a potential second term.


Then they look at Liz Cheney raising the alarm about Donald Trump, how her potential presidential run could impact the 2024 race, and her call for a potential new conservative party.


Next, they discuss the remarkably bad testimony from the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT, the double standard for protecting free speech, and how they’re using the value of free speech as a weapon to punish disfavored speech.


Segments this week:


(02:34) Dark Trump 


(22:17) Liz Cheney and the 2024 election


(37:14) The college presidents who won’t say calls for genocide are bullying and harassment


[Politicology+] Kevin McCarthy’s resignation and why lawmakers are ditching congress at a record pace


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/oknox


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike 




Related reading:

Segment 1: 


The Atlantic—The Danger Ahead - The Atlantic

WP - Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

Axios - Meet the spoilers: Who's declared or considering third-party White House bids

NPR - Democracy is at stake if Trump is reelected, Liz Cheney warns in her new book



Segment 3: 

The Dispatch - Antisemitism Is Just a Symptom - The Dispatch

The Atlantic - There Is No Right to Bully and Harass

Politico - 5 takeaways from college antisemitism hearing - POLITICO

Axios - University leaders criticized after Congressional hearing on antisemitism

Mediaite - Democrats Mock Harvard President for Citing Commitment to Free Speech During Anti-Semitism Hearing: 'Harvard Ranks Last' on Free Speech

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]]> 4114 Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food https://politicology.com/ Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:22:00 -0000 Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food full 2 317 Politicology The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency?


Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems.


Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming.


Segments to look forward to:


(2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life."


(03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute


(13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food


(15:30) Who feeds the world?


(16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices


(19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system


(23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative


(27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic


(30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time”


(37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill


(40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud


(51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world."


Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/


Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer."


Follow Ron on Twitter: 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 3778 Who’s Buying ‘Bidenomics’?—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Over 100 of the hostages taken captive by Hamas have been freed over the last week as part of a ceasefire deal with the Israeli government On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the deal and the bias in media reporting about the Israel-Hamas conflict.  Then they look at the “Bidenomics” messaging falling flat, voters' low trust in president Biden to handle the economy, and what he can do to change it before the election.  Next, they discuss the negotiations in congress over increasing border security in exchange for aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.  Segments this week: (02:30) Israel-Hamas  (28:08) Bidenomics messaging falling flat (40:04) Border security  [Politicology+] The power of the administrative state and how Donald Trump could wield it in a second term.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  Tablet - An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth Axios - How Arab American voters' backlash could imperil Biden's 2024 campaign NBC News - In major speech, Schumer warns of consequences if Americans don't condemn antisemitism TOI - Hamas 'willing' to extend temporary ceasefire by additional 4 days -- report | The Times of Israel Segment 2:  The Bulwark —Dear Democrats: Here Are the Facts of Life Axios— Americans' savings are dwindling, new poll shows CBS News - Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics - CBS News Axios - U.S. economy was hotter than previously thought, new GDP data shows Gallup - Poor Marks for Biden: Middle East, Economy, Foreign Affairs FRED - Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Segment 3:  Politico - Playbook: Why the left is blanching at the border talks - POLITICO WSJ  - Senators’ Top Target in Border Talks: Tighter Asylum Rules for Migrants - WSJ The Bulwark - Biden's Dangerous Border Problem - by Charlie Sykes The Dispatch - An Increasingly Unsustainable Stalemate on Immigration - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:32:00 -0000 Who’s Buying ‘Bidenomics’?—The Weekly Roundup full 2 316 Politicology The Bias in Media Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War, “Bidenomics” Falling Flat, and Border Security Negotiations To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Over 100 of the hostages taken captive by Hamas have been freed over the last week as part of a ceasefire deal with the Israeli government On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the deal and the bias in media reporting about the Israel-Hamas conflict.  Then they look at the “Bidenomics” messaging falling flat, voters' low trust in president Biden to handle the economy, and what he can do to change it before the election.  Next, they discuss the negotiations in congress over increasing border security in exchange for aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.  Segments this week: (02:30) Israel-Hamas  (28:08) Bidenomics messaging falling flat (40:04) Border security  [Politicology+] The power of the administrative state and how Donald Trump could wield it in a second term.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1:  Tablet - An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth Axios - How Arab American voters' backlash could imperil Biden's 2024 campaign NBC News - In major speech, Schumer warns of consequences if Americans don't condemn antisemitism TOI - Hamas 'willing' to extend temporary ceasefire by additional 4 days -- report | The Times of Israel Segment 2:  The Bulwark —Dear Democrats: Here Are the Facts of Life Axios— Americans' savings are dwindling, new poll shows CBS News - Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics - CBS News Axios - U.S. economy was hotter than previously thought, new GDP data shows Gallup - Poor Marks for Biden: Middle East, Economy, Foreign Affairs FRED - Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Segment 3:  Politico - Playbook: Why the left is blanching at the border talks - POLITICO WSJ  - Senators’ Top Target in Border Talks: Tighter Asylum Rules for Migrants - WSJ The Bulwark - Biden's Dangerous Border Problem - by Charlie Sykes The Dispatch - An Increasingly Unsustainable Stalemate on Immigration - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Over 100 of the hostages taken captive by Hamas have been freed over the last week as part of a ceasefire deal with the Israeli government


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative  and advisor to the Forward Party) and Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) discuss the deal and the bias in media reporting about the Israel-Hamas conflict. 


Then they look at the “Bidenomics” messaging falling flat, voters' low trust in president Biden to handle the economy, and what he can do to change it before the election. 


Next, they discuss the negotiations in congress over increasing border security in exchange for aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. 


Segments this week:


(02:30) Israel-Hamas 


(28:08) Bidenomics messaging falling flat


(40:04) Border security 


[Politicology+] The power of the administrative state and how Donald Trump could wield it in a second term. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Tablet - An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth

Axios - How Arab American voters' backlash could imperil Biden's 2024 campaign

NBC News - In major speech, Schumer warns of consequences if Americans don't condemn antisemitism

TOI - Hamas 'willing' to extend temporary ceasefire by additional 4 days -- report | The Times of Israel




Segment 2: 

The Bulwark —Dear Democrats: Here Are the Facts of Life

Axios— Americans' savings are dwindling, new poll shows

CBS News - Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics - CBS News

Axios - U.S. economy was hotter than previously thought, new GDP data shows

Gallup - Poor Marks for Biden: Middle East, Economy, Foreign Affairs

FRED - Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed



Segment 3: 

Politico - Playbook: Why the left is blanching at the border talks - POLITICO

WSJ  - Senators’ Top Target in Border Talks: Tighter Asylum Rules for Migrants - WSJ

The Bulwark - Biden's Dangerous Border Problem - by Charlie Sykes

The Dispatch - An Increasingly Unsustainable Stalemate on Immigration - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch

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]]> 4757 Whispered in Gaza https://politicology.com/  A woman is weeping over a covered body on a street in Gaza. She's surrounded by people. She turns to the camera and screams: “All this is because of the dogs of Hamas.”  And then two men grab her and literally silence her. They hold a hand over her mouth.  What if we could hear real stories from people living in Gaza about how Hamas treats them?  The Center for Peace Communications is helping to do just that with the video testimony they’ve published in their “Whispered in Gaza” and “Voices in Gaza” projects. In this episode, Joseph Braude (president of the Center for Peace Communications) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how Gazans talk about Hamas, the way they are treated and who they blame for the war. Segments to look forward to: (03:03) Joseph’s background and how it shaped his understanding of the Arab world. (05:30) The “Whispered in Gaza” project. (09:09) The challenges and process of creating the “Whispered in Gaza” project amid the repressive Hamas regime.  (10:08)  Joseph recounts emotional stories gathered from Gazans, revealing the harsh realities of life under Hamas. (10:38)  The discussion turns to how well these stories represent the views of Gazans and the broader implications for Palestinian society. (12:12)  Ron and Joseph discuss the challenges and biases in media coverage of the Gaza situation. (25:00)  How the global perception of Hamas has been disconnected with the realities in Gaza.  (30:00)  Exploring how Gazans view the October 7th Attack, Israel’s response, and how they blame Hamas for the humanitarian crises. (32:16)  Challenges to delivering aid to those who need it most in Gaza. (35:12) Discussion on the possibilities of change in the governance of Gaza. (36:33) Joseph offers clarity on common misunderstandings about the Israel-Palestine conflict. (42:40) Joseph shares the plea from their interviewees that their voices be heard.  (45:17) Final thoughts on how listeners can show meaningful support to Gazans striving for change. Watch the video testimony in Whispered in Gaza: https://bit.ly/3GnQyRA Follow Ron and Joseph  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/josephbraude Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:54:00 -0000 Whispered in Gaza full 2 315 Politicology Joseph Braude discusses the stories of people in Gaza, how they feel about Hamas, and who they blame for the war  A woman is weeping over a covered body on a street in Gaza. She's surrounded by people. She turns to the camera and screams: “All this is because of the dogs of Hamas.”  And then two men grab her and literally silence her. They hold a hand over her mouth.  What if we could hear real stories from people living in Gaza about how Hamas treats them?  The Center for Peace Communications is helping to do just that with the video testimony they’ve published in their “Whispered in Gaza” and “Voices in Gaza” projects. In this episode, Joseph Braude (president of the Center for Peace Communications) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how Gazans talk about Hamas, the way they are treated and who they blame for the war. Segments to look forward to: (03:03) Joseph’s background and how it shaped his understanding of the Arab world. (05:30) The “Whispered in Gaza” project. (09:09) The challenges and process of creating the “Whispered in Gaza” project amid the repressive Hamas regime.  (10:08)  Joseph recounts emotional stories gathered from Gazans, revealing the harsh realities of life under Hamas. (10:38)  The discussion turns to how well these stories represent the views of Gazans and the broader implications for Palestinian society. (12:12)  Ron and Joseph discuss the challenges and biases in media coverage of the Gaza situation. (25:00)  How the global perception of Hamas has been disconnected with the realities in Gaza.  (30:00)  Exploring how Gazans view the October 7th Attack, Israel’s response, and how they blame Hamas for the humanitarian crises. (32:16)  Challenges to delivering aid to those who need it most in Gaza. (35:12) Discussion on the possibilities of change in the governance of Gaza. (36:33) Joseph offers clarity on common misunderstandings about the Israel-Palestine conflict. (42:40) Joseph shares the plea from their interviewees that their voices be heard.  (45:17) Final thoughts on how listeners can show meaningful support to Gazans striving for change. Watch the video testimony in Whispered in Gaza: https://bit.ly/3GnQyRA Follow Ron and Joseph  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/josephbraude Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  A woman is weeping over a covered body on a street in Gaza. She's surrounded by people. She turns to the camera and screams: “All this is because of the dogs of Hamas.”


 And then two men grab her and literally silence her. They hold a hand over her mouth. 


What if we could hear real stories from people living in Gaza about how Hamas treats them? 


The Center for Peace Communications is helping to do just that with the video testimony they’ve published in their “Whispered in Gaza” and “Voices in Gaza” projects.


In this episode, Joseph Braude (president of the Center for Peace Communications) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how Gazans talk about Hamas, the way they are treated and who they blame for the war.


Segments to look forward to:


(03:03) Joseph’s background and how it shaped his understanding of the Arab world.


(05:30) The “Whispered in Gaza” project.


(09:09) The challenges and process of creating the “Whispered in Gaza” project amid the repressive Hamas regime. 


(10:08)  Joseph recounts emotional stories gathered from Gazans, revealing the harsh realities of life under Hamas.


(10:38)  The discussion turns to how well these stories represent the views of Gazans and the broader implications for Palestinian society.



(12:12)  Ron and Joseph discuss the challenges and biases in media coverage of the Gaza situation.


(25:00)  How the global perception of Hamas has been disconnected with the realities in Gaza. 


(30:00)  Exploring how Gazans view the October 7th Attack, Israel’s response, and how they blame Hamas for the humanitarian crises.


(32:16)  Challenges to delivering aid to those who need it most in Gaza.


(35:12) Discussion on the possibilities of change in the governance of Gaza.


(36:33) Joseph offers clarity on common misunderstandings about the Israel-Palestine conflict.


(42:40) Joseph shares the plea from their interviewees that their voices be heard. 


(45:17) Final thoughts on how listeners can show meaningful support to Gazans striving for change.





Watch the video testimony in Whispered in Gaza: https://bit.ly/3GnQyRA


Follow Ron and Joseph  on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/josephbraude



Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 


Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3205 More Than a Messaging Problem—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, Israel approved a short-term ceasefire in exchange for the return of hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the deal, Hamas’s wide reaching financial empire, and the fight against jihad. Then they look at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he heads toward reelection, the policy failure hurting him with Latino voters, and why messaging alone won’t fix the problems Next, they discuss Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring at OpenAI and the tension between rapid commercialization and extreme caution over the risks AI poses to humanity. Segments this week: (02:30) Israel-Hamas (22:03) Democrats’ problems run deeper than messaging  (47:30) OpenAI and tensions over the speed of commercialization [Politicology+] Donald Trump becoming even more unhinged, the stakes in the 2024 election, and the challenge of building an anti-Trump coaltion…again. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Israeli Cabinet meets to vote on deal with Hamas on hostage release and ceasefire The Economist - Inside Hamas’s sprawling financial empire WP - Opinion | Joe Biden: U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas - The Washington Post WP - U.S. close to deal with Israel and Hamas to pause conflict, free some hostages - The Washington Post FP - Why Western Women Are Converting to Islam | The Free Press Quillette - The Return of the Progressive Atrocity Segment 2:  NYT - Biden Faces Economic Challenges as Cost-of-Living Despair Floods TikTok - The New York Times The Dispatch - Support for Israel Is Costing Biden. But for How Long? - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch CNN - CNN Poll: Trump narrowly leads Biden in hypothetical rematch | CNN Politics NYT/Siena College Cross tabs -Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds Segment 3:  The Atlantic - The Money Always Wins - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 More Than a Messaging Problem—The Weekly Roundup full 2 314 Politicology The Israel-Hamas War, Biden problems with Latino and young voters, and the tension between rapid commercialization and caution in AI To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, Israel approved a short-term ceasefire in exchange for the return of hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the deal, Hamas’s wide reaching financial empire, and the fight against jihad. Then they look at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he heads toward reelection, the policy failure hurting him with Latino voters, and why messaging alone won’t fix the problems Next, they discuss Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring at OpenAI and the tension between rapid commercialization and extreme caution over the risks AI poses to humanity. Segments this week: (02:30) Israel-Hamas (22:03) Democrats’ problems run deeper than messaging  (47:30) OpenAI and tensions over the speed of commercialization [Politicology+] Donald Trump becoming even more unhinged, the stakes in the 2024 election, and the challenge of building an anti-Trump coaltion…again. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios - Israeli Cabinet meets to vote on deal with Hamas on hostage release and ceasefire The Economist - Inside Hamas’s sprawling financial empire WP - Opinion | Joe Biden: U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas - The Washington Post WP - U.S. close to deal with Israel and Hamas to pause conflict, free some hostages - The Washington Post FP - Why Western Women Are Converting to Islam | The Free Press Quillette - The Return of the Progressive Atrocity Segment 2:  NYT - Biden Faces Economic Challenges as Cost-of-Living Despair Floods TikTok - The New York Times The Dispatch - Support for Israel Is Costing Biden. But for How Long? - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch CNN - CNN Poll: Trump narrowly leads Biden in hypothetical rematch | CNN Politics NYT/Siena College Cross tabs -Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds Segment 3:  The Atlantic - The Money Always Wins - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On Tuesday, Israel approved a short-term ceasefire in exchange for the return of hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. 


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) discuss the deal, Hamas’s wide reaching financial empire, and the fight against jihad.


Then they look at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he heads toward reelection, the policy failure hurting him with Latino voters, and why messaging alone won’t fix the problems


Next, they discuss Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring at OpenAI and the tension between rapid commercialization and extreme caution over the risks AI poses to humanity.


Segments this week:


(02:30) Israel-Hamas


(22:03) Democrats’ problems run deeper than messaging 


(47:30) OpenAI and tensions over the speed of commercialization


[Politicology+] Donald Trump becoming even more unhinged, the stakes in the 2024 election, and the challenge of building an anti-Trump coaltion…again.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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https://twitter.com/HagarChemali




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios - Israeli Cabinet meets to vote on deal with Hamas on hostage release and ceasefire

The Economist - Inside Hamas’s sprawling financial empire

WP - Opinion | Joe Biden: U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas - The Washington Post

WP - U.S. close to deal with Israel and Hamas to pause conflict, free some hostages - The Washington Post

FP - Why Western Women Are Converting to Islam | The Free Press

Quillette - The Return of the Progressive Atrocity




Segment 2: 

NYT - Biden Faces Economic Challenges as Cost-of-Living Despair Floods TikTok - The New York Times

The Dispatch - Support for Israel Is Costing Biden. But for How Long? - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch

CNN - CNN Poll: Trump narrowly leads Biden in hypothetical rematch | CNN Politics

NYT/Siena College Cross tabs -Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds


Segment 3: 

The Atlantic - The Money Always Wins - The Atlantic


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]]> 6072 Holy War—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president  (06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God  (11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th  (16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan (24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media  (37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity (43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:57:00 -0000 Holy War—Part 2 full 2 313 Politicology The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president  (06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God  (11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th  (16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan (24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media  (37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity (43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. 


Why were these Christian images on prominent display? 

What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? 

How is it continuing to shape our politics? 


In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. 


Segments to look forward to:


(01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president 


(06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God 


(11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th 


(16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan


(24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media 


(37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity


(43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024 


Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb


Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD


Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 


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]]> 3619 Losing The Information War—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden met with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year after months of building tensions between the two countries. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Zack Czajkowski (former Lincoln Project Political Director; Principal at Title Fight) discuss the meeting and how it connects to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Then they look at Joe Biden’s denial of the multiple battleground state polls showing Donald Trump leading in 2024 Next, they discuss Israel’s raid on a Hamas command center at Gaza’s largest hospital and the spiraling distrust in news media. Segments this week: (1:44) Biden-Xi Meeting (28:18) Biden’s polling denial  (47:30) Israel raids Hamas command center at Gaza hospital  [Politicology+] Speaker of the House “MAGA Mike Johnson” working with Democrats to successfully avoid a government shutdown and what you really need to know about the strange flag prominently posted outside his office. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1:  AP News—Biden and Xi are meeting in San Francisco, seeking better US-China relations despite tough issues Axios—Biden holds much-anticipated meeting with China's Xi Axios—Chinese state media turns on the charm ahead of Biden-Xi meeting Segment 2:  C-SPAN—President Biden White House Departure | November 9, 2023 | C-SPAN.org Bloomberg—Israel-Hamas War Has Voters Trusting Trump Over Biden in Key States: Poll - Bloomberg  Toplines CNN—Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat | CNN Politics Axios—Manchin says he would consider 2024 presidential run Segment 3:  Reuters—Hamas command centre, weapons found at Gaza hospital, Israeli military says | Reuters NYT—U.S. Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospitals, Endorsing Israel’s Allegations - The New York Times BBC—Apologizing for error saying Israel was targeting medical teams during operation  NYT—Israel Accuses Freelance Photographers of Advance Knowledge of Oct. 7 Attack - The New York Times NBC—Throngs gather for March for Israel rally at D.C.’s National Mall to condemn antisemitism FreeP—Metro Detroit Jews miss March for Israel due to bus driver walk-out, trip organizers say The Atlantic—Hamas Must Go - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:20:00 -0000 Losing The Information War—The Weekly Roundup full 2 312 Politicology Biden-Xi Meeting, Biden’s Polling Denial, and the Doom Spiral of Trust in Media To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden met with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year after months of building tensions between the two countries. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Zack Czajkowski (former Lincoln Project Political Director; Principal at Title Fight) discuss the meeting and how it connects to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Then they look at Joe Biden’s denial of the multiple battleground state polls showing Donald Trump leading in 2024 Next, they discuss Israel’s raid on a Hamas command center at Gaza’s largest hospital and the spiraling distrust in news media. Segments this week: (1:44) Biden-Xi Meeting (28:18) Biden’s polling denial  (47:30) Israel raids Hamas command center at Gaza hospital  [Politicology+] Speaker of the House “MAGA Mike Johnson” working with Democrats to successfully avoid a government shutdown and what you really need to know about the strange flag prominently posted outside his office. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1:  AP News—Biden and Xi are meeting in San Francisco, seeking better US-China relations despite tough issues Axios—Biden holds much-anticipated meeting with China's Xi Axios—Chinese state media turns on the charm ahead of Biden-Xi meeting Segment 2:  C-SPAN—President Biden White House Departure | November 9, 2023 | C-SPAN.org Bloomberg—Israel-Hamas War Has Voters Trusting Trump Over Biden in Key States: Poll - Bloomberg  Toplines CNN—Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat | CNN Politics Axios—Manchin says he would consider 2024 presidential run Segment 3:  Reuters—Hamas command centre, weapons found at Gaza hospital, Israeli military says | Reuters NYT—U.S. Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospitals, Endorsing Israel’s Allegations - The New York Times BBC—Apologizing for error saying Israel was targeting medical teams during operation  NYT—Israel Accuses Freelance Photographers of Advance Knowledge of Oct. 7 Attack - The New York Times NBC—Throngs gather for March for Israel rally at D.C.’s National Mall to condemn antisemitism FreeP—Metro Detroit Jews miss March for Israel due to bus driver walk-out, trip organizers say The Atlantic—Hamas Must Go - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On Wednesday, President Joe Biden met with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year after months of building tensions between the two countries.


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Zack Czajkowski (former Lincoln Project Political Director; Principal at Title Fight) discuss the meeting and how it connects to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war in Ukraine.


Then they look at Joe Biden’s denial of the multiple battleground state polls showing Donald Trump leading in 2024


Next, they discuss Israel’s raid on a Hamas command center at Gaza’s largest hospital and the spiraling distrust in news media.


Segments this week:


(1:44) Biden-Xi Meeting


(28:18) Biden’s polling denial 


(47:30) Israel raids Hamas command center at Gaza hospital 


[Politicology+] Speaker of the House “MAGA Mike Johnson” working with Democrats to successfully avoid a government shutdown and what you really need to know about the strange flag prominently posted outside his office.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

​​

https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

AP News—Biden and Xi are meeting in San Francisco, seeking better US-China relations despite tough issues

Axios—Biden holds much-anticipated meeting with China's Xi

Axios—Chinese state media turns on the charm ahead of Biden-Xi meeting



Segment 2: 

C-SPAN—President Biden White House Departure | November 9, 2023 | C-SPAN.org

Bloomberg—Israel-Hamas War Has Voters Trusting Trump Over Biden in Key States: Poll - Bloomberg 

Toplines

CNN—Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat | CNN Politics

Axios—Manchin says he would consider 2024 presidential run


Segment 3: 

Reuters—Hamas command centre, weapons found at Gaza hospital, Israeli military says | Reuters

NYT—U.S. Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospitals, Endorsing Israel’s Allegations - The New York Times

BBC—Apologizing for error saying Israel was targeting medical teams during operation 

NYT—Israel Accuses Freelance Photographers of Advance Knowledge of Oct. 7 Attack - The New York Times

NBC—Throngs gather for March for Israel rally at D.C.’s National Mall to condemn antisemitism

FreeP—Metro Detroit Jews miss March for Israel due to bus driver walk-out, trip organizers say

The Atlantic—Hamas Must Go - The Atlantic

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]]> 4711 “We Just Want Our Hostages Back” https://politicology.com/ Over the last month, a compelling global poster campaign has emerged, gripping cities and towns worldwide with its poignant message. These posters, emblazoned with the word "Kidnapped" in bold letters, feature some of the 240 people abducted from Israel into the Gaza strip by Hamas on October 7.  This campaign, now viral, transcends language barriers, its message echoing through the streets from Times Square billboards to remote corners of the world.  The faces on these posters not only symbolize the heinous act committed by Hamas but also reflect the deep longing and hope of families for the safe return of their loved ones. In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss their work and the poster campaign.  (02:05) Nitzan and Dede discuss their early careers and influences (10:56) Insights into the conception and motivation behind their moving poster campaign (18:18) The process of creating and distributing the posters, and the challenges faced (31:25) How media coverage influenced public perception and the campaign's impact (37:50) Their reactions to people vandalizing and ripping down the posters (48:23) How you can get involved and support the campaign (51:18) Nitzan and Dede share the emotional toll and their commitment to this effort If you’d like to put up posters, you can download them here: kidnappedfromisrael.com Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/ https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/ https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/ Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 “We Just Want Our Hostages Back” full 2 311 Politicology The “Kidnapped” Poster Campaign Keeping Our Eyes on the Hostages in Gaza Over the last month, a compelling global poster campaign has emerged, gripping cities and towns worldwide with its poignant message. These posters, emblazoned with the word "Kidnapped" in bold letters, feature some of the 240 people abducted from Israel into the Gaza strip by Hamas on October 7.  This campaign, now viral, transcends language barriers, its message echoing through the streets from Times Square billboards to remote corners of the world.  The faces on these posters not only symbolize the heinous act committed by Hamas but also reflect the deep longing and hope of families for the safe return of their loved ones. In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss their work and the poster campaign.  (02:05) Nitzan and Dede discuss their early careers and influences (10:56) Insights into the conception and motivation behind their moving poster campaign (18:18) The process of creating and distributing the posters, and the challenges faced (31:25) How media coverage influenced public perception and the campaign's impact (37:50) Their reactions to people vandalizing and ripping down the posters (48:23) How you can get involved and support the campaign (51:18) Nitzan and Dede share the emotional toll and their commitment to this effort If you’d like to put up posters, you can download them here: kidnappedfromisrael.com Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/ https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/ https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/ Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last month, a compelling global poster campaign has emerged, gripping cities and towns worldwide with its poignant message.


These posters, emblazoned with the word "Kidnapped" in bold letters, feature some of the 240 people abducted from Israel into the Gaza strip by Hamas on October 7. 


This campaign, now viral, transcends language barriers, its message echoing through the streets from Times Square billboards to remote corners of the world. 


The faces on these posters not only symbolize the heinous act committed by Hamas but also reflect the deep longing and hope of families for the safe return of their loved ones.


In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss their work and the poster campaign. 


(02:05) Nitzan and Dede discuss their early careers and influences


(10:56) Insights into the conception and motivation behind their moving poster campaign


(18:18) The process of creating and distributing the posters, and the challenges faced


(31:25) How media coverage influenced public perception and the campaign's impact


(37:50) Their reactions to people vandalizing and ripping down the posters


(48:23) How you can get involved and support the campaign


(51:18) Nitzan and Dede share the emotional toll and their commitment to this effort


If you’d like to put up posters, you can download them here: kidnappedfromisrael.com


Follow Ron on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


Follow Dede, Nitzan, and the campaign on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kidnappedfromisrael/

https://www.instagram.com/nitzanmintz/

https://www.instagram.com/dedebandaid/




Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. 

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]]> 3649 "A Party of Losers"—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, Democrats and abortion rights advocates scored election victories in Virginia and Ohio On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss the results of those elections and the New York Times / Siena College Poll that has Trump leading Biden in five of six battleground states.   Then they discuss the foreign influence campaigns shaping our culture and politics from TikTok to universities.  Next, they dive into Donald Trump’s plans to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law—even if it won’t hold up in court.  Segments this week: (1:44) Elections and the NYT Poll (28:18) Foreign Influence  (47:30) Trump preparing to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law [Politicology+] The third Republican primary debate. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—Exit poll results from Ohio Issue 1 ballot measure on abortion rights - The Washington Post Axios—Virginia Democrats seize statehouse, dashing Youngkin's hopes for GOP takeover NYT/Siena college—Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds NYT—Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024 - The New York Times NYT—Tuesday Was Great for Democrats. It Doesn’t Change the Outlook for 2024. - The New York Times Segment 2:  The Free Press—Is Campus Rage Fueled by Middle Eastern Money? | The Free Press The Guardian—TikTok is part of China’s cognitive warfare campaign | Nita Farahany | The Guardian The Economist—Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest  Axios—On TikTok, views of pro-Palestine posts far surpass views of pro-Israel posts Segment 3:  NYT—If Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical Agenda Insider—Trump wants to use the DOJ to probe high-profile critics if he wins a second term in 2024, report says The Dispatch Podcast—Trump Davidians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 "A Party of Losers"—The Weekly Roundup full 2 310 Politicology VA and OH Elections, the NYT Poll, Foreign influence campaigns shaping our culture, and Trump’s Authoritarian Promises To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On Tuesday, Democrats and abortion rights advocates scored election victories in Virginia and Ohio On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss the results of those elections and the New York Times / Siena College Poll that has Trump leading Biden in five of six battleground states.   Then they discuss the foreign influence campaigns shaping our culture and politics from TikTok to universities.  Next, they dive into Donald Trump’s plans to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law—even if it won’t hold up in court.  Segments this week: (1:44) Elections and the NYT Poll (28:18) Foreign Influence  (47:30) Trump preparing to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law [Politicology+] The third Republican primary debate. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—Exit poll results from Ohio Issue 1 ballot measure on abortion rights - The Washington Post Axios—Virginia Democrats seize statehouse, dashing Youngkin's hopes for GOP takeover NYT/Siena college—Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds NYT—Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024 - The New York Times NYT—Tuesday Was Great for Democrats. It Doesn’t Change the Outlook for 2024. - The New York Times Segment 2:  The Free Press—Is Campus Rage Fueled by Middle Eastern Money? | The Free Press The Guardian—TikTok is part of China’s cognitive warfare campaign | Nita Farahany | The Guardian The Economist—Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest  Axios—On TikTok, views of pro-Palestine posts far surpass views of pro-Israel posts Segment 3:  NYT—If Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical Agenda Insider—Trump wants to use the DOJ to probe high-profile critics if he wins a second term in 2024, report says The Dispatch Podcast—Trump Davidians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


On Tuesday, Democrats and abortion rights advocates scored election victories in Virginia and Ohio


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss the results of those elections and the New York Times / Siena College Poll that has Trump leading Biden in five of six battleground states.  


Then they discuss the foreign influence campaigns shaping our culture and politics from TikTok to universities. 


Next, they dive into Donald Trump’s plans to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law—even if it won’t hold up in court. 


Segments this week:


(1:44) Elections and the NYT Poll


(28:18) Foreign Influence 


(47:30) Trump preparing to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law


[Politicology+] The third Republican primary debate.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

​​

https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

WP—Exit poll results from Ohio Issue 1 ballot measure on abortion rights - The Washington Post

Axios—Virginia Democrats seize statehouse, dashing Youngkin's hopes for GOP takeover

NYT/Siena college—Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds

NYT—Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024 - The New York Times

NYT—Tuesday Was Great for Democrats. It Doesn’t Change the Outlook for 2024. - The New York Times



Segment 2: 

The Free Press—Is Campus Rage Fueled by Middle Eastern Money? | The Free Press

The Guardian—TikTok is part of China’s cognitive warfare campaign | Nita Farahany | The Guardian

The Economist—Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest 

Axios—On TikTok, views of pro-Palestine posts far surpass views of pro-Israel posts


Segment 3: 

NYT—If Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical Agenda

Insider—Trump wants to use the DOJ to probe high-profile critics if he wins a second term in 2024, report says

The Dispatch Podcast—Trump Davidians

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]]> 4783 Holy War—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (04:55) Matt’s Background  (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity  (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury” (21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity  (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters (35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism”  (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement  (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Holy War—Part 1 full 2 309 Politicology The Charismatic Revival Fury That Fueled January 6th Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol.  Why were these Christian images on prominent display?  What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol?  How is it continuing to shape our politics?  In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward.  Segments to look forward to: (04:55) Matt’s Background  (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity  (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury” (21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity  (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters (35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism”  (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement  (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians  Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. 


Why were these Christian images on prominent display? 

What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? 

How is it continuing to shape our politics? 


In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. 


Segments to look forward to:


(04:55) Matt’s Background 


(10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity 


(17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury”


(21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity 


(26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters


(35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism” 


(38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement 

(44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians 


Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb


Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD


Email questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com.

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]]> 4139 The Kids Are Not Alright —The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Since Hamas launched their horrific terrorist attacks in Israel, violent antisemitism has spiked across the United States and most visibly on college campuses On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss how it’s fueling the fracturing of the Democratic party and what it could mean for Democratic politics.  Then they discuss Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war and how our foreign policy failures could further destabilize the region.  Segments this week: (02:24) Rising Antisemitism  (24:38) Biden takes heat from his own party on Israel  (53:01) Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war [Politicology+] The Minnesota congressman who’s running to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination—and the shadow primary to become the nominee if Biden bows out. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to our conversation with Marc about his book: https://bit.ly/3u0XUI0 Get Marc’s book Clarity in Crisis: https://bit.ly/3MsP7VH Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  The Dispatch—The MAGAfication of the Left - The Dispatch CNN—Cornell student accused of threatening to kill Jewish students is expected in court today | CNN NPR—Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus Reuters—​​US antisemitic incidents up about 400% since Israel-Hamas war began, report says | Reuters LA Times—Opinion: Nothing has prepared me for the antisemitism I see on college campuses now Politico—Jewish leaders to Biden officials: ‘We’ve never seen anything like this ever’ - POLITICO Segment 2:  Time—https://time.com/6330102/biden-israel-gaza-arab-americans-trump/ NBC—Swing-state Muslim Americans threaten to vote against Biden [March 2023] Gallup—Democrats' Sympathies in Middle East Shift to Palestinians Politico—The generational rift that explains Democrats' angst over Israel - POLITICO JP—​​​​​​​​Hillary Clinton: 'People who call for ceasefire do not understand Hamas' - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post Segment 3:  ABC News—Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war - ABC News Yahoo News—How Biden miscalculated on Iran Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:17:40 -0000 The Kids Are Not Alright —The Weekly Roundup full 2 308 Politicology Rising Anti Semitism, Biden Takes Heat from Dems, Iran Moves Closer to Center Stage To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Since Hamas launched their horrific terrorist attacks in Israel, violent antisemitism has spiked across the United States and most visibly on college campuses On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss how it’s fueling the fracturing of the Democratic party and what it could mean for Democratic politics.  Then they discuss Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war and how our foreign policy failures could further destabilize the region.  Segments this week: (02:24) Rising Antisemitism  (24:38) Biden takes heat from his own party on Israel  (53:01) Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war [Politicology+] The Minnesota congressman who’s running to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination—and the shadow primary to become the nominee if Biden bows out. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to our conversation with Marc about his book: https://bit.ly/3u0XUI0 Get Marc’s book Clarity in Crisis: https://bit.ly/3MsP7VH Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  The Dispatch—The MAGAfication of the Left - The Dispatch CNN—Cornell student accused of threatening to kill Jewish students is expected in court today | CNN NPR—Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus Reuters—​​US antisemitic incidents up about 400% since Israel-Hamas war began, report says | Reuters LA Times—Opinion: Nothing has prepared me for the antisemitism I see on college campuses now Politico—Jewish leaders to Biden officials: ‘We’ve never seen anything like this ever’ - POLITICO Segment 2:  Time—https://time.com/6330102/biden-israel-gaza-arab-americans-trump/ NBC—Swing-state Muslim Americans threaten to vote against Biden [March 2023] Gallup—Democrats' Sympathies in Middle East Shift to Palestinians Politico—The generational rift that explains Democrats' angst over Israel - POLITICO JP—​​​​​​​​Hillary Clinton: 'People who call for ceasefire do not understand Hamas' - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post Segment 3:  ABC News—Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war - ABC News Yahoo News—How Biden miscalculated on Iran Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread Learn more about your ad choices. 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Since Hamas launched their horrific terrorist attacks in Israel, violent antisemitism has spiked across the United States and most visibly on college campuses


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) discuss how it’s fueling the fracturing of the Democratic party and what it could mean for Democratic politics. 


Then they discuss Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war and how our foreign policy failures could further destabilize the region. 



Segments this week:


(02:24) Rising Antisemitism 


(24:38) Biden takes heat from his own party on Israel 


(53:01) Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas war


[Politicology+] The Minnesota congressman who’s running to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination—and the shadow primary to become the nominee if Biden bows out.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Listen to our conversation with Marc about his book: https://bit.ly/3u0XUI0


Get Marc’s book Clarity in Crisis: https://bit.ly/3MsP7VH


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

​​

https://twitter.com/Mpolymer





Related reading:

Segment 1: 

The Dispatch—The MAGAfication of the Left - The Dispatch

CNN—Cornell student accused of threatening to kill Jewish students is expected in court today | CNN

NPR—Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus

Reuters—​​US antisemitic incidents up about 400% since Israel-Hamas war began, report says | Reuters

LA Times—Opinion: Nothing has prepared me for the antisemitism I see on college campuses now

Politico—Jewish leaders to Biden officials: ‘We’ve never seen anything like this ever’ - POLITICO



Segment 2: 

Time—https://time.com/6330102/biden-israel-gaza-arab-americans-trump/

NBC—Swing-state Muslim Americans threaten to vote against Biden

[March 2023] Gallup—Democrats' Sympathies in Middle East Shift to Palestinians

Politico—The generational rift that explains Democrats' angst over Israel - POLITICO

JP—​​​​​​​​Hillary Clinton: 'People who call for ceasefire do not understand Hamas' - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post


Segment 3: 

ABC News—Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war - ABC News

Yahoo News—How Biden miscalculated on Iran

Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread

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]]> 4501 Encore: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0000 Encore: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations full 2 307 Politicology Journalist, public speaker and author Celeste Headlee joins host Ron Steslow to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus


Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com

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]]> 2622 I’ll Have To Google Him—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. After more than three weeks of chaos, the House of Representatives has elected a new Speaker. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Katty Kay (veteran reporter and NYT bestselling author) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s rise to take the gavel, the most pressing issues before the House, and putting a bonafide election denier in the Speaker’s chair. Then they discuss Qatar’s role as an intermediary in hostage negotiations, a financial backer of Hamas, a major ally of the United States, and their quest to buy influence from major U.S. universities.  [Politicology+] The continuing erosion of support for democracy and data that indicate the appetite for political violence is rising across the spectrum. Segments this week: (02:22) Mike Johnson becomes speaker (31:31) Qatar [Politicology+] The erosion of support for democracy and increasing willingness to resort to political violence Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Find out more about Katty’s work with Claire Shipman: https://www.kayandshipman.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios—What to know about new House Speaker Mike Johnson NBC News—GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election The Hill—Democrats seize on new Speaker Mike Johnson’s anti-abortion record | The Hill The Hill—Where House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel | The Hill Segment 2:  The Free Press—Qatar’s War for Young American Minds | The Free Press The Guardian—Yuval Noah Harari backs critique of leftist ‘indifference’ to Hamas atrocities The Atlantic—The Reckoning That Is Coming for Qatar - The Atlantic Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000 I’ll Have To Google Him—The Weekly Roundup full 2 306 Politicology Mike Johnson Becomes Speaker, Qatar’s Complicated Role in the Israel-Hamas War To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. After more than three weeks of chaos, the House of Representatives has elected a new Speaker. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Katty Kay (veteran reporter and NYT bestselling author) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s rise to take the gavel, the most pressing issues before the House, and putting a bonafide election denier in the Speaker’s chair. Then they discuss Qatar’s role as an intermediary in hostage negotiations, a financial backer of Hamas, a major ally of the United States, and their quest to buy influence from major U.S. universities.  [Politicology+] The continuing erosion of support for democracy and data that indicate the appetite for political violence is rising across the spectrum. Segments this week: (02:22) Mike Johnson becomes speaker (31:31) Qatar [Politicology+] The erosion of support for democracy and increasing willingness to resort to political violence Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Find out more about Katty’s work with Claire Shipman: https://www.kayandshipman.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  Axios—What to know about new House Speaker Mike Johnson NBC News—GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election The Hill—Democrats seize on new Speaker Mike Johnson’s anti-abortion record | The Hill The Hill—Where House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel | The Hill Segment 2:  The Free Press—Qatar’s War for Young American Minds | The Free Press The Guardian—Yuval Noah Harari backs critique of leftist ‘indifference’ to Hamas atrocities The Atlantic—The Reckoning That Is Coming for Qatar - The Atlantic Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


After more than three weeks of chaos, the House of Representatives has elected a new Speaker.


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Katty Kay (veteran reporter and NYT bestselling author) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s rise to take the gavel, the most pressing issues before the House, and putting a bonafide election denier in the Speaker’s chair.


Then they discuss Qatar’s role as an intermediary in hostage negotiations, a financial backer of Hamas, a major ally of the United States, and their quest to buy influence from major U.S. universities. 


[Politicology+] The continuing erosion of support for democracy and data that indicate the appetite for political violence is rising across the spectrum.


Segments this week:


(02:22) Mike Johnson becomes speaker


(31:31) Qatar


[Politicology+] The erosion of support for democracy and increasing willingness to resort to political violence


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Find out more about Katty’s work with Claire Shipman: https://www.kayandshipman.com/


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

​​

https://twitter.com/KattyKay_


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios—What to know about new House Speaker Mike Johnson

NBC News—GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election

The Hill—Democrats seize on new Speaker Mike Johnson’s anti-abortion record | The Hill

The Hill—Where House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel | The Hill



Segment 2: 

The Free Press—Qatar’s War for Young American Minds | The Free Press

The Guardian—Yuval Noah Harari backs critique of leftist ‘indifference’ to Hamas atrocities

The Atlantic—The Reckoning That Is Coming for Qatar - The Atlantic

Axios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread

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]]> 4312 Encore: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks  Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:00:18 -0000 Encore: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels full 2 288 Politicology Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. Join Politicology+ now for exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks  Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus



Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels.



Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks 


Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow

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]]> 4971 TAPPED: The Moral Upside Down https://politicology.com/ In the two weeks since Hamas began their terrorist attacks in Israel, many people around the globe have, stunningly, taken to the streets to cheer on the assault. Ron Steslow calls Yascha Mounk (Author of The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time), to explain the people cheering Hamas on, the identity synthesis that is driving their action, the failure of major news organizations pushing out Hamas’s press releases, and the elite institutions that have chosen deafening silence in this moment. Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every day. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:40:52 -0000 TAPPED: The Moral Upside Down full 2 304 Politicology Ron calls Yascha Mounk In the two weeks since Hamas began their terrorist attacks in Israel, many people around the globe have, stunningly, taken to the streets to cheer on the assault. Ron Steslow calls Yascha Mounk (Author of The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time), to explain the people cheering Hamas on, the identity synthesis that is driving their action, the failure of major news organizations pushing out Hamas’s press releases, and the elite institutions that have chosen deafening silence in this moment. Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every day. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the two weeks since Hamas began their terrorist attacks in Israel, many people around the globe have, stunningly, taken to the streets to cheer on the assault.


Ron Steslow calls Yascha Mounk (Author of The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time), to explain the people cheering Hamas on, the identity synthesis that is driving their action, the failure of major news organizations pushing out Hamas’s press releases, and the elite institutions that have chosen deafening silence in this moment.


Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every day. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.


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]]> 3699 Biden Visits Israel— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Against a backdrop of American and Israeli flags, President Joe Biden told Israel that as long as the United States stands, Israel will never be alone.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) discuss the Biden’s trip, Hamas’s lie that Israel bombed a hospital, the major news sources, including the New York Times that published Hamas’s lie, and the information war Then they break down the House GOP’s struggle to find a new Speaker. After we recorded, the House Republican conference scrapped their plan to install Patrick McHenry as an interim Speaker. Segments this week: (02:04) Biden’s trip to Israel  (38:40) The Speaker election drags on  [Politicology+] The Donald Trump legal battle that’s flying under the radar—and that could keep him off the ballot in 2024.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Follow Mike on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@mykemadrid Related reading: Segment 1:  AP—President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage White House —Remarks by President Biden on the October 7th Terrorist Attacks and the Resilience of the State of Israel and its People: TEXT | VIDEO The Free Press—When the Misinformation Comes From Inside the House | The Free Press Axios—Gaza hospital blast: Initial U.S. intel assessment is Israel "not responsible" Segment 2:  CNN—Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition | CNN Politics Axios—Bipartisan talks gain steam as Jim Jordan struggles with speaker vote Jake Sherman—NEW -- HOW HOUSE DEMS THINK ABOUT EMPOWERING SPEAKER PRO TEM  Axios—GOP scrambles for escape hatch as Jim Jordan falls short again Politico—Jim Jordan’s allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired. - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Biden Visits Israel— The Weekly Roundup full 2 303 Politicology Biden’s Israel Trip, Hamas’s Hoax, and the Speaker Vacancy To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Against a backdrop of American and Israeli flags, President Joe Biden told Israel that as long as the United States stands, Israel will never be alone.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) discuss the Biden’s trip, Hamas’s lie that Israel bombed a hospital, the major news sources, including the New York Times that published Hamas’s lie, and the information war Then they break down the House GOP’s struggle to find a new Speaker. After we recorded, the House Republican conference scrapped their plan to install Patrick McHenry as an interim Speaker. Segments this week: (02:04) Biden’s trip to Israel  (38:40) The Speaker election drags on  [Politicology+] The Donald Trump legal battle that’s flying under the radar—and that could keep him off the ballot in 2024.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow ​​ https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Follow Mike on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@mykemadrid Related reading: Segment 1:  AP—President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage White House —Remarks by President Biden on the October 7th Terrorist Attacks and the Resilience of the State of Israel and its People: TEXT | VIDEO The Free Press—When the Misinformation Comes From Inside the House | The Free Press Axios—Gaza hospital blast: Initial U.S. intel assessment is Israel "not responsible" Segment 2:  CNN—Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition | CNN Politics Axios—Bipartisan talks gain steam as Jim Jordan struggles with speaker vote Jake Sherman—NEW -- HOW HOUSE DEMS THINK ABOUT EMPOWERING SPEAKER PRO TEM  Axios—GOP scrambles for escape hatch as Jim Jordan falls short again Politico—Jim Jordan’s allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired. - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Against a backdrop of American and Israeli flags, President Joe Biden told Israel that as long as the United States stands, Israel will never be alone. 


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) discuss the Biden’s trip, Hamas’s lie that Israel bombed a hospital, the major news sources, including the New York Times that published Hamas’s lie, and the information war


Then they break down the House GOP’s struggle to find a new Speaker. After we recorded, the House Republican conference scrapped their plan to install Patrick McHenry as an interim Speaker.


Segments this week:


(02:04) Biden’s trip to Israel 


(38:40) The Speaker election drags on 


[Politicology+] The Donald Trump legal battle that’s flying under the radar—and that could keep him off the ballot in 2024. 


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Segment 1: 

AP—President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage

White House —Remarks by President Biden on the October 7th Terrorist Attacks and the Resilience of the State of Israel and its People: TEXT | VIDEO

The Free Press—When the Misinformation Comes From Inside the House | The Free Press

Axios—Gaza hospital blast: Initial U.S. intel assessment is Israel "not responsible"


Segment 2: 

CNN—Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition | CNN Politics

Axios—Bipartisan talks gain steam as Jim Jordan struggles with speaker vote

Jake Sherman—NEW -- HOW HOUSE DEMS THINK ABOUT EMPOWERING SPEAKER PRO TEM 

Axios—GOP scrambles for escape hatch as Jim Jordan falls short again

Politico—Jim Jordan’s allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired. - POLITICO

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]]> 3772 TAPPED: “I Will Not Submit” https://politicology.com/ Hamas’s attack on Israel has heightened concerns about safety and security for Jewish people around the globe.  Ron Steslow calls Michael Masters, National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, to discuss the threats to Jewish communities in the United States and what organizations and individuals can do to increase their safety We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/ Learn more about NATAL: https://www.afnatal.org/ Learn more about the Secure Community Network: https://www.securecommunitynetwork.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0000 TAPPED: “I Will Not Submit” full 2 302 Politicology Ron Steslow calls Michael Masters Hamas’s attack on Israel has heightened concerns about safety and security for Jewish people around the globe.  Ron Steslow calls Michael Masters, National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, to discuss the threats to Jewish communities in the United States and what organizations and individuals can do to increase their safety We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/ Learn more about NATAL: https://www.afnatal.org/ Learn more about the Secure Community Network: https://www.securecommunitynetwork.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hamas’s attack on Israel has heightened concerns about safety and security for Jewish people around the globe. 


Ron Steslow calls Michael Masters, National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, to discuss the threats to Jewish communities in the United States and what organizations and individuals can do to increase their safety


We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.


Learn more about United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/


Learn more about NATAL: https://www.afnatal.org/


Learn more about the Secure Community Network: https://www.securecommunitynetwork.org/

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]]> 1987 TAPPED: Mind Over Media The Internet is awash in horrifying images and videos coming from inside Israel and Gaza.  Ron Steslow calls Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D. (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College), to discuss what you can do to mind your mental health when consuming disturbing media. Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every hour, including the blast at the hospital Catherine talked about during this call. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:07:00 -0000 TAPPED: Mind Over Media full 2 301 Politicology Ron Steslow calls Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D. The Internet is awash in horrifying images and videos coming from inside Israel and Gaza.  Ron Steslow calls Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D. (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College), to discuss what you can do to mind your mental health when consuming disturbing media. Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every hour, including the blast at the hospital Catherine talked about during this call. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Internet is awash in horrifying images and videos coming from inside Israel and Gaza. 


Ron Steslow calls Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D. (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College), to discuss what you can do to mind your mental health when consuming disturbing media.


Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every hour, including the blast at the hospital Catherine talked about during this call. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.

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]]> 1803 TAPPED: Why the Gaza hostage crisis is different https://politicology.com/ During Hamas’s rampage in Israel last weekend, they kidnapped an estimated 150 people, including women, children, and the elderly.  Ron Steslow calls Danielle Gilbert, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University (and Liz Gilbert Cohen’s sister), to discuss the Gaza hostage crisis, how hostage taking tactics developed and why this situation is different.  They discuss Hamas’s vow to use hostages as human shields and what the conditions for hostages might be, and what types of negotiations we may see. We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Read Danielle’s article in Good Authority: https://bit.ly/3ZWkNIf Learn more about Dr. Gilbert: http://www.danigilbert.com/ Read the Bellingcat guide on maintaining mental hygiene: https://bit.ly/3ZX6d3a Learn more about Hostage US : https://hostageus.org/ Learn more about the Bring Our Families Home Campaign: https://bit.ly/3FhQN0c Learn more about the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation: https://bit.ly/3tuAlXQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:48:03 -0000 TAPPED: Why the Gaza hostage crisis is different full 2 300 Politicology A call with Danielle Gilbert Ph.D on the Gaza hostage crisis During Hamas’s rampage in Israel last weekend, they kidnapped an estimated 150 people, including women, children, and the elderly.  Ron Steslow calls Danielle Gilbert, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University (and Liz Gilbert Cohen’s sister), to discuss the Gaza hostage crisis, how hostage taking tactics developed and why this situation is different.  They discuss Hamas’s vow to use hostages as human shields and what the conditions for hostages might be, and what types of negotiations we may see. We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Read Danielle’s article in Good Authority: https://bit.ly/3ZWkNIf Learn more about Dr. Gilbert: http://www.danigilbert.com/ Read the Bellingcat guide on maintaining mental hygiene: https://bit.ly/3ZX6d3a Learn more about Hostage US : https://hostageus.org/ Learn more about the Bring Our Families Home Campaign: https://bit.ly/3FhQN0c Learn more about the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation: https://bit.ly/3tuAlXQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices During Hamas’s rampage in Israel last weekend, they kidnapped an estimated 150 people, including women, children, and the elderly. 


Ron Steslow calls Danielle Gilbert, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University (and Liz Gilbert Cohen’s sister), to discuss the Gaza hostage crisis, how hostage taking tactics developed and why this situation is different. 


They discuss Hamas’s vow to use hostages as human shields and what the conditions for hostages might be, and what types of negotiations we may see.


We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.


Read Danielle’s article in Good Authority: https://bit.ly/3ZWkNIf

Learn more about Dr. Gilbert: http://www.danigilbert.com/

Read the Bellingcat guide on maintaining mental hygiene: https://bit.ly/3ZX6d3a


Learn more about Hostage US : https://hostageus.org/

Learn more about the Bring Our Families Home Campaign: https://bit.ly/3FhQN0c

Learn more about the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation: https://bit.ly/3tuAlXQ

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]]> 3210 “Things Have Forever Changed”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Israel is still reeling from an unprecedented and gruesome terrorist attack by Hamas last weekend. Over a thousand Israelis, including babies, children and the elderly, have been brutally massacred. On this weekly roundup, guest host Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Rina Shah (Former Senior Aide on Capitol Hill) reflect on the horrifying news.  They discuss the morally repugnant pro-Hamas rally in New York City endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democrats condemning the event.  They break down President Biden’s address reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and the importance of the U.S. being a global leader in times of crisis. Next, they look at Republicans scrambling to elect a new Speaker of the House and what happens when performative politics meets a real world crisis Segments: (02:27) The terror attacks in Israel (35:17) The Speaker campaigns [Politicology+] Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces his independent presidential run .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow Mike and Rina on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@mykemadrid https://www.threads.net/@rinaindc Follow Lucy on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times Segment 2:  NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:37:52 -0000 “Things Have Forever Changed”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 299 Politicology Hamas Terrorist attack Israel and the campaigns for Speaker of the House To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Israel is still reeling from an unprecedented and gruesome terrorist attack by Hamas last weekend. Over a thousand Israelis, including babies, children and the elderly, have been brutally massacred. On this weekly roundup, guest host Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Rina Shah (Former Senior Aide on Capitol Hill) reflect on the horrifying news.  They discuss the morally repugnant pro-Hamas rally in New York City endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democrats condemning the event.  They break down President Biden’s address reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and the importance of the U.S. being a global leader in times of crisis. Next, they look at Republicans scrambling to elect a new Speaker of the House and what happens when performative politics meets a real world crisis Segments: (02:27) The terror attacks in Israel (35:17) The Speaker campaigns [Politicology+] Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces his independent presidential run .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow Mike and Rina on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@mykemadrid https://www.threads.net/@rinaindc Follow Lucy on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times Segment 2:  NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. 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Israel is still reeling from an unprecedented and gruesome terrorist attack by Hamas last weekend. Over a thousand Israelis, including babies, children and the elderly, have been brutally massacred.


On this weekly roundup, guest host Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Rina Shah (Former Senior Aide on Capitol Hill) reflect on the horrifying news. 


They discuss the morally repugnant pro-Hamas rally in New York City endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democrats condemning the event. 


They break down President Biden’s address reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and the importance of the U.S. being a global leader in times of crisis.


Next, they look at Republicans scrambling to elect a new Speaker of the House and what happens when performative politics meets a real world crisis


Segments:


(02:27) The terror attacks in Israel


(35:17) The Speaker campaigns


[Politicology+] Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces his independent presidential run . 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow Mike and Rina on Threads: 


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https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel

CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge

The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill

C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text

WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post

NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times


Segment 2: 

NYT—Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel

CNN—Children found ‘butchered’ in Israeli kibbutz, IDF says, as horror of Hamas’ attacks near border begins to emerge

The Hill—The ghosts of Gaza | The Hill

C-SPAN—President Biden Delivers Remarks on Hamas Attacks on Israel (Video) | Text

WP—Democratic divisions over Israel resurface after ‘cease-fire’ comments - The Washington Post

NYT—U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense - The New York Times

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]]> 4409 TAPPED: Terror in Israel https://politicology.com/ Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to discuss the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel, the massive intelligence failure, how the U.S. and Israel have responded, the reports Iran helped to organize and green light the attack, and why more leaders at  home should be condemning the attacks.  We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:40:02 -0000 TAPPED: Terror in Israel full 2 298 Politicology Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to discuss the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel, the massive intelligence failure, how the U.S. and Israel have responded, the reports Iran helped to organize and green light the attack, and why more leaders at  home should be condemning the attacks.  We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow calls Hagar Chemali to discuss the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel, the massive intelligence failure, how the U.S. and Israel have responded, the reports Iran helped to organize and green light the attack, and why more leaders at  home should be condemning the attacks. 


We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including details about the brutal murder and beheading of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.



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]]> 3172 McCarthy Ousted— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives was ousted in a vote of no confidence.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) discuss the Republican infighting, the reforms Matt Gaetz asked for, what it means, and where we go from here .  Then they break down Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teasing a third party presidential run, who it could help and who it could hurt Finally, they look at the organized labor stories all over the headlines and what the renewed strength of organized labor could mean for our elections.  Segments to look forward to: (02:28) McCarthy loses the Speaker’s gavel  (33:45) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. flirts with a third party presidential run [Politicology+] The realignment in working class voters and rising organized labor Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to Will Baude on Advisory Opinions: https://bit.ly/3LN5snH Listen to William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on America’s Constitution with Akhil Amar: Part 1: https://apple.co/48IK7W6 | Part 2: https://apple.co/48IKiRg Check out Hands Off my Rewards: https://handsoffmyrewards.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Behind Kevin McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker - The New York Times CNN—October 3, 2023 - Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House The Hill—5 takeaways from the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker | The Hill NYT—Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues - The New York Times WP—Months of bad blood between McCarthy and Democrats help sink his speakership Segment 2:  NYT—Robert Kennedy Jr. Hints Strongly at Third-Party Presidential Bid - The New York Times Politico—Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s super PAC preps for him to run for president as an Independent - POLITICO The Dispatch —RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus Nate Silver —RFK Jr. probably won't hurt Biden. He might even help him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 McCarthy Ousted— The Weekly Roundup full 2 297 Politicology McCarthy loses his gavel, RFK Jr. Flirts with a Third Party Run For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives was ousted in a vote of no confidence.  On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) discuss the Republican infighting, the reforms Matt Gaetz asked for, what it means, and where we go from here .  Then they break down Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teasing a third party presidential run, who it could help and who it could hurt Finally, they look at the organized labor stories all over the headlines and what the renewed strength of organized labor could mean for our elections.  Segments to look forward to: (02:28) McCarthy loses the Speaker’s gavel  (33:45) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. flirts with a third party presidential run [Politicology+] The realignment in working class voters and rising organized labor Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to Will Baude on Advisory Opinions: https://bit.ly/3LN5snH Listen to William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on America’s Constitution with Akhil Amar: Part 1: https://apple.co/48IK7W6 | Part 2: https://apple.co/48IKiRg Check out Hands Off my Rewards: https://handsoffmyrewards.com/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Behind Kevin McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker - The New York Times CNN—October 3, 2023 - Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House The Hill—5 takeaways from the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker | The Hill NYT—Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues - The New York Times WP—Months of bad blood between McCarthy and Democrats help sink his speakership Segment 2:  NYT—Robert Kennedy Jr. Hints Strongly at Third-Party Presidential Bid - The New York Times Politico—Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s super PAC preps for him to run for president as an Independent - POLITICO The Dispatch —RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus Nate Silver —RFK Jr. probably won't hurt Biden. He might even help him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives was ousted in a vote of no confidence. 


On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) discuss the Republican infighting, the reforms Matt Gaetz asked for, what it means, and where we go from here . 


Then they break down Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teasing a third party presidential run, who it could help and who it could hurt


Finally, they look at the organized labor stories all over the headlines and what the renewed strength of organized labor could mean for our elections. 


Segments to look forward to:


(02:28) McCarthy loses the Speaker’s gavel 


(33:45) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. flirts with a third party presidential run


[Politicology+] The realignment in working class voters and rising organized labor


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.

Listen to Will Baude on Advisory Opinions: https://bit.ly/3LN5snH


Listen to William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen on America’s Constitution with Akhil Amar: Part 1: https://apple.co/48IK7W6 | Part 2: https://apple.co/48IKiRg


Check out Hands Off my Rewards: https://handsoffmyrewards.com/

Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/stranter


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—Behind Kevin McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker - The New York Times

CNN—October 3, 2023 - Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House

The Hill—5 takeaways from the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker | The Hill

NYT—Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues - The New York Times

WP—Months of bad blood between McCarthy and Democrats help sink his speakership


Segment 2: 

NYT—Robert Kennedy Jr. Hints Strongly at Third-Party Presidential Bid - The New York Times

Politico—Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s super PAC preps for him to run for president as an Independent - POLITICO

The Dispatch —RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch

Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus

Nate Silver —RFK Jr. probably won't hurt Biden. He might even help him.

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]]> 4526 ENCORE: Misunderstanding Misinformation https://politicology.com/ Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Misunderstanding Misinformation full 2 296 Politicology Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way. Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape


(02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research


(05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful 


(08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation”


(10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(21:40) The problems that arise from research silos


(25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions 


(37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution?


(39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures


(44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(50:28) Improving community-led resistance 


(55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions 


(1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape…


Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo


Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1


Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5


Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/cward1e

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]]> 4382 Vintage Trump and a Car Wreck Debate— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Can Donald Trump use the UAW strike to win over voters in Michigan? Did anyone need to hear Mike Pence tell a sex joke? Has a key member of the Senate been compromised by Egypt? On this weekly roundup, guest host Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) and guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) dive into all of that and more.  They break down Donald Trump’s speech outside Detroit and his return to the economic populism that fueled his 2016 campaign.  Then they turn to the second Republican Presidential debate and the growing rifts in the party over support for Ukraine  Next, they look at NJ Senator Robert Menendez’s indictment over allegations he aided the Egyptian government in exchange for cash Finally, they look at bombshell new reporting that Iran orchestrated an information campaign to influence how the West views Tehran Segments to look forward to: (02:10) Trump’s Speech and the Republican Debate  (19:29) The Menendez Indictment  (42:57) The Iran Experts Initiative  [Politicology+] The whistleblower testimony alleging the CIA tried to cover up its own assessment that Covid-19 likely came from a lab leak.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Hagar’s show Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory WP—Opinion | Vivek Ramaswamy has a China problem — and a Hunter Biden problem WP—Candidates’ differences on Ukraine reflect stark divide within GOP - The Washington Post Segment 2:  SDNY—U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, His Wife, And Three New Jersey Businessmen Charged With Bribery Offenses | United States Department of Justice NPR—Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign : NPR NBC News—Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges as resignation calls grow louder Just Security—The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez Segment 3:  Semafor—Inside Iran’s Influence Operation | Semafor Iran International —Inside Tehran’s Soft War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Vintage Trump and a Car Wreck Debate— The Weekly Roundup full 2 295 Politicology Trump courts UAW endorsement and the GOP debate, Menendez’s indictment, and Iran’s Influence campaign Can Donald Trump use the UAW strike to win over voters in Michigan? Did anyone need to hear Mike Pence tell a sex joke? Has a key member of the Senate been compromised by Egypt? On this weekly roundup, guest host Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) and guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) dive into all of that and more.  They break down Donald Trump’s speech outside Detroit and his return to the economic populism that fueled his 2016 campaign.  Then they turn to the second Republican Presidential debate and the growing rifts in the party over support for Ukraine  Next, they look at NJ Senator Robert Menendez’s indictment over allegations he aided the Egyptian government in exchange for cash Finally, they look at bombshell new reporting that Iran orchestrated an information campaign to influence how the West views Tehran Segments to look forward to: (02:10) Trump’s Speech and the Republican Debate  (19:29) The Menendez Indictment  (42:57) The Iran Experts Initiative  [Politicology+] The whistleblower testimony alleging the CIA tried to cover up its own assessment that Covid-19 likely came from a lab leak.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Hagar’s show Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory WP—Opinion | Vivek Ramaswamy has a China problem — and a Hunter Biden problem WP—Candidates’ differences on Ukraine reflect stark divide within GOP - The Washington Post Segment 2:  SDNY—U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, His Wife, And Three New Jersey Businessmen Charged With Bribery Offenses | United States Department of Justice NPR—Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign : NPR NBC News—Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges as resignation calls grow louder Just Security—The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez Segment 3:  Semafor—Inside Iran’s Influence Operation | Semafor Iran International —Inside Tehran’s Soft War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Can Donald Trump use the UAW strike to win over voters in Michigan?


Did anyone need to hear Mike Pence tell a sex joke?


Has a key member of the Senate been compromised by Egypt?


On this weekly roundup, guest host Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) and guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) dive into all of that and more. 


They break down Donald Trump’s speech outside Detroit and his return to the economic populism that fueled his 2016 campaign. 


Then they turn to the second Republican Presidential debate and the growing rifts in the party over support for Ukraine 


Next, they look at NJ Senator Robert Menendez’s indictment over allegations he aided the Egyptian government in exchange for cash


Finally, they look at bombshell new reporting that Iran orchestrated an information campaign to influence how the West views Tehran


Segments to look forward to:


(02:10) Trump’s Speech and the Republican Debate 


(19:29) The Menendez Indictment 


(42:57) The Iran Experts Initiative 


[Politicology+] The whistleblower testimony alleging the CIA tried to cover up its own assessment that Covid-19 likely came from a lab leak. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.



Check out Hagar’s show Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


https://twitter.com/Mpolymer


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory

WP—Opinion | Vivek Ramaswamy has a China problem — and a Hunter Biden problem

WP—Candidates’ differences on Ukraine reflect stark divide within GOP - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

SDNY—U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, His Wife, And Three New Jersey Businessmen Charged With Bribery Offenses | United States Department of Justice

NPR—Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign : NPR

NBC News—Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges as resignation calls grow louder

Just Security—The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez


Segment 3: 

Semafor—Inside Iran’s Influence Operation | Semafor

Iran International —Inside Tehran’s Soft War

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]]> 4484 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1 Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 1 full 2 294 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men 


(04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed 


(07:30) The gendered education gap


(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men


(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender 


(30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual


(34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men 




You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/


Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves

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]]> 1643 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Of Boys and Men—Part 2 full 2 293 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity”


(08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial


(13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem


(15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women 


(23:00) Redshirt the boys 


(28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men



You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/


Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves

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]]> 1513 $moke and Mirrors—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ While lawmakers argued over the federal budget, our national debt passed $33 trillion dollars this week.  On this week’s roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) discuss why it’s significant and break down the fighting within the Republican party as they argue over a budget.  Then they break down how the auto worker strike has Joe Biden caught between two key democratic constituencies  They also discuss the migrant crisis in New York City and how it’s growing rifts in the Democratic party Finally, they look at Biden’s defiance in the wake of a Federal Appeals Court ruling that said his Administration likely violated the First Amendment and his campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.” Segments to look forward to: (02:40) The Debt and the Budget fight (31:31) The United Auto Workers Strike (46:00) New York City Migrant Crisis  [Politicology+] The Biden 2024 campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.” Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RominaBoccia Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time Cato—Don’t Let the Government‐​Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis Axios—GOP defectors sink McCarthy's push to advance Pentagon funding NYT—Right-Wing House Republicans Derail Pentagon G.O.P. Bill, Rebuking McCarthy - The New York Times The Hill—McConnell: Government shutdowns are ‘a loser for Republicans’ | The Hill Segment 2:  WP—Biden aides try to quell tension with UAW as Trump plans Detroit trip - The Washington Post Politico—‘Trump scooped us’: Dems sound alarm on Biden’s handling of the auto worker strike - POLITICO Politico—Autoworkers lash out at Biden in the UAW president’s hometown - POLITICO Segment 3:  NYT—In Escalation, Adams Says Migrant Crisis 'Will Destroy New York City' WSJ—Why Biden’s Border Policies Aren’t Working - WSJ WP—Opinion | On immigration, Democrats should admit they are wrong - The Washington Post NYT—Suing. Heckling. Cursing. N.Y.C. Protests Against Migrants Escalate NBC—Concern rises in the Biden administration that New York has fumbled its migrant problem, U.S. officials say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 $moke and Mirrors—The Weekly Roundup full 2 292 Politicology Mounting federal debt and the fight over the budget, the UAW strike, and New York’s migrant crisis While lawmakers argued over the federal budget, our national debt passed $33 trillion dollars this week.  On this week’s roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) discuss why it’s significant and break down the fighting within the Republican party as they argue over a budget.  Then they break down how the auto worker strike has Joe Biden caught between two key democratic constituencies  They also discuss the migrant crisis in New York City and how it’s growing rifts in the Democratic party Finally, they look at Biden’s defiance in the wake of a Federal Appeals Court ruling that said his Administration likely violated the First Amendment and his campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.” Segments to look forward to: (02:40) The Debt and the Budget fight (31:31) The United Auto Workers Strike (46:00) New York City Migrant Crisis  [Politicology+] The Biden 2024 campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.” Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RominaBoccia Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time Cato—Don’t Let the Government‐​Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis Axios—GOP defectors sink McCarthy's push to advance Pentagon funding NYT—Right-Wing House Republicans Derail Pentagon G.O.P. Bill, Rebuking McCarthy - The New York Times The Hill—McConnell: Government shutdowns are ‘a loser for Republicans’ | The Hill Segment 2:  WP—Biden aides try to quell tension with UAW as Trump plans Detroit trip - The Washington Post Politico—‘Trump scooped us’: Dems sound alarm on Biden’s handling of the auto worker strike - POLITICO Politico—Autoworkers lash out at Biden in the UAW president’s hometown - POLITICO Segment 3:  NYT—In Escalation, Adams Says Migrant Crisis 'Will Destroy New York City' WSJ—Why Biden’s Border Policies Aren’t Working - WSJ WP—Opinion | On immigration, Democrats should admit they are wrong - The Washington Post NYT—Suing. Heckling. Cursing. N.Y.C. Protests Against Migrants Escalate NBC—Concern rises in the Biden administration that New York has fumbled its migrant problem, U.S. officials say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While lawmakers argued over the federal budget, our national debt passed $33 trillion dollars this week. 


On this week’s roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) discuss why it’s significant and break down the fighting within the Republican party as they argue over a budget. 


Then they break down how the auto worker strike has Joe Biden caught between two key democratic constituencies 


They also discuss the migrant crisis in New York City and how it’s growing rifts in the Democratic party


Finally, they look at Biden’s defiance in the wake of a Federal Appeals Court ruling that said his Administration likely violated the First Amendment and his campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.”


Segments to look forward to:


(02:40) The Debt and the Budget fight


(31:31) The United Auto Workers Strike


(46:00) New York City Migrant Crisis 


[Politicology+] The Biden 2024 campaign’s alarming move to combat what it’s calling “political misinformation.”


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


https://twitter.com/AndyKroll


https://twitter.com/RominaBoccia



Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time

Cato—Don’t Let the Government‐​Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis

Axios—GOP defectors sink McCarthy's push to advance Pentagon funding

NYT—Right-Wing House Republicans Derail Pentagon G.O.P. Bill, Rebuking McCarthy - The New York Times

The Hill—McConnell: Government shutdowns are ‘a loser for Republicans’ | The Hill


Segment 2: 

WP—Biden aides try to quell tension with UAW as Trump plans Detroit trip - The Washington Post

Politico—‘Trump scooped us’: Dems sound alarm on Biden’s handling of the auto worker strike - POLITICO

Politico—Autoworkers lash out at Biden in the UAW president’s hometown - POLITICO


Segment 3: 

NYT—In Escalation, Adams Says Migrant Crisis 'Will Destroy New York City'

WSJ—Why Biden’s Border Policies Aren’t Working - WSJ

WP—Opinion | On immigration, Democrats should admit they are wrong - The Washington Post

NYT—Suing. Heckling. Cursing. N.Y.C. Protests Against Migrants Escalate

NBC—Concern rises in the Biden administration that New York has fumbled its migrant problem, U.S. officials say

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]]> 4269 The Identity Trap—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics.  They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha’s background  (06:50) Why he decided to write this book  (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap”  (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis”  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:16:43 -0000 The Identity Trap—Part 1 full 2 291 Politicology Yascha Mounk joins to discuss his new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time” Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it. They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics.  They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now. Segments to look forward to: (04:21) Yascha’s background  (06:50) Why he decided to write this book  (16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap”  (21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis”  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination.


In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong.


Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.

 

But what if they have missed the mark?


What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good?


What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy?


If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously.


In this two-part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”


In this first episode, they discuss the rapidly changing meanings of words like “woke” and why Yascha coined the term “identity synthesis” to replace it.


They look at the spread of the identity synthesis and how quickly it is changing our politics. 


They dive into the intellectual underpinnings of the identity synthesis and why Yascha decided to write the book now.


Segments to look forward to:


(04:21) Yascha’s background 


(06:50) Why he decided to write this book 


(16:30) Why Yascha uses the term “trap” 


(21:40) The philosophical underpinnings of the “Identity Synthesis” 


Get the book: 


Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR

Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe

Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B


Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk


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]]> 2762 The Identity Trap—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”  In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues  (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture  (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions  (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy  (44:00) How to handle backlash  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:16:28 -0000 The Identity Trap—Part 2 full 2 290 Politicology Yascha Mounk joins to discuss his new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time” Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination. In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong. Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.   But what if they have missed the mark? What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good? What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy? If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously. In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.”  In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces. They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues. They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy. Segments to look forward to: (01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace (10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis (16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues  (16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture  (26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions  (36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy  (44:00) How to handle backlash  Get the book:  Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even after historic civil rights progress over the last sixty years, there’s no denying that certain groups of people still face real, serious, and even systemic discrimination.


In pursuit of justice, many well-meaning activists have made identity central to their cause—arguing, for example, that in order to right wrongs, rules and laws must treat people differently, not equally, depending on the groups to which they belong.



Whatever you think of the term “wokeness,” this new ideology has spread like wildfire through academia, journalism, entertainment, governments, and corporations, radically changing politics, policy, and our public discourse.

 

But what if they have missed the mark?


What if crusading identitarianism is doing more harm than good?


What if it’s actually chipping away at some of the bedrock principles of our liberal democracy?


If we want honest answers, we have to take these ideas seriously.


In this two part series, host Ron Steslow and Yascha Mounk break down his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” 


In this second episode, they discuss how the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to newsrooms and workplaces.


They discuss the common “with us or against us” attitudes the identity synthesis produces and the infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues.


They discuss the impact that “cancel culture” can have over trust in scientific research and why the identity synthesis isn’t compatible with liberal democracy.


Segments to look forward to:


(01:14) How the identity synthesis moved from college classrooms, to Tumblr, to the workplace


(10:40) The “with us or against us attitude” that dominates institutions overtaken by the identity synthesis


(16:00) The crippling infighting at progressive institutions over identity issues 


(16:50) The identity synthesis and cancel culture 


(26:32) How cancel culture erodes trust in research and institutions 


(36:21) Why the identity synthesis is incompatible with liberal democracy 


(44:00) How to handle backlash 


Get the book: 


Order a hardcover copy: https://amzn.to/3PKN6pR

Get the audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Ps7CKe

Get it on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3rpAB9B


Follow Ron and Yascha on X (previously Twitter): 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3327 I Was Promised an Impeachment— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Host Ron Steslow and guests Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) , and Jim Swift (Senior Editor at The Bulwark) break down the intra-party politics around the Biden impeachment inquiry and what it could mean for the electoral dynamics in 2024.  They also discuss the piece by one of Joe Biden’s favorite columnists urging him not to run in 2024.  Finally, they break down the ruling from the 5th Circuit court of appeals ruling that the White House and some government agencies likely violated the first amendment in their communications with social media companies about content moderation Segments to look forward to: (02:41) Biden Impeachment Inquiry (22:12) Should Joe Biden Run in 2024? (33:10) What’s the line between coercion and persuasion when government agencies push for content moderation? [Politicology+] “What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate,” and why he won’t seek reelection next year.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JimSwiftDC https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—Kevin McCarthy directs House committees to open Biden impeachment inquiry - The Washington Post Vanity Fair—Marjorie Taylor Greene: Impeach Biden Now or I'll Shut Down the Government | Vanity Fair NYT—Trump Privately Encouraged Republican Lawmakers to Impeach Biden - The New York Times NBC News—Far-right Republicans tell McCarthy his impeachment inquiry won't soften their spending demands Politico—How Donald Trump’s DOJ gave Biden a major assist in the coming impeachment probe - POLITICO Segment 2:  Axios—Biden's words fuel impeachment push WP—Opinion | President Biden should not run for reelection in 2024 - The Washington Post Segment 3:  WP—5th Circuit finds Biden White House, CDC likely violated First Amendment The FP—The Government Censored Me and Other Scientists. We Fought Back—and Won. | The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:29:43 -0000 I Was Promised an Impeachment— The Weekly Roundup full 2 289 Politicology The Biden Impeachment Inquiry, whether Biden should run in 2024, and the federal appeals court ruling government agencies probably violated free speech rights Host Ron Steslow and guests Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) , and Jim Swift (Senior Editor at The Bulwark) break down the intra-party politics around the Biden impeachment inquiry and what it could mean for the electoral dynamics in 2024.  They also discuss the piece by one of Joe Biden’s favorite columnists urging him not to run in 2024.  Finally, they break down the ruling from the 5th Circuit court of appeals ruling that the White House and some government agencies likely violated the first amendment in their communications with social media companies about content moderation Segments to look forward to: (02:41) Biden Impeachment Inquiry (22:12) Should Joe Biden Run in 2024? (33:10) What’s the line between coercion and persuasion when government agencies push for content moderation? [Politicology+] “What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate,” and why he won’t seek reelection next year.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JimSwiftDC https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—Kevin McCarthy directs House committees to open Biden impeachment inquiry - The Washington Post Vanity Fair—Marjorie Taylor Greene: Impeach Biden Now or I'll Shut Down the Government | Vanity Fair NYT—Trump Privately Encouraged Republican Lawmakers to Impeach Biden - The New York Times NBC News—Far-right Republicans tell McCarthy his impeachment inquiry won't soften their spending demands Politico—How Donald Trump’s DOJ gave Biden a major assist in the coming impeachment probe - POLITICO Segment 2:  Axios—Biden's words fuel impeachment push WP—Opinion | President Biden should not run for reelection in 2024 - The Washington Post Segment 3:  WP—5th Circuit finds Biden White House, CDC likely violated First Amendment The FP—The Government Censored Me and Other Scientists. We Fought Back—and Won. | The Free Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow and guests Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) , and Jim Swift (Senior Editor at The Bulwark) break down the intra-party politics around the Biden impeachment inquiry and what it could mean for the electoral dynamics in 2024. 


They also discuss the piece by one of Joe Biden’s favorite columnists urging him not to run in 2024. 


Finally, they break down the ruling from the 5th Circuit court of appeals ruling that the White House and some government agencies likely violated the first amendment in their communications with social media companies about content moderation


Segments to look forward to:


(02:41) Biden Impeachment Inquiry


(22:12) Should Joe Biden Run in 2024?


(33:10) What’s the line between coercion and persuasion when government agencies push for content moderation?


[Politicology+] “What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate,” and why he won’t seek reelection next year. 



Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/JimSwiftDC


https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson




Related reading:

Segment 1: 

WP—Kevin McCarthy directs House committees to open Biden impeachment inquiry - The Washington Post

Vanity Fair—Marjorie Taylor Greene: Impeach Biden Now or I'll Shut Down the Government | Vanity Fair

NYT—Trump Privately Encouraged Republican Lawmakers to Impeach Biden - The New York Times

NBC News—Far-right Republicans tell McCarthy his impeachment inquiry won't soften their spending demands

Politico—How Donald Trump’s DOJ gave Biden a major assist in the coming impeachment probe - POLITICO


Segment 2: 

Axios—Biden's words fuel impeachment push

WP—Opinion | President Biden should not run for reelection in 2024 - The Washington Post


Segment 3: 

WP—5th Circuit finds Biden White House, CDC likely violated First Amendment

The FP—The Government Censored Me and Other Scientists. We Fought Back—and Won. | The Free Press

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4116 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ You can order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker”  (14:36) The Jesus Movement  (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action  (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior  (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 1 full 2 288 Politicology Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation You can order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker”  (14:36) The Jesus Movement  (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action  (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior  (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.


(03:28) Why Jon wrote the book


(08:10) Being a “border-stalker” 


(14:36) The Jesus Movement 


(21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party


(23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview


(30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action 


(32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior 


(36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused)


(41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble



Order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/jonward11

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3334 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:59:00 -0000 ENCORE: Testimony—Part 2 full 2 287 Politicology Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.


(06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians 


(10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness  


(20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith 


(28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality 


(31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right 


(36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement 


Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/jonward11

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2992 Trump’s (Easiest) Path To Victory— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) spill the tea on No Labels’ irresponsible presidential gambit and examine the very real need for structural reform in our political system. Then they dive into rising concerns among parents about their kids’ anxiety, an award-winning essay from a high schooler’s perspective, the record low trust in public schools, and the ‘family feud’ in the GOP that presents a political opportunity for Democrats—but does the will exist to meet it? Segments to look forward to: (02:13)The No Labels’ presidential blunder  (29:09) The GOP’s ‘family feud,’ rising concerns among parents, how our public school system is failing high-achievers and struggling students alike, and a political opportunity for Democrats  [Politicology+] MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin attempting to oust a State Supreme Court Justice who was just elected in a landslide because their gerrymandered maps hang in the balance. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—No Labels preps playbook to select presidential candidates, broaden support - The Washington Post The Dispatch—Democrats Are Making a Risky Bet A With Biden  CBS—Larry Hogan says he has "not closed the door" to running for president under a No Labels ticket - CBS News Third Way—No Labels’ Magic Polling Asterisks  Segment 2:  Politico—What Republicans’ ‘Family Feud’ Gets Wrong About Parenting in America - POLITICO The Free Press—A Constitution for Teenage Happiness | The Free Press Politico—California kids may get personal finance 101 - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:08:30 -0000 Trump’s (Easiest) Path To Victory— The Weekly Roundup full 2 286 Politicology No Labels’ dangerous plan, rising concerns among parents, and falling trust in public education Host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) spill the tea on No Labels’ irresponsible presidential gambit and examine the very real need for structural reform in our political system. Then they dive into rising concerns among parents about their kids’ anxiety, an award-winning essay from a high schooler’s perspective, the record low trust in public schools, and the ‘family feud’ in the GOP that presents a political opportunity for Democrats—but does the will exist to meet it? Segments to look forward to: (02:13)The No Labels’ presidential blunder  (29:09) The GOP’s ‘family feud,’ rising concerns among parents, how our public school system is failing high-achievers and struggling students alike, and a political opportunity for Democrats  [Politicology+] MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin attempting to oust a State Supreme Court Justice who was just elected in a landslide because their gerrymandered maps hang in the balance. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  WP—No Labels preps playbook to select presidential candidates, broaden support - The Washington Post The Dispatch—Democrats Are Making a Risky Bet A With Biden  CBS—Larry Hogan says he has "not closed the door" to running for president under a No Labels ticket - CBS News Third Way—No Labels’ Magic Polling Asterisks  Segment 2:  Politico—What Republicans’ ‘Family Feud’ Gets Wrong About Parenting in America - POLITICO The Free Press—A Constitution for Teenage Happiness | The Free Press Politico—California kids may get personal finance 101 - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) spill the tea on No Labels’ irresponsible presidential gambit and examine the very real need for structural reform in our political system. Then they dive into rising concerns among parents about their kids’ anxiety, an award-winning essay from a high schooler’s perspective, the record low trust in public schools, and the ‘family feud’ in the GOP that presents a political opportunity for Democrats—but does the will exist to meet it?


Segments to look forward to:


(02:13)The No Labels’ presidential blunder 


(29:09) The GOP’s ‘family feud,’ rising concerns among parents, how our public school system is failing high-achievers and struggling students alike, and a political opportunity for Democrats 


[Politicology+] MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin attempting to oust a State Supreme Court Justice who was just elected in a landslide because their gerrymandered maps hang in the balance.



Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

WP—No Labels preps playbook to select presidential candidates, broaden support - The Washington Post

The Dispatch—Democrats Are Making a Risky Bet A With Biden 

CBS—Larry Hogan says he has "not closed the door" to running for president under a No Labels ticket - CBS News

Third Way—No Labels’ Magic Polling Asterisks 


Segment 2: 

Politico—What Republicans’ ‘Family Feud’ Gets Wrong About Parenting in America - POLITICO

The Free Press—A Constitution for Teenage Happiness | The Free Press

Politico—California kids may get personal finance 101 - POLITICO

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]]> 4458 Democracy Under Duress: The U.S.-Israel Relationship https://politicology.com/ Picture this: It’s the middle of the Israeli summer and the sun is blazing down. Crowds of people are in the streets, banners aloft, voices raised. Protests have erupted over extremely controversial reforms—reforms that sound alarm bells about the very foundations of Israeli democracy. Switch scenes to Chicago, Illinois. A Democratic congresswoman calls Israel a 'racist state.' Fairly swiftly, her colleagues in Washington, DC disavow her words, reaffirming the extraordinarily close but complex U.S.-Israel alliance. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Avi Mayer (Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post) break down the judicial reforms in Israel, the tinderbox of recent protests, that incendiary “racist state” comment, and the legislative maneuvering that followed—Congress's reaffirmation that yes, we “will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.” Segments to look forward to: (02:00) The importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship for both nations  (09:00) Basic overview of how Israel’s political system works  (13:30) The aggressive push for controversial judicial reform in Israel (24:34) How some of the proposed reforms would limit the power of the Supreme Court  (28:20) The crisis that could arise from a standoff between the Knesset and the Supreme Court  (31:00) What compromise might look like (35:18) Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s remarks that Israel is a “racist state”    (42:00) The House of Representatives’ resolution reaffirming support for Israel  (44:44) Anti-Semitism from across the political spectrum  Follow Ron and Avi on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AviMayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:56:19 -0000 Democracy Under Duress: The U.S.-Israel Relationship full 2 285 Politicology Avi Mayer joins to discuss judicial reform in Israel, the protests, and the U.S.-Israel relationship Picture this: It’s the middle of the Israeli summer and the sun is blazing down. Crowds of people are in the streets, banners aloft, voices raised. Protests have erupted over extremely controversial reforms—reforms that sound alarm bells about the very foundations of Israeli democracy. Switch scenes to Chicago, Illinois. A Democratic congresswoman calls Israel a 'racist state.' Fairly swiftly, her colleagues in Washington, DC disavow her words, reaffirming the extraordinarily close but complex U.S.-Israel alliance. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Avi Mayer (Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post) break down the judicial reforms in Israel, the tinderbox of recent protests, that incendiary “racist state” comment, and the legislative maneuvering that followed—Congress's reaffirmation that yes, we “will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.” Segments to look forward to: (02:00) The importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship for both nations  (09:00) Basic overview of how Israel’s political system works  (13:30) The aggressive push for controversial judicial reform in Israel (24:34) How some of the proposed reforms would limit the power of the Supreme Court  (28:20) The crisis that could arise from a standoff between the Knesset and the Supreme Court  (31:00) What compromise might look like (35:18) Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s remarks that Israel is a “racist state”    (42:00) The House of Representatives’ resolution reaffirming support for Israel  (44:44) Anti-Semitism from across the political spectrum  Follow Ron and Avi on X (previously Twitter):  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AviMayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Picture this: It’s the middle of the Israeli summer and the sun is blazing down. Crowds of people are in the streets, banners aloft, voices raised. Protests have erupted over extremely controversial reforms—reforms that sound alarm bells about the very foundations of Israeli democracy.


Switch scenes to Chicago, Illinois. A Democratic congresswoman calls Israel a 'racist state.' Fairly swiftly, her colleagues in Washington, DC disavow her words, reaffirming the extraordinarily close but complex U.S.-Israel alliance.


In this episode host Ron Steslow and Avi Mayer (Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post) break down the judicial reforms in Israel, the tinderbox of recent protests, that incendiary “racist state” comment, and the legislative maneuvering that followed—Congress's reaffirmation that yes, we “will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.”


Segments to look forward to:


(02:00) The importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship for both nations 


(09:00) Basic overview of how Israel’s political system works 


(13:30) The aggressive push for controversial judicial reform in Israel


(24:34) How some of the proposed reforms would limit the power of the Supreme Court 


(28:20) The crisis that could arise from a standoff between the Knesset and the Supreme Court 


(31:00) What compromise might look like


(35:18) Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s remarks that Israel is a “racist state” 

 

(42:00) The House of Representatives’ resolution reaffirming support for Israel 


(44:44) Anti-Semitism from across the political spectrum 



Follow Ron and Avi on X (previously Twitter): 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/AviMayer

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]]> 3266 “A New Club Of Thugs”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ What will BRICS expansion mean for the United States?  Is your pension paying for China’s aircraft carriers?  How did China spend four years conducting an influence campaign on the biggest social media platforms before they were caught? Why do Republican voters think Donald Trump has the best chance at beating Joe Biden in 2024? Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the latest political news with this week’s guests: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN). Segments to look forward to: (02:44) The BRICS Summit and expansion (08:01) Breaking down the biggest news about the U.S. China Relationship  (12:44) China’s real estate market crisis  (22:40) Is your pension fueling the Chinese military and surveillance state?  (35:30) Meta executes its largest ever removal of accounts linked to a four-year-long Chinese influence campaign  (:50) Why Republicans Don’t want to be saved by Donald Trump  [Politicology+] How Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali You should check out Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali Related reading: Segment 1:  CBS News—The 4 biggest moments from this week's BRICS summit — and why they matter - CBS News CNN—BRICS expansion is a big win for China. But can it really work as a counterweight to the West? | CNN CNN—China's Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why CNBC—China's property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan court WP—Opinion | Rep. Mike Gallagher: U.S. investment in problematic Chinese companies has to stop - The Washington Post NYT—Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign - The New York Times SCMP—Republican candidates talk ‘tough on China’ as Trump skips first debate Segment 2:  NYT—The Thing Is, Most Republicans Really Like Trump - The New York Times Jonathan Last—Joe the Plumber and Partisan Schadenfreude The Atlantic—The Fourteenth Amendment Fantasy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:06:48 -0000 “A New Club Of Thugs”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 284 Politicology The BRICS Summit, Meta’s Biggest Takedown Ever, and Why Republicans don’t want to be saved from Donald Trump What will BRICS expansion mean for the United States?  Is your pension paying for China’s aircraft carriers?  How did China spend four years conducting an influence campaign on the biggest social media platforms before they were caught? Why do Republican voters think Donald Trump has the best chance at beating Joe Biden in 2024? Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the latest political news with this week’s guests: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN). Segments to look forward to: (02:44) The BRICS Summit and expansion (08:01) Breaking down the biggest news about the U.S. China Relationship  (12:44) China’s real estate market crisis  (22:40) Is your pension fueling the Chinese military and surveillance state?  (35:30) Meta executes its largest ever removal of accounts linked to a four-year-long Chinese influence campaign  (:50) Why Republicans Don’t want to be saved by Donald Trump  [Politicology+] How Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali You should check out Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali Related reading: Segment 1:  CBS News—The 4 biggest moments from this week's BRICS summit — and why they matter - CBS News CNN—BRICS expansion is a big win for China. But can it really work as a counterweight to the West? | CNN CNN—China's Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why CNBC—China's property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan court WP—Opinion | Rep. Mike Gallagher: U.S. investment in problematic Chinese companies has to stop - The Washington Post NYT—Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign - The New York Times SCMP—Republican candidates talk ‘tough on China’ as Trump skips first debate Segment 2:  NYT—The Thing Is, Most Republicans Really Like Trump - The New York Times Jonathan Last—Joe the Plumber and Partisan Schadenfreude The Atlantic—The Fourteenth Amendment Fantasy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What will BRICS expansion mean for the United States? 


Is your pension paying for China’s aircraft carriers? 


How did China spend four years conducting an influence campaign on the biggest social media platforms before they were caught?


Why do Republican voters think Donald Trump has the best chance at beating Joe Biden in 2024?


Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the latest political news with this week’s guests: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN).


Segments to look forward to:


(02:44) The BRICS Summit and expansion


(08:01) Breaking down the biggest news about the U.S. China Relationship 


(12:44) China’s real estate market crisis 


(22:40) Is your pension fueling the Chinese military and surveillance state? 

(35:30) Meta executes its largest ever removal of accounts linked to a four-year-long Chinese influence campaign 


(:50) Why Republicans Don’t want to be saved by Donald Trump 


[Politicology+] How Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage.




Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


You should check out Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CBS News—The 4 biggest moments from this week's BRICS summit — and why they matter - CBS News

CNN—BRICS expansion is a big win for China. But can it really work as a counterweight to the West? | CNN

CNN—China's Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why

CNBC—China's property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan court

WP—Opinion | Rep. Mike Gallagher: U.S. investment in problematic Chinese companies has to stop - The Washington Post

NYT—Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign - The New York Times

SCMP—Republican candidates talk ‘tough on China’ as Trump skips first debate


Segment 2: 

NYT—The Thing Is, Most Republicans Really Like Trump - The New York Times

Jonathan Last—Joe the Plumber and Partisan Schadenfreude

The Atlantic—The Fourteenth Amendment Fantasy


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]]> 4510 [+] "Flood The Zone” [Preview] https://politicology.com/ Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss how Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage. What we read:  Bloomberg—Opinion: We Need AI Arms Control to Keep the New Cold War From Turning Hot Scientific American—How AI Could Take Over Elections--And Undermine Democracy - Scientific American The Guardian—The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman review – AI, synthetic biology and a new dawn for humanity | Computing and the net books | The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0000 [+] "Flood The Zone” [Preview] bonus 2 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss how Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage. What we read:  Bloomberg—Opinion: We Need AI Arms Control to Keep the New Cold War From Turning Hot Scientific American—How AI Could Take Over Elections--And Undermine Democracy - Scientific American The Guardian—The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman review – AI, synthetic biology and a new dawn for humanity | Computing and the net books | The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss how Artificial Intelligence will shape our elections and be a tool for bad actors on the world stage.




What we read: 

Bloomberg—Opinion: We Need AI Arms Control to Keep the New Cold War From Turning Hot

Scientific American—How AI Could Take Over Elections--And Undermine Democracy - Scientific American

The Guardian—The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman review – AI, synthetic biology and a new dawn for humanity | Computing and the net books | The Guardian

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]]> 2131 ENCORE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence https://politicology.com/ Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives (01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it (03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important  (07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence  (10:15) How you can build self-awareness (13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence  (16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions (21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence  (24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel  (39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence (41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone  (50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence  You can measure your emotional intelligence using this test: http://bit.ly/3DPYxpX Follow Ron and Catherine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence full 2 283 Politicology Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives (01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it (03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important  (07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence  (10:15) How you can build self-awareness (13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence  (16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions (21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence  (24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel  (39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence (41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone  (50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence  You can measure your emotional intelligence using this test: http://bit.ly/3DPYxpX Follow Ron and Catherine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives


(01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it


(03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important 


(07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence 


(10:15) How you can build self-awareness


(13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence 


(16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions


(21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence 


(24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel 


(39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence


(41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone 


(50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence 


You can measure your emotional intelligence using this test: http://bit.ly/3DPYxpX


Follow Ron and Catherine on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks

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]]> 3713 TAPPED: Molly McKew on Prigozhin Plane Crash https://politicology.com/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:11:52 -0000 TAPPED: Molly McKew on Prigozhin Plane Crash full 2 282 Politicology 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

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]]> 1197 The Vice Presidential Primary Debate — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Did anyone land a successful punch at the Republican Debate? (And did it matter?) Our reactions to Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson, and the new song that catapulted a relatively unknown country singer to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the most important political news with guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention). Segments to look forward to: (02:18) A deep dive into the first Republican primary debate, who won and who lost, Nikki Haley’s swipe at Donald Trump, and Vivek Ramaswamy’s annoying performance that could endear him to MAGA voters (31:50) Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson counterprogramming the debate with a pre-taped interview where they discussed whether Trump’s political rivals would try to kill him and whether we’re heading toward a civil war.  (41:40) The little known Virginia country singer who was catapulted to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status for the song “Rich Men North of Richmond”   [Politicology+] The continued legal troubles for Hunter Biden and how Joe Biden can respond to the Republican attacks.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  Politico—How Fox’s Republican debate moderators are thinking about the Trump question - POLITICO NYT—Debate Live Updates: Republican 2024 Candidates, but Not Trump, to Face Off - The New York Times Segment 2:  X—Tucker Carlson Interview with Donald Trump  CNN—Trump already taped interview with Tucker Carlson that will air on GOP debate night | CNN Politics The Hill—Tucker Carlson asks Trump: Are you worried ‘they’re going to try and kill you?’ | The Hill Segment 3 YouTube—Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond AZ Lyrics—Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond Lyrics | AZLyrics.com NY Post—What people are getting wrong about 'Rich Men North of Richmond' NYT—How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Reached the Top of the Charts Intelligencer—Oliver Anthony and the Incoherence of Right-Wing Populism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:36:00 -0000 The Vice Presidential Primary Debate — The Weekly Roundup full 2 281 Politicology The First Republican Primary Debate, Trump’s Interview with Tucker, and The Rich Men North of Richmond Did anyone land a successful punch at the Republican Debate? (And did it matter?) Our reactions to Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson, and the new song that catapulted a relatively unknown country singer to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the most important political news with guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention). Segments to look forward to: (02:18) A deep dive into the first Republican primary debate, who won and who lost, Nikki Haley’s swipe at Donald Trump, and Vivek Ramaswamy’s annoying performance that could endear him to MAGA voters (31:50) Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson counterprogramming the debate with a pre-taped interview where they discussed whether Trump’s political rivals would try to kill him and whether we’re heading toward a civil war.  (41:40) The little known Virginia country singer who was catapulted to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status for the song “Rich Men North of Richmond”   [Politicology+] The continued legal troubles for Hunter Biden and how Joe Biden can respond to the Republican attacks.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  Politico—How Fox’s Republican debate moderators are thinking about the Trump question - POLITICO NYT—Debate Live Updates: Republican 2024 Candidates, but Not Trump, to Face Off - The New York Times Segment 2:  X—Tucker Carlson Interview with Donald Trump  CNN—Trump already taped interview with Tucker Carlson that will air on GOP debate night | CNN Politics The Hill—Tucker Carlson asks Trump: Are you worried ‘they’re going to try and kill you?’ | The Hill Segment 3 YouTube—Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond AZ Lyrics—Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond Lyrics | AZLyrics.com NY Post—What people are getting wrong about 'Rich Men North of Richmond' NYT—How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Reached the Top of the Charts Intelligencer—Oliver Anthony and the Incoherence of Right-Wing Populism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Did anyone land a successful punch at the Republican Debate? (And did it matter?) Our reactions to Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson, and the new song that catapulted a relatively unknown country singer to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status


Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores the most important political news with guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention).


Segments to look forward to:


(02:18) A deep dive into the first Republican primary debate, who won and who lost, Nikki Haley’s swipe at Donald Trump, and Vivek Ramaswamy’s annoying performance that could endear him to MAGA voters


(31:50) Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson counterprogramming the debate with a pre-taped interview where they discussed whether Trump’s political rivals would try to kill him and whether we’re heading toward a civil war. 


(41:40) The little known Virginia country singer who was catapulted to conservative folk hero and progressive hate object status for the song “Rich Men North of Richmond”  


[Politicology+] The continued legal troubles for Hunter Biden and how Joe Biden can respond to the Republican attacks. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/LPDonovan


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Politico—How Fox’s Republican debate moderators are thinking about the Trump question - POLITICO

NYT—Debate Live Updates: Republican 2024 Candidates, but Not Trump, to Face Off - The New York Times


Segment 2: 

X—Tucker Carlson Interview with Donald Trump 

CNN—Trump already taped interview with Tucker Carlson that will air on GOP debate night | CNN Politics

The Hill—Tucker Carlson asks Trump: Are you worried ‘they’re going to try and kill you?’ | The Hill


Segment 3

YouTube—Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond

AZ Lyrics—Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond Lyrics | AZLyrics.com

NY Post—What people are getting wrong about 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

NYT—How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Reached the Top of the Charts

Intelligencer—Oliver Anthony and the Incoherence of Right-Wing Populism

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]]> 4042 Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat https://politicology.com/ Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right? States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism. Segments to look forward to: (02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform  (03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system  (07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting  (12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate (14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections  (17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race  (20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right  (22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska  (28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed (31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries (35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada  (43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine  (47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections.  Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/ Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0 Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:49:00 -0000 Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat full 2 280 Politicology The high-stakes reform and the panic at party HQs. Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right? States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism. Segments to look forward to: (02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform  (03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system  (07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting  (12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate (14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections  (17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race  (20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right  (22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska  (28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed (31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries (35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada  (43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine  (47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections.  Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/ Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0 Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right?


States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting.


In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform 


(03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system 


(07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting 


(12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate


(14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections 


(17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race 


(20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right 


(22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska 


(28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed


(31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries


(35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada 


(43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine 


(47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections. 



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]]> 3264 The State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ On Monday, Donald Trump was hit with his fourth criminal indictment of the year this time by a Grand Jury in Fulton County, Georgia.  What are the allegations in this newest indictment? How is the District Attorney, Fani Willis, using a law designed to fight organized crime to prosecute Trump’s plot to steal the 2020 election? What will the timeline for these cases be?  Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions Michael Zeldin (former federal prosecutor).  Segments to look forward to: (01:23) An overview of the current criminal cases Donald Trump is facing (12:40) Why prosecutors will need to prove criminal intent in the Washington, D.C. case (and why they won’t in the Mar-a-Lago documents case) (16:00) How a Grand Jury returns a true bill of indictment in Georgia  (22:00) What the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is and how it’s used in Georgia   (28:50) How normally legal activity can be charged when it’s part of a criminal enterprise.   (35:00) How the RICO charges will allow prosecutors to show the full story of the plot to steal the election in Georgia  (40:00) Whether defendants will have to serve prison time if convicted (44:00) Why Mark Meadows wants to move the case to federal court (56:58) Why the Georgia case and the indictment in Washington, DC can have overlap  (1:07:40) The differences between Willis’s and Smith’s strategies.  (1:15:34) What the timeline of these trials might look like  (1:23:05) Whether Doanld Trump should be pardoned if convicted of a federal crime Read more about the differences between Georgia and Federal law about lying to officials: The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Check out Micahel’s Podcast That Said: https://apple.co/3qAaPz6 Related reading: The full indictment NYT—Trump Georgia Indictment: Read the Full Text, Annotated - The New York Times (Video) ABC News—Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis announces indictment against Trump NYT—The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment AJC—Who's who in the Georgia Trump indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:54:30 -0000 The State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump—The Weekly Roundup full 2 279 Politicology Unpacking the latest indictment of Donald Trump and how it fits into the landscape. On Monday, Donald Trump was hit with his fourth criminal indictment of the year this time by a Grand Jury in Fulton County, Georgia.  What are the allegations in this newest indictment? How is the District Attorney, Fani Willis, using a law designed to fight organized crime to prosecute Trump’s plot to steal the 2020 election? What will the timeline for these cases be?  Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions Michael Zeldin (former federal prosecutor).  Segments to look forward to: (01:23) An overview of the current criminal cases Donald Trump is facing (12:40) Why prosecutors will need to prove criminal intent in the Washington, D.C. case (and why they won’t in the Mar-a-Lago documents case) (16:00) How a Grand Jury returns a true bill of indictment in Georgia  (22:00) What the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is and how it’s used in Georgia   (28:50) How normally legal activity can be charged when it’s part of a criminal enterprise.   (35:00) How the RICO charges will allow prosecutors to show the full story of the plot to steal the election in Georgia  (40:00) Whether defendants will have to serve prison time if convicted (44:00) Why Mark Meadows wants to move the case to federal court (56:58) Why the Georgia case and the indictment in Washington, DC can have overlap  (1:07:40) The differences between Willis’s and Smith’s strategies.  (1:15:34) What the timeline of these trials might look like  (1:23:05) Whether Doanld Trump should be pardoned if convicted of a federal crime Read more about the differences between Georgia and Federal law about lying to officials: The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Check out Micahel’s Podcast That Said: https://apple.co/3qAaPz6 Related reading: The full indictment NYT—Trump Georgia Indictment: Read the Full Text, Annotated - The New York Times (Video) ABC News—Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis announces indictment against Trump NYT—The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment AJC—Who's who in the Georgia Trump indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On Monday, Donald Trump was hit with his fourth criminal indictment of the year this time by a Grand Jury in Fulton County, Georgia. 


What are the allegations in this newest indictment? How is the District Attorney, Fani Willis, using a law designed to fight organized crime to prosecute Trump’s plot to steal the 2020 election? What will the timeline for these cases be? 


Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions Michael Zeldin (former federal prosecutor). 


Segments to look forward to:


(01:23) An overview of the current criminal cases Donald Trump is facing


(12:40) Why prosecutors will need to prove criminal intent in the Washington, D.C. case (and why they won’t in the Mar-a-Lago documents case)


(16:00) How a Grand Jury returns a true bill of indictment in Georgia 


(22:00) What the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is and how it’s used in Georgia  


(28:50) How normally legal activity can be charged when it’s part of a criminal enterprise.  


(35:00) How the RICO charges will allow prosecutors to show the full story of the plot to steal the election in Georgia 


(40:00) Whether defendants will have to serve prison time if convicted


(44:00) Why Mark Meadows wants to move the case to federal court


(56:58) Why the Georgia case and the indictment in Washington, DC can have overlap 


(1:07:40) The differences between Willis’s and Smith’s strategies. 


(1:15:34) What the timeline of these trials might look like 


(1:23:05) Whether Doanld Trump should be pardoned if convicted of a federal crime


Read more about the differences between Georgia and Federal law about lying to officials: The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment


Follow Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow



Check out Micahel’s Podcast That Said: https://apple.co/3qAaPz6


Related reading:


The full indictment

NYT—Trump Georgia Indictment: Read the Full Text, Annotated - The New York Times

(Video) ABC News—Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis announces indictment against Trump

NYT—The Two Big Questions Answered by Trump's Georgia Indictment

AJC—Who's who in the Georgia Trump indictment

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]]> 5769 ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 1 To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:25) History of laws protecting creativity  (09:20) What IP lawyers do (12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP (20:50) Fashion as political (35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices (41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:10:37 -0000 ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 1 full 2 278 Politicology Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:25) History of laws protecting creativity  (09:20) What IP lawyers do (12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP (20:50) Fashion as political (35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices (41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law


(01:25) History of laws protecting creativity 


(09:20) What IP lawyers do


(12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP


(20:50) Fashion as political


(35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices


(41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups



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]]> 3013 ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 2 To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:26) Fashion in Politics  (05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration (09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy (14:24) Environmental impact of fashion (26:42) The impact of AI on fashion Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:10:00 -0000 ENCORE: Worthy of Protection — Part 2 full 2 277 Politicology Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:26) Fashion in Politics  (05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration (09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy (14:24) Environmental impact of fashion (26:42) The impact of AI on fashion Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law


(01:26) Fashion in Politics 


(05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration


(09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy


(14:24) Environmental impact of fashion


(26:42) The impact of AI on fashion



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]]> 3269 A Trumped Up State Of Mind — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Should Donald Trump be pardoned if he’s convicted? Why are state legislatures trying to consolidate power and limit ballot referenda? What do spending decisions have to do with the Gerontocracy?  Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions with guests Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight). Segments to look forward to: (02:00) Why the election subversion case against Trump is harder to prove than the documents case and whether Trump should be granted clemency if convicted. (21:21) Ohio voters defeat a measure to make amending the Constitution harder and what it says about the balance between direct democracy and the legislative system.  (38:38) Breaking down the Medicaid maintenance after Covid protections end, the challenge of reigning in deficits without political backlash, and how this relates to the gerontocracy.  [Politicology+] The lawsuit against Lizzo and “the narcissism of singular personalities.” Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html The Dispatch —The New Trump Indictment Is Less Clear Cut - The Dispatch NYT—Opinion | The Trial America Needs - The New York Times Segment 2:  NYT—Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment Axios—Ohio referendum win for abortion rights sets stage for fights in other states Politico—Ohio’s Abortion Ban Is Rekindling a Century-Old Battle Over Direct Democracy - POLITICO Segment 3 Politico—Biden's health care wins are being undone — and at the worst possible time Bloomberg—US Treasury Boosts Quarterly Borrowing Estimate to $1 Trillion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:42:00 -0000 A Trumped Up State Of Mind — The Weekly Roundup full 2 286 Politicology Trump's Latest Indictment, Ballot Initiatives and Direct Democracy, and Medicaid Cleanup Should Donald Trump be pardoned if he’s convicted? Why are state legislatures trying to consolidate power and limit ballot referenda? What do spending decisions have to do with the Gerontocracy?  Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions with guests Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight). Segments to look forward to: (02:00) Why the election subversion case against Trump is harder to prove than the documents case and whether Trump should be granted clemency if convicted. (21:21) Ohio voters defeat a measure to make amending the Constitution harder and what it says about the balance between direct democracy and the legislative system.  (38:38) Breaking down the Medicaid maintenance after Covid protections end, the challenge of reigning in deficits without political backlash, and how this relates to the gerontocracy.  [Politicology+] The lawsuit against Lizzo and “the narcissism of singular personalities.” Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html The Dispatch —The New Trump Indictment Is Less Clear Cut - The Dispatch NYT—Opinion | The Trial America Needs - The New York Times Segment 2:  NYT—Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment Axios—Ohio referendum win for abortion rights sets stage for fights in other states Politico—Ohio’s Abortion Ban Is Rekindling a Century-Old Battle Over Direct Democracy - POLITICO Segment 3 Politico—Biden's health care wins are being undone — and at the worst possible time Bloomberg—US Treasury Boosts Quarterly Borrowing Estimate to $1 Trillion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Should Donald Trump be pardoned if he’s convicted? Why are state legislatures trying to consolidate power and limit ballot referenda? What do spending decisions have to do with the Gerontocracy? 


Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he explores these questions with guests Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight).


Segments to look forward to:


(02:00) Why the election subversion case against Trump is harder to prove than the documents case and whether Trump should be granted clemency if convicted.


(21:21) Ohio voters defeat a measure to make amending the Constitution harder and what it says about the balance between direct democracy and the legislative system. 


(38:38) Breaking down the Medicaid maintenance after Covid protections end, the challenge of reigning in deficits without political backlash, and how this relates to the gerontocracy. 


[Politicology+] The lawsuit against Lizzo and “the narcissism of singular personalities.”


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

NYT—https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/politics/trump-indictment-fake-electors-memo.html

The Dispatch —The New Trump Indictment Is Less Clear Cut - The Dispatch

NYT—Opinion | The Trial America Needs - The New York Times


Segment 2: 

NYT—Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment

Axios—Ohio referendum win for abortion rights sets stage for fights in other states

Politico—Ohio’s Abortion Ban Is Rekindling a Century-Old Battle Over Direct Democracy - POLITICO


Segment 3

Politico—Biden's health care wins are being undone — and at the worst possible time

Bloomberg—US Treasury Boosts Quarterly Borrowing Estimate to $1 Trillion

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]]> 4186 ENCORE: Any Given Tuesday with Lis Smith To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate? What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids? What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics? Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story  (01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?” (02:56) What drew her to politics? (07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters (10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you? (14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story (29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well) (37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news (45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy (56:21) The Gay Talk Express You should read Any Given Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 Follow Lis and Ron on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 https://twitter.com/Lis_Smith https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:43:29 -0000 ENCORE: Any Given Tuesday with Lis Smith full 2 275 Politicology Democratic Strategist Lis Smith discusses her career and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate? What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids? What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics? Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story  (01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?” (02:56) What drew her to politics? (07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters (10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you? (14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story (29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well) (37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news (45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy (56:21) The Gay Talk Express You should read Any Given Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 Follow Lis and Ron on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 https://twitter.com/Lis_Smith https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate?


What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids?


What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics?


Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story 


(01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?”


(02:56) What drew her to politics?


(07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters


(10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you?


(14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story


(29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well)


(37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news


(45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy


(56:21) The Gay Talk Express


You should read Any Given Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7


Follow Lis and Ron on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7


https://twitter.com/Lis_Smith


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 4013 A Capitol Offense — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ What will Donald Trump’s third indictment mean for his presidential campaign? How does the breakdown of Hunter Biden's plea deal impact President Joe Biden? How will New York City's migrant crisis shape national politics? Join our guest host, Susan Del Percio, as she explores these questions with guests Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica). Segments to look forward to: (02:42) Understanding the latest indictment of Donald Trump for his attempts to subvert the 2020 election 24:20) Analyzing the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal, the testimony of his business partner before Congress, and the potential implications for Joe Biden (34:34) Unraveling the crisis unfolding in New York City as it grapples with a surge in migrants [Politicology+] The hot button topic of California's new math framework, the drive for equity in math education, and the critical need to support high achieving students. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN—Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat | CNN Politics NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times NYT—Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied. NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times NYT—Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump Segment 2:  NYT—Hunter Biden Plea Deal Put on Hold as Judge Questions Its Details - The New York Times CNN—Takeaways from the stunning Hunter Biden hearing and what happens now | CNN Politics WP—Opinion Why the Hunter Biden plea fiasco will be a drag on Democrats CNN—Devon Archer: Former business partner says Hunter Biden sold 'illusion' of access | CNN Politics FOX News—Biggs says Archer didn’t know anything about a bribe Segment 3 ABC7—Calls for federal action as asylum seekers wait in line outside Roosevelt Hotel NYT—Migrants Will Sleep Outdoors Because ‘There Is No More Room,’ Adams Says - The New York Times Politico—NYC Mayor Adams warns Biden about spiraling migrant crisis - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:27:00 -0000 A Capitol Offense — The Weekly Roundup full 2 274 Politicology Trump's Latest Indictment, Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Breakdown, NYC's Migrant Crisis, What will Donald Trump’s third indictment mean for his presidential campaign? How does the breakdown of Hunter Biden's plea deal impact President Joe Biden? How will New York City's migrant crisis shape national politics? Join our guest host, Susan Del Percio, as she explores these questions with guests Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica). Segments to look forward to: (02:42) Understanding the latest indictment of Donald Trump for his attempts to subvert the 2020 election 24:20) Analyzing the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal, the testimony of his business partner before Congress, and the potential implications for Joe Biden (34:34) Unraveling the crisis unfolding in New York City as it grapples with a surge in migrants [Politicology+] The hot button topic of California's new math framework, the drive for equity in math education, and the critical need to support high achieving students. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN—Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat | CNN Politics NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times NYT—Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied. NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times NYT—Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump Segment 2:  NYT—Hunter Biden Plea Deal Put on Hold as Judge Questions Its Details - The New York Times CNN—Takeaways from the stunning Hunter Biden hearing and what happens now | CNN Politics WP—Opinion Why the Hunter Biden plea fiasco will be a drag on Democrats CNN—Devon Archer: Former business partner says Hunter Biden sold 'illusion' of access | CNN Politics FOX News—Biggs says Archer didn’t know anything about a bribe Segment 3 ABC7—Calls for federal action as asylum seekers wait in line outside Roosevelt Hotel NYT—Migrants Will Sleep Outdoors Because ‘There Is No More Room,’ Adams Says - The New York Times Politico—NYC Mayor Adams warns Biden about spiraling migrant crisis - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What will Donald Trump’s third indictment mean for his presidential campaign? How does the breakdown of Hunter Biden's plea deal impact President Joe Biden? How will New York City's migrant crisis shape national politics?


Join our guest host, Susan Del Percio, as she explores these questions with guests Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica).


Segments to look forward to:


(02:42) Understanding the latest indictment of Donald Trump for his attempts to subvert the 2020 election


24:20) Analyzing the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal, the testimony of his business partner before Congress, and the potential implications for Joe Biden


(34:34) Unraveling the crisis unfolding in New York City as it grapples with a surge in migrants


[Politicology+] The hot button topic of California's new math framework, the drive for equity in math education, and the critical need to support high achieving students.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


https://twitter.com/AndyKroll


https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CNN—Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat | CNN Politics

NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times

NYT—Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied.

NYT—Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case - The New York Times

NYT—Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump



Segment 2: 

NYT—Hunter Biden Plea Deal Put on Hold as Judge Questions Its Details - The New York Times

CNN—Takeaways from the stunning Hunter Biden hearing and what happens now | CNN Politics

WP—Opinion Why the Hunter Biden plea fiasco will be a drag on Democrats

CNN—Devon Archer: Former business partner says Hunter Biden sold 'illusion' of access | CNN Politics

FOX News—Biggs says Archer didn’t know anything about a bribe


Segment 3


ABC7—Calls for federal action as asylum seekers wait in line outside Roosevelt Hotel

NYT—Migrants Will Sleep Outdoors Because ‘There Is No More Room,’ Adams Says - The New York Times

Politico—NYC Mayor Adams warns Biden about spiraling migrant crisis - POLITICO

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]]> 3755 Why We Buy https://politicology.com/ For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:02:00 -0000 Why We Buy full 2 273 Politicology Marcus Collins discusses how culture marketers and leaders can use culture to influence behavior For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications.  Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise.  Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus


In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications. 


Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise. 


Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices.


Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society.



Segments to look forward to:


(01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…”


(04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology


(08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'”


(17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice


(20:40) The connection between culture and politics


(24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand


You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH


Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL


Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter):


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/marctothec

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]]> 2171 ENCORE: The Workingman’s Party? https://politicology.com/ This episode was originally released on October 12, 2022 Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters (03:01) Ruy’s background  (17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party (34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters (35:40) What factors are driving the trend (38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate (50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters (58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Follow Mike, Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Workingman’s Party? full 2 272 Politicology 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 This episode was originally released on October 12, 2022 Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters (03:01) Ruy’s background  (17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party (34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters (35:40) What factors are driving the trend (38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate (50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters (58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Follow Mike, Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was originally released on October 12, 2022

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters


(03:01) Ruy’s background 


(17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party


(34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters


(35:40) What factors are driving the trend


(38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate


(50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters


(58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Follow Mike, Scott and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/stranter


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 4651 ENCORE: Free Speech Culture https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ENCORE: Free Speech Culture full 2 271 Politicology Greg Lukianoff joins to discuss his work at FIRE, protecting free speech, and creating a free speech culture To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it.


What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education?


Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans?


How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?”


Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus.


(02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment 


(5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind 


(10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses 


(30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses 


(39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech 


(41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues


(50:31) Limits to protected speech


(59:10) Free speech and Big Tech


(1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech


Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org


Follow Greg and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/glukianoff


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 2178 [+] Grain and Ammo [Preview] https://politicology.com/ Molly McKew joins Frank Salder, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow to discuss Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine. What we read:  Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:43:01 -0000 [+] Grain and Ammo [Preview] full 2 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Preview Molly McKew joins Frank Salder, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow to discuss Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine. What we read:  Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molly McKew joins Frank Salder, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow to discuss Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine.




What we read: 

Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg

Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says

NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews


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]]> 1990 Trump’s Planning A Power Grab — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Donald Trump has a plan to consolidate even more power if he wins in 2024. So, where’s the political will to constrain such a power grab while there’s time? Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he and guests Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) delve deep into these pivotal discussions. Segments to look forward to: (2:11) We dive into Donald Trump’s announcement that he's the target of the grand jury investigation into 2020 election subversion, and other Republican candidates' reluctance to confront him. (12:23) We then examine Trump's re-election agenda to reshape the executive branch for more control over independent agencies, explore the 'unitary executive theory,' and consider the implications of Congress’ failure to check growing executive power. (We'll also delve into Julian Assange's indictment for leaking classified materials.) (42:12) We inspect the Health and Human Services' move to halt funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, probe the handling of the COVID-19 origin investigation, and discuss how failures in dominant media breed uncertainty. [Politicology+] Molly McKew joins the panel for this week’s Politicology+ episode to unpack Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN—Donald Trump says he's a target of special counsel's criminal probe into 2020 election aftermath | CNN Politics NBC News—Trump lashes out after target letter from special counsel leading Jan. 6 probe CBS News—16 Michigan residents face felony charges for fake electors scheme after 2020 election - CBS News Segment 2:  NYT—Trump Plans to Expand Presidential Power Over Agencies in 2025 - The New York Times Rolling Stone—Biden's DOJ Is Pressuring Journalists to Help Build Its Case Against Assange Segment 3 Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:49:50 -0000 Trump’s Planning A Power Grab — The Weekly Roundup full 2 270 Politicology Trump announces more legal troubles, His Power Play on Executive Branch, and the lack of transparency on the origins of Covid-19 Donald Trump has a plan to consolidate even more power if he wins in 2024. So, where’s the political will to constrain such a power grab while there’s time? Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he and guests Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) delve deep into these pivotal discussions. Segments to look forward to: (2:11) We dive into Donald Trump’s announcement that he's the target of the grand jury investigation into 2020 election subversion, and other Republican candidates' reluctance to confront him. (12:23) We then examine Trump's re-election agenda to reshape the executive branch for more control over independent agencies, explore the 'unitary executive theory,' and consider the implications of Congress’ failure to check growing executive power. (We'll also delve into Julian Assange's indictment for leaking classified materials.) (42:12) We inspect the Health and Human Services' move to halt funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, probe the handling of the COVID-19 origin investigation, and discuss how failures in dominant media breed uncertainty. [Politicology+] Molly McKew joins the panel for this week’s Politicology+ episode to unpack Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN—Donald Trump says he's a target of special counsel's criminal probe into 2020 election aftermath | CNN Politics NBC News—Trump lashes out after target letter from special counsel leading Jan. 6 probe CBS News—16 Michigan residents face felony charges for fake electors scheme after 2020 election - CBS News Segment 2:  NYT—Trump Plans to Expand Presidential Power Over Agencies in 2025 - The New York Times Rolling Stone—Biden's DOJ Is Pressuring Journalists to Help Build Its Case Against Assange Segment 3 Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump has a plan to consolidate even more power if he wins in 2024. So, where’s the political will to constrain such a power grab while there’s time?


Join our host, Ron Steslow, as he and guests Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) delve deep into these pivotal discussions.


Segments to look forward to:


(2:11) We dive into Donald Trump’s announcement that he's the target of the grand jury investigation into 2020 election subversion, and other Republican candidates' reluctance to confront him.


(12:23) We then examine Trump's re-election agenda to reshape the executive branch for more control over independent agencies, explore the 'unitary executive theory,' and consider the implications of Congress’ failure to check growing executive power. (We'll also delve into Julian Assange's indictment for leaking classified materials.)


(42:12) We inspect the Health and Human Services' move to halt funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, probe the handling of the COVID-19 origin investigation, and discuss how failures in dominant media breed uncertainty.


[Politicology+] Molly McKew joins the panel for this week’s Politicology+ episode to unpack Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/AndyKroll


Related reading:

Segment 1: 

CNN—Donald Trump says he's a target of special counsel's criminal probe into 2020 election aftermath | CNN Politics

NBC News—Trump lashes out after target letter from special counsel leading Jan. 6 probe

CBS News—16 Michigan residents face felony charges for fake electors scheme after 2020 election - CBS News


Segment 2: 

NYT—Trump Plans to Expand Presidential Power Over Agencies in 2025 - The New York Times

Rolling Stone—Biden's DOJ Is Pressuring Journalists to Help Build Its Case Against Assange


Segment 3

Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg

Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says

NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews

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]]> 4352 no The Real Cost of Cheap Food https://politicology.com/ Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:17:00 -0000 The Real Cost of Cheap Food full 2 269 Politicology The Power of Regenerative Organic Agriculture Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency? Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems. Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming. Segments to look forward to: (2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life." (03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute (13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food (15:30) Who feeds the world? (16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices (19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system (23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative (27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic (30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time” (37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill (40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud (51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world." Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/ Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer." Follow Ron on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last 100 years, we have streamlined the process of food production. A hundred years ago, 99% of people were engaged in the agricultural process in some way. Today, that number is 1%. As a result, our relationship with food has become desperately impersonal. But what are the consequences of all that efficiency?


Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of our food systems with Jeff Tkatch (CEO of the Rodale Institute) and host Ron Steslow. In this captivating conversation, we dig deep into the living soil beneath our feet, our disconnection from nature, and the mechanisms driving our extractive farming systems.


Jeff provides a comprehensive understanding of the difference between soil and dirt, explaining why one gives life while the other is lifeless. He shares his personal journey towards regenerative agriculture and elaborates on the role Rodale Institute plays in shaping the future of farming.


Segments to look forward to:


(2:10) Understanding the difference between soil and dirt: "If soil could talk to us, what would it be saying right now? Feed me. Rest me. Water me. Feed me. Rest me. Water me. I'm a living, breathing organism just like you. And by the way, you depend on me for life."


(03:30) Jeff's journey into regenerative agriculture and the role of the Rodale Institute


(13:30) How we became disconnected from nature and our food


(15:30) Who feeds the world?


(16:20) A deep dive into the extractive farming system and the need for sustainable agricultural practices


(19:50) Unraveling the incentives that have shaped our agricultural system


(23:00) The various faces of agriculture: sustainable, regenerative, and organic regenerative


(27:35) The cost of organic food and the unseen cost of not eating organic


(30:00) “Agriculture is the great healer of our time”


(37:15) Policy changes that could revolutionize farming and an overview of the Pennsylvania State Farm Bill


(40:52) The challenge of organic food fraud


(51:10) How changing our understanding of food production could reduce polarization: “It starts with gratitude...when we begin to see our brother and sister through food, we're creating a metaphorical table. We're actually sitting down at a table every moment of every day here in this country and hopefully around the world."


Learn more about the Rodale Institute: https://www.rodaleinstitute.org/


Get involved and connect with local farmers near you. As Jeff says, "Everybody should get to know a farmer."


Follow Ron on Twitter: 


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 3778 Trump Is Not The Standard — The Weekly Roundup Shouldn’t we hold our leaders like President Biden to higher standards than the ones Republicans set for Donald Trump? Join our host Ron Steslow, as he discusses this and more with Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN). We'll learn why Susan still holds onto financial disclosure forms from two decades ago and Hagar explains how the Barbie movie is impacting geopolitics. Segments to look forward to: (02:44) Unpacking ongoing investigations concerning the Biden family (24:50)This week's NATO summit and what it could mean for the on the war in Ukraine (48:50) Exploring the movement in eastern Oregon to shift state borders and align with Idaho and what it says about our hyperpartisan times [Politicology+] Tune in as we dive into Meta's latest venture, Threads, whether it can really challenge Twitter, and the escalating dispute between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali What we read:  Segment 1:  NYT—Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times NYT—U.S. Attorney in Hunter Biden Case Defends Investigation to House Republicans - The New York Times NYT—David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Official’s Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times NYT—The G.O.P. Backed Gal Luft on Hunter Biden Claims. Now He’s Indicted. - The New York Times WP—Indictment of GOP’s ‘missing’ informant becomes conspiracy fodder WP—Opinion | Millions flowed to Biden family members. Don’t pretend it doesn’t matter. - The Washington Post Segment 2:  BBC—Turkey backs Sweden's Nato membership - BBC News NYT—Despite Successes at NATO Summit, Divisions Remain - The New York Times WP—Zelensky slams NATO’s declaration on Ukraine membership - The Washington Post UnHerd—Fiona Hill: Pax Americana is over - The Post Segment 3 Idaho State Journal—Greater Idaho movement wins over another Oregon county | Local | idahostatejournal.com Idaho Statesman—Greater Idaho Movement claims 12th Oregon county to vote in favor of moving the state line NYT—Opinion | Are Your Neighbors Mostly Democrats or Republicans? - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:27:47 -0000 Trump Is Not The Standard — The Weekly Roundup full 2 268 Politicology The Investigations into the Biden Family, the NATO Summit, and Greater Idaho Shouldn’t we hold our leaders like President Biden to higher standards than the ones Republicans set for Donald Trump? Join our host Ron Steslow, as he discusses this and more with Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN). We'll learn why Susan still holds onto financial disclosure forms from two decades ago and Hagar explains how the Barbie movie is impacting geopolitics. Segments to look forward to: (02:44) Unpacking ongoing investigations concerning the Biden family (24:50)This week's NATO summit and what it could mean for the on the war in Ukraine (48:50) Exploring the movement in eastern Oregon to shift state borders and align with Idaho and what it says about our hyperpartisan times [Politicology+] Tune in as we dive into Meta's latest venture, Threads, whether it can really challenge Twitter, and the escalating dispute between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali What we read:  Segment 1:  NYT—Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times NYT—U.S. Attorney in Hunter Biden Case Defends Investigation to House Republicans - The New York Times NYT—David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Official’s Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times NYT—The G.O.P. Backed Gal Luft on Hunter Biden Claims. Now He’s Indicted. - The New York Times WP—Indictment of GOP’s ‘missing’ informant becomes conspiracy fodder WP—Opinion | Millions flowed to Biden family members. Don’t pretend it doesn’t matter. - The Washington Post Segment 2:  BBC—Turkey backs Sweden's Nato membership - BBC News NYT—Despite Successes at NATO Summit, Divisions Remain - The New York Times WP—Zelensky slams NATO’s declaration on Ukraine membership - The Washington Post UnHerd—Fiona Hill: Pax Americana is over - The Post Segment 3 Idaho State Journal—Greater Idaho movement wins over another Oregon county | Local | idahostatejournal.com Idaho Statesman—Greater Idaho Movement claims 12th Oregon county to vote in favor of moving the state line NYT—Opinion | Are Your Neighbors Mostly Democrats or Republicans? - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shouldn’t we hold our leaders like President Biden to higher standards than the ones Republicans set for Donald Trump?


Join our host Ron Steslow, as he discusses this and more with Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN). We'll learn why Susan still holds onto financial disclosure forms from two decades ago and Hagar explains how the Barbie movie is impacting geopolitics.


Segments to look forward to:


(02:44) Unpacking ongoing investigations concerning the Biden family


(24:50)This week's NATO summit and what it could mean for the on the war in Ukraine


(48:50) Exploring the movement in eastern Oregon to shift state borders and align with Idaho and what it says about our hyperpartisan times


[Politicology+] Tune in as we dive into Meta's latest venture, Threads, whether it can really challenge Twitter, and the escalating dispute between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.




Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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https://twitter.com/HagarChemali


What we read: 

Segment 1: 

NYT—Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times

NYT—U.S. Attorney in Hunter Biden Case Defends Investigation to House Republicans - The New York Times

NYT—David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Official’s Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case - The New York Times

NYT—The G.O.P. Backed Gal Luft on Hunter Biden Claims. Now He’s Indicted. - The New York Times

WP—Indictment of GOP’s ‘missing’ informant becomes conspiracy fodder

WP—Opinion | Millions flowed to Biden family members. Don’t pretend it doesn’t matter. - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 

BBC—Turkey backs Sweden's Nato membership - BBC News

NYT—Despite Successes at NATO Summit, Divisions Remain - The New York Times

WP—Zelensky slams NATO’s declaration on Ukraine membership - The Washington Post

UnHerd—Fiona Hill: Pax Americana is over - The Post


Segment 3

Idaho State Journal—Greater Idaho movement wins over another Oregon county | Local | idahostatejournal.com

Idaho Statesman—Greater Idaho Movement claims 12th Oregon county to vote in favor of moving the state line

NYT—Opinion | Are Your Neighbors Mostly Democrats or Republicans? - The New York Times

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]]> 4417 ENCORE: True Crime in the Post-Truth Era https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory? What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era? Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. (01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story (08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case (12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century (21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat (24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories (29:06) The conspiracy theory economy You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/ Follow Andy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:55:19 -0000 ENCORE: True Crime in the Post-Truth Era full 2 267 Politicology Andy Kroll discusses his new book A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory? What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era? Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. (01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story (08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case (12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century (21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat (24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories (29:06) The conspiracy theory economy You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/ Follow Andy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory?


What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era?


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy.


(01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story


(08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case


(12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century


(21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat


(24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories


(29:06) The conspiracy theory economy


You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/


Follow Andy and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 3163 “Class Matters”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Tom Nichols (Staff Writer at The Atlantic) and host Ron Steslow discuss some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (05:38) The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action (27:00) The short-lived rebellion in Russia and the invasion of Ukraine (40:34) America’s relationship with war and the difference between patriotism and nationalism [Politicology+] The Federal Court ruling restricting the Biden administration's communications with social media platforms. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/madrid_mike What we read:  Segment 1:  NPR—Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions WSJ—Can Colleges Be Racially Diverse Without Affirmative Action? Experience Suggests No WP—Biden faces renewed pressure to embrace Supreme Court overhaul - The Washington Post NYT—Opinion | On Race and Academia - The New York Times Segment 2:  CNN—Ukraine warns Russia might attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How worried should we be? NYT—After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses CBS—U.S. could decide this week whether to send cluster munitions to Ukraine - CBS News Insider—Russia has 'lost nearly half' of its combat effectiveness since invading Ukraine, UK defense official says Segment 3 Atlantic—Reclaiming Real American Patriotism - The Atlantic Politico—Opinion | It's Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Fourth of July - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 “Class Matters”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 266 Politicology SCOTUS rules on Affirmative Action, the aftermath of rebellion in Russia, and patriotism vs nationalism in the US. Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Tom Nichols (Staff Writer at The Atlantic) and host Ron Steslow discuss some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (05:38) The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action (27:00) The short-lived rebellion in Russia and the invasion of Ukraine (40:34) America’s relationship with war and the difference between patriotism and nationalism [Politicology+] The Federal Court ruling restricting the Biden administration's communications with social media platforms. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/madrid_mike What we read:  Segment 1:  NPR—Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions WSJ—Can Colleges Be Racially Diverse Without Affirmative Action? Experience Suggests No WP—Biden faces renewed pressure to embrace Supreme Court overhaul - The Washington Post NYT—Opinion | On Race and Academia - The New York Times Segment 2:  CNN—Ukraine warns Russia might attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How worried should we be? NYT—After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses CBS—U.S. could decide this week whether to send cluster munitions to Ukraine - CBS News Insider—Russia has 'lost nearly half' of its combat effectiveness since invading Ukraine, UK defense official says Segment 3 Atlantic—Reclaiming Real American Patriotism - The Atlantic Politico—Opinion | It's Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Fourth of July - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Tom Nichols (Staff Writer at The Atlantic) and host Ron Steslow discuss some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(05:38) The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action


(27:00) The short-lived rebellion in Russia and the invasion of Ukraine


(40:34) America’s relationship with war and the difference between patriotism and nationalism


[Politicology+] The Federal Court ruling restricting the Biden administration's communications with social media platforms.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


What we read: 

Segment 1: 

NPR—Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions

WSJ—Can Colleges Be Racially Diverse Without Affirmative Action? Experience Suggests No

WP—Biden faces renewed pressure to embrace Supreme Court overhaul - The Washington Post

NYT—Opinion | On Race and Academia - The New York Times


Segment 2: 

CNN—Ukraine warns Russia might attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How worried should we be?

NYT—After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses

CBS—U.S. could decide this week whether to send cluster munitions to Ukraine - CBS News

Insider—Russia has 'lost nearly half' of its combat effectiveness since invading Ukraine, UK defense official says


Segment 3

Atlantic—Reclaiming Real American Patriotism - The Atlantic

Politico—Opinion | It's Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Fourth of July - POLITICO

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]]> 4048 The Power Code https://politicology.com/ Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman.  (02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power  (07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom  (13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power  (16:10) “Power over” vs “power to” (20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power (25:57) The connection between power and status  (33:04) Your brain on power (38:30) Does power corrupt?  (54:30) What can you do to improve your power code?  Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books Follow Ron and Katty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:54:14 -0000 The Power Code full 2 265 Politicology Katty Kay joins Ron Steslow to discuss her new book, The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone). Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman.  (02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power  (07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom  (13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power  (16:10) “Power over” vs “power to” (20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power (25:57) The connection between power and status  (33:04) Your brain on power (38:30) Does power corrupt?  (54:30) What can you do to improve your power code?  Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books Follow Ron and Katty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KattyKay_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman. 


(02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power 


(07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom 


(13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power 


(16:10) “Power over” vs “power to”


(20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power


(25:57) The connection between power and status 


(33:04) Your brain on power


(38:30) Does power corrupt? 


(54:30) What can you do to improve your power code? 



Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/books


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]]> 3972 “Bidenomics” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio ((MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:20) The President’s bold bet on “Bidenomics” (16:20) How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appealing to voters (45:2 0) Liz Cheney: “We’re electing idiots” [Politicology+] Canada’s new law requiring social media companies to pay licensing fees for news stories shared on the platform and a bill in the U.S. Senate that could bring the same policy here… Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Follow Liz on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizgilbertcohen/ What we read:  Segment 1:  Politico—Biden puts all his chips on the table with a push on ‘Bidenomics’ - POLITICO CNN—The 'Bidenomics' plan, explained | CNN Politics CSPAN—President Biden Delivers "Bidenomics" Speech in Chicago | C-SPAN.org Segment 2:  The Free Press—What RFK Jr. Gets Right—and What He Gets Wrong | The Free Press NYT—Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Draws Support From Outside the Democratic Party - The New York Times WP—RFK Jr. is surging only in polls among Republicans - The Washington Post NYT—Go Ahead. Debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Twitter—RFK Jr and Bill Maher  Segment 3 WP—Liz Cheney on what’s wrong with politics: ‘We’re electing idiots’ - The Washington Post WP—House votes to send articles of impeachment against Biden to committees CNN—McCarthy attempts damage control after questioning Trump's strength as a candidate | CNN Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 “Bidenomics” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 263 Politicology Biden’s economic messaging, how RFK Jr is appealing to voters, and our elected idiots Susan Del Percio ((MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:20) The President’s bold bet on “Bidenomics” (16:20) How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appealing to voters (45:2 0) Liz Cheney: “We’re electing idiots” [Politicology+] Canada’s new law requiring social media companies to pay licensing fees for news stories shared on the platform and a bill in the U.S. Senate that could bring the same policy here… Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Follow Liz on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizgilbertcohen/ What we read:  Segment 1:  Politico—Biden puts all his chips on the table with a push on ‘Bidenomics’ - POLITICO CNN—The 'Bidenomics' plan, explained | CNN Politics CSPAN—President Biden Delivers "Bidenomics" Speech in Chicago | C-SPAN.org Segment 2:  The Free Press—What RFK Jr. Gets Right—and What He Gets Wrong | The Free Press NYT—Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Draws Support From Outside the Democratic Party - The New York Times WP—RFK Jr. is surging only in polls among Republicans - The Washington Post NYT—Go Ahead. Debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Twitter—RFK Jr and Bill Maher  Segment 3 WP—Liz Cheney on what’s wrong with politics: ‘We’re electing idiots’ - The Washington Post WP—House votes to send articles of impeachment against Biden to committees CNN—McCarthy attempts damage control after questioning Trump's strength as a candidate | CNN Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio ((MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), Zack Czajkowski (Principal at Title Fight) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:20) The President’s bold bet on “Bidenomics”


(16:20) How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appealing to voters


(45:2 0) Liz Cheney: “We’re electing idiots”


[Politicology+] Canada’s new law requiring social media companies to pay licensing fees for news stories shared on the platform and a bill in the U.S. Senate that could bring the same policy here…


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/ZackCz


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


Follow Liz on Instagram: 


https://www.instagram.com/lizgilbertcohen/



What we read: 

Segment 1: 

Politico—Biden puts all his chips on the table with a push on ‘Bidenomics’ - POLITICO

CNN—The 'Bidenomics' plan, explained | CNN Politics

CSPAN—President Biden Delivers "Bidenomics" Speech in Chicago | C-SPAN.org


Segment 2: 

The Free Press—What RFK Jr. Gets Right—and What He Gets Wrong | The Free Press

NYT—Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Draws Support From Outside the Democratic Party - The New York Times

WP—RFK Jr. is surging only in polls among Republicans - The Washington Post

NYT—Go Ahead. Debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Twitter—RFK Jr and Bill Maher 


Segment 3

WP—Liz Cheney on what’s wrong with politics: ‘We’re electing idiots’ - The Washington Post

WP—House votes to send articles of impeachment against Biden to committees

CNN—McCarthy attempts damage control after questioning Trump's strength as a candidate | CNN Politics

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]]> 3984 Immigration: Too Big To Solve? https://politicology.com/ Frank Sharry (Founder of America’s Voice) and David Bier (Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to discuss some of the biggest issues in immigration policy and what’s getting in the way of immigration reform (01:52) Why Frank and David started focusing on immigration policy  (04:25) What the first principles of immigration policy should be (14:00) Areas of policy agreement on the center-left and center-right (28:20) The movement toward nativism on the far-right (33:21) Robert Kenney Jr’s trip to the border (36:32) A closed border vs Secure border (46:40) How difficult it is to legally immigrate to the U.S.  (1:02:20) Seeing immigration as a problem to be managed vs opportunity to for country to grow (1:09:00) What meaningful immigration reform could look like Follow Ron, Frank, and David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/FrankSharry https://twitter.com/David_J_Bier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:17:00 -0000 Immigration: Too Big To Solve? full 2 263 Politicology Frank Sharry and David Bier join Ron Steslow to discuss the complex challenges of immigration policy Frank Sharry (Founder of America’s Voice) and David Bier (Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to discuss some of the biggest issues in immigration policy and what’s getting in the way of immigration reform (01:52) Why Frank and David started focusing on immigration policy  (04:25) What the first principles of immigration policy should be (14:00) Areas of policy agreement on the center-left and center-right (28:20) The movement toward nativism on the far-right (33:21) Robert Kenney Jr’s trip to the border (36:32) A closed border vs Secure border (46:40) How difficult it is to legally immigrate to the U.S.  (1:02:20) Seeing immigration as a problem to be managed vs opportunity to for country to grow (1:09:00) What meaningful immigration reform could look like Follow Ron, Frank, and David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/FrankSharry https://twitter.com/David_J_Bier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Frank Sharry (Founder of America’s Voice) and David Bier (Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to discuss some of the biggest issues in immigration policy and what’s getting in the way of immigration reform


(01:52) Why Frank and David started focusing on immigration policy 


(04:25) What the first principles of immigration policy should be


(14:00) Areas of policy agreement on the center-left and center-right


(28:20) The movement toward nativism on the far-right


(33:21) Robert Kenney Jr’s trip to the border


(36:32) A closed border vs Secure border


(46:40) How difficult it is to legally immigrate to the U.S. 


(1:02:20) Seeing immigration as a problem to be managed vs opportunity to for country to grow


(1:09:00) What meaningful immigration reform could look like





Follow Ron, Frank, and David on Twitter:


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https://twitter.com/David_J_Bier

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]]> 4871 TAPPED: Coup In Russia? https://politicology.com/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:20:11 -0000 TAPPED: Coup In Russia? full 2 263 Politicology 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.

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]]> 1034 Alito’s Private Jet Imbroglio — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:04) Justice Samuel Altio’s private jet imbroglio and Senate Democrat’ push for court reform (30:33) China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba (39:13) Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before the House Financial Services committee [Politicology+ Preview] Hunter Biden’s plea deal Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell What we read:  Segment 1:  ProPublica—Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court WSJ—Justice Samuel Alito: ProPublica Misleads Its Readers - WSJ Segment 2:  WSJ—Beijing Plans a New Training Facility in Cuba, Raising Prospect of Chinese Troops on America’s Doorstep - WSJ CNN—Blinken says he 'made very clear' US 'would have deep concerns' about Chinese military activities in Cuba | CNN Politics Segment 3 CNN—Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's testimony Politico—Fed poised for respite on rate hikes. Now the hurt begins. - POLITICO:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Alito’s Private Jet Imbroglio — The Weekly Roundup full 2 262 Politicology Alito’s jet imbroglio, China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba, Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before congress Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:04) Justice Samuel Altio’s private jet imbroglio and Senate Democrat’ push for court reform (30:33) China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba (39:13) Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before the House Financial Services committee [Politicology+ Preview] Hunter Biden’s plea deal Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell What we read:  Segment 1:  ProPublica—Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court WSJ—Justice Samuel Alito: ProPublica Misleads Its Readers - WSJ Segment 2:  WSJ—Beijing Plans a New Training Facility in Cuba, Raising Prospect of Chinese Troops on America’s Doorstep - WSJ CNN—Blinken says he 'made very clear' US 'would have deep concerns' about Chinese military activities in Cuba | CNN Politics Segment 3 CNN—Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's testimony Politico—Fed poised for respite on rate hikes. Now the hurt begins. - POLITICO:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and host Ron Steslow unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:04) Justice Samuel Altio’s private jet imbroglio and Senate Democrat’ push for court reform


(30:33) China’s plans to build a joint military training facility in Cuba


(39:13) Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before the House Financial Services committee


[Politicology+ Preview] Hunter Biden’s plea deal


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What we read: 

Segment 1: 

ProPublica—Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court

WSJ—Justice Samuel Alito: ProPublica Misleads Its Readers - WSJ


Segment 2: 

WSJ—Beijing Plans a New Training Facility in Cuba, Raising Prospect of Chinese Troops on America’s Doorstep - WSJ

CNN—Blinken says he 'made very clear' US 'would have deep concerns' about Chinese military activities in Cuba | CNN Politics


Segment 3

CNN—Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's testimony

Politico—Fed poised for respite on rate hikes. Now the hurt begins. - POLITICO: 

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]]> 4337 China Wants A New World Order Evan Medeiros (Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Former Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the increasing tension in the United States’ relationship with China: (02:31) How Evan became interested in China  (04:04) Biden’s meeting with Xi in 2011 (07:00) What Evan learned about Xi during that visit (09:39) CCP reform campaign (12:50) How the relationship changed as Xi became leader (16:50) How the invasion of Crimea changed who Xi viewed the west (20:10) China’s role in current invasion of Ukraine (22:10) China’s rejection of universal values (26:50) China’s ​​“Global Civilization Initiative” (28:18) How the Global Civilization Initiative could shape China’s relationship with the rest of the world  (29:41) How Xi views Taiwan (30:52) Biden’s commitment to protect Taiwan (42:00) Reassessing our economic relationship  Follow Evan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-medeiros-b36733/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:06:00 -0000 China Wants A New World Order full 2 262 Politicology Georgetown Professor Evan Medeiros joins to discuss the U.S.-China relationship Evan Medeiros (Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Former Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the increasing tension in the United States’ relationship with China: (02:31) How Evan became interested in China  (04:04) Biden’s meeting with Xi in 2011 (07:00) What Evan learned about Xi during that visit (09:39) CCP reform campaign (12:50) How the relationship changed as Xi became leader (16:50) How the invasion of Crimea changed who Xi viewed the west (20:10) China’s role in current invasion of Ukraine (22:10) China’s rejection of universal values (26:50) China’s ​​“Global Civilization Initiative” (28:18) How the Global Civilization Initiative could shape China’s relationship with the rest of the world  (29:41) How Xi views Taiwan (30:52) Biden’s commitment to protect Taiwan (42:00) Reassessing our economic relationship  Follow Evan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-medeiros-b36733/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Evan Medeiros (Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Former Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the increasing tension in the United States’ relationship with China:


(02:31) How Evan became interested in China 


(04:04) Biden’s meeting with Xi in 2011


(07:00) What Evan learned about Xi during that visit


(09:39) CCP reform campaign


(12:50) How the relationship changed as Xi became leader


(16:50) How the invasion of Crimea changed who Xi viewed the west


(20:10) China’s role in current invasion of Ukraine


(22:10) China’s rejection of universal values


(26:50) China’s ​​“Global Civilization Initiative”


(28:18) How the Global Civilization Initiative could shape China’s relationship with the rest of the world 


(29:41) How Xi views Taiwan


(30:52) Biden’s commitment to protect Taiwan


(42:00) Reassessing our economic relationship 



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]]> 4455 Boogeyman—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Amy Walter (Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Cook Political Report with Amy Walter) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:00) The reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment (36:36) The politics of privacy, including controversy over a federal program that allows the government to engage in surveillance [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Supreme Court’s decision rejecting racially gerrymandered voting maps in Alabama that diluted Black voters’ power. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/amyewalter What we read:  Segment 1: WSJ—Trump’s Indictment May Pull Us Back From the Brink - WSJ Politico—The Senate GOP's quiet but mighty Trump skeptics - POLITICO Politico—Biden orders DNC and reelect to remain silent about Trump’s indictment - POLITICO The Dispatch—‘But Her Emails’ Is Not the Defense of Trump His Supporters Would Like It to Be - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch NYT—Christie Attacks Trump in CNN Town Hall, Calling Conduct Detailed in Indictment ‘Awful’ - The New York Times CBS News—Trump delivered defiant speech after indictment hearing. Here's what he said. - CBS News CNBC—'Trump can't win': Koch network releases ads targeting ex-president Segment 2: WP—National security officials make case for keeping surveillance powers to skeptical Congress - The Washington Post CNN—FBI announces new curbs on controversial surveillance program as Congress considers whether to renew it | CNN Politics Forbes—Jon Ossoff Grills Top FBI Official Over Abuses Of Citizens' Civil Liberties Wired—The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens | WIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Boogeyman—The Weekly Roundup full 2 260 Politicology Trump’s Second Indictment and the Politics of Privacy Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Amy Walter (Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Cook Political Report with Amy Walter) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:00) The reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment (36:36) The politics of privacy, including controversy over a federal program that allows the government to engage in surveillance [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Supreme Court’s decision rejecting racially gerrymandered voting maps in Alabama that diluted Black voters’ power. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/amyewalter What we read:  Segment 1: WSJ—Trump’s Indictment May Pull Us Back From the Brink - WSJ Politico—The Senate GOP's quiet but mighty Trump skeptics - POLITICO Politico—Biden orders DNC and reelect to remain silent about Trump’s indictment - POLITICO The Dispatch—‘But Her Emails’ Is Not the Defense of Trump His Supporters Would Like It to Be - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch NYT—Christie Attacks Trump in CNN Town Hall, Calling Conduct Detailed in Indictment ‘Awful’ - The New York Times CBS News—Trump delivered defiant speech after indictment hearing. Here's what he said. - CBS News CNBC—'Trump can't win': Koch network releases ads targeting ex-president Segment 2: WP—National security officials make case for keeping surveillance powers to skeptical Congress - The Washington Post CNN—FBI announces new curbs on controversial surveillance program as Congress considers whether to renew it | CNN Politics Forbes—Jon Ossoff Grills Top FBI Official Over Abuses Of Citizens' Civil Liberties Wired—The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens | WIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Amy Walter (Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Cook Political Report with Amy Walter) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:00) The reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment


(36:36) The politics of privacy, including controversy over a federal program that allows the government to engage in surveillance


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Supreme Court’s decision rejecting racially gerrymandered voting maps in Alabama that diluted Black voters’ power.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


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What we read: 


Segment 1:

WSJ—Trump’s Indictment May Pull Us Back From the Brink - WSJ

Politico—The Senate GOP's quiet but mighty Trump skeptics - POLITICO

Politico—Biden orders DNC and reelect to remain silent about Trump’s indictment - POLITICO

The Dispatch—‘But Her Emails’ Is Not the Defense of Trump His Supporters Would Like It to Be - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch

NYT—Christie Attacks Trump in CNN Town Hall, Calling Conduct Detailed in Indictment ‘Awful’ - The New York Times

CBS News—Trump delivered defiant speech after indictment hearing. Here's what he said. - CBS News

CNBC—'Trump can't win': Koch network releases ads targeting ex-president


Segment 2:

WP—National security officials make case for keeping surveillance powers to skeptical Congress - The Washington Post

CNN—FBI announces new curbs on controversial surveillance program as Congress considers whether to renew it | CNN Politics

Forbes—Jon Ossoff Grills Top FBI Official Over Abuses Of Citizens' Civil Liberties

Wired—The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens | WIRED

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]]> 4518 “Dead To Rights” — George Conway on Trump’s 2nd Indictment https://politicology.com/ George Conway (conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder) and Ron Steslow discuss Donald Trump’s indictment on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government's efforts to reclaim them. (01:38) Historical significance of charges (08:50) Outlining the charges  (16:15) How this case is different from Biden and Pence cases (19:40) The significance of the tape of Trump admitting the documents were classified in 2021 (21:12) The impact that being on a “rocket docket” could have  (25:40) How the jury makeup will (or won’t) impact the verdict  (29:40) Trump’s potential defense strategy  (42:00) Trump’s trouble getting a lawyer in Florida  (54:14) What the best and worst case scenarios could look like (55:39) Judge Aileen Cannon being assigned the case Follow Ron and George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gtconway3d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:21:35 -0000 “Dead To Rights” — George Conway on Trump’s 2nd Indictment full 2 259 Politicology George Conway and Ron Steslow discuss the indictment of Donald Trump on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim them George Conway (conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder) and Ron Steslow discuss Donald Trump’s indictment on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government's efforts to reclaim them. (01:38) Historical significance of charges (08:50) Outlining the charges  (16:15) How this case is different from Biden and Pence cases (19:40) The significance of the tape of Trump admitting the documents were classified in 2021 (21:12) The impact that being on a “rocket docket” could have  (25:40) How the jury makeup will (or won’t) impact the verdict  (29:40) Trump’s potential defense strategy  (42:00) Trump’s trouble getting a lawyer in Florida  (54:14) What the best and worst case scenarios could look like (55:39) Judge Aileen Cannon being assigned the case Follow Ron and George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gtconway3d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices George Conway (conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder) and Ron Steslow discuss Donald Trump’s indictment on federal charges over his mishandling of classified documents and obstructing the government's efforts to reclaim them.


(01:38) Historical significance of charges


(08:50) Outlining the charges 


(16:15) How this case is different from Biden and Pence cases


(19:40) The significance of the tape of Trump admitting the documents were classified in 2021


(21:12) The impact that being on a “rocket docket” could have 


(25:40) How the jury makeup will (or won’t) impact the verdict 


(29:40) Trump’s potential defense strategy 


(42:00) Trump’s trouble getting a lawyer in Florida 


(54:14) What the best and worst case scenarios could look like


(55:39) Judge Aileen Cannon being assigned the case



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]]> 4698 Spoiler Alert?—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:06) The No Labels plan for a third party presidential run  (26:44) The primary field gets more crowded as Chris Christie and Mike Pence enter the field  (40:25) Jonathan Hadit’s proposal to keep phones out of school  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Biden Administration’s proposed plans to ban certain household appliances.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/AndyKroll What we read:  Segment 1: Bulwark—The No Labels Delusion Third Way—Does No Labels’ Math and Map Get Them to the White House? – Third Way NYTimes—‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run Against Biden and Trump. Is Joe Manchin Interested? - The New York Times CNN—New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says he will not run for president in 2024: CNN Exclusive NBC News—Maine election officials say No Labels may be misleading voters in its third-party push Segment 2: NYT—Pence Delivers Strong Rebuke to Trump in Campaign Announcement - The New York Times CNN—Chris Christie kicks off 2024 campaign with sharp attacks on Trump | CNN Politics Politico—Cornel West announces he's running for president - POLITICO NBC News—Ron DeSantis makes a surprise visit to the southern border Segment 3: The Atlantic —Get Phones Out of Schools Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:04:00 -0000 Spoiler Alert?—The Weekly Roundup full 2 258 Politicology No Labels Plan for a third party run, the primary field gets more crowded, and keeping phones out of schools Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:06) The No Labels plan for a third party presidential run  (26:44) The primary field gets more crowded as Chris Christie and Mike Pence enter the field  (40:25) Jonathan Hadit’s proposal to keep phones out of school  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Biden Administration’s proposed plans to ban certain household appliances.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/AndyKroll What we read:  Segment 1: Bulwark—The No Labels Delusion Third Way—Does No Labels’ Math and Map Get Them to the White House? – Third Way NYTimes—‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run Against Biden and Trump. Is Joe Manchin Interested? - The New York Times CNN—New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says he will not run for president in 2024: CNN Exclusive NBC News—Maine election officials say No Labels may be misleading voters in its third-party push Segment 2: NYT—Pence Delivers Strong Rebuke to Trump in Campaign Announcement - The New York Times CNN—Chris Christie kicks off 2024 campaign with sharp attacks on Trump | CNN Politics Politico—Cornel West announces he's running for president - POLITICO NBC News—Ron DeSantis makes a surprise visit to the southern border Segment 3: The Atlantic —Get Phones Out of Schools Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:06) The No Labels plan for a third party presidential run 


(26:44) The primary field gets more crowded as Chris Christie and Mike Pence enter the field 


(40:25) Jonathan Hadit’s proposal to keep phones out of school 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Biden Administration’s proposed plans to ban certain household appliances. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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https://twitter.com/AndyKroll



What we read: 

Segment 1:

Bulwark—The No Labels Delusion

Third Way—Does No Labels’ Math and Map Get Them to the White House? – Third Way

NYTimes—‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run Against Biden and Trump. Is Joe Manchin Interested? - The New York Times

CNN—New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says he will not run for president in 2024: CNN Exclusive

NBC News—Maine election officials say No Labels may be misleading voters in its third-party push


Segment 2:

NYT—Pence Delivers Strong Rebuke to Trump in Campaign Announcement - The New York Times

CNN—Chris Christie kicks off 2024 campaign with sharp attacks on Trump | CNN Politics

Politico—Cornel West announces he's running for president - POLITICO

NBC News—Ron DeSantis makes a surprise visit to the southern border


Segment 3:

The Atlantic —Get Phones Out of Schools Now

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]]> 3715 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:04:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2 full 2 257 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology


(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us


(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict


(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity


(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life


(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics 



You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/JustinZorn


https://twitter.com/LeighMarz


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1626 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:02:00 -0000 ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1 full 2 256 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds 


(07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives


(12:50) Why silence feels scary


(18:30) What is noise? 


(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is


(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking


(37:27) The historical significance of silence


You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/JustinZorn


https://twitter.com/LeighMarz


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1800 ‘A Hostage They Couldn’t Shoot’—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:44) The deal to raise the debt ceiling  (19:30) How getting this close to a default impacts the global economy and foreign affairs  (33:52) Dianne Feinstein’s return to the Senate, her increasing reliance on aides, and the calls for her resignation coming from the left [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Politics of delusion and how our misconceptions about what other people think could fuel an anti-democracy spiral  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali What we read:  Segment 1: NYT—New Details in Debt Limit Deal: Where $136 Billion in Cuts Will Come From NBCNews—Debt ceiling vote live updates: House will take up the Biden-McCarthy plan tonight NPR—Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal AP—House debt ceiling vote to avert default on track with Biden and McCarthy both confident of passage | AP News The Dispatch—Loaded With Gimmicks, but Still Worth It - Brian Riedl - The Dispatch Segment 2: AP News—What it would mean for the global economy if the US defaults on its debt | AP News NYT—Republicans Are Putting Our Standard of Living at Risk Segment 3: NYT—Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function in Senate - The New York Times WP—California Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end - The Washington Post NYT—Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Let Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:52:50 -0000 ‘A Hostage They Couldn’t Shoot’—The Weekly Roundup full 2 255 Politicology The Debt Limit Deal, how it impacts foreign affairs, and the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign because of her health. Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:44) The deal to raise the debt ceiling  (19:30) How getting this close to a default impacts the global economy and foreign affairs  (33:52) Dianne Feinstein’s return to the Senate, her increasing reliance on aides, and the calls for her resignation coming from the left [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Politics of delusion and how our misconceptions about what other people think could fuel an anti-democracy spiral  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali What we read:  Segment 1: NYT—New Details in Debt Limit Deal: Where $136 Billion in Cuts Will Come From NBCNews—Debt ceiling vote live updates: House will take up the Biden-McCarthy plan tonight NPR—Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal AP—House debt ceiling vote to avert default on track with Biden and McCarthy both confident of passage | AP News The Dispatch—Loaded With Gimmicks, but Still Worth It - Brian Riedl - The Dispatch Segment 2: AP News—What it would mean for the global economy if the US defaults on its debt | AP News NYT—Republicans Are Putting Our Standard of Living at Risk Segment 3: NYT—Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function in Senate - The New York Times WP—California Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end - The Washington Post NYT—Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Let Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:44) The deal to raise the debt ceiling 


(19:30) How getting this close to a default impacts the global economy and foreign affairs 


(33:52) Dianne Feinstein’s return to the Senate, her increasing reliance on aides, and the calls for her resignation coming from the left


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Politics of delusion and how our misconceptions about what other people think could fuel an anti-democracy spiral 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/DelPercioS


https://twitter.com/HagarChemali



What we read: 

Segment 1:

NYT—New Details in Debt Limit Deal: Where $136 Billion in Cuts Will Come From

NBCNews—Debt ceiling vote live updates: House will take up the Biden-McCarthy plan tonight

NPR—Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal

AP—House debt ceiling vote to avert default on track with Biden and McCarthy both confident of passage | AP News

The Dispatch—Loaded With Gimmicks, but Still Worth It - Brian Riedl - The Dispatch


Segment 2:


AP News—What it would mean for the global economy if the US defaults on its debt | AP News

NYT—Republicans Are Putting Our Standard of Living at Risk


Segment 3:

NYT—Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function in Senate - The New York Times

WP—California Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end - The Washington Post

NYT—Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Let Go

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]]> 3888 ‘Give Ukraine What it Needs to Win’ https://politicology.com/ Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to answer a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and why support for Ukraine is greater now than it was then.  (01:12) Keith’s question  (09:40) Russia’s invasion of Georgia  (12:00) How unprepared the U.S. was to respond  (15:14) Russia’s invasion of the Crimean peninsula  (37:00) Why there was so little resistance to Russia’s annexation of Crimea (43:14) How our domestic politics shaped the lackluster response to Russia’s aggression.  (47:51) What makes this invasion of Ukraine different?    You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 May 2023 21:45:09 -0000 ‘Give Ukraine What it Needs to Win’ full 2 254 Politicology Molly McKew answers a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to answer a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and why support for Ukraine is greater now than it was then.  (01:12) Keith’s question  (09:40) Russia’s invasion of Georgia  (12:00) How unprepared the U.S. was to respond  (15:14) Russia’s invasion of the Crimean peninsula  (37:00) Why there was so little resistance to Russia’s annexation of Crimea (43:14) How our domestic politics shaped the lackluster response to Russia’s aggression.  (47:51) What makes this invasion of Ukraine different?    You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to answer a listener's question about how the current war in Ukraine differs from Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and why support for Ukraine is greater now than it was then. 


(01:12) Keith’s question 


(09:40) Russia’s invasion of Georgia 


(12:00) How unprepared the U.S. was to respond 


(15:14) Russia’s invasion of the Crimean peninsula 


(37:00) Why there was so little resistance to Russia’s annexation of Crimea


(43:14) How our domestic politics shaped the lackluster response to Russia’s aggression. 


(47:51) What makes this invasion of Ukraine different? 


 

You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/


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]]> 4711 [+] “Faith in America” [Preview] https://politicology.com/ Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (senior director and head of campaigns and advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) continue their conversation with Ron Steslow about the 2024 Republican Primary and Tim Scott’s campaign announcement. Get more episodes like this by joining our Politicology+ community. Visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again.  (00:37) Tim Scott’s campaign launch.  Watch his ad: https://bit.ly/3MUU1vc (06:18) Tim Scott’s plan to appeal to evangelical voters (08:37) The significance of Tim Scott’s $22 million war chest  (15:10) Kellyanne Conway advising Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as he mulls a presidential campaign  (19:30) Mike Pence’ plan to return Republicans to their pre-Trump party (23:40) Is there a constituency for Asa Hutchinson and Chris Sununu  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/nverghese https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 May 2023 18:47:07 -0000 [+] “Faith in America” [Preview] bonus 2 Politicology Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Tim Scott’s campaign launch Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (senior director and head of campaigns and advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) continue their conversation with Ron Steslow about the 2024 Republican Primary and Tim Scott’s campaign announcement. Get more episodes like this by joining our Politicology+ community. Visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again.  (00:37) Tim Scott’s campaign launch.  Watch his ad: https://bit.ly/3MUU1vc (06:18) Tim Scott’s plan to appeal to evangelical voters (08:37) The significance of Tim Scott’s $22 million war chest  (15:10) Kellyanne Conway advising Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as he mulls a presidential campaign  (19:30) Mike Pence’ plan to return Republicans to their pre-Trump party (23:40) Is there a constituency for Asa Hutchinson and Chris Sununu  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/nverghese https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (senior director and head of campaigns and advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) continue their conversation with Ron Steslow about the 2024 Republican Primary and Tim Scott’s campaign announcement.


Get more episodes like this by joining our Politicology+ community. Visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again. 


(00:37) Tim Scott’s campaign launch. 

Watch his ad: https://bit.ly/3MUU1vc


(06:18) Tim Scott’s plan to appeal to evangelical voters


(08:37) The significance of Tim Scott’s $22 million war chest 


(15:10) Kellyanne Conway advising Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as he mulls a presidential campaign 


(19:30) Mike Pence’ plan to return Republicans to their pre-Trump party


(23:40) Is there a constituency for Asa Hutchinson and Chris Sununu 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 1682 DeCision 2024 Crack the code of the 2024 Republican primary race with the intellectual firepower of four seasoned strategists with 80+ combined years working and running Republican campaigns. This week, Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (Senior Director and Head of Campaigns and Advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss Ron DeSantis’s campaign announcement and the rest of the 2024 Republican Primary. Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again.  (02:40) Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch  (07:20) DeSantis hitting his messaging points and leaning into his covid messaging  (13:37) The significance of Elon Musk and David Sacks in the launch  (18:30) The impact that DeSantis’s ground game spending could have on early primaries  (31:37) Trump’s growing lead over DeSantis (35:00) Nikki Haley tries to brand DeSantis as Trump without the charm Watch her ad here: https://bit.ly/45xAnfP (38:14) Haley’s upcoming CNN town hall  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/nverghese https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 May 2023 18:47:00 -0000 DeCision 2024 full 2 253 Politicology Frank Sadler, Nina Verghese, Scott Tranter and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch Crack the code of the 2024 Republican primary race with the intellectual firepower of four seasoned strategists with 80+ combined years working and running Republican campaigns. This week, Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (Senior Director and Head of Campaigns and Advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss Ron DeSantis’s campaign announcement and the rest of the 2024 Republican Primary. Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again.  (02:40) Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch  (07:20) DeSantis hitting his messaging points and leaning into his covid messaging  (13:37) The significance of Elon Musk and David Sacks in the launch  (18:30) The impact that DeSantis’s ground game spending could have on early primaries  (31:37) Trump’s growing lead over DeSantis (35:00) Nikki Haley tries to brand DeSantis as Trump without the charm Watch her ad here: https://bit.ly/45xAnfP (38:14) Haley’s upcoming CNN town hall  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/nverghese https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Crack the code of the 2024 Republican primary race with the intellectual firepower of four seasoned strategists with 80+ combined years working and running Republican campaigns.


This week, Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Nina Verghese (Senior Director and Head of Campaigns and Advocacy at APCO Worldwide), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss Ron DeSantis’s campaign announcement and the rest of the 2024 Republican Primary.


Note: due to technical issues, we were unable to remove the background noise on this week’s episode. It’s not up to our usual standards and we’re working to ensure it doesn't happen again. 


(02:40) Ron DeSantis’s campaign launch 


(07:20) DeSantis hitting his messaging points and leaning into his covid messaging 


(13:37) The significance of Elon Musk and David Sacks in the launch 


(18:30) The impact that DeSantis’s ground game spending could have on early primaries 


(31:37) Trump’s growing lead over DeSantis


(35:00) Nikki Haley tries to brand DeSantis as Trump without the charm

Watch her ad here: https://bit.ly/45xAnfP


(38:14) Haley’s upcoming CNN town hall 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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]]> 3221 TikTok Showdown: The RESTRICT Act Debate TikTok's potential risk to US national security is raising tough questions about how to address the challenge—legally. With 150 million Americans' personal data possibly falling into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party and fears of election interference via a foreign-controlled algorithm, TikTok finds itself in the harsh glare of the U.S. government's scrutiny. Broad bipartisan support favors aggressive action to ban the platform, but is such action even constitutional? Join Joe Cohn, Director of Legislative and Policy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and Hagar Chemali, former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN. Together with host Ron Steslow, they dissect the potential impact of the RESTRICT Act that could not only ban TikTok but delegate sweeping power to the executive branch to go even further.Tune in to explore the delicate balance between national security and preserving free speech rights. (03:10) The tensions between national security and the First Amendment (10:39) How Edward Snowden’s leak shows this tension  (16:05) The national security risks that TikTok presents  (20:52) What is the status quo for determining if national security concerns can trump free speech rights? (23:57 ) What the RESTRICT Act is and what it does  (26:23) First Amendment concerns about the RESTRICT Act as it’s currently written  (32:03) How this legislation relates to speech codes  (43:43) Changes that legislators could make to the RESTRICT Act to better protect free speech  (1:05:40) The new Montana Law banning TikTok  (1:07:00) How China might respond if the RESTRICT Act passes Check out Oh My World! with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali Follow Ron, Joe, and Hagar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JoeatFIRE https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 May 2023 20:00:16 -0000 TikTok Showdown: The RESTRICT Act Debate full 2 252 Politicology Joe Cohn and Hagar Chemali join Ron Steslow to discuss the RESTRICT Act TikTok's potential risk to US national security is raising tough questions about how to address the challenge—legally. With 150 million Americans' personal data possibly falling into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party and fears of election interference via a foreign-controlled algorithm, TikTok finds itself in the harsh glare of the U.S. government's scrutiny. Broad bipartisan support favors aggressive action to ban the platform, but is such action even constitutional? Join Joe Cohn, Director of Legislative and Policy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and Hagar Chemali, former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN. Together with host Ron Steslow, they dissect the potential impact of the RESTRICT Act that could not only ban TikTok but delegate sweeping power to the executive branch to go even further.Tune in to explore the delicate balance between national security and preserving free speech rights. (03:10) The tensions between national security and the First Amendment (10:39) How Edward Snowden’s leak shows this tension  (16:05) The national security risks that TikTok presents  (20:52) What is the status quo for determining if national security concerns can trump free speech rights? (23:57 ) What the RESTRICT Act is and what it does  (26:23) First Amendment concerns about the RESTRICT Act as it’s currently written  (32:03) How this legislation relates to speech codes  (43:43) Changes that legislators could make to the RESTRICT Act to better protect free speech  (1:05:40) The new Montana Law banning TikTok  (1:07:00) How China might respond if the RESTRICT Act passes Check out Oh My World! with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali Follow Ron, Joe, and Hagar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JoeatFIRE https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices TikTok's potential risk to US national security is raising tough questions about how to address the challenge—legally. With 150 million Americans' personal data possibly falling into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party and fears of election interference via a foreign-controlled algorithm, TikTok finds itself in the harsh glare of the U.S. government's scrutiny. Broad bipartisan support favors aggressive action to ban the platform, but is such action even constitutional?


Join Joe Cohn, Director of Legislative and Policy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and Hagar Chemali, former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN. Together with host Ron Steslow, they dissect the potential impact of the RESTRICT Act that could not only ban TikTok but delegate sweeping power to the executive branch to go even further.Tune in to explore the delicate balance between national security and preserving free speech rights.


(03:10) The tensions between national security and the First Amendment


(10:39) How Edward Snowden’s leak shows this tension 


(16:05) The national security risks that TikTok presents 


(20:52) What is the status quo for determining if national security concerns can trump free speech rights?


(23:57 ) What the RESTRICT Act is and what it does 


(26:23) First Amendment concerns about the RESTRICT Act as it’s currently written 


(32:03) How this legislation relates to speech codes 


(43:43) Changes that legislators could make to the RESTRICT Act to better protect free speech 


(1:05:40) The new Montana Law banning TikTok 


(1:07:00) How China might respond if the RESTRICT Act passes


Check out Oh My World! with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmyworldwithhagarchemali


Follow Ron, Joe, and Hagar on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/JoeatFIRE


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]]> 4708 ChatGPT Goes to Washington — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:22) Sam Altman at the Senate hearing on Artificial Intelligence (26:00) The Durham Report on the origins of the FBI’s investigation into Donald Trump  (37:37) The APA’s warning about the harms of social media use for teenagers and record high rates of depression  [Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s politically-savvy push to bridge the degree gap for non-college educated workers.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/AndyKroll What we read:  Segment 1: Senate AI hearing  NYT—Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for AI Regulation - The New York Times Politico—AI hearing leaves Washington with 3 big questions - POLITICO CNBC—Here's what happened during OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's first congressional hearing on artificial intelligence WP—​​AI chatbots won’t enjoy tech’s legal shield, Section 230 authors say - The Washington Post Segment 2: The Durham Report Politico—Takeaways from the Durham report on the Trump-Russia probe - POLITICO CNN—Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched full Trump-Russia probe WP—Durham report sharply criticizes FBI's 2016 Trump campaign probe NYT—Durham Report Finds Fault With FBI Over Trump-Russia Investigation - The New York Times Segment 3: Teens and Social Media Gallup—U.S. Depression Rates Reach New Highs NPR—Major psychologists' group warns of social media's potential harm to kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000 ChatGPT Goes to Washington — The Weekly Roundup full 2 251 Politicology The A.I. hearing, the Durham Report, and the APA’s warning about social media Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:22) Sam Altman at the Senate hearing on Artificial Intelligence (26:00) The Durham Report on the origins of the FBI’s investigation into Donald Trump  (37:37) The APA’s warning about the harms of social media use for teenagers and record high rates of depression  [Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s politically-savvy push to bridge the degree gap for non-college educated workers.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/AndyKroll What we read:  Segment 1: Senate AI hearing  NYT—Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for AI Regulation - The New York Times Politico—AI hearing leaves Washington with 3 big questions - POLITICO CNBC—Here's what happened during OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's first congressional hearing on artificial intelligence WP—​​AI chatbots won’t enjoy tech’s legal shield, Section 230 authors say - The Washington Post Segment 2: The Durham Report Politico—Takeaways from the Durham report on the Trump-Russia probe - POLITICO CNN—Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched full Trump-Russia probe WP—Durham report sharply criticizes FBI's 2016 Trump campaign probe NYT—Durham Report Finds Fault With FBI Over Trump-Russia Investigation - The New York Times Segment 3: Teens and Social Media Gallup—U.S. Depression Rates Reach New Highs NPR—Major psychologists' group warns of social media's potential harm to kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:22) Sam Altman at the Senate hearing on Artificial Intelligence


(26:00) The Durham Report on the origins of the FBI’s investigation into Donald Trump 


(37:37) The APA’s warning about the harms of social media use for teenagers and record high rates of depression 


[Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s politically-savvy push to bridge the degree gap for non-college educated workers. 


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What we read: 

Segment 1: Senate AI hearing 

NYT—Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for AI Regulation - The New York Times

Politico—AI hearing leaves Washington with 3 big questions - POLITICO

CNBC—Here's what happened during OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's first congressional hearing on artificial intelligence

WP—​​AI chatbots won’t enjoy tech’s legal shield, Section 230 authors say - The Washington Post


Segment 2: The Durham Report

Politico—Takeaways from the Durham report on the Trump-Russia probe - POLITICO

CNN—Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched full Trump-Russia probe

WP—Durham report sharply criticizes FBI's 2016 Trump campaign probe

NYT—Durham Report Finds Fault With FBI Over Trump-Russia Investigation - The New York Times


Segment 3: Teens and Social Media

Gallup—U.S. Depression Rates Reach New Highs

NPR—Major psychologists' group warns of social media's potential harm to kids

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]]> 4235 Misunderstanding Misinformation https://politicology.com/ Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 May 2023 20:06:07 -0000 Misunderstanding Misinformation full 2 250 Politicology Claire Wardle joins to discuss the information landscape, why terms like misinformation aren’t really helpful, how we can improve information pollution, and some of the mistakes we’ve made along the way. Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape (02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research (05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful  (08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation” (10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (21:40) The problems that arise from research silos (25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions  (37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution? (39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures (44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment (50:28) Improving community-led resistance  (55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions  (1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape… Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1 Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5 Follow Ron and Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/cward1e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Claire Wardle (co-founder and co-director of the Information Futures Lab, and Professor of the Practice at the Brown School of Public Health) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the challenges( and failures) in improving our information landscape


(02:12) Claire’s background and how it led to her research


(05:52) Why terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation” have become less and less useful 


(08:45) How the real world doesn’t fit the framework of “misinformation” and “disinformation”


(10:50) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(21:40) The problems that arise from research silos


(25:13) How platforms can include users in content moderation decisions 


(37:07) What role do troll farms actually play in information pollution?


(39:44) How the focus on foreign actors stops researchers, academics, and government officials from reflecting sincerely on their failures


(44:00) Why we share stories online and how that shapes the information environment


(50:28) Improving community-led resistance 


(55:53) How viewing social media users as a product shapes content moderation decisions 


(1:01:30) How AI could impact the information landscape…


Watch Operation InfeKtion from the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3IjJUxo


Read Claire’s piece “Misunderstanding Misinformation”: https://bit.ly/3IlSFa1


Watch the video op-ed where the NYT turned Claire into Adele: https://bit.ly/3MzvNq5


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]]> 4562 Musical Chairs — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:05) The negotiations for raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending  (34:30) The end of Title 42 and the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border [Politicology+ Preview] The rise of white nationalist Hispanics Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/RominaBoccia What we read:  Segment 1: Debt Ceiling negotiations NYT—Biden and McCarthy Reach No Consensus on Debt Ceiling as Possible Default Looms - The New York Times CNN—Biden to meet with congressional leadership again on Friday as threat of national debt default looms | CNN Politics WP—White House leaves door open to deal that resolves debt ceiling crisis - The Washington Post CNN—43 Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt ceiling increase without spending cuts | CNN Politics NYT—What’s in the House GOP Debt Limit Bill - The New York Times NYT—What Would the G.O.P. Plan Actually Do to the Budget? - The New York Times Cato—The GOP’s Modest Debt Limit Proposal | Cato at Liberty Blog Cato—Designing a BRAC-Like Fiscal Commission To Stabilize the Debt | Cato at Liberty Blog Segment 2: End of Title 42 NBCNews—Biden admin to allow for the release of some migrants into the U.S. with no way to track them Pew—Hispanics’ views on key issues facing the nation | Pew Research Center NYT—U.S. Is Said to Consider Reinstating Detention of Migrant Families - The New York Times Reuters—US family immigration detention won't restart 'at this time,' official says | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 May 2023 15:56:07 -0000 Musical Chairs — The Weekly Roundup full 2 249 Politicology The debt limit fight and the end of Title 42 Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:05) The negotiations for raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending  (34:30) The end of Title 42 and the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border [Politicology+ Preview] The rise of white nationalist Hispanics Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/RominaBoccia What we read:  Segment 1: Debt Ceiling negotiations NYT—Biden and McCarthy Reach No Consensus on Debt Ceiling as Possible Default Looms - The New York Times CNN—Biden to meet with congressional leadership again on Friday as threat of national debt default looms | CNN Politics WP—White House leaves door open to deal that resolves debt ceiling crisis - The Washington Post CNN—43 Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt ceiling increase without spending cuts | CNN Politics NYT—What’s in the House GOP Debt Limit Bill - The New York Times NYT—What Would the G.O.P. Plan Actually Do to the Budget? - The New York Times Cato—The GOP’s Modest Debt Limit Proposal | Cato at Liberty Blog Cato—Designing a BRAC-Like Fiscal Commission To Stabilize the Debt | Cato at Liberty Blog Segment 2: End of Title 42 NBCNews—Biden admin to allow for the release of some migrants into the U.S. with no way to track them Pew—Hispanics’ views on key issues facing the nation | Pew Research Center NYT—U.S. Is Said to Consider Reinstating Detention of Migrant Families - The New York Times Reuters—US family immigration detention won't restart 'at this time,' official says | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Romina Boccia (Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:05) The negotiations for raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending 


(34:30) The end of Title 42 and the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border


[Politicology+ Preview] The rise of white nationalist Hispanics


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What we read: 

Segment 1: Debt Ceiling negotiations

NYT—Biden and McCarthy Reach No Consensus on Debt Ceiling as Possible Default Looms - The New York Times

CNN—Biden to meet with congressional leadership again on Friday as threat of national debt default looms | CNN Politics

WP—White House leaves door open to deal that resolves debt ceiling crisis - The Washington Post

CNN—43 Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt ceiling increase without spending cuts | CNN Politics

NYT—What’s in the House GOP Debt Limit Bill - The New York Times

NYT—What Would the G.O.P. Plan Actually Do to the Budget? - The New York Times

Cato—The GOP’s Modest Debt Limit Proposal | Cato at Liberty Blog

Cato—Designing a BRAC-Like Fiscal Commission To Stabilize the Debt | Cato at Liberty Blog


Segment 2: End of Title 42

NBCNews—Biden admin to allow for the release of some migrants into the U.S. with no way to track them

Pew—Hispanics’ views on key issues facing the nation | Pew Research Center

NYT—U.S. Is Said to Consider Reinstating Detention of Migrant Families - The New York Times

Reuters—US family immigration detention won't restart 'at this time,' official says | Reuters

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]]> 4802 In Money We Trust https://politicology.com/ Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) joins Ron Steslow to put the biggest financial stories in the news into context (02:00) What would it mean to hit the debt limit? (03:21) What a U.S. default would mean for individuals (04:30) The role of trust in the monetary system (07:00) How does the Fed control money supply (12:50) Why the size of U.S. debt matters (14:50) How Bitcoin is different from other crypto currencies (20:17) How a new dominant currency would impact the U.S. economy (23:23) The difference between our current currency and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) (27:00) The risks of CBDCs Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 May 2023 00:42:31 -0000 In Money We Trust full 2 248 Politicology Donna Redel joins Ron Steslow to put some of biggest financial stories in the news into context Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) joins Ron Steslow to put the biggest financial stories in the news into context (02:00) What would it mean to hit the debt limit? (03:21) What a U.S. default would mean for individuals (04:30) The role of trust in the monetary system (07:00) How does the Fed control money supply (12:50) Why the size of U.S. debt matters (14:50) How Bitcoin is different from other crypto currencies (20:17) How a new dominant currency would impact the U.S. economy (23:23) The difference between our current currency and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) (27:00) The risks of CBDCs Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) joins Ron Steslow to put the biggest financial stories in the news into context


(02:00) What would it mean to hit the debt limit?


(03:21) What a U.S. default would mean for individuals


(04:30) The role of trust in the monetary system


(07:00) How does the Fed control money supply


(12:50) Why the size of U.S. debt matters


(14:50) How Bitcoin is different from other crypto currencies


(20:17) How a new dominant currency would impact the U.S. economy


(23:23) The difference between our current currency and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)


(27:00) The risks of CBDCs


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]]> 3188 Collapse of Reality? — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Jon Ward (Chief National Correspondent at Yahoo News) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:00) Artificial Intelligence shaking up our political landscape (34:43) J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First republic bank after it collapsed  [Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s “Freedom” messaging in his reelection campaign and his move to send troops to the border in anticipation of a major influx of migrants next week Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. You should read Jon’s book Testimony: https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 May 2023 15:06:00 -0000 Collapse of Reality? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 247 Politicology The Artificial Intelligence shaping our politics and J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First Republic Bank Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Jon Ward (Chief National Correspondent at Yahoo News) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:00) Artificial Intelligence shaking up our political landscape (34:43) J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First republic bank after it collapsed  [Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s “Freedom” messaging in his reelection campaign and his move to send troops to the border in anticipation of a major influx of migrants next week Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. You should read Jon’s book Testimony: https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Jon Ward (Chief National Correspondent at Yahoo News) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:00) Artificial Intelligence shaking up our political landscape


(34:43) J.P. Morgan’s purchase of First republic bank after it collapsed 


[Politicology+ Preview] President Biden’s “Freedom” messaging in his reelection campaign and his move to send troops to the border in anticipation of a major influx of migrants next week


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You should read Jon’s book Testimony: https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


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]]> 4001 The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 2: Prosperity, Justice, and Modernization https://politicology.com/ In Part 2, recorded 9 months after Part 1, Ron Steslow and Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) look at how the landscape has changed since they first talked, Robert’s goals for rebuilding the economy and infrastructure in Zimbabwe, why this is in America’s interest, the growing Chinese influence in Africa, the fight for democracy and the challenges his campaign has faced, and his plan to win. (01:40) The security challenges of Robert’s campaign  (07:00) Why Robert is running for president of Zimbabwe (14:10) The challenge of economic development  (22:10) The state of the campaign  (24:52) Corruption and election interference in Zimbabwe  (41:00)The Al Jazeera investigation into Corruption in gold mining  (53:00) Building critical infrastructure over empty promises (59:39) The importance of stabilizing the currency (1:05:00) The influence of BRICS countries in Zimbabwe  Learn more about Robert’s campaign: https://duz.org.zw/ Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DrivenChapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 May 2023 20:32:55 -0000 The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 2: Prosperity, Justice, and Modernization full 2 246 Politicology Robert Chapman joins to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president In Part 2, recorded 9 months after Part 1, Ron Steslow and Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) look at how the landscape has changed since they first talked, Robert’s goals for rebuilding the economy and infrastructure in Zimbabwe, why this is in America’s interest, the growing Chinese influence in Africa, the fight for democracy and the challenges his campaign has faced, and his plan to win. (01:40) The security challenges of Robert’s campaign  (07:00) Why Robert is running for president of Zimbabwe (14:10) The challenge of economic development  (22:10) The state of the campaign  (24:52) Corruption and election interference in Zimbabwe  (41:00)The Al Jazeera investigation into Corruption in gold mining  (53:00) Building critical infrastructure over empty promises (59:39) The importance of stabilizing the currency (1:05:00) The influence of BRICS countries in Zimbabwe  Learn more about Robert’s campaign: https://duz.org.zw/ Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DrivenChapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 2, recorded 9 months after Part 1, Ron Steslow and Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) look at how the landscape has changed since they first talked, Robert’s goals for rebuilding the economy and infrastructure in Zimbabwe, why this is in America’s interest, the growing Chinese influence in Africa, the fight for democracy and the challenges his campaign has faced, and his plan to win.


(01:40) The security challenges of Robert’s campaign 


(07:00) Why Robert is running for president of Zimbabwe


(14:10) The challenge of economic development 


(22:10) The state of the campaign 


(24:52) Corruption and election interference in Zimbabwe 


(41:00)The Al Jazeera investigation into Corruption in gold mining 


(53:00) Building critical infrastructure over empty promises


(59:39) The importance of stabilizing the currency


(1:05:00) The influence of BRICS countries in Zimbabwe 


Learn more about Robert’s campaign: https://duz.org.zw/


Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter:


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]]> 5234 The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a Failed State https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This is a story about human rights, corruption, hyperinflation, rapacious economic development, a currency war, a diaspora, and one man’s mission to make meaningful change for suffering people in a failed state. Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) join Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president : (02:15) Robert’s background and childhood  (09:10) Bitcoin and green energy (11:50) Zimbabwe’s war for liberation (16:35) The Reign of Mugabe (23:17) Land reallocation and hyperinflation (29:39) A military coup and its aftermath  (35:50) Economic collapse and government corruption  Learn more about Robert’s campaign here Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DrivenChapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 May 2023 20:31:00 -0000 The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a Failed State full 2 245 Politicology Robert Chapman joins Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This is a story about human rights, corruption, hyperinflation, rapacious economic development, a currency war, a diaspora, and one man’s mission to make meaningful change for suffering people in a failed state. Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) join Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president : (02:15) Robert’s background and childhood  (09:10) Bitcoin and green energy (11:50) Zimbabwe’s war for liberation (16:35) The Reign of Mugabe (23:17) Land reallocation and hyperinflation (29:39) A military coup and its aftermath  (35:50) Economic collapse and government corruption  Learn more about Robert’s campaign here Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DrivenChapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This is a story about human rights, corruption, hyperinflation, rapacious economic development, a currency war, a diaspora, and one man’s mission to make meaningful change for suffering people in a failed state.


Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) join Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president :


(02:15) Robert’s background and childhood 


(09:10) Bitcoin and green energy


(11:50) Zimbabwe’s war for liberation


(16:35) The Reign of Mugabe


(23:17) Land reallocation and hyperinflation


(29:39) A military coup and its aftermath 


(35:50) Economic collapse and government corruption 


Learn more about Robert’s campaign here


Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


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]]> 2967 Tuckered Out — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:15) Fox News and CNN fire Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon (20:35) Joe Biden’s anticlimactic announcement that he’s running for reelection and the responses to it (43:03) President Zelensky’s phone call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and what it could mean for Xi’s positioning as a global statesman [Politicology+ Preview] The climate activist group deflating tires and losing support for their cause Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Tuckered Out — The Weekly Roundup full 2 244 Politicology Tucker and Lemon get the ax, Biden’s reelection announcement, and Zelensky’s call with Xi Jinping Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:15) Fox News and CNN fire Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon (20:35) Joe Biden’s anticlimactic announcement that he’s running for reelection and the responses to it (43:03) President Zelensky’s phone call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and what it could mean for Xi’s positioning as a global statesman [Politicology+ Preview] The climate activist group deflating tires and losing support for their cause Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:15) Fox News and CNN fire Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon


(20:35) Joe Biden’s anticlimactic announcement that he’s running for reelection and the responses to it


(43:03) President Zelensky’s phone call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and what it could mean for Xi’s positioning as a global statesman


[Politicology+ Preview] The climate activist group deflating tires and losing support for their cause


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Check out Oh My World with Hagar Chemali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow


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]]> 4571 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid & Anthony York https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (00:30) Why hasn’t Biden done more to codify political norms?  (06:16) How social media has changed the way we connect and political organizing  (11:31) How should polling about America being “headed in the wrong direction” reflect on the president? (16:26) Do Democrats really just have a communications issue?  (20:28) How can campaigns communicate to people who aren’t interested in listening?  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Ron, Mike, and Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid & Anthony York full 2 243 Politicology Mike Madrid, Anthony York, and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (00:30) Why hasn’t Biden done more to codify political norms?  (06:16) How social media has changed the way we connect and political organizing  (11:31) How should polling about America being “headed in the wrong direction” reflect on the president? (16:26) Do Democrats really just have a communications issue?  (20:28) How can campaigns communicate to people who aren’t interested in listening?  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Ron, Mike, and Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions:


(00:30) Why hasn’t Biden done more to codify political norms? 


(06:16) How social media has changed the way we connect and political organizing 


(11:31) How should polling about America being “headed in the wrong direction” reflect on the president?


(16:26) Do Democrats really just have a communications issue? 


(20:28) How can campaigns communicate to people who aren’t interested in listening? 


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]]> 2081 Are We Funding The Taliban? — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Doug Jones (former U.S. Senator from Alabama), Michael Steele (former Chairman of the RNC), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:38) The bombshell report from the U.S. Government's top Afghanistan watchdog (40:44) The settlement in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News [Politicology+ Preview] America’s police exodus and the challenges with recruiting and retaining police officers across the country Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Watch the interview with Elon Musk here: https://youtu.be/a2ZBEC16yH4 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DougJones https://twitter.com/MichaelSteele https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Are We Funding The Taliban? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 242 Politicology The SIGAR’s Bombshell Report on Afghanistan and the Fox News v Dominion Lawsuit Settlement Doug Jones (former U.S. Senator from Alabama), Michael Steele (former Chairman of the RNC), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:38) The bombshell report from the U.S. Government's top Afghanistan watchdog (40:44) The settlement in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News [Politicology+ Preview] America’s police exodus and the challenges with recruiting and retaining police officers across the country Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Watch the interview with Elon Musk here: https://youtu.be/a2ZBEC16yH4 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DougJones https://twitter.com/MichaelSteele https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Doug Jones (former U.S. Senator from Alabama), Michael Steele (former Chairman of the RNC), and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:38) The bombshell report from the U.S. Government's top Afghanistan watchdog


(40:44) The settlement in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News


[Politicology+ Preview] America’s police exodus and the challenges with recruiting and retaining police officers across the country


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]]> 4304 Leaks and Hostages Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recently revealed leaked intelligence documents, the 21-year-old leaker, the WSJ reporter detained in Russia, and how all of this impacts the war in Ukraine (01:25) **Conversation Update** What we know about the identity and motivations of the leaker and the leak that there are 14 U.S. troops in Ukraine (14:33) What we know about what’s in the documents  (25:00) How this can change how Ukraine and other allies share more information with the U.S.  (31:00) A detour about Snowden  (36:33) How this leak could impact our relationship with other allies (47:00) The potential goals of the leak (53:33) The WSJ reporter detained in Russia  (57:40) The visibility of recent Russian hostages  (01:10:00) The significance of Finland joining NATO   You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:14:52 -0000 Leaks and Hostages full 2 241 Politicology Molly McKew joins to discuss the leaked intelligence documents, the 21-year-old leaker, the WSJ reporter detained in Russia, and how all of this impacts the war in Ukraine Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recently revealed leaked intelligence documents, the 21-year-old leaker, the WSJ reporter detained in Russia, and how all of this impacts the war in Ukraine (01:25) **Conversation Update** What we know about the identity and motivations of the leaker and the leak that there are 14 U.S. troops in Ukraine (14:33) What we know about what’s in the documents  (25:00) How this can change how Ukraine and other allies share more information with the U.S.  (31:00) A detour about Snowden  (36:33) How this leak could impact our relationship with other allies (47:00) The potential goals of the leak (53:33) The WSJ reporter detained in Russia  (57:40) The visibility of recent Russian hostages  (01:10:00) The significance of Finland joining NATO   You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recently revealed leaked intelligence documents, the 21-year-old leaker, the WSJ reporter detained in Russia, and how all of this impacts the war in Ukraine


(01:25) **Conversation Update** What we know about the identity and motivations of the leaker and the leak that there are 14 U.S. troops in Ukraine


(14:33) What we know about what’s in the documents 


(25:00) How this can change how Ukraine and other allies share more information with the U.S. 


(31:00) A detour about Snowden 


(36:33) How this leak could impact our relationship with other allies


(47:00) The potential goals of the leak


(53:33) The WSJ reporter detained in Russia 


(57:40) The visibility of recent Russian hostages 


(01:10:00) The significance of Finland joining NATO

 

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]]> 5632 “They Have Given This Truly No Thought” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and James Kirchick (columnist for Tablet magazine and writer at large for Air Mail) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:20) The No Labels insurance plan to … re-elect Donald Trump? (34:34) Jon Stewart’s accusation of “corruption” at the Pentagon [Politicology+ Preview] Tim Scott announces an exploratory committee  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/jkirchick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 “They Have Given This Truly No Thought” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 240 Politicology The No Labels Insurance Plan and why it’s not a viable third party option, and Jon Stewart’s accusation of “corruption” at the Pentagon Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and James Kirchick (columnist for Tablet magazine and writer at large for Air Mail) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:20) The No Labels insurance plan to … re-elect Donald Trump? (34:34) Jon Stewart’s accusation of “corruption” at the Pentagon [Politicology+ Preview] Tim Scott announces an exploratory committee  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/jkirchick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica), and James Kirchick (columnist for Tablet magazine and writer at large for Air Mail) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:20) The No Labels insurance plan to … re-elect Donald Trump?


(34:34) Jon Stewart’s accusation of “corruption” at the Pentagon


[Politicology+ Preview] Tim Scott announces an exploratory committee 


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]]> 4471 Of Boys and Men—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Of Boys and Men—Part 2 full 2 239 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity” (08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial (13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem (15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women  (23:00) Redshirt the boys  (28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:04) The toxicity of “toxic masculinity”


(08:00) The “right” at war and the “left” in denial


(13:00) How negative partisanship only increases the problem


(15:00) The differences in funding and institutional support for men and women 


(23:00) Redshirt the boys 


(28:00) The criticism Richard has faced for his writing on boys and men



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]]> 1513 The People of NY v. Donald J. Trump — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:00) The indictment of Donald Trump, how the prosecution could fuel his campaign, and how this could impact the 2024 presidential election  (36:26) The new cyber warfare [Politicology+ Preview] California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat rising authoritarianism in red states Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 The People of NY v. Donald J. Trump — The Weekly Roundup full 2 238 Politicology Trump’s Indictment and the Future of Cyber Warfare Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:00) The indictment of Donald Trump, how the prosecution could fuel his campaign, and how this could impact the 2024 presidential election  (36:26) The new cyber warfare [Politicology+ Preview] California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat rising authoritarianism in red states Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:00) The indictment of Donald Trump, how the prosecution could fuel his campaign, and how this could impact the 2024 presidential election 


(36:26) The new cyber warfare


[Politicology+ Preview] California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat rising authoritarianism in red states


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]]> 3460 PREVIEW: [+] “Don’t Tell Me I’m Not a Patriot” https://politicology.com/ Anthony York, Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat authoritarianism in red states.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 PREVIEW: [+] “Don’t Tell Me I’m Not a Patriot” bonus 2 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Anthony York, Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat authoritarianism in red states.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anthony York, Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to combat authoritarianism in red states. 

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]]> 1460 Of Boys and Men—Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Of Boys and Men—Part 1 full 2 237 Politicology Brookings Researcher Richard Reeves joins Ron Steslow to discuss the problems facing boys and men and what we can do about it. Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men.  (02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men  (04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed  (07:30) The gendered education gap (0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men (11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender  (30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual (34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men  You can order the book here: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/ Follow Ron and Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Reeves (author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book and the struggles facing boys and men. 


(02:13) Richard’s work and how it led to studying boys and men 


(04:00) The risks if the problems are not addressed 


(07:30) The gendered education gap


(0z8:20) How economic shifts have impacted men


(11:20) Intersectionality in the research on gender 


(30:30) Recognizing these problems as structural and not individual


(34:40) Weighing the biological differences between women and men 




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]]> 1643 Everyone’s on TikTok — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:06) The shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville  (26:06) The influencers pressuring Congress to block a forced sale of TikTok (42:00) Why public opinion polling on federal spending isn’t helpful and Biden’s attacks on Republican proposals for Social Security—the same proposals he made in the senate.  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Donald Trump kicks off his “Retribution” Tour at a rally in Waco, Texas  Listen to our conversation about hate crimes with Michael Masters: https://link.chtbl.com/fNs7kICy Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Everyone’s on TikTok — The Weekly Roundup full 2 236 Politicology The Nashville shooting; influencers pressuring congress to block a TikTok ban; and why public opinion polling on federal spending isn’t helpful Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:06) The shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville  (26:06) The influencers pressuring Congress to block a forced sale of TikTok (42:00) Why public opinion polling on federal spending isn’t helpful and Biden’s attacks on Republican proposals for Social Security—the same proposals he made in the senate.  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Donald Trump kicks off his “Retribution” Tour at a rally in Waco, Texas  Listen to our conversation about hate crimes with Michael Masters: https://link.chtbl.com/fNs7kICy Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:06) The shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville 


(26:06) The influencers pressuring Congress to block a forced sale of TikTok


(42:00) Why public opinion polling on federal spending isn’t helpful and Biden’s attacks on Republican proposals for Social Security—the same proposals he made in the senate. 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Donald Trump kicks off his “Retribution” Tour at a rally in Waco, Texas 


Listen to our conversation about hate crimes with Michael Masters: https://link.chtbl.com/fNs7kICy


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]]> 4669 Testimony—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:44:00 -0000 Testimony—Part 2 full 2 235 Politicology Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.


(06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians 


(10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness  


(20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith 


(28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality 


(31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right 


(36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement 


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]]> 3172 Bitter Medicine? — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Beth Fukumoto (former Hawaii House Minority Leader) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:44) The Fed’s rate hike in the midst of turmoil for the banking system, how it will impact consumers, and how that could impact our politics (13:00) The Biden Administration’s crackdown on fentanyl at the U.S. Mexico border (23:00) The left-wing media campaign trying to turn the public against U.S. military support for Ukraine [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Trump allies buying property around the Capitol to build a MAGA Campus. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/bethfukumoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Bitter Medicine? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 234 Politicology Rate hikes; Biden’s Fentanyl crackdown at the border; the left-wing push to turn Americans against support for Ukraine Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Beth Fukumoto (former Hawaii House Minority Leader) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:44) The Fed’s rate hike in the midst of turmoil for the banking system, how it will impact consumers, and how that could impact our politics (13:00) The Biden Administration’s crackdown on fentanyl at the U.S. Mexico border (23:00) The left-wing media campaign trying to turn the public against U.S. military support for Ukraine [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Trump allies buying property around the Capitol to build a MAGA Campus. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/bethfukumoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Beth Fukumoto (former Hawaii House Minority Leader) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:44) The Fed’s rate hike in the midst of turmoil for the banking system, how it will impact consumers, and how that could impact our politics


(13:00) The Biden Administration’s crackdown on fentanyl at the U.S. Mexico border


(23:00) The left-wing media campaign trying to turn the public against U.S. military support for Ukraine


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Trump allies buying property around the Capitol to build a MAGA Campus.


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]]> 2947 Testimony—Part 1 You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker”  (14:36) The Jesus Movement  (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action  (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior  (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:50:49 -0000 Testimony—Part 1 full 2 233 Politicology Journalist Jon Ward joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in an Evangelical church, the Christian Trumpism, and his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker”  (14:36) The Jesus Movement  (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action  (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior  (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/


Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir.


(03:28) Why Jon wrote the book


(08:10) Being a “border-stalker” 


(14:36) The Jesus Movement 


(21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party


(23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview


(30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action 


(32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior 


(36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused)


(41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble



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]]> 3514 Bank Runs, Bailouts, and Backlash — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), and Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:07) The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse (34:28) Biden’s Threat to Ban TikTok, national security, and data security concerns [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s claim that the support for Ukraine isn’t vital to national interest, the ongoing fight over support for Ukraine within the Republican party, and the opportunity it presents for Democrats…if they can seize it. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Follow Liz on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizgilbertcohen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:29:03 -0000 Bank Runs, Bailouts, and Backlash — The Weekly Roundup full 2 232 Politicology The Silicon Valley Bank collapse and Biden’s Threat to Ban TikTok Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), and Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:07) The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse (34:28) Biden’s Threat to Ban TikTok, national security, and data security concerns [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s claim that the support for Ukraine isn’t vital to national interest, the ongoing fight over support for Ukraine within the Republican party, and the opportunity it presents for Democrats…if they can seize it. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Follow Liz on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizgilbertcohen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), and Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:07) The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse


(34:28) Biden’s Threat to Ban TikTok, national security, and data security concerns


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s claim that the support for Ukraine isn’t vital to national interest, the ongoing fight over support for Ukraine within the Republican party, and the opportunity it presents for Democrats…if they can seize it.


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]]> 3996 Encore: Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer https://politicology.com/ What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robbs background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Encore: Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer full 2 231 Politicology Stanford Professor Robb Willer joins to discuss the Strengthening Democracy Challenge and what we can do to reduce partisan animosity and anti-democratic attitudes What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robbs background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity?


What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates? 


Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy? 


Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates .


(01:31) Robbs background


(02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity 


(15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge


(22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates


(29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates


(32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity 


(37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity 


(46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates? 


(53:16) How to implement these ideas


(59:23) The role of emotions in decision making


You should check out the interventions we discussed: 


Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z


Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM


Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN


Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO


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]]> 4911 The Other January 6th — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Scott MacFarlane (CBS News Congressional Correspondent), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:25) Tucker Carlson’s release of clips of security footage from the capitol on January 6th and how he’s shaping the narrative about the attack (21:35) Joe Biden’s budget blueprint,his plans for deficit reduction, and how House Republicans are planning to cut costs [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Washington, DC’s criminal code reform that’s going to fail in congress, Joe Biden’s announcement that he’ll sign a law overruling the City Council and what it means for home rule in the District Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Other January 6th — The Weekly Roundup full 2 230 Politicology Tucker Carlson’s January 6th Clips and the battle over the budget Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Scott MacFarlane (CBS News Congressional Correspondent), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:25) Tucker Carlson’s release of clips of security footage from the capitol on January 6th and how he’s shaping the narrative about the attack (21:35) Joe Biden’s budget blueprint,his plans for deficit reduction, and how House Republicans are planning to cut costs [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Washington, DC’s criminal code reform that’s going to fail in congress, Joe Biden’s announcement that he’ll sign a law overruling the City Council and what it means for home rule in the District Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), Scott MacFarlane (CBS News Congressional Correspondent), and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:25) Tucker Carlson’s release of clips of security footage from the capitol on January 6th and how he’s shaping the narrative about the attack


(21:35) Joe Biden’s budget blueprint,his plans for deficit reduction, and how House Republicans are planning to cut costs


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Washington, DC’s criminal code reform that’s going to fail in congress, Joe Biden’s announcement that he’ll sign a law overruling the City Council and what it means for home rule in the District


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]]> 3327 “I’m in the Ponzi Business” — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In the second part of this two part episode, Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (03:21) What the guilty pleas from other FTX leaders could mean for SBF (09:40)  SBF’s “apology tour” and how it could benefit the prosecution  (10:32) The charges against SBF filed in December and the superseding indictment issued in February (12:30) How the FTX saga changes the urgency of conversations about regulation  (19:30) The impact of the FTX collapse on public perception  Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel You can find Justin here: http://bit.ly/3L4spDj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:07:00 -0000 “I’m in the Ponzi Business” — Part 2 full 2 229 Politicology Donna Redel and Justin Weitz join Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried In the second part of this two part episode, Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (03:21) What the guilty pleas from other FTX leaders could mean for SBF (09:40)  SBF’s “apology tour” and how it could benefit the prosecution  (10:32) The charges against SBF filed in December and the superseding indictment issued in February (12:30) How the FTX saga changes the urgency of conversations about regulation  (19:30) The impact of the FTX collapse on public perception  Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel You can find Justin here: http://bit.ly/3L4spDj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second part of this two part episode, Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried


(03:21) What the guilty pleas from other FTX leaders could mean for SBF


(09:40)  SBF’s “apology tour” and how it could benefit the prosecution 


(10:32) The charges against SBF filed in December and the superseding indictment issued in February


(12:30) How the FTX saga changes the urgency of conversations about regulation 


(19:30) The impact of the FTX collapse on public perception 



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]]> 3798 “Fox is Captive to its Audience” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:13) Lori Lightfoot’s defeat in the Chicago Mayor’s race and what this signals about voters’ perceptions of crime  (39:17) The bombshell revelations about how Fox News in recent court filings  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The rise of the perennial candidate and consultant grift  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 “Fox is Captive to its Audience” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 228 Politicology Lori Lightfoot’s defeat, perceptions of crime, and Fox News Bombshells Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:13) Lori Lightfoot’s defeat in the Chicago Mayor’s race and what this signals about voters’ perceptions of crime  (39:17) The bombshell revelations about how Fox News in recent court filings  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The rise of the perennial candidate and consultant grift  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:13) Lori Lightfoot’s defeat in the Chicago Mayor’s race and what this signals about voters’ perceptions of crime 


(39:17) The bombshell revelations about how Fox News in recent court filings 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The rise of the perennial candidate and consultant grift 


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]]> 4897 “I’m in the Ponzi Business” — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (03:20) Differences among types of crypto  (06:16) How crypto is viewed by federal law enforcement  (08:20) Misconceptions about whether and how Bitcoin can be tracked (13:30) Where FTX sat in the industry landscape before it fell apart  (17:15) Crypto farming and the” black box” interview Listen to the full "black box" interview from Bloomberg: http://bit.ly/3yyFu0h (29:35) What makes fraud fraud (32:38) What led to the collapse of FTX Watch that debate: https://bit.ly/3IIwwlt Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:28:00 -0000 “I’m in the Ponzi Business” — Part 1 full 2 227 Politicology Donna Redel and Justin Weitz join Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (03:20) Differences among types of crypto  (06:16) How crypto is viewed by federal law enforcement  (08:20) Misconceptions about whether and how Bitcoin can be tracked (13:30) Where FTX sat in the industry landscape before it fell apart  (17:15) Crypto farming and the” black box” interview Listen to the full "black box" interview from Bloomberg: http://bit.ly/3yyFu0h (29:35) What makes fraud fraud (32:38) What led to the collapse of FTX Watch that debate: https://bit.ly/3IIwwlt Follow Ron and Donna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DonnaRedel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donna Redel (former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum) and Justin Weitz (partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the downfall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried


(03:20) Differences among types of crypto 


(06:16) How crypto is viewed by federal law enforcement 


(08:20) Misconceptions about whether and how Bitcoin can be tracked


(13:30) Where FTX sat in the industry landscape before it fell apart 


(17:15) Crypto farming and the” black box” interview


Listen to the full "black box" interview from Bloomberg: http://bit.ly/3yyFu0h


(29:35) What makes fraud fraud


(32:38) What led to the collapse of FTX


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]]> 2864 Rational Actors You can complete the survey here: https://politicology.com/feb24questions   Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the 2024 Republican Primary and Nikki Haley’s campaign announcement. (02:54) Why we’re doing an episode about the Republican primary (17:26) Why the Republican primary will be important for Democrats (27:25) Nikki Haley’s launch ad  You can watch the ad here: http://bit.ly/41k4c1n (35:16) The timing of Nikki Haley’s announcement (43:00) Nikki Haley’s lane in the primary field (45:51) Nikki Haley’s Fox News Sunday interview (47:20) Fundraising off Don Lemon’s comment that Haley is “past her prime” Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Rational Actors full 2 226 Politicology Mike Madrid, Frank Sadler, and Ron Steslow discuss the 2024 Republican primary campaign and Nikki Haley’s campaign announcement. You can complete the survey here: https://politicology.com/feb24questions   Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the 2024 Republican Primary and Nikki Haley’s campaign announcement. (02:54) Why we’re doing an episode about the Republican primary (17:26) Why the Republican primary will be important for Democrats (27:25) Nikki Haley’s launch ad  You can watch the ad here: http://bit.ly/41k4c1n (35:16) The timing of Nikki Haley’s announcement (43:00) Nikki Haley’s lane in the primary field (45:51) Nikki Haley’s Fox News Sunday interview (47:20) Fundraising off Don Lemon’s comment that Haley is “past her prime” Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can complete the survey here: https://politicology.com/feb24questions

 

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the 2024 Republican Primary and Nikki Haley’s campaign announcement.


(02:54) Why we’re doing an episode about the Republican primary


(17:26) Why the Republican primary will be important for Democrats


(27:25) Nikki Haley’s launch ad 


You can watch the ad here: http://bit.ly/41k4c1n


(35:16) The timing of Nikki Haley’s announcement


(43:00) Nikki Haley’s lane in the primary field


(45:51) Nikki Haley’s Fox News Sunday interview


(47:20) Fundraising off Don Lemon’s comment that Haley is “past her prime”



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]]> 3601 The War Has Changed The World https://politicology.com/ Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer Prize winning historian) and Tom Nichols (staff writer at The Atlantic ) join Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that is now a year old, how it has changed the way the world operates, and where we go from here  (01:42) How the world has changed as a result of Russia’s invasion  (06:40) How the network of autocracies empowered Putin's invasion (17:07) War being fought in the information battleground (28:00) Ukraine’s values argument shaping perception of the invasion (35:33) The importance of civic patriotism (39:35) The impact the war in Ukraine will have on the global fight for democracy Follow Ron, Anne, and Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/anneapplebaum https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:22:23 -0000 The War Has Changed The World full 2 225 Politicology Anne Applebaum and Tom Nichols join Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it has changed the way the world operates Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer Prize winning historian) and Tom Nichols (staff writer at The Atlantic ) join Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that is now a year old, how it has changed the way the world operates, and where we go from here  (01:42) How the world has changed as a result of Russia’s invasion  (06:40) How the network of autocracies empowered Putin's invasion (17:07) War being fought in the information battleground (28:00) Ukraine’s values argument shaping perception of the invasion (35:33) The importance of civic patriotism (39:35) The impact the war in Ukraine will have on the global fight for democracy Follow Ron, Anne, and Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/anneapplebaum https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer Prize winning historian) and Tom Nichols (staff writer at The Atlantic ) join Ron Steslow to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that is now a year old, how it has changed the way the world operates, and where we go from here 


(01:42) How the world has changed as a result of Russia’s invasion 


(06:40) How the network of autocracies empowered Putin's invasion


(17:07) War being fought in the information battleground


(28:00) Ukraine’s values argument shaping perception of the invasion


(35:33) The importance of civic patriotism


(39:35) The impact the war in Ukraine will have on the global fight for democracy


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]]> 3312 “This is a Catastrophe” — The Weekly Roundup Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Justin Talbot Zorn (Cofounder of Astrea Strategies) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The train derailment in East Palestine Ohio (26:13) Joe Biden’s plan to request the largest DOD budget in U.S. history (42:24) The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Biden family and what it could mean for a reelection campaign [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Dianne Feinstein announces she won’t run for reelection in a California Senate race that could be the second biggest election of 2024 Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JustinZorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000 “This is a Catastrophe” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 224 Politicology The Ohio Train Derailment, Biden’s DOD Budget, and the House investigation into the Biden Family Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Justin Talbot Zorn (Cofounder of Astrea Strategies) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The train derailment in East Palestine Ohio (26:13) Joe Biden’s plan to request the largest DOD budget in U.S. history (42:24) The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Biden family and what it could mean for a reelection campaign [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Dianne Feinstein announces she won’t run for reelection in a California Senate race that could be the second biggest election of 2024 Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JustinZorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Justin Talbot Zorn (Cofounder of Astrea Strategies) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:26) The train derailment in East Palestine Ohio


(26:13) Joe Biden’s plan to request the largest DOD budget in U.S. history


(42:24) The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Biden family and what it could mean for a reelection campaign


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Dianne Feinstein announces she won’t run for reelection in a California Senate race that could be the second biggest election of 2024


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]]> 4202 Above The Law? https://politicology.com/ Jay Schweikert ( research fellow with the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the qualified immunity doctrine, its origins, and how it stands in the way of protecting civil rights (03:05) What qualified immunity is and how it developed (04:21) How does it stop people from holding law enforcement accountable (11:05) How courts determine that a “clearly established right” has been violated (23:44) The importance of qualified immunity reform in any policing reform discussion (31:19) The arguments against ending qualified immunity (40:05) How qualified immunity applies to public employees beyond law enforcement (44:39) The goals of civil rights lawsuits  (46:00) Potential avenues for qualified immunity reform Follow Ron and Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jay_schweikert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:14:13 -0000 Above The Law? full 2 223 Politicology Cato Institute Research Fellow Jay Schweikert joins Ron Steslow to discuss the qualified immunity doctrine, its origins, and how it stands in the way of protecting civil rights Jay Schweikert ( research fellow with the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the qualified immunity doctrine, its origins, and how it stands in the way of protecting civil rights (03:05) What qualified immunity is and how it developed (04:21) How does it stop people from holding law enforcement accountable (11:05) How courts determine that a “clearly established right” has been violated (23:44) The importance of qualified immunity reform in any policing reform discussion (31:19) The arguments against ending qualified immunity (40:05) How qualified immunity applies to public employees beyond law enforcement (44:39) The goals of civil rights lawsuits  (46:00) Potential avenues for qualified immunity reform Follow Ron and Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jay_schweikert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Schweikert ( research fellow with the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the qualified immunity doctrine, its origins, and how it stands in the way of protecting civil rights


(03:05) What qualified immunity is and how it developed


(04:21) How does it stop people from holding law enforcement accountable


(11:05) How courts determine that a “clearly established right” has been violated


(23:44) The importance of qualified immunity reform in any policing reform discussion


(31:19) The arguments against ending qualified immunity


(40:05) How qualified immunity applies to public employees beyond law enforcement


(44:39) The goals of civil rights lawsuits 


(46:00) Potential avenues for qualified immunity reform



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]]> 4260 ‘I Enjoy Conversion’— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The State of the Union  (26:13) The border crisis  (42:24) The Chinese spy balloon, “deepfake” misinformation campaigns, and co-parenting with the CCP  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times article about the Republicans making education issues a centerpiece of their campaigns Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:33:12 -0000 ‘I Enjoy Conversion’— The Weekly Roundup full 2 222 Politicology The State of the Union, Border Politics, and the Chinese Spy Balloon Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The State of the Union  (26:13) The border crisis  (42:24) The Chinese spy balloon, “deepfake” misinformation campaigns, and co-parenting with the CCP  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times article about the Republicans making education issues a centerpiece of their campaigns Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush), and Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:26) The State of the Union 


(26:13) The border crisis 


(42:24) The Chinese spy balloon, “deepfake” misinformation campaigns, and co-parenting with the CCP 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times article about the Republicans making education issues a centerpiece of their campaigns


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]]> 4355 The Power of Emotional Intelligence Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives (01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it (03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important  (07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence  (10:15) How you can build self-awareness (13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence  (16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions (21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence  (24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel  (39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence (41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone  (50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence  You can measure your emotional intelligence using this test: http://bit.ly/3DPYxpX Follow Ron and Catherine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:22:05 -0000 The Power of Emotional Intelligence full 2 221 Politicology Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives (01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it (03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important  (07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence  (10:15) How you can build self-awareness (13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence  (16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions (21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence  (24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel  (39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence (41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone  (50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence  You can measure your emotional intelligence using this test: http://bit.ly/3DPYxpX Follow Ron and Catherine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College) joins Ron Steslow to discuss emotional intelligence and how it impacts success in the workplace, politics, and our everyday lives


(01:40) What emotional intelligence is and how we measure it


(03:55) Why emotional intelligence is important 


(07:03) How self-awareness impacts emotional intelligence 


(10:15) How you can build self-awareness


(13:05) How regulating your emotions shapes your emotional intelligence 


(16:20) Ways you can improve how well you manage and regulate your emotions


(21:19) The importance of grit in emotional intelligence 


(24:43) Emotional intelligence and being a moral rebel 


(39:39) The “dark side” of emotional intelligence


(41:39) Why emotional intelligence needs a moral backbone 


(50:53) How you can improve your emotional intelligence 


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]]> 3893 “All About That Base” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:15) The killing of Tyre Nichols and the renewed push for policing reform  (24:33) Biden and McCarthy meet in the Oval Office to begin talks on raising the debt ceiling  (41:12) The Atlantic piece about how our constant need for entertainment has blurred the line between fiction and reality Read We’re Already Living in the Metaverse: http://bit.ly/3HUqLSP [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times column about whether and how long Democrats can hold together the new ‘Vote Blue No Matter Who!’ Coalition Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:10 -0000 “All About That Base” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 220 Politicology Tyre Nichols and Police Reform, McCarthy and Biden meet on raising the debt ceiling, and we’re all living in the metaverse Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:15) The killing of Tyre Nichols and the renewed push for policing reform  (24:33) Biden and McCarthy meet in the Oval Office to begin talks on raising the debt ceiling  (41:12) The Atlantic piece about how our constant need for entertainment has blurred the line between fiction and reality Read We’re Already Living in the Metaverse: http://bit.ly/3HUqLSP [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times column about whether and how long Democrats can hold together the new ‘Vote Blue No Matter Who!’ Coalition Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:15) The killing of Tyre Nichols and the renewed push for policing reform 


(24:33) Biden and McCarthy meet in the Oval Office to begin talks on raising the debt ceiling 


(41:12) The Atlantic piece about how our constant need for entertainment has blurred the line between fiction and reality


Read We’re Already Living in the Metaverse: http://bit.ly/3HUqLSP


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] New York Times column about whether and how long Democrats can hold together the new ‘Vote Blue No Matter Who!’ Coalition


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]]> 4067 Send In The Leopards https://politicology.com/ Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the United States and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how Ukraine is preparing for another Russian offensive as we head toward spring (01:32) What led to the U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how it will shape the war (14:36) What other resources Ukraine needs for the next phase of fighting  (21:05) What should we expect to come next in the war (24:14) Russia’s attempts to push Belarus into the fighting    You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:56:00 -0000 Send In The Leopards full 2 219 Politicology Molly McKew joins to discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the decision to send American and German Tanks, and the likelihood of another Russian offensive Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the United States and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how Ukraine is preparing for another Russian offensive as we head toward spring (01:32) What led to the U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how it will shape the war (14:36) What other resources Ukraine needs for the next phase of fighting  (21:05) What should we expect to come next in the war (24:14) Russia’s attempts to push Belarus into the fighting    You should check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the United States and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how Ukraine is preparing for another Russian offensive as we head toward spring


(01:32) What led to the U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine and how it will shape the war


(14:36) What other resources Ukraine needs for the next phase of fighting 


(21:05) What should we expect to come next in the war


(24:14) Russia’s attempts to push Belarus into the fighting 


 

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]]> 3335 “This Is The Way” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:12) The FBI finds more classified documents at President Biden's Delaware home, former Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers find classified documents in his home. (23:00) Ruben Gallego’s announcement that he’s running for the Arizona Senate seat in 2024 You should check out Gallego’s announcement ad: https://bit.ly/3HaqnxU (44:07) The Wisconsin Supreme Court election and campaigns losing any pretense of judicial neutrality [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] A new plan to get conservative voters to respond to climate messages—as long as they don’t come from liberals Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. You should check out Hagar’s YouTube Chanel, Oh My World: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000 “This Is The Way” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 218 Politicology Joe Biden’s classified documents, Ruben Gallago’s Senate announcement and the Supreme Court Campaigns that have lost all pretense of judicial neutrality Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:12) The FBI finds more classified documents at President Biden's Delaware home, former Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers find classified documents in his home. (23:00) Ruben Gallego’s announcement that he’s running for the Arizona Senate seat in 2024 You should check out Gallego’s announcement ad: https://bit.ly/3HaqnxU (44:07) The Wisconsin Supreme Court election and campaigns losing any pretense of judicial neutrality [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] A new plan to get conservative voters to respond to climate messages—as long as they don’t come from liberals Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. You should check out Hagar’s YouTube Chanel, Oh My World: https://www.youtube.com/@omwshow Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:12) The FBI finds more classified documents at President Biden's Delaware home, former Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers find classified documents in his home.


(23:00) Ruben Gallego’s announcement that he’s running for the Arizona Senate seat in 2024


You should check out Gallego’s announcement ad: https://bit.ly/3HaqnxU


(44:07) The Wisconsin Supreme Court election and campaigns losing any pretense of judicial neutrality


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] A new plan to get conservative voters to respond to climate messages—as long as they don’t come from liberals



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]]> 4571 In Search Of https://politicology.com/ Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read.  (02:26) From navigation technology to search technology (05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr (37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines (44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations  (51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles (55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape  (1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr   You should check out Seekr: https://www.seekr.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:34:00 -0000 In Search Of full 2 217 Politicology Seekr Technologies CEO Pat Condo joins to discuss the media landscape, their search tool, and how it can help you find the news Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read.  (02:26) From navigation technology to search technology (05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr (37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines (44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations  (51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles (55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape  (1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr   You should check out Seekr: https://www.seekr.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read. 


(02:26) From navigation technology to search technology


(05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr


(37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines


(44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations 


(51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles


(55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape 


(1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr

 

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]]> 2732 Raise the Roof — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:14)The evolving story about President Biden’s lawyers finding classified documents and the lack of transparency from the White House (24:41) The looming fight over raising the debt limit and a more responsible way Republicans could lower spending  (43:33)ChatGPT, the AI chatbot taking the world by storm, how it could mike our lives easier, and what it could do to our politics [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renounces QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:42:45 -0000 Raise the Roof — The Weekly Roundup full 2 216 Politicology Joe Biden’s classified documents, the fight over the debt limit, and the AI chatbot taking the world by storm Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:14)The evolving story about President Biden’s lawyers finding classified documents and the lack of transparency from the White House (24:41) The looming fight over raising the debt limit and a more responsible way Republicans could lower spending  (43:33)ChatGPT, the AI chatbot taking the world by storm, how it could mike our lives easier, and what it could do to our politics [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renounces QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:14)The evolving story about President Biden’s lawyers finding classified documents and the lack of transparency from the White House


(24:41) The looming fight over raising the debt limit and a more responsible way Republicans could lower spending 


(43:33)ChatGPT, the AI chatbot taking the world by storm, how it could mike our lives easier, and what it could do to our politics


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renounces QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy . 



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]]> 4693 PREVIEW: [+] The Re-Education of MTG [Members Only] https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow discuss Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renouncing QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:42:30 -0000 PREVIEW: [+] The Re-Education of MTG [Members Only] full 2 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment Susan Del Percio, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow discuss Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renouncing QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow discuss Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renouncing QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy.

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]]> 1791 Secret City with James Kirchick https://politicology.com/ James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:33:46 -0000 Secret City with James Kirchick full 2 215 Politicology James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington (01:55) Why he wrote the book (06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington (14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a threat (19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay (31:51) The Lavender Scare  (35:53) The tension between the gay loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right  (49:00) What was challenging about writing the book  You should read Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: http://bit.ly/3wgiORk Follow James Kirchick and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Kirchick joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington


(01:55) Why he wrote the book


(06:43) The interwoven political history and gay history in Washington


(14:33) The melting pot of the gay community and why it was seen as a threat


(19:55) The trope that whatever is bad must be gay


(31:51) The Lavender Scare 


(35:53) The tension between the gay loyal foot soldiers of Ronald Reagan and courting the religious right 


(49:00) What was challenging about writing the book 


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]]> 3693 “Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and MIke Pesca (Host of the Gist and Not Even Mad) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:28) Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the concessions he made to get the gavel, and how it could impact the House (23:53) The news that classified documents were found in Joe Biden’s former office (33:12) The parallels between the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the riots in Brazil last weekend  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Joe Biden’s pivot toward the center ahead of an expected 2024 campaign and how the move could help Democrats hold on to some non-college educated voters .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/pescami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000 “Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 214 Politicology McCarthy gets the gavel, Joe Biden’s classified documents, the riots in Brazil Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and MIke Pesca (Host of the Gist and Not Even Mad) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:28) Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the concessions he made to get the gavel, and how it could impact the House (23:53) The news that classified documents were found in Joe Biden’s former office (33:12) The parallels between the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the riots in Brazil last weekend  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Joe Biden’s pivot toward the center ahead of an expected 2024 campaign and how the move could help Democrats hold on to some non-college educated voters .  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/pescami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and MIke Pesca (Host of the Gist and Not Even Mad) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:28) Insurrectionist Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the concessions he made to get the gavel, and how it could impact the House


(23:53) The news that classified documents were found in Joe Biden’s former office


(33:12) The parallels between the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the riots in Brazil last weekend 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Joe Biden’s pivot toward the center ahead of an expected 2024 campaign and how the move could help Democrats hold on to some non-college educated voters . 



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]]> 3678 The New Rainmakers with Danny Hogenkamp https://politicology.com/ Founder and CEO of Grassroots Analytics Danny Hogenkamp joins Ron Steslow to discuss how digital fundraising and the incentives of the outrage economy have changed the way campaigns bring in money and how it influences our political landscape. (03:50) The traditional role of fundraising in political campaigns (11:11) Why he decided to create Grassroots Analytics  (15:31) The demographic shifts among donors to Republicans and Democrats (27:51) The shift from high dollar to grassroots fundraising on campaigns  (32:22) The impact of the outrage economy and hyper-performative politics on fundraising (36:03) How donor lists can move from campaign to campaign  (39:50) The use of A.I. in writing fundraising emails  (47:06) The criticism that Grassroots Analytics is a “donor pimp” (51:07) More political races are starting earlier and earlier  Check out Grassroots Analytics: https://www.grassrootsanalytics.com/ Follow Grassroots Analytics and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassroots_data https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:46:09 -0000 The New Rainmakers with Danny Hogenkamp full 2 213 Politicology Founder and CEO of Grassroots Analytics Danny Hogenkamp joins Ron Steslow to discuss how digital fundraising has changed the way campaigns bring in money and shapes our political landscape Founder and CEO of Grassroots Analytics Danny Hogenkamp joins Ron Steslow to discuss how digital fundraising and the incentives of the outrage economy have changed the way campaigns bring in money and how it influences our political landscape. (03:50) The traditional role of fundraising in political campaigns (11:11) Why he decided to create Grassroots Analytics  (15:31) The demographic shifts among donors to Republicans and Democrats (27:51) The shift from high dollar to grassroots fundraising on campaigns  (32:22) The impact of the outrage economy and hyper-performative politics on fundraising (36:03) How donor lists can move from campaign to campaign  (39:50) The use of A.I. in writing fundraising emails  (47:06) The criticism that Grassroots Analytics is a “donor pimp” (51:07) More political races are starting earlier and earlier  Check out Grassroots Analytics: https://www.grassrootsanalytics.com/ Follow Grassroots Analytics and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassroots_data https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Founder and CEO of Grassroots Analytics Danny Hogenkamp joins Ron Steslow to discuss how digital fundraising and the incentives of the outrage economy have changed the way campaigns bring in money and how it influences our political landscape.


(03:50) The traditional role of fundraising in political campaigns


(11:11) Why he decided to create Grassroots Analytics 


(15:31) The demographic shifts among donors to Republicans and Democrats


(27:51) The shift from high dollar to grassroots fundraising on campaigns 


(32:22) The impact of the outrage economy and hyper-performative politics on fundraising


(36:03) How donor lists can move from campaign to campaign 


(39:50) The use of A.I. in writing fundraising emails 


(47:06) The criticism that Grassroots Analytics is a “donor pimp”


(51:07) More political races are starting earlier and earlier 


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]]> 3986 “Kevin McCarthy is an Empty Vessel” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Katie Hill (Former Congresswoman), Lucy Caldwell (political strategist) and MIke Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:01) Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to secure the gavel as Speaker of the House  (38:38) Elise Stefanik’s move from Paul Ryan’s protege to his greatest political disappointment  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The George Santos Scandal, why the lies should have been exposed during the campaign and one congressman’s proposal to punish politicians who lie about their education and work history Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:28:49 -0000 “Kevin McCarthy is an Empty Vessel” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 212 Politicology The Struggle to select a speaker and Elise Stefanik’s shift from moderate millennial to Ultra MAGA Katie Hill (Former Congresswoman), Lucy Caldwell (political strategist) and MIke Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:01) Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to secure the gavel as Speaker of the House  (38:38) Elise Stefanik’s move from Paul Ryan’s protege to his greatest political disappointment  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The George Santos Scandal, why the lies should have been exposed during the campaign and one congressman’s proposal to punish politicians who lie about their education and work history Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Katie Hill (Former Congresswoman), Lucy Caldwell (political strategist) and MIke Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:01) Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to secure the gavel as Speaker of the House 


(38:38) Elise Stefanik’s move from Paul Ryan’s protege to his greatest political disappointment 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The George Santos Scandal, why the lies should have been exposed during the campaign and one congressman’s proposal to punish politicians who lie about their education and work history



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]]> 4111 Encore: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:58:25 -0000 Encore: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens full 2 211 Politicology Photographer Gabriella Demczuk shares her experience inside the Capitol as it was breached on 1/6 To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol.



(03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6


(05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally


(07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words


(10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol


(12:46) Looking out the East Front


(13:33) Capitol under lockdown


(16:25) Trying to do our jobs


(17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber


(25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble


(30:01) Reflections walking home


(32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse


(34:33) The fragility of democracy



What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi



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]]> 2918 Looking back on 2022 — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ As we get ready to ring in the new year, we look back at some of the of the biggest moments and some of our favorite weekly roundup segments from 2022 : (00:53) Lanae Erickson, Al Cardenas, and Ron Steslow discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesky’s speech before congress in March (20:56) Mike Madrid, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow break down one of the prime time January 6th committee hearings and discuss Trump’s movements during the attack and his “dereliction of duty (46:28) Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss the long standing relationship between Hollywood and the Pentagon and the summer blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick Follow this week’s guests on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:22:54 -0000 Looking back on 2022 — The Weekly Roundup full 2 210 Politicology We look back at some of our favorite weekly roundup segments from 2022 As we get ready to ring in the new year, we look back at some of the of the biggest moments and some of our favorite weekly roundup segments from 2022 : (00:53) Lanae Erickson, Al Cardenas, and Ron Steslow discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesky’s speech before congress in March (20:56) Mike Madrid, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow break down one of the prime time January 6th committee hearings and discuss Trump’s movements during the attack and his “dereliction of duty (46:28) Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss the long standing relationship between Hollywood and the Pentagon and the summer blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick Follow this week’s guests on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As we get ready to ring in the new year, we look back at some of the of the biggest moments and some of our favorite weekly roundup segments from 2022 :


(00:53) Lanae Erickson, Al Cardenas, and Ron Steslow discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesky’s speech before congress in March


(20:56) Mike Madrid, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow break down one of the prime time January 6th committee hearings and discuss Trump’s movements during the attack and his “dereliction of duty


(46:28) Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Ron Steslow discuss the long standing relationship between Hollywood and the Pentagon and the summer blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick



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]]> 4229 Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:18:00 -0000 Encore: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers full 2 209 Politicology Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World 


(01:46) Why she decided to study culture 


(04:34) What are tight and loose cultures


(06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve


(10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic


(16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change


(19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose 


(30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures


(34:56) Real and manufactured threats 


(44:15) How we we can put this framework into action 


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]]> 1851 What Gives You Hope? https://politicology.com/ As 2022 draws to a close, Ron Steslow asks some of your favorite Politicology guests to share what has given them hope in 2022. In this episode:  Susan Del Percio  Carly Fiorina  Catherine Sanderson  Sen. Doug Jones  Kristyn Komarnicki Lanae Erickson  Leigh Marz  Mehran Sahami  Jennifer Horn Liz Gilbert  Molly McKew Lucy Caldwell Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:36:00 -0000 What Gives You Hope? full 2 208 Politicology The Politicology family shares what’s bringing them hope. As 2022 draws to a close, Ron Steslow asks some of your favorite Politicology guests to share what has given them hope in 2022. In this episode:  Susan Del Percio  Carly Fiorina  Catherine Sanderson  Sen. Doug Jones  Kristyn Komarnicki Lanae Erickson  Leigh Marz  Mehran Sahami  Jennifer Horn Liz Gilbert  Molly McKew Lucy Caldwell Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As 2022 draws to a close, Ron Steslow asks some of your favorite Politicology guests to share what has given them hope in 2022.


In this episode: 


Susan Del Percio 

Carly Fiorina 

Catherine Sanderson 

Sen. Doug Jones 

Kristyn Komarnicki

Lanae Erickson 

Leigh Marz 

Mehran Sahami 

Jennifer Horn

Liz Gilbert 

Molly McKew

Lucy Caldwell

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand

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]]> 2060 Encore: Deeper Than Agreement https://politicology.com/ This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:02:00 -0000 Encore: Deeper Than Agreement full 2 207 Politicology Kristyn Komarnicki and Darren Calhoun join Ron Steslow to discuss their work creating transformative dialogue experiences—and how we can use some of their techniques in our own lives. This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us.


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations?


(8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like?


(20:23) How do you prepare for something like this?


(27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict?


(32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations?


(40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth?


Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html


For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/


Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm


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]]> 2555 “There’s No Turning Back for Them” — Hagar Chemali on the Protests in Iran https://politicology.com/ Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins Ron Steslow to discuss the protests in Iran (01:46) What started the protests and how they’ve evolved (06:19) How these protests compare to previous ones (08:08) The role of the Supreme Leader in Iran (10:57) Why it’s difficult to get accurate news from Iran (15:55) Why ending the mandatory hijab rule wouldn’t end the protests  (23:00) What we know about executions of protestors (31:41) Tension of US interests vs democratic values (55:40) Iran's place on the UN Commission on the Status of Women (1:01:37) How the protests in Iran connect to the other protests happening around the globe You should watch Oh My World on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WkfAXK Follow Hagar and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:40:08 -0000 “There’s No Turning Back for Them” — Hagar Chemali on the Protests in Iran full 2 206 Politicology Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins to discuss the protests in Iran Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins Ron Steslow to discuss the protests in Iran (01:46) What started the protests and how they’ve evolved (06:19) How these protests compare to previous ones (08:08) The role of the Supreme Leader in Iran (10:57) Why it’s difficult to get accurate news from Iran (15:55) Why ending the mandatory hijab rule wouldn’t end the protests  (23:00) What we know about executions of protestors (31:41) Tension of US interests vs democratic values (55:40) Iran's place on the UN Commission on the Status of Women (1:01:37) How the protests in Iran connect to the other protests happening around the globe You should watch Oh My World on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WkfAXK Follow Hagar and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins Ron Steslow to discuss the protests in Iran


(01:46) What started the protests and how they’ve evolved


(06:19) How these protests compare to previous ones


(08:08) The role of the Supreme Leader in Iran


(10:57) Why it’s difficult to get accurate news from Iran


(15:55) Why ending the mandatory hijab rule wouldn’t end the protests 


(23:00) What we know about executions of protestors


(31:41) Tension of US interests vs democratic values


(55:40) Iran's place on the UN Commission on the Status of Women


(1:01:37) How the protests in Iran connect to the other protests happening around the globe


You should watch Oh My World on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WkfAXK


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]]> 4842 “The Constitution Cannot Be Suspended”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Tharon Johnson (Georgia political strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:40) The Georgia Senate Runoff (21:02)Donald Trump’s bad week and his call to terminate the constitution (41:41) Mark Leibovich’s piece in the Atlantic about whether Ron DeSantis can overcome his “robotic quality” [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Time Magazine names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the 2022 person of the year.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “Just Wait Until You Get to Know Ron DeSantis” in The Atlantic: http://bit.ly/3VQeKm0 Listen to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Reith Lecture on Freedom Of Speech: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-freedom-of-speech/id318705261?i=1000588114737 Read “Prominent Gay Republicans Helped Smooth the Way for Marriage Bill” in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/us/politics/marriage-bill-gay-republicans.html Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:06:27 -0000 “The Constitution Cannot Be Suspended”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 205 Politicology The Georgia Runoff, Trump’s very bad week, and Ron DeSantis’s “robotic quality” Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Tharon Johnson (Georgia political strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:40) The Georgia Senate Runoff (21:02)Donald Trump’s bad week and his call to terminate the constitution (41:41) Mark Leibovich’s piece in the Atlantic about whether Ron DeSantis can overcome his “robotic quality” [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Time Magazine names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the 2022 person of the year.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “Just Wait Until You Get to Know Ron DeSantis” in The Atlantic: http://bit.ly/3VQeKm0 Listen to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Reith Lecture on Freedom Of Speech: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-freedom-of-speech/id318705261?i=1000588114737 Read “Prominent Gay Republicans Helped Smooth the Way for Marriage Bill” in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/us/politics/marriage-bill-gay-republicans.html Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Tharon Johnson (Georgia political strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:40) The Georgia Senate Runoff


(21:02)Donald Trump’s bad week and his call to terminate the constitution


(41:41) Mark Leibovich’s piece in the Atlantic about whether Ron DeSantis can overcome his “robotic quality”


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Time Magazine names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the 2022 person of the year. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Read “Just Wait Until You Get to Know Ron DeSantis” in The Atlantic: http://bit.ly/3VQeKm0


Listen to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Reith Lecture on Freedom Of Speech: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-freedom-of-speech/id318705261?i=1000588114737


Read “Prominent Gay Republicans Helped Smooth the Way for Marriage Bill” in The New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/us/politics/marriage-bill-gay-republicans.html


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]]> 4254 “The Circus is Back”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and James Lynch (Communications Strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:58) The Trump Circus and Republicans’ response to his meeting with a white nationalist  (19:41) The protests in China and the global fight for democracy (34:20) ‘Political hobbyism’ in the workplace  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act with 12 Republican votes and the shift in support for marriage equality on both sides of the aisle Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace” in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3ugynrd Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:06:11 -0000 “The Circus is Back”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 203 Politicology The Donald Trump Campaign circus, the China protests, and political hobbyism in the workplace Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and James Lynch (Communications Strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:58) The Trump Circus and Republicans’ response to his meeting with a white nationalist  (19:41) The protests in China and the global fight for democracy (34:20) ‘Political hobbyism’ in the workplace  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act with 12 Republican votes and the shift in support for marriage equality on both sides of the aisle Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace” in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3ugynrd Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and James Lynch (Communications Strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:58) The Trump Circus and Republicans’ response to his meeting with a white nationalist 


(19:41) The protests in China and the global fight for democracy


(34:20) ‘Political hobbyism’ in the workplace 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act with 12 Republican votes and the shift in support for marriage equality on both sides of the aisle


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Read “Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace” in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3ugynrd

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]]> 3817 Politicology Mailbag with Lucy Caldwell & Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (01:21) Explaining the far-left and the far-right (12:26) Did the tactic of pushing election deniers in Republican primaries hurt the Democrats’ brand? (14:56) What should Democrats do with a ‘trifecta’ in Michigan? (18:07) How do you react to the conflation of the American flag with Donald Trump supporters and the Canadian flag with the Freedom Convoy? (26:17) Why do we need to reauthorize different pieces of legislation? (30:30) How do you stay sane and focused during these uncertain times?  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Lucy, Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:56:39 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Lucy Caldwell & Mike Madrid full 2 202 Politicology Mike Madrid, Lucy Caldwell, and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (01:21) Explaining the far-left and the far-right (12:26) Did the tactic of pushing election deniers in Republican primaries hurt the Democrats’ brand? (14:56) What should Democrats do with a ‘trifecta’ in Michigan? (18:07) How do you react to the conflation of the American flag with Donald Trump supporters and the Canadian flag with the Freedom Convoy? (26:17) Why do we need to reauthorize different pieces of legislation? (30:30) How do you stay sane and focused during these uncertain times?  Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Follow Lucy, Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions:


(01:21) Explaining the far-left and the far-right


(12:26) Did the tactic of pushing election deniers in Republican primaries hurt the Democrats’ brand?


(14:56) What should Democrats do with a ‘trifecta’ in Michigan?


(18:07) How do you react to the conflation of the American flag with Donald Trump supporters and the Canadian flag with the Freedom Convoy?


(26:17) Why do we need to reauthorize different pieces of legislation?


(30:30) How do you stay sane and focused during these uncertain times? 


Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


Follow Lucy, Mike and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell

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https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 3079 “Window Shopping” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (01:44) Republicans window shopping for a Trump alternative   (18:36) Why divided government is more productive than you’d think (34:40) The federal government failing to follow conflict of interest laws and the shifting dynamics in congress on the issue [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The World Cup, the Iranian Soccer team’s protest, and the challenges when businesses work with oppressive regimes Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:25:34 -0000 “Window Shopping” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 201 Politicology Republicans window shopping, the surprising productivity of divided government, and the failure to follow conflict of interest rules Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (01:44) Republicans window shopping for a Trump alternative   (18:36) Why divided government is more productive than you’d think (34:40) The federal government failing to follow conflict of interest laws and the shifting dynamics in congress on the issue [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The World Cup, the Iranian Soccer team’s protest, and the challenges when businesses work with oppressive regimes Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(01:44) Republicans window shopping for a Trump alternative  


(18:36) Why divided government is more productive than you’d think


(34:40) The federal government failing to follow conflict of interest laws and the shifting dynamics in congress on the issue


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The World Cup, the Iranian Soccer team’s protest, and the challenges when businesses work with oppressive regimes


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


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]]> 3695 TAPPED: Giving Thanks with Molly McKew https://politicology.com/ Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew (lead writer at GreatPower.us) to talk about her recent trip to Ukraine to deliver the winter gear that Politicology listeners helped acquire for members of the Ukrainian AFU Stratcom team. Read Molly’s latest newsletter: http://bit.ly/3VoNjyV Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:18:22 -0000 TAPPED: Giving Thanks with Molly McKew full 2 200 Politicology Politicology TAPPED Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew (lead writer at GreatPower.us) to talk about her recent trip to Ukraine to deliver the winter gear that Politicology listeners helped acquire for members of the Ukrainian AFU Stratcom team. Read Molly’s latest newsletter: http://bit.ly/3VoNjyV Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew (lead writer at GreatPower.us) to talk about her recent trip to Ukraine to deliver the winter gear that Politicology listeners helped acquire for members of the Ukrainian AFU Stratcom team.


Read Molly’s latest newsletter: http://bit.ly/3VoNjyV


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]]> 2384 The Power of Silence — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:16:00 -0000 The Power of Silence — Part 2 full 2 199 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics  You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology


(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us


(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict


(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity


(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life


(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics 



You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/JustinZorn


https://twitter.com/LeighMarz


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 1626 “Welcome the Hotel Mar-a-Lago”— The Weekly Roundup Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:10) Retired Florida man makes an announcement  (19:38) Republican infighting over who will lead the party in congress (35:20) The Russian War in Ukraine and Anne Applebaum’s piece about why the Russian Empire must die [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, and America’s Guru Problem Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “The Russian Empire Must Die” by Anne Applebaum: http://bit.ly/3GqE6Sl Read “Fear of Nuclear War Has Warped the West’s Ukraine Strategy”: http://bit.ly/3Xc8d64 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 “Welcome the Hotel Mar-a-Lago”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 198 Politicology Donald Trump announces he’s running for President, The infighting over who will lead Republicans in congress, and why the Russian empire must die Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:10) Retired Florida man makes an announcement  (19:38) Republican infighting over who will lead the party in congress (35:20) The Russian War in Ukraine and Anne Applebaum’s piece about why the Russian Empire must die [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, and America’s Guru Problem Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Read “The Russian Empire Must Die” by Anne Applebaum: http://bit.ly/3GqE6Sl Read “Fear of Nuclear War Has Warped the West’s Ukraine Strategy”: http://bit.ly/3Xc8d64 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:10) Retired Florida man makes an announcement 


(19:38) Republican infighting over who will lead the party in congress


(35:20) The Russian War in Ukraine and Anne Applebaum’s piece about why the Russian Empire must die


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, and America’s Guru Problem


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]]> 4446 The Power of Silence — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:24:00 -0000 The Power of Silence — Part 1 full 2 197 Politicology 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 We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?  In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds  (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise?  (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.


We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.


But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it?


 In fact, what is silence, anyway?


How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?


Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise



(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds 


(07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives


(12:50) Why silence feels scary


(18:30) What is noise? 


(22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is


(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking


(37:27) The historical significance of silence


You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2


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]]> 1800 “A Fate Worse Than Death” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:10) The lack of a Red Wave and the surprisingly good midterms for Democrats (08:50) Democrats’ Florida Problem (22:33) Republicans’ Donald Trump Problem  (50:00) The potential Trump vs DeSantis showdown in the Republican Primary [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] What could (and should) the political futures of Beto O’Rourke and Stacy Abrams look like after losing the Governors races in Texas and Georgia  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:57:15 -0000 “A Fate Worse Than Death” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 196 Politicology The surprisingly midterms for Democrats, Democrats’ Florida problem, Republicans’ Trump Problem and rising chances of Trump vs DeSantis Republican Primary Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:10) The lack of a Red Wave and the surprisingly good midterms for Democrats (08:50) Democrats’ Florida Problem (22:33) Republicans’ Donald Trump Problem  (50:00) The potential Trump vs DeSantis showdown in the Republican Primary [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] What could (and should) the political futures of Beto O’Rourke and Stacy Abrams look like after losing the Governors races in Texas and Georgia  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Anthony York (Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:10) The lack of a Red Wave and the surprisingly good midterms for Democrats


(08:50) Democrats’ Florida Problem


(22:33) Republicans’ Donald Trump Problem 


(50:00) The potential Trump vs DeSantis showdown in the Republican Primary


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] What could (and should) the political futures of Beto O’Rourke and Stacy Abrams look like after losing the Governors races in Texas and Georgia 


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]]> 3578 A Red…Splash? https://politicology.com/ Ron Steslow calls some Politicology fan favorites to discuss the midterm elections, the surprisingly good night for Democrats, the races that are still too close to call, and what it could mean for future elections. (00:44) Susan Del Percio on the Democratic strategy to set up races against extreme MAGA candidates (05:29) Mike Madrid on the biggest surprise from last night and the early count out of Nevada (10:52) Tharon Johnson on what Sen. Warnock needs to do to win in the December runoff (23:48) Lucy Caldwell on the gap between Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs early vote counts and why she’s cautiously optimistic that Hobbs can still win (35:31) Zack Czajkowski on the unexpected victory for Democrats in the North Carolina 13th Congressional District  (49:16) David Becker on what the midterms could mean for election integrity moving forward (57:47) Lanae Erickson on why the Dobbs decision—and not the student loan forgiveness plan— drove turnout for Democrats in Pennsylvania (1:05:45) Marc Polymeropoulos on the importance of people with national security experience in politics  (1:14:19) Former DCCC Chair and Former Congressman Steve Israel on how the slimmer margin for Republicans could give the extremist wing more leverage in the next congress Follow this episodes guests on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/Mpolymer https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:20:00 -0000 A Red…Splash? full 2 195 Politicology Ron Steslow calls some Politicology fan favorites to discuss the midterm elections, the surprisingly good night for Democrats, the races that are still too close to call, and what it could mean for future elections. Ron Steslow calls some Politicology fan favorites to discuss the midterm elections, the surprisingly good night for Democrats, the races that are still too close to call, and what it could mean for future elections. (00:44) Susan Del Percio on the Democratic strategy to set up races against extreme MAGA candidates (05:29) Mike Madrid on the biggest surprise from last night and the early count out of Nevada (10:52) Tharon Johnson on what Sen. Warnock needs to do to win in the December runoff (23:48) Lucy Caldwell on the gap between Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs early vote counts and why she’s cautiously optimistic that Hobbs can still win (35:31) Zack Czajkowski on the unexpected victory for Democrats in the North Carolina 13th Congressional District  (49:16) David Becker on what the midterms could mean for election integrity moving forward (57:47) Lanae Erickson on why the Dobbs decision—and not the student loan forgiveness plan— drove turnout for Democrats in Pennsylvania (1:05:45) Marc Polymeropoulos on the importance of people with national security experience in politics  (1:14:19) Former DCCC Chair and Former Congressman Steve Israel on how the slimmer margin for Republicans could give the extremist wing more leverage in the next congress Follow this episodes guests on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/Mpolymer https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Steslow calls some Politicology fan favorites to discuss the midterm elections, the surprisingly good night for Democrats, the races that are still too close to call, and what it could mean for future elections.


(00:44) Susan Del Percio on the Democratic strategy to set up races against extreme MAGA candidates


(05:29) Mike Madrid on the biggest surprise from last night and the early count out of Nevada


(10:52) Tharon Johnson on what Sen. Warnock needs to do to win in the December runoff


(23:48) Lucy Caldwell on the gap between Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs early vote counts and why she’s cautiously optimistic that Hobbs can still win


(35:31) Zack Czajkowski on the unexpected victory for Democrats in the North Carolina 13th Congressional District 


(49:16) David Becker on what the midterms could mean for election integrity moving forward


(57:47) Lanae Erickson on why the Dobbs decision—and not the student loan forgiveness plan— drove turnout for Democrats in Pennsylvania


(1:05:45) Marc Polymeropoulos on the importance of people with national security experience in politics 


(1:14:19) Former DCCC Chair and Former Congressman Steve Israel on how the slimmer margin for Republicans could give the extremist wing more leverage in the next congress



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]]> 5293 ELECTION DAY: State of the Vote https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Have you made your plan to vote? Visit https://iwillvote.com/ to make sure you’re registered and find your polling location This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to set the table for what to expect in the midterm elections. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:38) How the generic ballot looks (02:50) Movement in Senate forecasting  (03:40) The claim that Republicans are gaming polling averages (07:40) The challenge of polling response bias (09:30) Races that could indicate a good or bad night for Democrats (15:53) Whether low turnout still favors Republicans  (22:14) A race that could indicate whether the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade increased turnout Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live election results: https://results.decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000 ELECTION DAY: State of the Vote full 2 194 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Have you made your plan to vote? Visit https://iwillvote.com/ to make sure you’re registered and find your polling location This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to set the table for what to expect in the midterm elections. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:38) How the generic ballot looks (02:50) Movement in Senate forecasting  (03:40) The claim that Republicans are gaming polling averages (07:40) The challenge of polling response bias (09:30) Races that could indicate a good or bad night for Democrats (15:53) Whether low turnout still favors Republicans  (22:14) A race that could indicate whether the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade increased turnout Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live election results: https://results.decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Have you made your plan to vote? Visit https://iwillvote.com/ to make sure you’re registered and find your polling location


This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to set the table for what to expect in the midterm elections.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(01:38) How the generic ballot looks


(02:50) Movement in Senate forecasting 


(03:40) The claim that Republicans are gaming polling averages


(07:40) The challenge of polling response bias


(09:30) Races that could indicate a good or bad night for Democrats


(15:53) Whether low turnout still favors Republicans 


(22:14) A race that could indicate whether the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade increased turnout


Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live election results: https://results.decisiondeskhq.com/


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]]> 1881 “The Crisis is Here” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Doug Jones (Fmr. Democratic U.S. Senator from Alabama), Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:11) The Fed’s rate hikes, Biden’s push to expand the workforce, and the threats to Social Security heading into the midterms  (23:03) Liz Cheney endorses her first Democratic candidate and John Fetterman drops an ad featuring two Trump-voting former Republicans—his parents.   (42:33) The attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, in their San Francisco home  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The biggest misconception about money in politics and the outrage economy driving political fundraising and media coverage  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougjones https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:16:44 -0000 “The Crisis is Here” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 193 Politicology The Fed’s rate Hike, inflation, the threats to Social Security shaping the midterms, Liz Cheney endorses a Democrat, the attack on Paul Pelosi Doug Jones (Fmr. Democratic U.S. Senator from Alabama), Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:11) The Fed’s rate hikes, Biden’s push to expand the workforce, and the threats to Social Security heading into the midterms  (23:03) Liz Cheney endorses her first Democratic candidate and John Fetterman drops an ad featuring two Trump-voting former Republicans—his parents.   (42:33) The attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, in their San Francisco home  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The biggest misconception about money in politics and the outrage economy driving political fundraising and media coverage  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougjones https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Doug Jones (Fmr. Democratic U.S. Senator from Alabama), Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:11) The Fed’s rate hikes, Biden’s push to expand the workforce, and the threats to Social Security heading into the midterms 


(23:03) Liz Cheney endorses her first Democratic candidate and John Fetterman drops an ad featuring two Trump-voting former Republicans—his parents.  


(42:33) The attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, in their San Francisco home 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The biggest misconception about money in politics and the outrage economy driving political fundraising and media coverage 


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]]> 4687 “The Big Truth” with Major Garrett and David Becker https://politicology.com/ Major Garrett (CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent) and David Becker (Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) talk with Ron Steslow about their new book, The Big Truth, the lies about the 2020 election, and how we can restore trust in our electoral system.  (01:55) Why they decided to write the book now (05:00) Setting the stakes for our current state of distrust in elections  (08:57) How Trump supporters view the breakdown in democratic norms (14:17) Why we can’t lose sight of the January 6 riot  (24:00) How election denialism has changed electoral politics (34:53) How the Federalist Papers predicted a Trump-like figure  (38:42) The threat of pushing election deniers in primary elections  (43:21) The “Big Truth” of the 2020 election (57:10) How geographic sorting changes trust in elections  (1:13:11) Where do we go from here?  Follow Major, David, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MajorCBS https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:46:47 -0000 “The Big Truth” with Major Garrett and David Becker full 2 192 Politicology CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and Election Law Expert David Becker join to discuss their book, “The Big Truth” Major Garrett (CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent) and David Becker (Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) talk with Ron Steslow about their new book, The Big Truth, the lies about the 2020 election, and how we can restore trust in our electoral system.  (01:55) Why they decided to write the book now (05:00) Setting the stakes for our current state of distrust in elections  (08:57) How Trump supporters view the breakdown in democratic norms (14:17) Why we can’t lose sight of the January 6 riot  (24:00) How election denialism has changed electoral politics (34:53) How the Federalist Papers predicted a Trump-like figure  (38:42) The threat of pushing election deniers in primary elections  (43:21) The “Big Truth” of the 2020 election (57:10) How geographic sorting changes trust in elections  (1:13:11) Where do we go from here?  Follow Major, David, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MajorCBS https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Major Garrett (CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent) and David Becker (Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) talk with Ron Steslow about their new book, The Big Truth, the lies about the 2020 election, and how we can restore trust in our electoral system. 


(01:55) Why they decided to write the book now


(05:00) Setting the stakes for our current state of distrust in elections 


(08:57) How Trump supporters view the breakdown in democratic norms


(14:17) Why we can’t lose sight of the January 6 riot 


(24:00) How election denialism has changed electoral politics


(34:53) How the Federalist Papers predicted a Trump-like figure 


(38:42) The threat of pushing election deniers in primary elections 


(43:21) The “Big Truth” of the 2020 election


(57:10) How geographic sorting changes trust in elections 


(1:13:11) Where do we go from here? 


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]]> 5254 State of the Vote: 7 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:36) Changes to the election environment  (05:00) How the Senate races have shifted  (06:53) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate (06:53) What’s moving the needle in Pennsylvania and Nevada (12:17) What’s going on in the House races (14:20)What we can (and can’t) learn from early voting numbers (18:37)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:41:56 -0000 State of the Vote: 7 Days to Go full 2 191 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:36) Changes to the election environment  (05:00) How the Senate races have shifted  (06:53) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate (06:53) What’s moving the needle in Pennsylvania and Nevada (12:17) What’s going on in the House races (14:20)What we can (and can’t) learn from early voting numbers (18:37)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(01:36) Changes to the election environment 


(05:00) How the Senate races have shifted 


(06:53) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate


(06:53) What’s moving the needle in Pennsylvania and Nevada


(12:17) What’s going on in the House races


(14:20)What we can (and can’t) learn from early voting numbers


(18:37)The balance of power


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


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]]> 1706 BONUS: You Need To Meet Rob Sand https://politicology.com/ One thing Pete Buttigeg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michael Bennet have in common? They all wanted Rob Sand’s endorsement in their Presidential campaigns. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is a Democrat from a small town who likes to hunt and fish and has been able to connect with the white, non-college educated rural voters that Democrats across the country have been struggling to win. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid talk with him about how he did it in 2018, how he’s doing it in this election cycle, and what Democratic candidates in higher profile races can learn. (02:10) Why Rob decided to run for auditor (05:25) How he can win Iowa voters as a Democrat (08:47) How he picked up endorsements from 31 conservatives  (11:10) The “myth of monsters” and how it increases partisanship (18:03)Humor as an election tool  (21:15) The advice he gave presidential primary candidates as they vied for the Iowa Caucuses  You should visit Rob’s campaign website: https://robsand.com/ Follow Rob, Mike, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobSandIA https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:29:26 -0000 BONUS: You Need To Meet Rob Sand full 2 190 Politicology Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins to discuss his campaign and what other Democrats can learn about earning the votes of white rural voters. One thing Pete Buttigeg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michael Bennet have in common? They all wanted Rob Sand’s endorsement in their Presidential campaigns. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is a Democrat from a small town who likes to hunt and fish and has been able to connect with the white, non-college educated rural voters that Democrats across the country have been struggling to win. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid talk with him about how he did it in 2018, how he’s doing it in this election cycle, and what Democratic candidates in higher profile races can learn. (02:10) Why Rob decided to run for auditor (05:25) How he can win Iowa voters as a Democrat (08:47) How he picked up endorsements from 31 conservatives  (11:10) The “myth of monsters” and how it increases partisanship (18:03)Humor as an election tool  (21:15) The advice he gave presidential primary candidates as they vied for the Iowa Caucuses  You should visit Rob’s campaign website: https://robsand.com/ Follow Rob, Mike, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobSandIA https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One thing Pete Buttigeg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michael Bennet have in common? They all wanted Rob Sand’s endorsement in their Presidential campaigns.


Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is a Democrat from a small town who likes to hunt and fish and has been able to connect with the white, non-college educated rural voters that Democrats across the country have been struggling to win. Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid talk with him about how he did it in 2018, how he’s doing it in this election cycle, and what Democratic candidates in higher profile races can learn.


(02:10) Why Rob decided to run for auditor


(05:25) How he can win Iowa voters as a Democrat


(08:47) How he picked up endorsements from 31 conservatives 


(11:10) The “myth of monsters” and how it increases partisanship


(18:03)Humor as an election tool 


(21:15) The advice he gave presidential primary candidates as they vied for the Iowa Caucuses 


You should visit Rob’s campaign website: https://robsand.com/


Follow Rob, Mike, and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RobSandIA


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]]> 2232 Will We Still Stand for Freedom? — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:45) Putin’s war in Ukraine and Kevin McCarthy’s threat to cut aid to Ukraine if Republicans take back the House.  (20:36) The Pennsylvania Senate Debate and the Nevada Senate race that can determine who controls the Senate in January  (47:02) The extremist groups threatening to intimidate voters in the midterm elections  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The effectiveness of the climate change activism food fight + Latinos naming climate change as a top issue heading into the midterms Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for Ukranian AFU Stratcom’s winter gear: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O0wORTDJg Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:49:46 -0000 Will We Still Stand for Freedom? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 189 Politicology Putin’s War and McCarthy’s treat to aid for Ukraine, the Fetterman/Oz Debate, and the extremist groups intimidating voters in the midterms Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:45) Putin’s war in Ukraine and Kevin McCarthy’s threat to cut aid to Ukraine if Republicans take back the House.  (20:36) The Pennsylvania Senate Debate and the Nevada Senate race that can determine who controls the Senate in January  (47:02) The extremist groups threatening to intimidate voters in the midterm elections  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The effectiveness of the climate change activism food fight + Latinos naming climate change as a top issue heading into the midterms Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for Ukranian AFU Stratcom’s winter gear: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O0wORTDJg Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:45) Putin’s war in Ukraine and Kevin McCarthy’s threat to cut aid to Ukraine if Republicans take back the House. 


(20:36) The Pennsylvania Senate Debate and the Nevada Senate race that can determine who controls the Senate in January 


(47:02) The extremist groups threatening to intimidate voters in the midterm elections 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The effectiveness of the climate change activism food fight + Latinos naming climate change as a top issue heading into the midterms


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 4828 Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer https://politicology.com/ What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robbs background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:42:00 -0000 Democracy Interventions with Prof. Robb Willer full 2 188 Politicology Stanford Professor Robb Willer joins to discuss the Strengthening Democracy Challenge and what we can do to reduce partisan animosity and anti-democratic attitudes What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity? What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates?  Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy?  Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates . (01:31) Robbs background (02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity  (15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge (22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates (29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates (32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity  (37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity  (46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates?  (53:16) How to implement these ideas (59:23) The role of emotions in decision making You should check out the interventions we discussed:  Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbWiller https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What are the psychological forces driving that partisan animosity?


What’s causing Americans to vote for anti-democracy candidates? 


Are there any interventions that might actually work to turn down the heat and save our democracy? 


Robb Willer, professor of sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior at Stanford University talks with Ron Steslow about Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge, reducing partisan animosity and support for anti-democracy candidates .


(01:31) Robbs background


(02:46) The growth of polarization and partisan animosity 


(15:08) The Strengthening Democracy Challenge


(22:40) Negative partisanship and support for undemocratic candidates


(29:46) How cues from leaders can reduce support for anti-democracy candidates


(32:17) Working together and respectfully discussing differences reduces partisan animosity 


(37:47) Misperceptions about how how you’re viewed by members of another party fuels animosity 


(46:47) Is there hope for overcoming animosity and acceptance of undemocratic candidates? 


(53:16) How to implement these ideas


(59:23) The role of emotions in decision making


You should check out the interventions we discussed: 


Elite Cues: https://bit.ly/3TEeS6Z


Positive Contact (Heineken Ad): https://bit.ly/3N74PEM


Misperceptions: https://bit.ly/3W4iMaN


Fear of Democratic Collapse: https://bit.ly/3W4awHO


Follow Robb and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RobbWiller


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

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]]> 4911 State of the Vote: 14 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:15) Changes to the election environment  (02:40) Why it the midterms might look like 2014 (04:44) How the Senate races have shifted  (09:10) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate (10:30) What’s going on in the House races (15:25)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:13:00 -0000 State of the Vote: 14 Days to Go full 2 187 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:15) Changes to the election environment  (02:40) Why it the midterms might look like 2014 (04:44) How the Senate races have shifted  (09:10) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate (10:30) What’s going on in the House races (15:25)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins host Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(01:15) Changes to the election environment 


(02:40) Why it the midterms might look like 2014


(04:44) How the Senate races have shifted 


(09:10) Republicans increased odds of taking the Senate


(10:30) What’s going on in the House races


(15:25)The balance of power


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams


https://twitter.com/RonSteslow


https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq

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]]> 1599 ‘Walking On Eggshells’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The latest January 6th Committee Hearing (22:28) The most watched Senate races and wild debate performances (34:34) Former president Barack Obama’s warning for Democrats not to be buzzkills [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The antisemitism from Donald Trump and Kanye West last week and whether you can separate art from the artist. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:16:23 -0000 ‘Walking On Eggshells’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 186 Politicology January 6th Committee Hearing, Tight Senate Races, Obama’s Warning for Democrats not to be Buzzkills Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) The latest January 6th Committee Hearing (22:28) The most watched Senate races and wild debate performances (34:34) Former president Barack Obama’s warning for Democrats not to be buzzkills [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The antisemitism from Donald Trump and Kanye West last week and whether you can separate art from the artist. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:26) The latest January 6th Committee Hearing


(22:28) The most watched Senate races and wild debate performances


(34:34) Former president Barack Obama’s warning for Democrats not to be buzzkills


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The antisemitism from Donald Trump and Kanye West last week and whether you can separate art from the artist.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


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]]> 3779 ‘They Really Do Believe’ with Scott MacFarlane CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (02:25) His move to CBS News (03:19) The state of the prosecutions (06:47) The types of sentences being issued  (09:30) How prosecutors are sifting through the evidence (13:55) The “Public Authority Defense” (28:13) Kevin McCarthy’s plea for police officers and families not to “politicize” the attack  (32:30) The threats and stories flying under the radar Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:23:05 -0000 ‘They Really Do Believe’ with Scott MacFarlane full 2 185 Politicology Democracy attacked: CBS News Congressional Correspondent and award-winning journalist Scott MacFarlane updates us on the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (02:25) His move to CBS News (03:19) The state of the prosecutions (06:47) The types of sentences being issued  (09:30) How prosecutors are sifting through the evidence (13:55) The “Public Authority Defense” (28:13) Kevin McCarthy’s plea for police officers and families not to “politicize” the attack  (32:30) The threats and stories flying under the radar Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.


(02:25) His move to CBS News


(03:19) The state of the prosecutions


(06:47) The types of sentences being issued 


(09:30) How prosecutors are sifting through the evidence


(13:55) The “Public Authority Defense”


(28:13) Kevin McCarthy’s plea for police officers and families not to “politicize” the attack 


(32:30) The threats and stories flying under the radar


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]]> 3123 State of the Vote: 21 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins guest host Mike Madrid to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:21) Changes to the election environment  (02:50) Overview of Senate Elections (05:40) Movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race (08:16) The Georgia Senate Race (10:37) What’s going on in the House races (13:30) What to make of individual polls (15:40)The North Carolina Senate race (17:37)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:43:53 -0000 State of the Vote: 21 Days to Go full 2 184 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins guest host Mike Madrid to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:21) Changes to the election environment  (02:50) Overview of Senate Elections (05:40) Movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race (08:16) The Georgia Senate Race (10:37) What’s going on in the House races (13:30) What to make of individual polls (15:40)The North Carolina Senate race (17:37)The balance of power You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins guest host Mike Madrid to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(01:21) Changes to the election environment 


(02:50) Overview of Senate Elections


(05:40) Movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race


(08:16) The Georgia Senate Race


(10:37) What’s going on in the House races


(13:30) What to make of individual polls


(15:40)The North Carolina Senate race


(17:37)The balance of power


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


Follow Kiel and Mike on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams


https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq

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]]> 1595 “Spectrum of Stupid” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:02) Russia’s increased aggression, Tulsi jumps ship, Elon Musk’s “Peace Plan” that may have been written by Putin (31:25) The Fed’s fight to against inflation and the danger of recession (48:35) The Supreme Court ruling blocking Pennsylvania from counting undated ballots and the challenge to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The leaked tape of racist remarks by LA City council members, what it means for the mythology of an emerging pluralistic society that’s better than our country’s past, and how the lack of decorum diminishes our faith in government. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for Ukranian AFU Stratcom’s winter gear: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O0wORTDJg Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:50:27 -0000 “Spectrum of Stupid” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 183 Politicology Russia’s increased aggression, the Fed’s fight against inflation and the danger of recession, and court cases on ballot counting and Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:02) Russia’s increased aggression, Tulsi jumps ship, Elon Musk’s “Peace Plan” that may have been written by Putin (31:25) The Fed’s fight to against inflation and the danger of recession (48:35) The Supreme Court ruling blocking Pennsylvania from counting undated ballots and the challenge to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The leaked tape of racist remarks by LA City council members, what it means for the mythology of an emerging pluralistic society that’s better than our country’s past, and how the lack of decorum diminishes our faith in government. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for Ukranian AFU Stratcom’s winter gear: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O0wORTDJg Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina), Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way), and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:02) Russia’s increased aggression, Tulsi jumps ship, Elon Musk’s “Peace Plan” that may have been written by Putin


(31:25) The Fed’s fight to against inflation and the danger of recession


(48:35) The Supreme Court ruling blocking Pennsylvania from counting undated ballots and the challenge to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The leaked tape of racist remarks by LA City council members, what it means for the mythology of an emerging pluralistic society that’s better than our country’s past, and how the lack of decorum diminishes our faith in government.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for Ukranian AFU Stratcom’s winter gear: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O0wORTDJg


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson


https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew


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]]> 5089 The Workingman’s Party? https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters (03:01) Ruy’s background  (17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party (34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters (35:40) What factors are driving the trend (38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate (50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters (58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues Follow Mike, Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:30:00 -0000 The Workingman’s Party? full 2 182 Politicology 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 To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters (03:01) Ruy’s background  (17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party (34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters (35:40) What factors are driving the trend (38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate (50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters (58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues Follow Mike, Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Ruy Teixeira (Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute), Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the erosion of support for Democrats among Hispanic voters


(03:01) Ruy’s background 


(17:00) The trend of Hispanic voters moving away from the Democratic party


(34:10) Joe Biden’s low approval rating among Hispanic voters


(35:40) What factors are driving the trend


(38:11) The Latino vote taking on the characteristics of the American electorate


(50:48) How Democrats could win back more Hispanic voters


(58:02) The tension between working class voters and voters concerned about environmental issues



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]]> 4831 State of the Vote: 28 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (02:15) Changes to the election environment  (03:10) Overview of Senate Elections (03:50) The most Senate Seat most likely to flip to Republicans  (06:16) Polling averages vs win likelihood in Ohio (08:30) What’s going on in the House races (12:52) The importance of turnout and how the mathletes predict it You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:45:05 -0000 State of the Vote: 28 Days to Go full 2 181 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in midterm polling predictions To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (02:15) Changes to the election environment  (03:10) Overview of Senate Elections (03:50) The most Senate Seat most likely to flip to Republicans  (06:16) Polling averages vs win likelihood in Ohio (08:30) What’s going on in the House races (12:52) The importance of turnout and how the mathletes predict it You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This week, Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ joins Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(02:15) Changes to the election environment 


(03:10) Overview of Senate Elections


(03:50) The most Senate Seat most likely to flip to Republicans 


(06:16) Polling averages vs win likelihood in Ohio


(08:30) What’s going on in the House races


(12:52) The importance of turnout and how the mathletes predict it


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


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]]> 1759 “The Insanity Defense” — The Weekly Roundup Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:02) OPECs move to slash oil production, the UN calling for the Fed to stop raising interest rates and what this is doing to the political environment (25:32) President Joe Biden’s visit to Florida after Hurricane Ian and how the Biden/DeSantis meeting could impact politics (40:43) The Georgia Senate race and Herschel Walker’s insanity defense for paying for a former girlfriend’s abortion [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The power of traditional journalism in the choose-your-own-adventure news landscape.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000 “The Insanity Defense” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 180 Politicology OPEC slashing oil production, Joe Biden’s visit to Florida, and the Georgia Senate Race and Herschel Walker paying for a former girlfriend’s abortion Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:02) OPECs move to slash oil production, the UN calling for the Fed to stop raising interest rates and what this is doing to the political environment (25:32) President Joe Biden’s visit to Florida after Hurricane Ian and how the Biden/DeSantis meeting could impact politics (40:43) The Georgia Senate race and Herschel Walker’s insanity defense for paying for a former girlfriend’s abortion [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The power of traditional journalism in the choose-your-own-adventure news landscape.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder), Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert), and Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:02) OPECs move to slash oil production, the UN calling for the Fed to stop raising interest rates and what this is doing to the political environment


(25:32) President Joe Biden’s visit to Florida after Hurricane Ian and how the Biden/DeSantis meeting could impact politics


(40:43) The Georgia Senate race and Herschel Walker’s insanity defense for paying for a former girlfriend’s abortion


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The power of traditional journalism in the choose-your-own-adventure news landscape. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 4593 Free Speech Culture https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:16:00 -0000 Free Speech Culture full 2 179 Politicology Greg Lukianoff joins to discuss his work at FIRE, protecting free speech, and creating a free speech culture To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it. What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education? Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans? How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?” Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus. (02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment  (5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind  (10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses  (30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses  (39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech  (41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues (50:31) Limits to protected speech (59:10) Free speech and Big Tech (1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org Follow Greg and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/glukianoff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Some of the most vexing political controversies, policy questions, and cultural crises of our current moment trace their orbit around the singular legal and cultural gravity of our 1st Amendment—and the radical, enlightenment wisdom enshrined in it.


What has really been going across college campuses—and what’s at stake for wider society outside the confines of higher education?


Is the colloquial public square, practically speaking, now privately held by a handful of tech titans?


How has the idea of “free speech” become so shockingly misunderstood that one of our major political parties can persuade a large swath of the country that a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is “legitimate political discourse?”


Greg Lukianoff (President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss FIRE’s fight to protect free speech on—and, now, off—campus.


(02:15) Greg’s background and FIRE’s role in protecting the First Amendment 


(5:15) The Coddling of the American Mind 


(10:30) The state of free speech on college campuses 


(30:20) What’s driving the complaints on college campuses 


(39:55) FIRE moving off campus to create a culture of free speech 


(41:05) Why they decided to take on off campus speech issues


(50:31) Limits to protected speech


(59:10) Free speech and Big Tech


(1:04:25) Creating a culture of free speech


Visit FIRE’s Website: thefire.org


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]]> 2178 State of the Vote: 35 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:50) Changes to the election environment  (05:17) Overview of Senate Elections (06:30) The movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race (10:50) What’s going on in the House races (12:40) Democrats getting burned in the Michigan 3rd after playing with fire (18:04) If youth voters can impact elections (21:40) Are pollsters getting it wrong (again) in 2022?  You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: 35 Days to Go full 2 178 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in polling and modeling To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus This week, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (01:50) Changes to the election environment  (05:17) Overview of Senate Elections (06:30) The movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race (10:50) What’s going on in the House races (12:40) Democrats getting burned in the Michigan 3rd after playing with fire (18:04) If youth voters can impact elections (21:40) Are pollsters getting it wrong (again) in 2022?  You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


This week, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(01:50) Changes to the election environment 


(05:17) Overview of Senate Elections


(06:30) The movement in the Pennsylvania Senate Race


(10:50) What’s going on in the House races


(12:40) Democrats getting burned in the Michigan 3rd after playing with fire


(18:04) If youth voters can impact elections


(21:40) Are pollsters getting it wrong (again) in 2022? 


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 2101 “It’s a Cultural Problem” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:14) Republicans “Commitment to America” Plan  (19:47) The Senate’s Electoral Count Act reform bill and the voter challenges around the country (45:55) Russia’s new draft, the sham referendums in Ukraine, and the Nord Stream explosions [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s leadership test and what it could mean for the 2024 election.   Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:35:00 -0000 “It’s a Cultural Problem” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 177 Politicology The “Commitment to America” Plan, the Senate’s Electoral Count Act reform, and Russia’s new draft and the sham referendums Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (03:14) Republicans “Commitment to America” Plan  (19:47) The Senate’s Electoral Count Act reform bill and the voter challenges around the country (45:55) Russia’s new draft, the sham referendums in Ukraine, and the Nord Stream explosions [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s leadership test and what it could mean for the 2024 election.   Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(03:14) Republicans “Commitment to America” Plan 


(19:47) The Senate’s Electoral Count Act reform bill and the voter challenges around the country


(45:55) Russia’s new draft, the sham referendums in Ukraine, and the Nord Stream explosions


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Ron DeSantis’s leadership test and what it could mean for the 2024 election.  


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 4832 Worthy of Protection — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:26) Fashion in Politics  (05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration (09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy (14:24) Environmental impact of fashion (26:42) The impact of AI on fashion Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:41:00 -0000 Worthy of Protection — Part 2 full 2 176 Politicology Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:26) Fashion in Politics  (05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration (09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy (14:24) Environmental impact of fashion (26:42) The impact of AI on fashion Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law


(01:26) Fashion in Politics 


(05:36) Iteration, interpretation, and inspiration


(09:47) The need for time in fashion and democracy


(14:24) Environmental impact of fashion


(26:42) The impact of AI on fashion



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]]> 3509 (NEW) State of the Vote: 48 Days to Go https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus State of the Vote is back! In our first episode of 2022, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (02:00) The election environment  (03:54) The historical trend in midterms (05:36) Overview of Senate Elections (08:00) Why Ron Jonson has a 90 percent chance of winning his Senate race (11:43) What’s moving the needle in Nevada (14:00) Why Republicans are gaining ground in the Iowa 3rd congressional district You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:33:19 -0000 (NEW) State of the Vote: 48 Days to Go full 2 175 Politicology Politicology teams up with Decision Desk HQ to breakdown the biggest movement in polling and modeling To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus State of the Vote is back! In our first episode of 2022, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why. Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races.  (02:00) The election environment  (03:54) The historical trend in midterms (05:36) Overview of Senate Elections (08:00) Why Ron Jonson has a 90 percent chance of winning his Senate race (11:43) What’s moving the needle in Nevada (14:00) Why Republicans are gaining ground in the Iowa 3rd congressional district You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/ Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/KielTWilliams https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/decisiondeskhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


State of the Vote is back! In our first episode of 2022, Scott Tranter and Kiel Williams from Decision Desk HQ join Ron Steslow to break down the biggest movement in polling and modeling, where it’s happening, in what races, and why.


Decision Desk HQ are among the most trusted experts in measuring and modeling public opinion and election outcomes. They’re the mathletes behind major outlets like The Economist, Buzzfeed News, VOX Media, Insider, and The New York Times, for election night results and final calls on races. 


(02:00) The election environment 


(03:54) The historical trend in midterms


(05:36) Overview of Senate Elections


(08:00) Why Ron Jonson has a 90 percent chance of winning his Senate race


(11:43) What’s moving the needle in Nevada


(14:00) Why Republicans are gaining ground in the Iowa 3rd congressional district


You should check out Decision Desk HQ: https://decisiondeskhq.com/


Follow Scott, Kiel and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 1762 ‘Fund the Police’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and James Lynch (Senior Director at Purple Strategies) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:32) Pending legislation that could impact the midterms (22:00) Trump’s QAnon Rally and Glenn Youngin stumping for Kari Lake (39:00) Ron DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard Stunt and the very real immigration problems underneath [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The January 6th Committee returns next week for their last scheduled public hearing. We’ll break down what we expect to see happen, what the committee needs to demonstrate, and the news that Ginni Thomas has agreed to meet with the committee.   Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:26:01 -0000 ‘Fund the Police’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 174 Politicology How pending legislation will shape the midterms, Trump’s QAnon Rally, and Ron DeSantis’s political stunt and the real immigration problems. Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and James Lynch (Senior Director at Purple Strategies) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:32) Pending legislation that could impact the midterms (22:00) Trump’s QAnon Rally and Glenn Youngin stumping for Kari Lake (39:00) Ron DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard Stunt and the very real immigration problems underneath [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The January 6th Committee returns next week for their last scheduled public hearing. We’ll break down what we expect to see happen, what the committee needs to demonstrate, and the news that Ginni Thomas has agreed to meet with the committee.   Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and James Lynch (Senior Director at Purple Strategies) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:32) Pending legislation that could impact the midterms


(22:00) Trump’s QAnon Rally and Glenn Youngin stumping for Kari Lake


(39:00) Ron DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard Stunt and the very real immigration problems underneath


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The January 6th Committee returns next week for their last scheduled public hearing. We’ll break down what we expect to see happen, what the committee needs to demonstrate, and the news that Ginni Thomas has agreed to meet with the committee.  


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 4024 Worthy of Protection — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:25) History of laws protecting creativity  (09:20) What IP lawyers do (12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP (20:50) Fashion as political (35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices (41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Worthy of Protection — Part 1 full 2 173 Politicology Géraldine Blanche discusses the politics of fashion and intellectual property To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law (01:25) History of laws protecting creativity  (09:20) What IP lawyers do (12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP (20:50) Fashion as political (35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices (41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Géraldine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/designedbylaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Géraldine Blanche (Intellectual Property Lawyer and PhD candidate in Intellectual Property Law at the Sciences Po Law School in Paris) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics of fashion and intellectual property law


(01:25) History of laws protecting creativity 


(09:20) What IP lawyers do


(12:50) What led Géraldine to fashion IP


(20:50) Fashion as political


(35:50) How politicians send messages through fashion choices


(41:41) Fashion as a signifier of political groups



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]]> 3253 “Broadening The Message” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Eric Koch (Founder of Downfield Strategies) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) Are we ready for a Ukrainian victory? (26:53) The midterms seem to be tightening. Why is it happening and what will it mean?  (50:45) The New York Times’ expose on Hasidic schools in New York and the politics that allows these problems to exist  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] In the days following the 2020 election, Donald Trump vowed not to leave the White House. We talk about this new revelation in Maggie Haberman’s new book and whether journalists should be holding on to news stories for their book deals.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/EricDKoch https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000 “Broadening The Message” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 172 Politicology The possibility of a Ukrainian victory, the midterms are tightening, The New York Times’ expose on Hasidic schools in New York Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Eric Koch (Founder of Downfield Strategies) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:26) Are we ready for a Ukrainian victory? (26:53) The midterms seem to be tightening. Why is it happening and what will it mean?  (50:45) The New York Times’ expose on Hasidic schools in New York and the politics that allows these problems to exist  [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] In the days following the 2020 election, Donald Trump vowed not to leave the White House. We talk about this new revelation in Maggie Haberman’s new book and whether journalists should be holding on to news stories for their book deals.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/EricDKoch https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager), Eric Koch (Founder of Downfield Strategies) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:26) Are we ready for a Ukrainian victory?


(26:53) The midterms seem to be tightening. Why is it happening and what will it mean? 


(50:45) The New York Times’ expose on Hasidic schools in New York and the politics that allows these problems to exist 


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] In the days following the 2020 election, Donald Trump vowed not to leave the White House. We talk about this new revelation in Maggie Haberman’s new book and whether journalists should be holding on to news stories for their book deals. 


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 5087 True Crime in the Post-Truth Era https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory? What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era? Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. (01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story (08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case (12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century (21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat (24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories (29:06) The conspiracy theory economy You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/ Follow Andy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:29:00 -0000 True Crime in the Post-Truth Era full 2 171 Politicology Andy Kroll discusses his new book A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory? What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era? Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. (01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story (08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case (12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century (21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat (24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories (29:06) The conspiracy theory economy You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/ Follow Andy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


How does murder during a robbery-gone-wrong become an international conspiracy theory?


What even is a true crime story in the post-truth era?


Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica, former DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy.


(01:34) What drew Andy to the Seth Rich story


(08:48) The facts of the Seth Rich case


(12:44) How conspiracy theories have changed in the 21st Century


(21:08) Russia, the DNC leak, and the need for a scapegoat


(24:22) The intersection of conspiracy theories


(29:06) The conspiracy theory economy


You should read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/


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]]> 3313 “Right On The Merits” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:17) President Biden’s speech at Independence Hall (20:40) The federal judge granting a special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago  (33:45) The post-Labor Day sprint toward the Midterm Elections [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Mary Peltola’s win in Alaska's special (ranked-choice) election, how this new voting method could slow down extremist candidates, and how it changes campaigns and strategy. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 “Right On The Merits” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 170 Politicology Biden’s Independence Hall speech, the Mar-a-Lago Special Master, and the Home Stretch of the Midterms campaigns Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape: (02:17) President Biden’s speech at Independence Hall (20:40) The federal judge granting a special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago  (33:45) The post-Labor Day sprint toward the Midterm Elections [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Mary Peltola’s win in Alaska's special (ranked-choice) election, how this new voting method could slow down extremist candidates, and how it changes campaigns and strategy. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:


(02:17) President Biden’s speech at Independence Hall


(20:40) The federal judge granting a special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago 


(33:45) The post-Labor Day sprint toward the Midterm Elections


[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Mary Peltola’s win in Alaska's special (ranked-choice) election, how this new voting method could slow down extremist candidates, and how it changes campaigns and strategy.


Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, where we also publish subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To upgrade now, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 3636 Hate Crimes and Asymmetric Security https://politicology.com/ To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michael Masters (National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the rise in mass shootings, antisemitism, and hate crime reports—and what individuals and communities can do to prepare themselves. (08:14) What the Secure Community Network is and where it sits in the national security space (14:03) The rise in active shooter incidents (19:46) Has there been a spike in hate crimes? (28:31) Hate crimes and the First Amendment (32:00) How the rise in hate crimes has impacted the Jewish community  (51:01) What people can do to prepare for an emergency situation (01:03:06) The importance of trainings for emergency preparedness You can check out the Secure Community Network here: https://securecommunitynetworks.org/ Follow Michael and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelGMasters https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:37:27 -0000 Hate Crimes and Asymmetric Security full 2 169 Politicology Security Expert Michael Masters joins discuss the rise in mass shootings and what people can do to prepare themselves To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michael Masters (National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the rise in mass shootings, antisemitism, and hate crime reports—and what individuals and communities can do to prepare themselves. (08:14) What the Secure Community Network is and where it sits in the national security space (14:03) The rise in active shooter incidents (19:46) Has there been a spike in hate crimes? (28:31) Hate crimes and the First Amendment (32:00) How the rise in hate crimes has impacted the Jewish community  (51:01) What people can do to prepare for an emergency situation (01:03:06) The importance of trainings for emergency preparedness You can check out the Secure Community Network here: https://securecommunitynetworks.org/ Follow Michael and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelGMasters https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock subscriber-only content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Michael Masters (National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the rise in mass shootings, antisemitism, and hate crime reports—and what individuals and communities can do to prepare themselves.


(08:14) What the Secure Community Network is and where it sits in the national security space


(14:03) The rise in active shooter incidents


(19:46) Has there been a spike in hate crimes?


(28:31) Hate crimes and the First Amendment


(32:00) How the rise in hate crimes has impacted the Jewish community 


(51:01) What people can do to prepare for an emergency situation


(01:03:06) The importance of trainings for emergency preparedness


You can check out the Secure Community Network here: https://securecommunitynetworks.org/


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]]> 4882 Civil Warmongering — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Tharon Johnson (Founder/CEO of Paramount Consulting Group) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:12) Negative partisanship, escalating expectations of violence, and our “Us vs. Them” problem   (18:00) Will Biden’s student debt cancellation impact midterm voters? (34:54) The Republican fundraising gap and the GOP grassroots donor base as a power vector [Politicology+ Members Only] A top GA strategist’s on-the-ground perspective on the Georgia Senate and Gubernatorial races // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Civil Warmongering — The Weekly Roundup full 2 168 Politicology Escalating Negative Partisanship, student debt cancellation and the midterms, Donald Trump’s grip on Republican donors Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Tharon Johnson (Founder/CEO of Paramount Consulting Group) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:12) Negative partisanship, escalating expectations of violence, and our “Us vs. Them” problem   (18:00) Will Biden’s student debt cancellation impact midterm voters? (34:54) The Republican fundraising gap and the GOP grassroots donor base as a power vector [Politicology+ Members Only] A top GA strategist’s on-the-ground perspective on the Georgia Senate and Gubernatorial races // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Tharon Johnson (Founder/CEO of Paramount Consulting Group) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:12) Negative partisanship, escalating expectations of violence, and our “Us vs. Them” problem  


(18:00) Will Biden’s student debt cancellation impact midterm voters?


(34:54) The Republican fundraising gap and the GOP grassroots donor base as a power vector


[Politicology+ Members Only] A top GA strategist’s on-the-ground perspective on the Georgia Senate and Gubernatorial races


// To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 3905 Fraught and Dubious: Student Debt Cancellation To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education & Politics at Third Way) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss President Biden’s executive order canceling student loans  (02:07) Biden’s student loan cancellation plan  (12:29) How canceling student loans could impact inflation (17:20) What this could mean for future tuition hikes (26:10) How it could impact non-college educated voters  (30:23) The legal problems with canceling student loans (39:55) The Major Questions Doctrine (43:58) The use of emergency powers in non-emergent situations (48:53) The underlying problems in higher education and what lawmakers can do to solve these problems You should read Lanae’s Medium Piece: https://bit.ly/3cp6jg0 Follow Lanae and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Fraught and Dubious: Student Debt Cancellation full 2 167 Politicology Lanae Erickson joins to discuss President Joe Biden’s executive order to cancel student loan debt To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education & Politics at Third Way) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss President Biden’s executive order canceling student loans  (02:07) Biden’s student loan cancellation plan  (12:29) How canceling student loans could impact inflation (17:20) What this could mean for future tuition hikes (26:10) How it could impact non-college educated voters  (30:23) The legal problems with canceling student loans (39:55) The Major Questions Doctrine (43:58) The use of emergency powers in non-emergent situations (48:53) The underlying problems in higher education and what lawmakers can do to solve these problems You should read Lanae’s Medium Piece: https://bit.ly/3cp6jg0 Follow Lanae and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education & Politics at Third Way) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss President Biden’s executive order canceling student loans 


(02:07) Biden’s student loan cancellation plan 


(12:29) How canceling student loans could impact inflation


(17:20) What this could mean for future tuition hikes


(26:10) How it could impact non-college educated voters 


(30:23) The legal problems with canceling student loans


(39:55) The Major Questions Doctrine


(43:58) The use of emergency powers in non-emergent situations


(48:53) The underlying problems in higher education and what lawmakers can do to solve these problems


You should read Lanae’s Medium Piece: https://bit.ly/3cp6jg0


Follow Lanae and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 3954 “I Don’t Say His Name, Ever” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:21) New revelations in the Mar-a-Lago search saga (25:15) Are America’s best days behind us? Recent polling and what it could mean for the midterms (41:15) How Republicans got steamrolled on the Inflation Reduction Act [Politicology+ Members Only] Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and what parts of the private lives of political power holders should matter. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 “I Don’t Say His Name, Ever” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 166 Politicology New revelations in the Mar-a-Lago search saga, American pessimism about the future, and the lack of substantive conservative opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act. Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:21) New revelations in the Mar-a-Lago search saga (25:15) Are America’s best days behind us? Recent polling and what it could mean for the midterms (41:15) How Republicans got steamrolled on the Inflation Reduction Act [Politicology+ Members Only] Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and what parts of the private lives of political power holders should matter. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:21) New revelations in the Mar-a-Lago search saga


(25:15) Are America’s best days behind us? Recent polling and what it could mean for the midterms


(41:15) How Republicans got steamrolled on the Inflation Reduction Act


[Politicology+ Members Only] Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and what parts of the private lives of political power holders should matter.


// To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 3783 Any Given Tuesday with Lis Smith https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate? What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids? What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics? Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story  (01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?” (02:56) What drew her to politics? (07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters (10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you? (14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story (29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well) (37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news (45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy (56:21) The Gay Talk Express You should read Any Given Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 Follow Lis and Ron on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 https://twitter.com/Lis_Smith https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Any Given Tuesday with Lis Smith full 2 165 Politicology Democratic Strategist Lis Smith discusses her career and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate? What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids? What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics? Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story  (01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?” (02:56) What drew her to politics? (07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters (10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you? (14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story (29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well) (37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news (45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy (56:21) The Gay Talk Express You should read Any Given Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 Follow Lis and Ron on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AimMu7 https://twitter.com/Lis_Smith https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


What does it take for a mid-west mayor to become a viable presidential candidate?


What’s it like to be a crisis communications expert in the eye of New York City Tabloids?


What does it take to go from a field organizer to one of the most well respected communications strategists in American politics?


Lis Smith (former senior advisor to presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her career working on twenty-something political campaigns, and her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story 


(01:25) Why “Any Given Tuesday?”


(02:56) What drew her to politics?


(07:48) Candidates as people, not two-dimensional characters


(10:57) What can losing campaigns teach you?


(14:45) Being in the eye of a tabloid news story


(29:32) How not to use Twitter (and how you can use it well)


(37:50) Tailoring comments on cable news


(45:11) Candidate Pete’s communications strategy


(56:21) The Gay Talk Express


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]]> 4193 “Crooks and Scoundrels” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:46) The Mar-a-Lago search saga and the developing politics (24:09) Tuesday’s elections, Senate Republicans pulling down their ad buys, and Liz Cheney’s second act begins (41:09) The Big Lie candidates trying to run state elections are now advancing to general elections [Politicology+ Members Only] “Looking up” at the world and the U.S. role in it. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000 “Crooks and Scoundrels” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 164 Politicology The latest on the FBI’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago; Liz Cheney, Sarah Palin, and Senate Republicans pulling ad buys; and the Big Liars after top elections posts advancing to November Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:46) The Mar-a-Lago search saga and the developing politics (24:09) Tuesday’s elections, Senate Republicans pulling down their ad buys, and Liz Cheney’s second act begins (41:09) The Big Lie candidates trying to run state elections are now advancing to general elections [Politicology+ Members Only] “Looking up” at the world and the U.S. role in it. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:46) The Mar-a-Lago search saga and the developing politics


(24:09) Tuesday’s elections, Senate Republicans pulling down their ad buys, and Liz Cheney’s second act begins


(41:09) The Big Lie candidates trying to run state elections are now advancing to general elections


[Politicology+ Members Only] “Looking up” at the world and the U.S. role in it.


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]]> 4750 Encore: Democrats Have A Latino Problem with Mike Madrid — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong (06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country (19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls (30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:01:00 -0000 Encore: Democrats Have A Latino Problem — with Mike Madrid — Part 1 full 2 162 Politicology Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Democrats must better understand Latino voting trends in order to win pivotal electoral fights. In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong (06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country (19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls (30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong


(06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country


(19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls


(30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes


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]]> 3175 Encore: We have a Democracy Problem with Mike Madrid — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans  (03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024 (07:12) The new Reagan Democrats  (21:17) The erosion of institutions (42:43) The tension between technology and democracy Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Encore: We have a Democracy Problem with Mike Madrid — Part 2 full 2 163 Politicology Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Latino voters can shape future elections and erosion of institutions around the globe. In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans  (03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024 (07:12) The new Reagan Democrats  (21:17) The erosion of institutions (42:43) The tension between technology and democracy Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans 


(03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024


(07:12) The new Reagan Democrats 


(21:17) The erosion of institutions


(42:43) The tension between technology and democracy


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]]> 3382 Reasonable Search and Seizure — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ [Note: we recorded this episode before Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a statement about the warrant the FBI received to search Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago.  In the statement, Garland said the Department of Justice has filed a motion to unseal that warrant and the property receipt. As of right now, we don’t know if Trump will support or oppose that motion, but it will be up to a federal judge to decide either way.] Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:00) The FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago (21:20) Republicans’ reaction to the search (39:39) Lessons from John Fetterman’s campaign to win over rural voters in Pennsylvania [Politicology+ Members Only] Liz Cheney’s primary election is next week. Her latest ad attacking Donald Trump features her father, Dick Cheney. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Reasonable Search and Seizure — The Weekly Roundup full 2 161 Politicology The Mar-a-Lago search, Republicans’ reaction, and John Fetterman’s focus on rural voters [Note: we recorded this episode before Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a statement about the warrant the FBI received to search Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago.  In the statement, Garland said the Department of Justice has filed a motion to unseal that warrant and the property receipt. As of right now, we don’t know if Trump will support or oppose that motion, but it will be up to a federal judge to decide either way.] Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:00) The FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago (21:20) Republicans’ reaction to the search (39:39) Lessons from John Fetterman’s campaign to win over rural voters in Pennsylvania [Politicology+ Members Only] Liz Cheney’s primary election is next week. Her latest ad attacking Donald Trump features her father, Dick Cheney. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Note: we recorded this episode before Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a statement about the warrant the FBI received to search Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago. 


In the statement, Garland said the Department of Justice has filed a motion to unseal that warrant and the property receipt. As of right now, we don’t know if Trump will support or oppose that motion, but it will be up to a federal judge to decide either way.]


Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(03:00) The FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago


(21:20) Republicans’ reaction to the search


(39:39) Lessons from John Fetterman’s campaign to win over rural voters in Pennsylvania


[Politicology+ Members Only] Liz Cheney’s primary election is next week. Her latest ad attacking Donald Trump features her father, Dick Cheney.


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]]> 4221 Rule Makers and Rule Breakers https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:41:00 -0000 Rule Makers and Rule Breakers full 2 160 Politicology Michele Gelfand discusses her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World  (01:46) Why she decided to study culture  (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose  (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats  (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action  You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World 


(01:46) Why she decided to study culture 


(04:34) What are tight and loose cultures


(06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve


(10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic


(16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change


(19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose 


(30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures


(34:56) Real and manufactured threats 


(44:15) How we we can put this framework into action 


You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc


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]]> 1851 Poking the Panda — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:11) The Manchin-Schumer deal on the Inflation Reduction Act (18:00) The U.S. kills the leader of al-Qaeda and Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan (37:25) This week’s primary elections in Arizona and Michigan and the abortion rights ballot measure in Kansas [Politicology+ Members Only] The success of moderate Democrats in primary elections  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Poking the Panda — The Weekly Roundup full 2 159 Politicology The Inflation Reduction Act, Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, this weeks primary elections Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:11) The Manchin-Schumer deal on the Inflation Reduction Act (18:00) The U.S. kills the leader of al-Qaeda and Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan (37:25) This week’s primary elections in Arizona and Michigan and the abortion rights ballot measure in Kansas [Politicology+ Members Only] The success of moderate Democrats in primary elections  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:11) The Manchin-Schumer deal on the Inflation Reduction Act


(18:00) The U.S. kills the leader of al-Qaeda and Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan


(37:25) This week’s primary elections in Arizona and Michigan and the abortion rights ballot measure in Kansas


[Politicology+ Members Only] The success of moderate Democrats in primary elections 


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]]> 3980 Encore: Anne Applebaum on the Twilight of Democracy https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic)joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her book Twilight of Democracy, why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, and the warning signs that we’re in danger of losing our republic.  (02:12) Why she wrote Twilight of Democracy (06:30) The allure of authoritarianism  (10:40) What led to an authoritarian shift in the US (19:29) The willingness to give up democracy for policy wins (28:28) Rationalizing the descent to authoritarianism  (35:36) The importance of of state media in authoritarian regimes  (41:58) Breaking out of the media filter bubbles  (50:11) The paths forward for democracy You should read Twilight of Democracy: https://bit.ly/3oGBdCV Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Anne and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneapplebaum https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:28:44 -0000 Encore: Anne Applebaum on the Twilight of Democracy full 2 158 Politicology Anne Applebaum discusses the rise of authoritarianism and what could be the end of democracy To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic)joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her book Twilight of Democracy, why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, and the warning signs that we’re in danger of losing our republic.  (02:12) Why she wrote Twilight of Democracy (06:30) The allure of authoritarianism  (10:40) What led to an authoritarian shift in the US (19:29) The willingness to give up democracy for policy wins (28:28) Rationalizing the descent to authoritarianism  (35:36) The importance of of state media in authoritarian regimes  (41:58) Breaking out of the media filter bubbles  (50:11) The paths forward for democracy You should read Twilight of Democracy: https://bit.ly/3oGBdCV Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Anne and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneapplebaum https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Anne Applebaum (Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic)joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her book Twilight of Democracy, why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, and the warning signs that we’re in danger of losing our republic. 


(02:12) Why she wrote Twilight of Democracy


(06:30) The allure of authoritarianism 


(10:40) What led to an authoritarian shift in the US


(19:29) The willingness to give up democracy for policy wins


(28:28) Rationalizing the descent to authoritarianism 


(35:36) The importance of of state media in authoritarian regimes 


(41:58) Breaking out of the media filter bubbles 


(50:11) The paths forward for democracy


You should read Twilight of Democracy: https://bit.ly/3oGBdCV



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]]> 3659 “The R Word” — The Weekly Roundup Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:10) The likelihood that we’re in a recession and why the Biden administration won’t say so (29:27) The shift in Ted Cruz’s messaging on immigration and what the pivot could mean (42:47) The January 6th prime time hearing, right-wing media going sour on Trump, and the continued Republican shift away from democracy  [Politicology+ Members Only] The intra-party posturing ahead of the presidential primary season and the quiet moves happening right now. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:01:00 -0000 “The R Word” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 157 Politicology The semantics of recession, Ted Cruz’s immigration ploy, and the MAGA march toward authoritarianism with or without Trump Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:10) The likelihood that we’re in a recession and why the Biden administration won’t say so (29:27) The shift in Ted Cruz’s messaging on immigration and what the pivot could mean (42:47) The January 6th prime time hearing, right-wing media going sour on Trump, and the continued Republican shift away from democracy  [Politicology+ Members Only] The intra-party posturing ahead of the presidential primary season and the quiet moves happening right now. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:10) The likelihood that we’re in a recession and why the Biden administration won’t say so


(29:27) The shift in Ted Cruz’s messaging on immigration and what the pivot could mean


(42:47) The January 6th prime time hearing, right-wing media going sour on Trump, and the continued Republican shift away from democracy 


[Politicology+ Members Only] The intra-party posturing ahead of the presidential primary season and the quiet moves happening right now.


// To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 5137 ENCORE: Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:59:04 -0000 ENCORE: Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game full 2 156 Politicology Fmr. HP CEO and presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss our focus on short-term gains over long term planning To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success.


(04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term


(07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems


(15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders


(30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing 



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]]> 4878 “Hitting The Red Button” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Murphy (Senior Strategist for John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:54) Biden’s approval rating continues to fall and the Democrat’s priority gap (18:40) The epidemic of Spanish-language misinformation (29:07) The Democrats keep playing with fire pushing anti-democracy candidates in GOP primaries  [Politicology+ Members Only] The investigations (and investigations of investigations) Republicans will conduct if they take back congress and how Democrats can use them to their advantage // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/murphymike https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:49:51 -0000 “Hitting The Red Button” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 155 Politicology The Democrats’ priority gap, the Spanish-language misinformation epidemic, and the Democrats playing with fire by pushing anti-democracy candidates in GOP primaries Mike Murphy (Senior Strategist for John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:54) Biden’s approval rating continues to fall and the Democrat’s priority gap (18:40) The epidemic of Spanish-language misinformation (29:07) The Democrats keep playing with fire pushing anti-democracy candidates in GOP primaries  [Politicology+ Members Only] The investigations (and investigations of investigations) Republicans will conduct if they take back congress and how Democrats can use them to their advantage // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/murphymike https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Murphy (Senior Strategist for John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:54) Biden’s approval rating continues to fall and the Democrat’s priority gap


(18:40) The epidemic of Spanish-language misinformation


(29:07) The Democrats keep playing with fire pushing anti-democracy candidates in GOP primaries 


[Politicology+ Members Only] The investigations (and investigations of investigations) Republicans will conduct if they take back congress and how Democrats can use them to their advantage


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]]> 2922 War Weary https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus John Sipher (Fmr. member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the changes in the war in Ukraine and the global impact of Russia’s six-month invasion.  (02:03) The shift in fighting to the Donbas Region (11:41) How the fighting now compares to the early days of the war (17:25) Accusations European countries are slow-walking military aid (29:42) The Holodomor and the use of food as a weapon (34:14) Food trade and global security  (38:40) Should we think about Russia’s actions as terrorism?  (45:00) The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO (54:54) What the U.S. can do to support Ukraine Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow John and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_sipher https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:30:20 -0000 War Weary full 2 154 Politicology Fmr. Senior CIA Official discusses the war in Ukraine, the fighting in the Donbas region, the global grain shortage, and Finland and Sweden joining NATO. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus John Sipher (Fmr. member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the changes in the war in Ukraine and the global impact of Russia’s six-month invasion.  (02:03) The shift in fighting to the Donbas Region (11:41) How the fighting now compares to the early days of the war (17:25) Accusations European countries are slow-walking military aid (29:42) The Holodomor and the use of food as a weapon (34:14) Food trade and global security  (38:40) Should we think about Russia’s actions as terrorism?  (45:00) The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO (54:54) What the U.S. can do to support Ukraine Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow John and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_sipher https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


John Sipher (Fmr. member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the changes in the war in Ukraine and the global impact of Russia’s six-month invasion. 


(02:03) The shift in fighting to the Donbas Region


(11:41) How the fighting now compares to the early days of the war


(17:25) Accusations European countries are slow-walking military aid


(29:42) The Holodomor and the use of food as a weapon


(34:14) Food trade and global security 


(38:40) Should we think about Russia’s actions as terrorism? 


(45:00) The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO


(54:54) What the U.S. can do to support Ukraine



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]]> 4224 “Playing With Fire” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:42) The January 6th committee’s hearing recounting the West Wing meeting about stealing the 2020 election (27:33) The top 3 issues driving voters heading toward the midterms this fall (47:58) The Democrats’ gamble to support election denier Kari Lake in the Arizona Republican primary race for Governor [Politicology+ Members Only] A Politico piece calling for Jon Stewart to run for President if Joe Biden doesn’t run in 2024 and the rise of the entertainer/politician // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:58:36 -0000 “Playing With Fire” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 153 Politicology The J6 committee’s focus on the West Wing coup planning meeting, the top issues driving voters in the midterms, the Democrats back Trump supporter in AZ GOP primary Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:42) The January 6th committee’s hearing recounting the West Wing meeting about stealing the 2020 election (27:33) The top 3 issues driving voters heading toward the midterms this fall (47:58) The Democrats’ gamble to support election denier Kari Lake in the Arizona Republican primary race for Governor [Politicology+ Members Only] A Politico piece calling for Jon Stewart to run for President if Joe Biden doesn’t run in 2024 and the rise of the entertainer/politician // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/stranter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) and Scott Tranter (Investor and Advisor to Decision Desk HQ) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:42) The January 6th committee’s hearing recounting the West Wing meeting about stealing the 2020 election


(27:33) The top 3 issues driving voters heading toward the midterms this fall


(47:58) The Democrats’ gamble to support election denier Kari Lake in the Arizona Republican primary race for Governor


[Politicology+ Members Only] A Politico piece calling for Jon Stewart to run for President if Joe Biden doesn’t run in 2024 and the rise of the entertainer/politician


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]]> 4251 Beneath The Supreme Court Earthquake — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with the decision. (01:40) What’s going on in the concurring opinions in Dobbs? (06:24) How compelling was the liberal dissent in Dobbs? (09:01) Is “substantive due process” an oxymoron? (17:15) What are the alternative approaches to Originalism? (22:27) The Federalist Society’s principles and their selection of Supreme Court Justices (26:01) Is the Supreme Court “illegitimate?” Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:19:00 -0000 Beneath The Supreme Court Earthquake — Part 2 full 2 152 Politicology Why this pro-choice law professor agrees with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with the decision. (01:40) What’s going on in the concurring opinions in Dobbs? (06:24) How compelling was the liberal dissent in Dobbs? (09:01) Is “substantive due process” an oxymoron? (17:15) What are the alternative approaches to Originalism? (22:27) The Federalist Society’s principles and their selection of Supreme Court Justices (26:01) Is the Supreme Court “illegitimate?” Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with the decision.


(01:40) What’s going on in the concurring opinions in Dobbs?


(06:24) How compelling was the liberal dissent in Dobbs?


(09:01) Is “substantive due process” an oxymoron?


(17:15) What are the alternative approaches to Originalism?


(22:27) The Federalist Society’s principles and their selection of Supreme Court Justices


(26:01) Is the Supreme Court “illegitimate?”


Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH


Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo



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]]> 2983 Beneath The Supreme Court Earthquake — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision, including overturning Roe v. Wade, and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with that decision as well as their approach. (01:50) What is Originalism? (04:33) Changes in case law over time (17:11) Why Griswold v. Connecticut (contraception) is different from Roe v. Wade (abortion) (18:56) The outlier analysis (34:10) How the Supreme Court treats precedent (39:20) Women’s equality: the argument for abortion rights liberal justices should have made Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:18:55 -0000 Beneath The Supreme Court Earthquake — Part 1 full 2 151 Politicology Why this pro-choice law professor agrees with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision, including overturning Roe v. Wade, and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with that decision as well as their approach. (01:50) What is Originalism? (04:33) Changes in case law over time (17:11) Why Griswold v. Connecticut (contraception) is different from Roe v. Wade (abortion) (18:56) The outlier analysis (34:10) How the Supreme Court treats precedent (39:20) Women’s equality: the argument for abortion rights liberal justices should have made Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar (Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision, including overturning Roe v. Wade, and why (as a liberal law professor) he agrees with that decision as well as their approach.


(01:50) What is Originalism?


(04:33) Changes in case law over time


(17:11) Why Griswold v. Connecticut (contraception) is different from Roe v. Wade (abortion)


(18:56) The outlier analysis


(34:10) How the Supreme Court treats precedent


(39:20) Women’s equality: the argument for abortion rights liberal justices should have made


Read Akhil’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about the leaked Dobbs decision: https://on.wsj.com/3z6d6DH


Read Akhil’s piece in Time Magazine about how liberal justices should use Originalism: https://bit.ly/3AK3Vdo


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]]> 3552 Rudderless, Aimless and Hopeless? — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:10) The recent reports of a White House in disarray, and the Democrats doubting if President Biden can meet the moment (23:42) The “New Right” building infrastructure and capacity at think tanks and advocacy organizations ahead of the midterms (39:00) What to make of the Trump administration officials who are speaking out in support of the January 6th Committee. [Politicology+ Members Only] Can bipartisanship survive the midterms?   // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Jul 2022 03:10:00 -0000 Rudderless, Aimless and Hopeless? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 150 Politicology Democrats doubt Biden, the “New Right” builds capacity in Washington, the J6 Committee and the Trump officials who are speaking out. Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:10) The recent reports of a White House in disarray, and the Democrats doubting if President Biden can meet the moment (23:42) The “New Right” building infrastructure and capacity at think tanks and advocacy organizations ahead of the midterms (39:00) What to make of the Trump administration officials who are speaking out in support of the January 6th Committee. [Politicology+ Members Only] Can bipartisanship survive the midterms?   // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy & Politics Program at Third Way) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:10) The recent reports of a White House in disarray, and the Democrats doubting if President Biden can meet the moment


(23:42) The “New Right” building infrastructure and capacity at think tanks and advocacy organizations ahead of the midterms


(39:00) What to make of the Trump administration officials who are speaking out in support of the January 6th Committee.


[Politicology+ Members Only] Can bipartisanship survive the midterms?  


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]]> 4167 ENCORE: Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (00:50) The “horseshoe theory”  (06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is (18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make (38:08) Figures who we can model  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:26:37 -0000 ENCORE: Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 2 full 2 149 Politicology Tom Nichols on his new book Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Democracy To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (00:50) The “horseshoe theory”  (06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is (18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make (38:08) Figures who we can model  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it.


(00:50) The “horseshoe theory” 


(06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is


(18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make


(38:08) Figures who we can model 



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]]> 3077 ENCORE: Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book (06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times” (15:32) Hedonistic adaptation (18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano” (29:03) The importance of public and private virtue  (37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:26:10 -0000 ENCORE: Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 1 full 2 148 Politicology Tom Nichols on his new book Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Democracy To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book (06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times” (15:32) Hedonistic adaptation (18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano” (29:03) The importance of public and private virtue  (37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it.


(01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book


(06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times”


(15:32) Hedonistic adaptation


(18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano”


(29:03) The importance of public and private virtue 


(37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism 



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]]> 3413 ‘The Trump-tanic’ is Sinking — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:21 ) The bombshell testimony from the January 6th committee hearing (34:33) The political impact of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade  (52:25) Tuesday’s primary elections and the election deniers who lost the Republican primaries in Colorado [Politicology+ Members Only] The deep divide in America’s white working class and how Republicans have used it to their advantage  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:37:35 -0000 ‘The Trump-tanic’ is Sinking — The Weekly Roundup full 2 147 Politicology The J6 Committee, the political impact of overturning Roe, Election Deniers go down in Colorado primaries Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:21 ) The bombshell testimony from the January 6th committee hearing (34:33) The political impact of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade  (52:25) Tuesday’s primary elections and the election deniers who lost the Republican primaries in Colorado [Politicology+ Members Only] The deep divide in America’s white working class and how Republicans have used it to their advantage  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Liz Gilbert (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:21 ) The bombshell testimony from the January 6th committee hearing


(34:33) The political impact of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade 


(52:25) Tuesday’s primary elections and the election deniers who lost the Republican primaries in Colorado


[Politicology+ Members Only] The deep divide in America’s white working class and how Republicans have used it to their advantage 


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]]> 4616 Deep Democracy with Yonathan Keren — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:27) Asking the minority opinion to come along (11:45) The importance of conflict (26:41) The origins of Lewis Deep Democracy (37:50) Deep democracy in interpersonal relationships Find Yonathan on his website: https://houseofdeepdemocracy.nl/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:12:46 -0000 Deep Democracy with Yonathan Keren — Part 2 full 2 146 Politicology Facilitator and instructor Yonathan Keren discusses his work building “deep democracy” Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:27) Asking the minority opinion to come along (11:45) The importance of conflict (26:41) The origins of Lewis Deep Democracy (37:50) Deep democracy in interpersonal relationships Find Yonathan on his website: https://houseofdeepdemocracy.nl/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy. 


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:27) Asking the minority opinion to come along


(11:45) The importance of conflict


(26:41) The origins of Lewis Deep Democracy


(37:50) Deep democracy in interpersonal relationships


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]]> 3613 ‘The Republic is in Danger’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:32) The Senate clears the first hurdle to passing the most significant gun legislation of the 21st century  (13:15) The January 6th committee outlining Trump’s involvement in the plot to steal the 2020 election (26:01) Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before congress, the stock market strain hitting retirement accounts, and Biden’s push for a temporary end to federal gas taxes [Politicology+ Members Only] The New York Times’s latest “America in Focus” focus group  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:31:00 -0000 ‘The Republic is in Danger’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 145 Politicology The bipartisan gun law in the Senate, the January 6th committee, the stock market strain hitting retirement accounts Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:32) The Senate clears the first hurdle to passing the most significant gun legislation of the 21st century  (13:15) The January 6th committee outlining Trump’s involvement in the plot to steal the 2020 election (26:01) Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before congress, the stock market strain hitting retirement accounts, and Biden’s push for a temporary end to federal gas taxes [Politicology+ Members Only] The New York Times’s latest “America in Focus” focus group  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) and Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:32) The Senate clears the first hurdle to passing the most significant gun legislation of the 21st century 


(13:15) The January 6th committee outlining Trump’s involvement in the plot to steal the 2020 election


(26:01) Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before congress, the stock market strain hitting retirement accounts, and Biden’s push for a temporary end to federal gas taxes


[Politicology+ Members Only] The New York Times’s latest “America in Focus” focus group 


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]]> 3275 Deep Democracy with Yonathan Keren — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:15) What is “deep democracy”? (03:11) Quantum theory and deep democracy (17:00) Quantum theory and Identity  (28:35) Democracy that goes deeper than winner take all (36:38) Bringing the minority view along with the majority Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:02:11 -0000 Deep Democracy with Yonathan Keren — Part 1 full 2 144 Politicology Facilitator and instructor Yonathan Keren discusses his work building “deep democracy” Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:15) What is “deep democracy”? (03:11) Quantum theory and deep democracy (17:00) Quantum theory and Identity  (28:35) Democracy that goes deeper than winner take all (36:38) Bringing the minority view along with the majority Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yonathan Keren (co-founder of House of Deep Democracy) joins Ron Steslow to discuss his work building deep democracy. 


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:15) What is “deep democracy”?


(03:11) Quantum theory and deep democracy


(17:00) Quantum theory and Identity 


(28:35) Democracy that goes deeper than winner take all


(36:38) Bringing the minority view along with the majority



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]]> 3223 Barr Calls “Bullsh*t” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:24) The start of the January 6th Committee’s public hearings  (23:48) Growing fears among Democratic leaders about Biden’s age being a liability (36:43) Still rising inflation  [Politicology+ Members Only] How Disney’s new film Lightyear could take the culture war to infinity and beyond. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:13:40 -0000 Barr Calls “Bullsh*t” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 143 Politicology The January 6th Committee Hearings, the American Gerontocracy, and still rising inflation Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:24) The start of the January 6th Committee’s public hearings  (23:48) Growing fears among Democratic leaders about Biden’s age being a liability (36:43) Still rising inflation  [Politicology+ Members Only] How Disney’s new film Lightyear could take the culture war to infinity and beyond. // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Al Cardenas (former advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:24) The start of the January 6th Committee’s public hearings 


(23:48) Growing fears among Democratic leaders about Biden’s age being a liability


(36:43) Still rising inflation 


[Politicology+ Members Only] How Disney’s new film Lightyear could take the culture war to infinity and beyond.


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]]> 3897 The Intimidation Game https://politicology.com/ For nearly four decades, Ben Ginsberg was one of the preeminent Republican election lawyers. Now he’s working to stop their attempts to subvert elections.  He and election law experts David Becker (Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research) join Ron Steslow to talk about the threats to elections officials and what it could mean for democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:10) Their backgrounds in election law (10:03) Why they created the Election Official Legal Defense Network (18:46) How threats to elections officials are changing  (30:50) The push for Republicans to recruit poll workers and the ‘precinct strategy’ (50:30) What will happen if we keep losing election officials? Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:34:44 -0000 The Intimidation Game full 2 142 Politicology Election law experts David Becker and Ben Ginsberg discuss the threats to elections workers For nearly four decades, Ben Ginsberg was one of the preeminent Republican election lawyers. Now he’s working to stop their attempts to subvert elections.  He and election law experts David Becker (Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research) join Ron Steslow to talk about the threats to elections officials and what it could mean for democracy.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:10) Their backgrounds in election law (10:03) Why they created the Election Official Legal Defense Network (18:46) How threats to elections officials are changing  (30:50) The push for Republicans to recruit poll workers and the ‘precinct strategy’ (50:30) What will happen if we keep losing election officials? Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For nearly four decades, Ben Ginsberg was one of the preeminent Republican election lawyers. Now he’s working to stop their attempts to subvert elections. 


He and election law experts David Becker (Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research) join Ron Steslow to talk about the threats to elections officials and what it could mean for democracy. 


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:10) Their backgrounds in election law


(10:03) Why they created the Election Official Legal Defense Network


(18:46) How threats to elections officials are changing 


(30:50) The push for Republicans to recruit poll workers and the ‘precinct strategy’


(50:30) What will happen if we keep losing election officials?


Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org


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]]> 4478 “A Lot of Riches” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Michael Slaby (former Chief Technology Officer to the 2012 Obama campaign) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:26) The recall election of San Francisco’s District Attorney, the rise in crime, and what it might mean for elections this fall (31:25) Did Facebook destroy democracy? What will Sheryl Sandberg’s exit mean for Meta (52:55) President Biden’s planned trip to Saudi Arabia and what it means for our relationship with the authoritarian regime [Politicology+ Members Only] What to expect from the January 6th Committee’s public hearings  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/slaby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Jun 2022 01:25:46 -0000 “A Lot of Riches” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 141 Politicology The San Francisco Recall, Whether Facebook Destroyed Democracy, Normalizing Relations with Saudi Arabia Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Michael Slaby (former Chief Technology Officer to the 2012 Obama campaign) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:26) The recall election of San Francisco’s District Attorney, the rise in crime, and what it might mean for elections this fall (31:25) Did Facebook destroy democracy? What will Sheryl Sandberg’s exit mean for Meta (52:55) President Biden’s planned trip to Saudi Arabia and what it means for our relationship with the authoritarian regime [Politicology+ Members Only] What to expect from the January 6th Committee’s public hearings  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/slaby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) and Michael Slaby (former Chief Technology Officer to the 2012 Obama campaign) join guest host Lucy Caldwell to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:26) The recall election of San Francisco’s District Attorney, the rise in crime, and what it might mean for elections this fall


(31:25) Did Facebook destroy democracy? What will Sheryl Sandberg’s exit mean for Meta


(52:55) President Biden’s planned trip to Saudi Arabia and what it means for our relationship with the authoritarian regime


[Politicology+ Members Only] What to expect from the January 6th Committee’s public hearings 


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]]> 5236 Part 2: Deepfakes and the Infocalypse with Nina Schick https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In the second half of this  two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society.  (01:43) What can you do to protect yourself from deepfakes? (05:09) Government-industry collaboration to educate consumers (17:28) Deepfakes in the context of  wider geopolitical uncertainty (24:10) The “Liar’s Dividend” (30:15) Disinformation and the “Autocrat’s Dream” (33:34) Deepfakes in the Russia-Ukraine War You should read Deepfakes: https://amzn.to/3NSgdDT Follow Nina and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaDSchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:49:38 -0000 Part 2: Deepfakes and the Infocalypse with Nina Schick full 2 140 Politicology Nina Shick discusses her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In the second half of this  two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society.  (01:43) What can you do to protect yourself from deepfakes? (05:09) Government-industry collaboration to educate consumers (17:28) Deepfakes in the context of  wider geopolitical uncertainty (24:10) The “Liar’s Dividend” (30:15) Disinformation and the “Autocrat’s Dream” (33:34) Deepfakes in the Russia-Ukraine War You should read Deepfakes: https://amzn.to/3NSgdDT Follow Nina and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaDSchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In the second half of this  two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society. 


(01:43) What can you do to protect yourself from deepfakes?


(05:09) Government-industry collaboration to educate consumers


(17:28) Deepfakes in the context of  wider geopolitical uncertainty


(24:10) The “Liar’s Dividend”


(30:15) Disinformation and the “Autocrat’s Dream”


(33:34) Deepfakes in the Russia-Ukraine War


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]]> 2776 “Bidenflation” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:15) Biden’s growing inflation problem (38:48) Top Gun: Maverick and the Department of Defense’s history partnering on some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters [Politicology+ Members Only] Who could vie for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 and when a “sane” Republican might have a chance at national prominence. (What is a “sane” Republican, anyway?”) // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:45:00 -0000 “Bidenflation” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 139 Politicology Biden’s inflation problem and the Pentagon’s major role in Top Gun: Maverick Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:15) Biden’s growing inflation problem (38:48) Top Gun: Maverick and the Department of Defense’s history partnering on some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters [Politicology+ Members Only] Who could vie for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 and when a “sane” Republican might have a chance at national prominence. (What is a “sane” Republican, anyway?”) // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:15) Biden’s growing inflation problem


(38:48) Top Gun: Maverick and the Department of Defense’s history partnering on some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters


[Politicology+ Members Only] Who could vie for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 and when a “sane” Republican might have a chance at national prominence. (What is a “sane” Republican, anyway?”)


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]]> 4279 Deepfakes and the Infocalypse with Nina Schick — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In this two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society.  (01:44) Her career as a political consultant and how she came to focus on misinformation (04:15) What deepfakes are (07:34) What is the Infocalypse?  (09:10) How deepfakes have become available to the masses (14:35) Can detection software keep up with advances in deepfakes? (26:10) Deepfakes and non-consensual pornography  You should read Deepfakes: https://amzn.to/3NSgdDT Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Nina and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaDSchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:32:06 -0000 Deepfakes and the Infocalypse with Nina Schick — Part 1 full 2 138 Politicology Nina Shick discusses her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In this two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society.  (01:44) Her career as a political consultant and how she came to focus on misinformation (04:15) What deepfakes are (07:34) What is the Infocalypse?  (09:10) How deepfakes have become available to the masses (14:35) Can detection software keep up with advances in deepfakes? (26:10) Deepfakes and non-consensual pornography  You should read Deepfakes: https://amzn.to/3NSgdDT Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Nina and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaDSchick https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


What does it mean when you can’t trust what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears? In this two-part episode, Author and political advisor Nina Schick joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse and what the use of synthetic media could mean for our politics and society. 


(01:44) Her career as a political consultant and how she came to focus on misinformation


(04:15) What deepfakes are


(07:34) What is the Infocalypse? 


(09:10) How deepfakes have become available to the masses


(14:35) Can detection software keep up with advances in deepfakes?


(26:10) Deepfakes and non-consensual pornography 


You should read Deepfakes: https://amzn.to/3NSgdDT



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]]> 2548 TAPPED: Cancel Culture, Fair Elections, and Battleground Polarization with Prof. Doug Kriner https://politicology.com/ This is a preview of our TAPPED calls, which are typically for Politicology+ members only. Subscribe now or find out more at: https://politicology.com/plus What’s different about the relative handful of battleground districts that will determine the balance of power in Washington? An unconventional new poll just took a closer look at that question—and the results are surprising. (They’re also instructive for operatives running competitive midterm campaigns right now.) In this TAPPED call, I talk with one of the architects of the survey, Cornell Professor Douglas Kriner. Doug is an award-winning author and the Clinton Rossiter Professor in American Institutions at Cornell. Together with Rep. Steve Israel, chair of Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, teamed up with political polling veteran Anna Greenberg, Ph.D., to design this unique survey. They released the results during Cornell’s recent State of Democracy Summit on May 24, 2022. Read more about the findings: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/05/where-red-and-blue-meet-cancel-culture-fair-elections Prof. Douglas Kriner: https://government.cornell.edu/douglas-l-kriner Rep. Steve Israel: https://government.cornell.edu/steve-israel Anna Greenberg, Ph.D.: https://twitter.com/Anna_Greenberg Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 May 2022 22:02:35 -0000 TAPPED: Cancel Culture, Fair Elections, and Battleground Polarization with Prof. Doug Kriner full 2 Politicology What’s different about the relative handful of battleground districts that will determine the balance of power in Washington? This is a preview of our TAPPED calls, which are typically for Politicology+ members only. Subscribe now or find out more at: https://politicology.com/plus What’s different about the relative handful of battleground districts that will determine the balance of power in Washington? An unconventional new poll just took a closer look at that question—and the results are surprising. (They’re also instructive for operatives running competitive midterm campaigns right now.) In this TAPPED call, I talk with one of the architects of the survey, Cornell Professor Douglas Kriner. Doug is an award-winning author and the Clinton Rossiter Professor in American Institutions at Cornell. Together with Rep. Steve Israel, chair of Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, teamed up with political polling veteran Anna Greenberg, Ph.D., to design this unique survey. They released the results during Cornell’s recent State of Democracy Summit on May 24, 2022. Read more about the findings: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/05/where-red-and-blue-meet-cancel-culture-fair-elections Prof. Douglas Kriner: https://government.cornell.edu/douglas-l-kriner Rep. Steve Israel: https://government.cornell.edu/steve-israel Anna Greenberg, Ph.D.: https://twitter.com/Anna_Greenberg Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a preview of our TAPPED calls, which are typically for Politicology+ members only. Subscribe now or find out more at: https://politicology.com/plus

What’s different about the relative handful of battleground districts that will determine the balance of power in Washington? An unconventional new poll just took a closer look at that question—and the results are surprising. (They’re also instructive for operatives running competitive midterm campaigns right now.)

In this TAPPED call, I talk with one of the architects of the survey, Cornell Professor Douglas Kriner. Doug is an award-winning author and the Clinton Rossiter Professor in American Institutions at Cornell. Together with Rep. Steve Israel, chair of Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, teamed up with political polling veteran Anna Greenberg, Ph.D., to design this unique survey. They released the results during Cornell’s recent State of Democracy Summit on May 24, 2022.

Read more about the findings: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/05/where-red-and-blue-meet-cancel-culture-fair-elections


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]]> 1427 19 Empty Beds — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Communications expert Susan Del Percio and Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:04) The school shooting in Uvalde, TX and red flag laws (22:34) The biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections (37:04) The Russian blockade stopping Ukraine’s grain exports and the dire consequences for global food security [Politicology+ Members Only] The Democrats not-so-secret-search for an alternative to Joe Biden to top the ticket in 2024 // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 May 2022 21:56:49 -0000 19 Empty Beds — The Weekly Roundup full 2 137 Politicology The Uvalde Massacre, Tuesday’s primary elections, the Russian Grain blockade Communications expert Susan Del Percio and Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:04) The school shooting in Uvalde, TX and red flag laws (22:34) The biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections (37:04) The Russian blockade stopping Ukraine’s grain exports and the dire consequences for global food security [Politicology+ Members Only] The Democrats not-so-secret-search for an alternative to Joe Biden to top the ticket in 2024 // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Communications expert Susan Del Percio and Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:04) The school shooting in Uvalde, TX and red flag laws


(22:34) The biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections


(37:04) The Russian blockade stopping Ukraine’s grain exports and the dire consequences for global food security


[Politicology+ Members Only] The Democrats not-so-secret-search for an alternative to Joe Biden to top the ticket in 2024

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]]> 3972 Behind The Filter Bubble https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Algorithms are the secret sauce of Silicon Valley startups and social media giants. They are complex sets of rules—written in code—that dictate your experience when you’re scrolling through Twitter or Facebook or Instagram in your own digital ‘filter bubble.’ In this episode, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Rob Reich join Ron Steslow to discuss Elon Musk’s proposal to make Twitter’s algorithms open source and what algorithmic transparency could mean for users, for civil society, and for democracy. (02:21) What social media algorithms do and how they impact what you see on platforms (05:01) The embedded values on social media platforms (11:07) How algorithmic transparency could help bad actors  (12:23) What algorithms look for and what they’re trained to do  (15:05) Content moderation and algorithmic amplification (23:53) Transparency without going open source (28:01) Algorithmic choice through “middleware” (32:27) Consumer Choice, misinformation, and filter bubbles  (48:43) Whether Democracy can withstand this Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran, Rob, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/robreich  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 May 2022 20:24:00 -0000 Behind The Filter Bubble full 2 136 Politicology Mehran Sahami and Rob Reich on what it would mean to make Twitter’s algorithm open source To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Algorithms are the secret sauce of Silicon Valley startups and social media giants. They are complex sets of rules—written in code—that dictate your experience when you’re scrolling through Twitter or Facebook or Instagram in your own digital ‘filter bubble.’ In this episode, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Rob Reich join Ron Steslow to discuss Elon Musk’s proposal to make Twitter’s algorithms open source and what algorithmic transparency could mean for users, for civil society, and for democracy. (02:21) What social media algorithms do and how they impact what you see on platforms (05:01) The embedded values on social media platforms (11:07) How algorithmic transparency could help bad actors  (12:23) What algorithms look for and what they’re trained to do  (15:05) Content moderation and algorithmic amplification (23:53) Transparency without going open source (28:01) Algorithmic choice through “middleware” (32:27) Consumer Choice, misinformation, and filter bubbles  (48:43) Whether Democracy can withstand this Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran, Rob, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/robreich  https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Algorithms are the secret sauce of Silicon Valley startups and social media giants. They are complex sets of rules—written in code—that dictate your experience when you’re scrolling through Twitter or Facebook or Instagram in your own digital ‘filter bubble.’ In this episode, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Rob Reich join Ron Steslow to discuss Elon Musk’s proposal to make Twitter’s algorithms open source and what algorithmic transparency could mean for users, for civil society, and for democracy.


(02:21) What social media algorithms do and how they impact what you see on platforms


(05:01) The embedded values on social media platforms


(11:07) How algorithmic transparency could help bad actors 


(12:23) What algorithms look for and what they’re trained to do 


(15:05) Content moderation and algorithmic amplification


(23:53) Transparency without going open source


(28:01) Algorithmic choice through “middleware”


(32:27) Consumer Choice, misinformation, and filter bubbles 


(48:43) Whether Democracy can withstand this



Purchase System Error: 

https://systemerrorbook.com/ 


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]]> 3557 The Great Replacement — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:28) The biggest stories coming out of Tuesday’s primary elections  (21:01) Great Replacement Theory (43:20) DHS’s warning of political violence after the draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade [Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk the dynamist  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 May 2022 21:44:01 -0000 The Great Replacement — The Weekly Roundup full 2 135 Politicology Tuesday’s Primaries, Great Replacement Theory, and DHS’s warning about political violence Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:28) The biggest stories coming out of Tuesday’s primary elections  (21:01) Great Replacement Theory (43:20) DHS’s warning of political violence after the draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade [Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk the dynamist  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:28) The biggest stories coming out of Tuesday’s primary elections 


(21:01) Great Replacement Theory


(43:20) DHS’s warning of political violence after the draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade


[Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk the dynamist 

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]]> 4248 Encore: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology, visit politicology.com/donate Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2022 18:42:00 -0000 Encore: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations full 2 134 Politicology Journalist, public speaker and author Celeste Headlee joins host Ron Steslow to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology, visit politicology.com/donate Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus

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Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com

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]]> 2622 The Intimidation Game — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategist Mike Madrid and communications consultant James Lynch join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:20) The stock market tumble, interest rate hikes, and voter concerns over gas & groceries  (19:07) Abortion rights protests after the leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade (38:18) The DNC’s newly announced ad spend to reach Latino Voters [Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk’s pledge to restore Donald Trump’s banned Twitter account // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2022 14:57:57 -0000 The Intimidation Game — The Weekly Roundup full 2 133 Politicology The Stock Market Stumble, Abortion Rights Protests, and the DNC’s Latino outreach Political strategist Mike Madrid and communications consultant James Lynch join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:20) The stock market tumble, interest rate hikes, and voter concerns over gas & groceries  (19:07) Abortion rights protests after the leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade (38:18) The DNC’s newly announced ad spend to reach Latino Voters [Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk’s pledge to restore Donald Trump’s banned Twitter account // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategist Mike Madrid and communications consultant James Lynch join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(03:20) The stock market tumble, interest rate hikes, and voter concerns over gas & groceries 


(19:07) Abortion rights protests after the leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade


(38:18) The DNC’s newly announced ad spend to reach Latino Voters


[Politicology+ Members Only] Elon Musk’s pledge to restore Donald Trump’s banned Twitter account


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]]> 4074 Modeling Victory — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it  (02:55) The decrease in response rates over time (10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote (15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts  (28:05 ) Innovations in data science (31:14) The numbers Scott is watching My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 May 2022 19:45:00 -0000 Modeling Victory — Part 2 full 2 132 Politicology Scott Tranter on data science, polling, and modeling In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it  (02:55) The decrease in response rates over time (10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote (15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts  (28:05 ) Innovations in data science (31:14) The numbers Scott is watching My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(00:59) The non-response bias and how data scientists must deal with it 


(02:55) The decrease in response rates over time


(10:47) Likely vs eligible voters in polls and how to predict who’s likely to vote


(15:55) Finding respondents to fill cohorts 


(28:05 ) Innovations in data science


(31:14) The numbers Scott is watching


My conversation with Mike Madrid about Latino Voting Trends: https://link.chtbl.com/CgkltIhG


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]]> 2800 The End of Roe? — The Weekly Roundup Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, political strategist Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack the most important story of the week: (02:15) Politico’s bombshell scoop that Justice Alito drafted a majority opinion overturning Roe v Wade (14:23) The impact the decision could have on women (17:45) The unprecedented leak from SCOTUS and what it could mean for the Court (30:18) How this could impact the midterm elections (52:39) What this could mean for other rights built on the same legal framework  (58:51)What listeners can do  [Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss the Ohio primary election and  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/wendydavis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 May 2022 04:10:04 -0000 The End of Roe? — The Weekly Roundup full 2 131 Politicology Politico’s scoop that The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade and Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft opinion Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, political strategist Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack the most important story of the week: (02:15) Politico’s bombshell scoop that Justice Alito drafted a majority opinion overturning Roe v Wade (14:23) The impact the decision could have on women (17:45) The unprecedented leak from SCOTUS and what it could mean for the Court (30:18) How this could impact the midterm elections (52:39) What this could mean for other rights built on the same legal framework  (58:51)What listeners can do  [Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss the Ohio primary election and  // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/wendydavis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, political strategist Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack the most important story of the week:


(02:15) Politico’s bombshell scoop that Justice Alito drafted a majority opinion overturning Roe v Wade


(14:23) The impact the decision could have on women


(17:45) The unprecedented leak from SCOTUS and what it could mean for the Court


(30:18) How this could impact the midterm elections


(52:39) What this could mean for other rights built on the same legal framework 


(58:51)What listeners can do 


[Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss the Ohio primary election and 


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]]> 4220 A Note from Ron https://politicology.com/ Ron checks in while on the road headed to Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 May 2022 21:51:26 -0000 A Note from Ron full 2 Politicology Ron checks in while on the road headed to Ukraine Ron checks in while on the road headed to Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron checks in while on the road headed to Ukraine

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]]> 234 Modeling Victory — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign  (04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used (11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out (15:16) Explaining sampling  (34:36) Polling vs modeling (37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 May 2022 19:09:39 -0000 Modeling Victory — Part 1 full 2 130 Politicology Scott Tranter on data science, polling, and modeling In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign  (04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used (11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out (15:16) Explaining sampling  (34:36) Polling vs modeling (37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stranter https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:00) The role of a data scientist on a campaign 


(04:20) What message testing is and how it’s used


(11:15) Understanding voters you need to persuade and voters you need to turn out


(15:16) Explaining sampling 


(34:36) Polling vs modeling


(37:15) Why pollsters choose the cohorts they do



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]]> 3160 “A Moment Of Alignment” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategist Mike Madrid and Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:02) Mark Meadows’ texts and the recently leaked Kevin McCarthy calls (35:18) Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter [Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss a discuss a Politicology+ listener's email about hasty uses of the terms “misinformation” and “disinformation.” // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:37:40 -0000 “A Moment Of Alignment” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 127 Politicology Meadow’s texts, McCarthy’s phone calls, and the Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter Political strategist Mike Madrid and Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:02) Mark Meadows’ texts and the recently leaked Kevin McCarthy calls (35:18) Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter [Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss a discuss a Politicology+ listener's email about hasty uses of the terms “misinformation” and “disinformation.” // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategist Mike Madrid and Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:02) Mark Meadows’ texts and the recently leaked Kevin McCarthy calls


(35:18) Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter


[Politicology+ Members Only] We discuss a discuss a Politicology+ listener's email about hasty uses of the terms “misinformation” and “disinformation.”


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]]> 4303 France’s Mainstreaming Extremism https://politicology.com/ French Journalist Karen Lajon joins Ron Steslow to discuss France’s presidential election last weekend To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:43) Karen’s work covering France and the world  (03:50 The climate heading into the elections  (05:08) The sentiment around Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron  (09:33) Le Pen’s push to de-demonize the National Rally (19:23) Le Pen’s ties to Putin  (25:34) What a LePen victory would have meant for France Follow Karen and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenlajon https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:12:24 -0000 France’s Mainstreaming Extremism full 2 128 Politicology Le Pen, Macron, and France’s presidential election French Journalist Karen Lajon joins Ron Steslow to discuss France’s presidential election last weekend To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:43) Karen’s work covering France and the world  (03:50 The climate heading into the elections  (05:08) The sentiment around Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron  (09:33) Le Pen’s push to de-demonize the National Rally (19:23) Le Pen’s ties to Putin  (25:34) What a LePen victory would have meant for France Follow Karen and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenlajon https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices French Journalist Karen Lajon joins Ron Steslow to discuss France’s presidential election last weekend


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(01:43) Karen’s work covering France and the world 


(03:50 The climate heading into the elections 


(05:08) The sentiment around Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron 


(09:33) Le Pen’s push to de-demonize the National Rally


(19:23) Le Pen’s ties to Putin 


(25:34) What a LePen victory would have meant for France





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]]> 3318 The Long Game — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (01:52) The Democratic groups pushing to elect local election officials in anticipation of 2024 (21:34) The shift to a longer term war in Ukraine, and the US and allies sending heavier, more advanced weaponry (46:56) How Dems are pushing back on “Defund the Police” [Politicology+ Members Only] “Lighting Money On Fire” — Democratic donations flowing into unwinnable races // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:13:55 -0000 The Long Game — The Weekly Roundup full 2 127 Politicology Clerk Works, the heavier weapons headed to Ukraine, Abigail Spanbergers reset on policing policy Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (01:52) The Democratic groups pushing to elect local election officials in anticipation of 2024 (21:34) The shift to a longer term war in Ukraine, and the US and allies sending heavier, more advanced weaponry (46:56) How Dems are pushing back on “Defund the Police” [Politicology+ Members Only] “Lighting Money On Fire” — Democratic donations flowing into unwinnable races // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:52) The Democratic groups pushing to elect local election officials in anticipation of 2024


(21:34) The shift to a longer term war in Ukraine, and the US and allies sending heavier, more advanced weaponry


(46:56) How Dems are pushing back on “Defund the Police”


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]]> 4547 420 Special: Cannabis Politics with California’s ‘Pot Girl’ https://politicology.com/ Amy O’Gorman Jenkins joins Ron Steslow to discuss cannabis policy and how public opinion on marijuana has changed.  To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:56) How Amy became “Pot Girl”  (04:32) An overview of cannabis laws in the U.S.  (06:16) How public opinion has changed since CA legalized medical marijuana in 1996 (09:36) How cannabis laws have changed since 2012 (24:55) The myths of cannabis legalization  (30:05) State benefits for legalizing cannabis  (32:17) Concerns over legalization and the need for more research  (37:38) Barriers for entering the legal cannabis entry  (46:55) Predictions for Federal legislation  (54:01) An eye on hemp products  Follow Amy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amysjenkins https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:28:39 -0000 420 Special: Cannabis Politics with California’s ‘Pot Girl’ full 2 126 Politicology Cannabis policy and how public opinion on marijuana has changed. Amy O’Gorman Jenkins joins Ron Steslow to discuss cannabis policy and how public opinion on marijuana has changed.  To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:56) How Amy became “Pot Girl”  (04:32) An overview of cannabis laws in the U.S.  (06:16) How public opinion has changed since CA legalized medical marijuana in 1996 (09:36) How cannabis laws have changed since 2012 (24:55) The myths of cannabis legalization  (30:05) State benefits for legalizing cannabis  (32:17) Concerns over legalization and the need for more research  (37:38) Barriers for entering the legal cannabis entry  (46:55) Predictions for Federal legislation  (54:01) An eye on hemp products  Follow Amy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amysjenkins https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amy O’Gorman Jenkins joins Ron Steslow to discuss cannabis policy and how public opinion on marijuana has changed. 


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(01:56) How Amy became “Pot Girl” 


(04:32) An overview of cannabis laws in the U.S. 


(06:16) How public opinion has changed since CA legalized medical marijuana in 1996


(09:36) How cannabis laws have changed since 2012


(24:55) The myths of cannabis legalization 


(30:05) State benefits for legalizing cannabis 


(32:17) Concerns over legalization and the need for more research 


(37:38) Barriers for entering the legal cannabis entry 


(46:55) Predictions for Federal legislation 


(54:01) An eye on hemp products 



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]]> 4399 ‘We Control Them All’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Social policy and politics expert Lanae Erickson and crisis communications expert and MSNBC political analyst Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:06) The DOJ’s investigation into Donald Trump and Don Jr.’s plan to overthrow the government (25:35) The rise in crime across the country and Joe Biden’s move to regulate ghost guns  (45:25) How rising inflation is impacting the housing market and what that could mean at the ballot box [Politicology+ Members Only] The Supreme Court dissent pushing back on the use of the shadow docket // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:00:43 -0000 ‘We Control Them All’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 125 Politicology Don Jr.’s Texts, the DOJ investigating Trump , rising crime and ghost guns, inflation and the widening wealth gap Social policy and politics expert Lanae Erickson and crisis communications expert and MSNBC political analyst Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:06) The DOJ’s investigation into Donald Trump and Don Jr.’s plan to overthrow the government (25:35) The rise in crime across the country and Joe Biden’s move to regulate ghost guns  (45:25) How rising inflation is impacting the housing market and what that could mean at the ballot box [Politicology+ Members Only] The Supreme Court dissent pushing back on the use of the shadow docket // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Social policy and politics expert Lanae Erickson and crisis communications expert and MSNBC political analyst Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:06) The DOJ’s investigation into Donald Trump and Don Jr.’s plan to overthrow the government


(25:35) The rise in crime across the country and Joe Biden’s move to regulate ghost guns 


(45:25) How rising inflation is impacting the housing market and what that could mean at the ballot box


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]]> 4725 Encore: System Error — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:01:00 -0000 Encore: System Error — Part 2 full 2 124 Politicology Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. 


(07:11) The modern day trolley problem


(16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving


(23:16) The other skills tech companies need


(28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO


(39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates



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]]> 3428 Encore: System Error — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Encore: System Error — Part 1 full 2 123 Politicology Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. 


(05:42) Why they decided to write their book


(10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley


(19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy


(37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies



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]]> 3188 "Crap Information Universe" — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid, and national security writer Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:13) The Bucha Massacre and the slew of news about Putin’s War (50:52) Republicans vowing to attack corporations and advance authoritarianism if they take back the control of congress [Politicology+ Members Only] What would happen if FOX news viewers watched CNN? We’ll talk about the impact changing the channel had in a 2020 study // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:28:00 -0000 "Crap Information Universe" — The Weekly Roundup full 2 122 Politicology The Bucha Massacre, Putin’s War, and the War on Disney Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid, and national security writer Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:13) The Bucha Massacre and the slew of news about Putin’s War (50:52) Republicans vowing to attack corporations and advance authoritarianism if they take back the control of congress [Politicology+ Members Only] What would happen if FOX news viewers watched CNN? We’ll talk about the impact changing the channel had in a 2020 study // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid, and national security writer Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:13) The Bucha Massacre and the slew of news about Putin’s War


(50:52) Republicans vowing to attack corporations and advance authoritarianism if they take back the control of congress


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]]> 5098 It’s Numbers Season — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In the second part of this two part episode, Mike Madrid breaks down some recent polling numbers and discusses what it might mean during the midterm elections.  To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:56) NBC News polling on candidate issues positions and how that can shape midterm races (10:04) The negative impact of endorsements  (17:49) The negative impact of a Mitch McConnell or Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsement in Republican primary races (24:33) How Biden’s low approval numbers in Arizona could shape their 2022 elections Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:37:00 -0000 It’s Numbers Season — Part 2 full 2 121 Politicology Mike Madrid breaks down recent polling data and what it might mean for the midterm elections In the second part of this two part episode, Mike Madrid breaks down some recent polling numbers and discusses what it might mean during the midterm elections.  To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:56) NBC News polling on candidate issues positions and how that can shape midterm races (10:04) The negative impact of endorsements  (17:49) The negative impact of a Mitch McConnell or Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsement in Republican primary races (24:33) How Biden’s low approval numbers in Arizona could shape their 2022 elections Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second part of this two part episode, Mike Madrid breaks down some recent polling numbers and discusses what it might mean during the midterm elections. 


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(00:56) NBC News polling on candidate issues positions and how that can shape midterm races


(10:04) The negative impact of endorsements 


(17:49) The negative impact of a Mitch McConnell or Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsement in Republican primary races


(24:33) How Biden’s low approval numbers in Arizona could shape their 2022 elections




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]]> 2344 It’s Numbers Season — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In this two part episode, Mike Madrid joins Ron Steslow to discuss how political campaigns use polling data to make decisions and how pollsters gather data to measure public opinion. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) What do you mean, “it’s numbers season?”  (03:54) What polling data does and doesn’t tell us (07:19) Looking for trends in polling (10:57) How polling data drives decisions on political campaigns (16:33) the importance of sampling (23:23) How pollsters weight their data Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:50:00 -0000 It’s Numbers Season — Part 1 full 2 120 Politicology Mike Madrid joins to discuss how political campaigns gather and use polling data In this two part episode, Mike Madrid joins Ron Steslow to discuss how political campaigns use polling data to make decisions and how pollsters gather data to measure public opinion. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:00) What do you mean, “it’s numbers season?”  (03:54) What polling data does and doesn’t tell us (07:19) Looking for trends in polling (10:57) How polling data drives decisions on political campaigns (16:33) the importance of sampling (23:23) How pollsters weight their data Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part episode, Mike Madrid joins Ron Steslow to discuss how political campaigns use polling data to make decisions and how pollsters gather data to measure public opinion.


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:00) What do you mean, “it’s numbers season?” 


(03:54) What polling data does and doesn’t tell us


(07:19) Looking for trends in polling


(10:57) How polling data drives decisions on political campaigns


(16:33) the importance of sampling


(23:23) How pollsters weight their data



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]]> 2502 [+] Hunter Biden's Laptop [Members Only] https://politicology.com/membership/ The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why they matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:15:30 -0000 [+] Hunter Biden's Laptop [Members Only] full 2 Politicology Politicology+ Exclusive Segment The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why they matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why they matter.

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]]> 1670 7 Hours and 37 Minutes — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:34) The nearly eight hour gap in President Trump's White House phone logs from January 6th (22:32) Putin’s War and Biden’s “regime change” line (46:18) How the Left’s climate playbook needs to change [Politicology+ Members Only] The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why it matters // To get your private, all-access, and ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Mpolymer https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:15:00 -0000 7 Hours and 37 Minutes — The Weekly Roundup full 2 119 Politicology Trump’s missing phone logs, Putin’s war and Biden’s gaffe, how the climate playbook needs to change Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (02:34) The nearly eight hour gap in President Trump's White House phone logs from January 6th (22:32) Putin’s War and Biden’s “regime change” line (46:18) How the Left’s climate playbook needs to change [Politicology+ Members Only] The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why it matters // To get your private, all-access, and ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Are you learning from Politicology? Help us expand by pitching in now: https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Mpolymer https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:34) The nearly eight hour gap in President Trump's White House phone logs from January 6th


(22:32) Putin’s War and Biden’s “regime change” line


(46:18) How the Left’s climate playbook needs to change


[Politicology+ Members Only] The Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden and the once-censored stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop we now know to be true—and why it matters // To get your private, all-access, and ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


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]]> 4871 War and Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/ Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to look at the psychological phenomenon of “moral rebels” and vis-a-vis Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:21) What is a moral rebel? (3:14) The bystander effect in global crises  (08:00) Russians standing up against the war  (14:35) Why we’re drawn to moral rebels (24:38) The importance of character Read Catherine’s book Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels: https://bit.ly/3ITMVSa  Listen to our earlier conversation about being moral rebels: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:50:35 -0000 War and Moral Rebels full 2 118 Politicology Psychology Professor Catherine Sanderson discusses moral rebels and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to look at the psychological phenomenon of “moral rebels” and vis-a-vis Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:21) What is a moral rebel? (3:14) The bystander effect in global crises  (08:00) Russians standing up against the war  (14:35) Why we’re drawn to moral rebels (24:38) The importance of character Read Catherine’s book Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels: https://bit.ly/3ITMVSa  Listen to our earlier conversation about being moral rebels: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to look at the psychological phenomenon of “moral rebels” and vis-a-vis Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:21) What is a moral rebel?


(3:14) The bystander effect in global crises 


(08:00) Russians standing up against the war 


(14:35) Why we’re drawn to moral rebels


(24:38) The importance of character


Read Catherine’s book Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels: https://bit.ly/3ITMVSa 


Listen to our earlier conversation about being moral rebels: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd


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]]> 3420 ‘Gas and Groceries’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Former congressman, DCCC chair, and head of Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, Steve Israel, and political strategists Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:32) Mike Madrid’s New York Times Opinion Essay about Latinos voters moving to the Republican Party (Read it here: https://nyti.ms/3LlaZiN) (24:00) How Ukraine is exploiting Putin’s fears with information warfare (42:19) The Disney Employees’ walkout over the lack of corporate response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, and the influence of employees on corporate actors [Politicology+ Exclusive] How growing fears over inflation and stagflation can define the midterms // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to Mike and Chuck on The Latino Vote podcast: https://apple.co/3wz2bl7 Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:35:04 -0000 ‘Gas and Groceries’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 117 Politicology The New York Times guest essay on Latino voters moving to the GOP, An update on the war in Ukraine, and how Ukraine is exploiting Putin’s fears, Disney employees protesting the lack fo response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill Former congressman, DCCC chair, and head of Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, Steve Israel, and political strategists Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week: (03:32) Mike Madrid’s New York Times Opinion Essay about Latinos voters moving to the Republican Party (Read it here: https://nyti.ms/3LlaZiN) (24:00) How Ukraine is exploiting Putin’s fears with information warfare (42:19) The Disney Employees’ walkout over the lack of corporate response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, and the influence of employees on corporate actors [Politicology+ Exclusive] How growing fears over inflation and stagflation can define the midterms // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Listen to Mike and Chuck on The Latino Vote podcast: https://apple.co/3wz2bl7 Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://twitter.com/madrid_mike  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former congressman, DCCC chair, and head of Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, Steve Israel, and political strategists Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:


(03:32) Mike Madrid’s New York Times Opinion Essay about Latinos voters moving to the Republican Party (Read it here: https://nyti.ms/3LlaZiN)


(24:00) How Ukraine is exploiting Putin’s fears with information warfare


(42:19) The Disney Employees’ walkout over the lack of corporate response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, and the influence of employees on corporate actors


[Politicology+ Exclusive] How growing fears over inflation and stagflation can define the midterms // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.


Listen to Mike and Chuck on The Latino Vote podcast: https://apple.co/3wz2bl7


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]]> 4085 Deeper Than Agreement https://politicology.com/ This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:19:00 -0000 Deeper Than Agreement full 2 116 Politicology Kristyn Komarnicki and Darren Calhoun join Ron Steslow to discuss their work creating transformative dialogue experiences—and how we can use some of their techniques in our own lives. This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us. To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations? (8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like? (20:23) How do you prepare for something like this? (27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict? (32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations? (40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth? Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyDarren https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us.


To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations?


(8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like?


(20:23) How do you prepare for something like this?


(27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict?


(32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations?


(40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth?


Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.html


For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/


Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPm


Follow Darren and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 2555 ‘A Precarious Moment’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas join Ron Steslow to discuss some of the most important stories of the week: (02:25) Zelensky’s address to congress (22:49) How the media and protestors are shaping opinions on the war (45:48) The perception of public defenders and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The unusual, high earning fundraiser for Liz Cheney and what it might mean for the future of the Republican party// To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:20:57 -0000 ‘A Precarious Moment’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 115 Politicology Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to congress, the media coverage and protests over the war in Ukraine, and public defenders and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas join Ron Steslow to discuss some of the most important stories of the week: (02:25) Zelensky’s address to congress (22:49) How the media and protestors are shaping opinions on the war (45:48) The perception of public defenders and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The unusual, high earning fundraiser for Liz Cheney and what it might mean for the future of the Republican party// To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas join Ron Steslow to discuss some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:25) Zelensky’s address to congress


(22:49) How the media and protestors are shaping opinions on the war


(45:48) The perception of public defenders and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The unusual, high earning fundraiser for Liz Cheney and what it might mean for the future of the Republican party// To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus



Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate


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]]> 4728 The Plot to Steal the Presidency (and How to Stop It) https://politicology.com/ Matt Bennett, cofounder and executive vice president for public affairs at Third Way, and Jess Marsden, who oversees Protect Democracy’s election work, join Ron Steslow to discuss Third Way’s recent presentation about the plot to steal the presidency in 2024 and what we need to do to stop it. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:08) Why Third Way developed their presentation (03:59) Differences between November 2020 and now  (05:58) The shift from voter suppression to throwing out votes (23:26) The “Independent State Legislature Doctrine” (39:08) The parallel presidential campaign (40:44) The coalition to prevent election theft  (51:48) What individuals can do Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate Read the presentation: https://bit.ly/3HaWtIJ Follow Matt and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jessmarsden Follow Third Way and Protect Democracy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/protctdemocracy https://twitter.com/ThirdWayTweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:05:35 -0000 The Plot to Steal the Presidency (and How to Stop It) full 2 114 Politicology Matt Bennett and Jess Marsden join to discuss the Republican plot to steal the 2024 presidential election and the steps we need to take to save democracy Matt Bennett, cofounder and executive vice president for public affairs at Third Way, and Jess Marsden, who oversees Protect Democracy’s election work, join Ron Steslow to discuss Third Way’s recent presentation about the plot to steal the presidency in 2024 and what we need to do to stop it. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:08) Why Third Way developed their presentation (03:59) Differences between November 2020 and now  (05:58) The shift from voter suppression to throwing out votes (23:26) The “Independent State Legislature Doctrine” (39:08) The parallel presidential campaign (40:44) The coalition to prevent election theft  (51:48) What individuals can do Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate Read the presentation: https://bit.ly/3HaWtIJ Follow Matt and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jessmarsden Follow Third Way and Protect Democracy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/protctdemocracy https://twitter.com/ThirdWayTweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Bennett, cofounder and executive vice president for public affairs at Third Way, and Jess Marsden, who oversees Protect Democracy’s election work, join Ron Steslow to discuss Third Way’s recent presentation about the plot to steal the presidency in 2024 and what we need to do to stop it.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:08) Why Third Way developed their presentation


(03:59) Differences between November 2020 and now 


(05:58) The shift from voter suppression to throwing out votes


(23:26) The “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”


(39:08) The parallel presidential campaign


(40:44) The coalition to prevent election theft 


(51:48) What individuals can do


Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate


Read the presentation: https://bit.ly/3HaWtIJ


Follow Matt and Ron on Twitter:


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Follow Third Way and Protect Democracy on Twitter:


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]]> 3841 War and Oil — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and National security writer Molly McKew discuss some of the most important stories of the week: (02:41) The U.S. ban on Russian oil and how the Russian invasion can continue impacting Americans domestically (50:20) Chinese state media pushing Russian propaganda and what it should mean for our relationship with China [Politicology+ Exclusive] The one of the biggest and least understood voter demographics, and the seismic shift that top-level strategists are still missing // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Read Molly’s newsletter: https://www.greatpower.us/ Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:51:00 -0000 War and Oil — The Weekly Roundup full 2 113 Politicology The Crisis in Ukraine, Biden banning Russian oil and looking to Venezuela, China pushing Russian propaganda Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and National security writer Molly McKew discuss some of the most important stories of the week: (02:41) The U.S. ban on Russian oil and how the Russian invasion can continue impacting Americans domestically (50:20) Chinese state media pushing Russian propaganda and what it should mean for our relationship with China [Politicology+ Exclusive] The one of the biggest and least understood voter demographics, and the seismic shift that top-level strategists are still missing // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Read Molly’s newsletter: https://www.greatpower.us/ Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and National security writer Molly McKew discuss some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:41) The U.S. ban on Russian oil and how the Russian invasion can continue impacting Americans domestically


(50:20) Chinese state media pushing Russian propaganda and what it should mean for our relationship with China


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The one of the biggest and least understood voter demographics, and the seismic shift that top-level strategists are still missing // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus


Read Molly’s newsletter: https://www.greatpower.us/


Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate


Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:


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https://twitter.com/madrid_mike


https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell


https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew

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]]> 5660 “Laboratories of Autocracy” — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:33) How “laboratories of autocracy” work (09:46) The 80/20 strategy (17:30) Moving from “Never Trump” to “Always Democracy” (24:19) How we get on the same page about what the threats to democracy are (31:00) What we can do to push back against rising autocracy  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/ Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidPepper https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:16:03 -0000 “Laboratories of Autocracy” — Part 2 full 2 112 Politicology Fmr. Ohio Dem State Party Chair David Pepper discusses the rise of autocracies in statehouses across the country In this two part series, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:33) How “laboratories of autocracy” work (09:46) The 80/20 strategy (17:30) Moving from “Never Trump” to “Always Democracy” (24:19) How we get on the same page about what the threats to democracy are (31:00) What we can do to push back against rising autocracy  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/ Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidPepper https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:33) How “laboratories of autocracy” work


(09:46) The 80/20 strategy


(17:30) Moving from “Never Trump” to “Always Democracy”


(24:19) How we get on the same page about what the threats to democracy are


(31:00) What we can do to push back against rising autocracy 


Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now? https://politicology.com/donate


Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/


Follow David and Ron on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/DavidPepper


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]]> 3022 Strength of the Union — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategist Mike Madrid and crisis communications expert Susan Del Percio  join Ron Steslow to discuss Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: (01:56) Overall responses to the speech  (20:29) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine  (39:59) Should Biden focus on domestic policy or Ukraine heading toward the midterms?  (47:01) Biden’s Unity Agenda (51:30) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s Republican Response to the State of the Union [Politicology+ Exclusive] The corporate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the corporations that asked the Biden administration to go soft on Putin // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:58:22 -0000 Strength of the Union — The Weekly Roundup full 2 111 Politicology Breaking down Biden’s first State of the Union address, how he addressed Ukraine, inflation, and the ‘Unity Agenda’ Political strategist Mike Madrid and crisis communications expert Susan Del Percio  join Ron Steslow to discuss Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: (01:56) Overall responses to the speech  (20:29) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine  (39:59) Should Biden focus on domestic policy or Ukraine heading toward the midterms?  (47:01) Biden’s Unity Agenda (51:30) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s Republican Response to the State of the Union [Politicology+ Exclusive] The corporate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the corporations that asked the Biden administration to go soft on Putin // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategist Mike Madrid and crisis communications expert Susan Del Percio  join Ron Steslow to discuss Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address:


(01:56) Overall responses to the speech 


(20:29) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 


(39:59) Should Biden focus on domestic policy or Ukraine heading toward the midterms? 


(47:01) Biden’s Unity Agenda


(51:30) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s Republican Response to the State of the Union


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The corporate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the corporations that asked the Biden administration to go soft on Putin // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus



Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate


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]]> 4346 “Laboratories of Autocracy” —Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In this two part episode, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:34) Why Ohio is emblematic of what’s going on throughout the country (05:57) How state legislatures fly under the radar (08:31) The unintended consequences of term limits (14:53) How gerrymandering shaped Ohio elections since 2011 (21:08) The dual problem of proportionality and competitiveness in gerrymandering Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/ Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidPepper https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:09:04 -0000 “Laboratories of Autocracy” —Part 1 full 2 110 Politicology Fmr. Ohio Dem State Party Chair David Pepper discusses the rise of autocracies in statehouses across the country In this two part episode, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:34) Why Ohio is emblematic of what’s going on throughout the country (05:57) How state legislatures fly under the radar (08:31) The unintended consequences of term limits (14:53) How gerrymandering shaped Ohio elections since 2011 (21:08) The dual problem of proportionality and competitiveness in gerrymandering Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/ Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidPepper https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part episode, Former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper joins Ron Steslow to discuss his book, Laboratories of Autocracy, and how state legislatures have contributed to the erosion of democracy—and why Ohio is emblematic of what’s happening around the country.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:34) Why Ohio is emblematic of what’s going on throughout the country


(05:57) How state legislatures fly under the radar


(08:31) The unintended consequences of term limits


(14:53) How gerrymandering shaped Ohio elections since 2011


(21:08) The dual problem of proportionality and competitiveness in gerrymandering


Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate?


Read Laboratories of Autocracy: https://www.laboratoriesofautocracy.com/


Follow David and Ron on Twitter:


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]]> 3063 “Moral Amnesia” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:01) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukriane and America’s moral amnesia (28:37) Republican Senator Rick Scotts’ 11 Point Plan to “Rescue America” (45:38) Biden’s speech delivery on the Russian invasion and voter persuasion through the lens of political neuroscience  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The 2024 Republican Presiential hopefuls spending like crazy to build their national fundraising machines // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:52:00 -0000 “Moral Amnesia” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 109 Politicology Democratic messaging around the culture wars, Russia positioning to invade Ukraine, the Americans supporting the Canadian vaccine mandate protests Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:01) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukriane and America’s moral amnesia (28:37) Republican Senator Rick Scotts’ 11 Point Plan to “Rescue America” (45:38) Biden’s speech delivery on the Russian invasion and voter persuasion through the lens of political neuroscience  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The 2024 Republican Presiential hopefuls spending like crazy to build their national fundraising machines // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:01) The response to Russia’s invasion of Ukriane and America’s moral amnesia


(28:37) Republican Senator Rick Scotts’ 11 Point Plan to “Rescue America”


(45:38) Biden’s speech delivery on the Russian invasion and voter persuasion through the lens of political neuroscience 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The 2024 Republican Presiential hopefuls spending like crazy to build their national fundraising machines // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus



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]]> 5141 Emergency Pod: Russia Invades Ukraine https://politicology.com/ National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to discuss the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, what it means for the US and the world, what impact sanctions could have, and what steps the U.S. should take to force a Russian retreat, and how she expects this crisis to end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:53:14 -0000 Emergency Pod: Russia Invades Ukraine full 2 108 Politicology National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to discuss the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, what it means for the US and the world, what impact sanctions could have, and what steps the U.S. should take to force a Russian retreat, and how she expects this crisis to end. National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to discuss the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, what it means for the US and the world, what impact sanctions could have, and what steps the U.S. should take to force a Russian retreat, and how she expects this crisis to end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to discuss the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, what it means for the US and the world, what impact sanctions could have, and what steps the U.S. should take to force a Russian retreat, and how she expects this crisis to end.

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]]> 5066 The Future of Food https://politicology.com/ You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:32) The current state of American agriculture (06:15) What is the Third Plate? (11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition (14:24) The importance of crop rotation  (34:14) Lab grown meat  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanbarber/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:10:00 -0000 The Future of Food full 2 107 Politicology Chef Dan Barber joins to talk about the politics and future of food. You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:32) The current state of American agriculture (06:15) What is the Third Plate? (11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition (14:24) The importance of crop rotation  (34:14) Lab grown meat  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanbarber/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You may know him from his dazzling dishes showcased on the hit Netflix TV series, “Chef’s Table,” but three-Star Michelin Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Blue Hill NYC) has a relationship with ingredients far deeper and more complex than pretty plates of food. In this episode, Chef Dan joins Ron Steslow to discuss the politics and future of food and the consequences of how America feeds itself.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:32) The current state of American agriculture


(06:15) What is the Third Plate?


(11:44) The connection between flavor and nutrition


(14:24) The importance of crop rotation 


(34:14) Lab grown meat 



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]]> 3530 Attack Vectors — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Crisis Communications expert Susan Del Percio, Political strategist Liz Gilbert, national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:09) Democrats have serious culture war vulnerabilities. What can they do to push back in the midterms? (19:23) Russia is in position to invade Ukraine. Has Putin already won? (46:13) The Canadian vaccine mandate protests continue. What’s behind the American support of the movement? [Politicology+ Exclusive] After Donald Trump’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week, the sharks in the Republican party smell blood in the water. Susan, Liz, Molly, and Ron discuss why this matters and how to read their moves. // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0000 Attack Vectors — The Weekly Roundup full 2 106 Politicology Democratic messaging around the culture wars, Russia positioning to invade Ukraine, the Americans supporting the Canadian vaccine mandate protests Crisis Communications expert Susan Del Percio, Political strategist Liz Gilbert, national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:09) Democrats have serious culture war vulnerabilities. What can they do to push back in the midterms? (19:23) Russia is in position to invade Ukraine. Has Putin already won? (46:13) The Canadian vaccine mandate protests continue. What’s behind the American support of the movement? [Politicology+ Exclusive] After Donald Trump’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week, the sharks in the Republican party smell blood in the water. Susan, Liz, Molly, and Ron discuss why this matters and how to read their moves. // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Crisis Communications expert Susan Del Percio, Political strategist Liz Gilbert, national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:09) Democrats have serious culture war vulnerabilities. What can they do to push back in the midterms?


(19:23) Russia is in position to invade Ukraine. Has Putin already won?


(46:13) The Canadian vaccine mandate protests continue. What’s behind the American support of the movement?


[Politicology+ Exclusive] After Donald Trump’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week, the sharks in the Republican party smell blood in the water. Susan, Liz, Molly, and Ron discuss why this matters and how to read their moves. // To unlock this segment now, go to politicology.com/plus



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]]> 5444 Making A Majority https://politicology.com/ New Democrat Coalition Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL) and Colin Allred (IL) join Ron Steslow to talk about The New Dem Action Fund’s “Majority Makers” ad, telegraphing what the largest caucus of House Democrats believes they must do to keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm election. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:54) What the New Democrat Coalition is  (04:37) Why the New Dems are the keystone of the Democratic majority in the House (08:42) The challenges Dems are facing in the midterms (15:11) Balancing defending seats and picking up vulnerable House seats  (17:37) Their sales pitch for the midterms (57:17) The messaging challenges that come from the ideological diversity in the Democratic party Find the New Dem Action Fund: http://newdemactionfund.com/ Watch the Majority Maker ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPFldT0En7c Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Rep. Schneider, Rep. Allred and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Schneider4IL10 https://twitter.com/ColinAllredTX https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:50:53 -0000 Making A Majority full 2 105 Politicology New Dems Brad Schneider (IL) and Colin Allred (TX) join to discuss the New Dem Action Fund’s Majority Maker ad and what they need to do to keep control of the house. New Democrat Coalition Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL) and Colin Allred (IL) join Ron Steslow to talk about The New Dem Action Fund’s “Majority Makers” ad, telegraphing what the largest caucus of House Democrats believes they must do to keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm election. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (00:54) What the New Democrat Coalition is  (04:37) Why the New Dems are the keystone of the Democratic majority in the House (08:42) The challenges Dems are facing in the midterms (15:11) Balancing defending seats and picking up vulnerable House seats  (17:37) Their sales pitch for the midterms (57:17) The messaging challenges that come from the ideological diversity in the Democratic party Find the New Dem Action Fund: http://newdemactionfund.com/ Watch the Majority Maker ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPFldT0En7c Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Rep. Schneider, Rep. Allred and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Schneider4IL10 https://twitter.com/ColinAllredTX https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New Democrat Coalition Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL) and Colin Allred (IL) join Ron Steslow to talk about The New Dem Action Fund’s “Majority Makers” ad, telegraphing what the largest caucus of House Democrats believes they must do to keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm election.


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(00:54) What the New Democrat Coalition is 


(04:37) Why the New Dems are the keystone of the Democratic majority in the House


(08:42) The challenges Dems are facing in the midterms


(15:11) Balancing defending seats and picking up vulnerable House seats 


(17:37) Their sales pitch for the midterms


(57:17) The messaging challenges that come from the ideological diversity in the Democratic party



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]]> 4351 “Unload the Cannons” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:48) The RNC declaring January 6th “legitimate political discourse” (23:05) The truck driver protests in Ottawa (45:43) The blue states dropping indoor mask mandates and mask mandates in schools [Politicology+ Exclusive] Behind the NRCC’s push to recruit women and candidates of color in the 2022 midterms // To unlock this segment now, get your private Politicology+ feed at politicology.com/plus Read “Open Everything” by Yascha Mounk in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3Jiu6c8 Listen to “Capturing Insurrection: January 6th through a Photographer’s Lens” on Politicology: https://link.chtbl.com/25LTM9on Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:41:41 -0000 “Unload the Cannons” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 104 Politicology “Legitimate political discourse,” the Ottawa trucker protests, and the blue states dropping indoor mask mandates. Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:48) The RNC declaring January 6th “legitimate political discourse” (23:05) The truck driver protests in Ottawa (45:43) The blue states dropping indoor mask mandates and mask mandates in schools [Politicology+ Exclusive] Behind the NRCC’s push to recruit women and candidates of color in the 2022 midterms // To unlock this segment now, get your private Politicology+ feed at politicology.com/plus Read “Open Everything” by Yascha Mounk in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3Jiu6c8 Listen to “Capturing Insurrection: January 6th through a Photographer’s Lens” on Politicology: https://link.chtbl.com/25LTM9on Are you learning from Politicology? Chip in now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:48) The RNC declaring January 6th “legitimate political discourse”


(23:05) The truck driver protests in Ottawa


(45:43) The blue states dropping indoor mask mandates and mask mandates in schools


[Politicology+ Exclusive] Behind the NRCC’s push to recruit women and candidates of color in the 2022 midterms // To unlock this segment now, get your private Politicology+ feed at politicology.com/plus


Read “Open Everything” by Yascha Mounk in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3Jiu6c8


Listen to “Capturing Insurrection: January 6th through a Photographer’s Lens” on Politicology: https://link.chtbl.com/25LTM9on


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]]> 5192 Little Liars Everywhere—Part 2 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:13) Proposed Federal legislation around voting rights (05:12) The Electoral Count Act and why it should be reformed (24:18) Voter confidence in elections (35:24) State laws we should expect to see in 2022 (39:58) How law changes can lead to confusion heading into elections  Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:10:00 -0000 Little Liars Everywhere—Part 2 full 2 103 Politicology Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity. In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:13) Proposed Federal legislation around voting rights (05:12) The Electoral Count Act and why it should be reformed (24:18) Voter confidence in elections (35:24) State laws we should expect to see in 2022 (39:58) How law changes can lead to confusion heading into elections  Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:13) Proposed Federal legislation around voting rights


(05:12) The Electoral Count Act and why it should be reformed


(24:18) Voter confidence in elections


(35:24) State laws we should expect to see in 2022


(39:58) How law changes can lead to confusion heading into elections 


Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org


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]]> 3197 ‘Three-Fingers Full of Republicans’— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Zack Czajkowski join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:03) The latest on January 6th, including Trump’s pledge to pardon insurrectionists, the EOs to seize voting machines, and why he thinks Kamala Harris gets to pick the president.  (34:10) Spotify and the Joe Rogan controversy as a flash point in the culture war  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The RNC’s push to remove Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the Republican Party// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Listen to “Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels”: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:57:00 -0000 ‘Three-Fingers Full of Republicans’— The Weekly Roundup full 2 102 Politicology Trump’s J6 Pardon Pledge, the plan to steal voting machines, and the Joe Rogan/Spotify Controversy Political strategists Mike Madrid and Zack Czajkowski join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:03) The latest on January 6th, including Trump’s pledge to pardon insurrectionists, the EOs to seize voting machines, and why he thinks Kamala Harris gets to pick the president.  (34:10) Spotify and the Joe Rogan controversy as a flash point in the culture war  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The RNC’s push to remove Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the Republican Party// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Listen to “Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels”: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Zack Czajkowski join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:03) The latest on January 6th, including Trump’s pledge to pardon insurrectionists, the EOs to seize voting machines, and why he thinks Kamala Harris gets to pick the president. 


(34:10) Spotify and the Joe Rogan controversy as a flash point in the culture war 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The RNC’s push to remove Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the Republican Party// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


Listen to “Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels”: https://link.chtbl.com/R_XnsySd


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]]> 4604 “Little Liars Everywhere” — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:14) The elections laws that were passed in 2021 (09:00) Arizona’s law stripping powers from the Secretary of State (13:21) The attacks on voting by mail and dropboxes (22:37) Local Elections officials under attack (29:02) Party loyalists filling vacant election administration roles (36:10) The Election Official Legal Defense Network Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:20:00 -0000 “Little Liars Everywhere” — Part 1 full 2 101 Politicology Election law Expert David Becker talks about new election laws and the threats to election integrity. In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:14) The elections laws that were passed in 2021 (09:00) Arizona’s law stripping powers from the Secretary of State (13:21) The attacks on voting by mail and dropboxes (22:37) Local Elections officials under attack (29:02) Party loyalists filling vacant election administration roles (36:10) The Election Official Legal Defense Network Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow David and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this two part series, election law expert and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research David Becker joins Ron Steslow to talk about new election laws and the rising threats to election integrity.


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(01:14) The elections laws that were passed in 2021


(09:00) Arizona’s law stripping powers from the Secretary of State


(13:21) The attacks on voting by mail and dropboxes


(22:37) Local Elections officials under attack


(29:02) Party loyalists filling vacant election administration roles


(36:10) The Election Official Legal Defense Network



Find the Election Official Legal Defense Network at eoldn.org


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]]> 2988 The Plot to Steal the Presidency — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategist Simon Rosenberg, communications consultant Susan Del Percio, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:44) The Plot to Steal the Presidency and what Democrats can do to stop it (21:14) Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s Retirement  (38:11) Newt Gingrich calls for investigations and jail time for January 6th Committee members.  [Politicology+ Exclusive] Joe Biden weighs sending troops to Eastern Europe as Russia builds troops on Ukraine’s border// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Read The Plot to Steal the Presidency presentation: https://bit.ly/3HaWtIJ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SimonWDC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:16:31 -0000 The Plot to Steal the Presidency — The Weekly Roundup full 2 100 Politicology The Plot to Steal the Presidency, Breyer Retires, Newt Gingrich goes after the J6 Committee Political strategist Simon Rosenberg, communications consultant Susan Del Percio, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:44) The Plot to Steal the Presidency and what Democrats can do to stop it (21:14) Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s Retirement  (38:11) Newt Gingrich calls for investigations and jail time for January 6th Committee members.  [Politicology+ Exclusive] Joe Biden weighs sending troops to Eastern Europe as Russia builds troops on Ukraine’s border// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Read The Plot to Steal the Presidency presentation: https://bit.ly/3HaWtIJ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/SimonWDC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategist Simon Rosenberg, communications consultant Susan Del Percio, and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:44) The Plot to Steal the Presidency and what Democrats can do to stop it


(21:14) Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s Retirement 


(38:11) Newt Gingrich calls for investigations and jail time for January 6th Committee members. 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] Joe Biden weighs sending troops to Eastern Europe as Russia builds troops on Ukraine’s border// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 3980 The Cases of the Coup https://politicology.com/ Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Michael Zeldin joins Ron Steslow to talk about the seditious conspiracy charges and the January 6th prosecutions.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:48) The seditious conspiracy statute (09:30) What these charges might mean for Trump’s inner circle (18:02) Obstruction of Congress charges (30:07) The SCOTUS decision allowing the House committee to get White House documents related to the attack (34:56) January 6th Committee subpoenas  (43:23) Rudy Giuliani in legal jeopardy for his role in organizing fake electoral vote certificates (51:15) Fulton County DA empanels a special grand jury to investigate Trump’s attempts to overturn the election Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Michael and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:18:00 -0000 The Cases of the Coup full 2 99 Politicology Fmr. federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin joins to talk about the January 6th prosecutions. Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Michael Zeldin joins Ron Steslow to talk about the seditious conspiracy charges and the January 6th prosecutions.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:48) The seditious conspiracy statute (09:30) What these charges might mean for Trump’s inner circle (18:02) Obstruction of Congress charges (30:07) The SCOTUS decision allowing the House committee to get White House documents related to the attack (34:56) January 6th Committee subpoenas  (43:23) Rudy Giuliani in legal jeopardy for his role in organizing fake electoral vote certificates (51:15) Fulton County DA empanels a special grand jury to investigate Trump’s attempts to overturn the election Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Michael and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Michael Zeldin joins Ron Steslow to talk about the seditious conspiracy charges and the January 6th prosecutions. 


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(01:48) The seditious conspiracy statute


(09:30) What these charges might mean for Trump’s inner circle


(18:02) Obstruction of Congress charges


(30:07) The SCOTUS decision allowing the House committee to get White House documents related to the attack


(34:56) January 6th Committee subpoenas 


(43:23) Rudy Giuliani in legal jeopardy for his role in organizing fake electoral vote certificates


(51:15) Fulton County DA empanels a special grand jury to investigate Trump’s attempts to overturn the election



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]]> 4026 “Cleanup on Aisle Democracy” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Political strategists Mike Madrid and Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:16) Review Joe Biden’s first year in office (26:08) The RNC’s pledge that candidates will boycott debates (43:44) Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda [Politicology+ Exclusive] Florida’s new bill aimed at protecting white people from “discomfort” in schools or diversity training // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:28:00 -0000 “Cleanup on Aisle Democracy” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 98 Politicology Biden’s first year, the RNC debate boycott, and Comrade Tucker Political strategists Mike Madrid and Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:16) Review Joe Biden’s first year in office (26:08) The RNC’s pledge that candidates will boycott debates (43:44) Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda [Politicology+ Exclusive] Florida’s new bill aimed at protecting white people from “discomfort” in schools or diversity training // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political strategists Mike Madrid and Liz Gilbert join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:16) Review Joe Biden’s first year in office


(26:08) The RNC’s pledge that candidates will boycott debates


(43:44) Tucker Carlson’s Russian Propaganda


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]]> 4198 On the Border of War https://politicology.com/ Retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service Officer John Sipher joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the Russian troop buildup at the Ukrainian border and the American response. Before retiring, Sipher ran the CIA’s Russia Operations at headquarters.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:58) Russia’s troop buildup near Ukraine  (04:03) The Russia policy Biden inherited  (13:43) NATO’s open door policy (18:00) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws (21:29) The Biden-Putin phone calls (24:06) False Flag operations (46:50) How the US could Respond (51:33) What John is watching for Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow John and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_sipher https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:00:49 -0000 On the Border of War full 2 97 Politicology Ret. CIA Officer John Sipher talks about Russia’s troop buildup and potential invasion of Ukraine Retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service Officer John Sipher joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the Russian troop buildup at the Ukrainian border and the American response. Before retiring, Sipher ran the CIA’s Russia Operations at headquarters.  To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:58) Russia’s troop buildup near Ukraine  (04:03) The Russia policy Biden inherited  (13:43) NATO’s open door policy (18:00) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws (21:29) The Biden-Putin phone calls (24:06) False Flag operations (46:50) How the US could Respond (51:33) What John is watching for Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow John and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_sipher https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service Officer John Sipher joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the Russian troop buildup at the Ukrainian border and the American response. Before retiring, Sipher ran the CIA’s Russia Operations at headquarters. 


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(01:58) Russia’s troop buildup near Ukraine 


(04:03) The Russia policy Biden inherited 


(13:43) NATO’s open door policy


(18:00) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws


(21:29) The Biden-Putin phone calls


(24:06) False Flag operations


(46:50) How the US could Respond


(51:33) What John is watching for


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]]> 3900 Fauci Ouchie — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications consultant Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:25) Biden’s speeches about January 6th, jobs and the economy, and voting rights (38:22) Fauci’s hot mic moment and the Biden administration’s covid messaging woes  (57:49) Trump Vs. Republican Senators who say the 2020 election was fair [Politicology+ Exclusive] How Democrats can win the disinformation war // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:22:45 -0000 Fauci Ouchie — The Weekly Roundup full 2 96 Politicology Biden’s Speeches, Fauci’s hot mic and Covid messaging woes, and the battle lines in Trump v. Rounds To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications consultant Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:25) Biden’s speeches about January 6th, jobs and the economy, and voting rights (38:22) Fauci’s hot mic moment and the Biden administration’s covid messaging woes  (57:49) Trump Vs. Republican Senators who say the 2020 election was fair [Politicology+ Exclusive] How Democrats can win the disinformation war // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications consultant Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:25) Biden’s speeches about January 6th, jobs and the economy, and voting rights


(38:22) Fauci’s hot mic moment and the Biden administration’s covid messaging woes 


(57:49) Trump Vs. Republican Senators who say the 2020 election was fair


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]]> 5383 Adventures In Federalism https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political Strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the state-level infrastructure allows Republicans to develop similar laws in statehouses across the country.  (02:56) How state laws get written (10:02)The role of legislative council (13:56) How groups like ALEC and SPN work together to get laws passed (28:24) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws (39:12) How Democrats could build out their infrastructure  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Lucy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:26:00 -0000 Adventures In Federalism full 2 95 Politicology Why are Republicans able to pass similar laws in statehouses across the country so quickly? To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political Strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the state-level infrastructure allows Republicans to develop similar laws in statehouses across the country.  (02:56) How state laws get written (10:02)The role of legislative council (13:56) How groups like ALEC and SPN work together to get laws passed (28:24) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws (39:12) How Democrats could build out their infrastructure  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Lucy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political Strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to talk about how the state-level infrastructure allows Republicans to develop similar laws in statehouses across the country. 


(02:56) How state laws get written


(10:02)The role of legislative council


(13:56) How groups like ALEC and SPN work together to get laws passed


(28:24) The Republicans focus on state legislatures over federal laws


(39:12) How Democrats could build out their infrastructure 



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]]> 4016 Better for the struggle — The Weekly Roundup To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:55) The January 6, 2021 Attack on the Capitol  (53:17) The Great Resignation and its impact on the economy [Politicology+ Exclusive] Marjorie Taylor Greene’s permanent ban from Twitter and the impact of deplatforming// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:05:17 -0000 Better for the struggle — The Weekly Roundup full 2 94 Politicology Reflecting on the January 6th insurrection and what it might mean going forward, The Great Resignation and the economy To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (02:55) The January 6, 2021 Attack on the Capitol  (53:17) The Great Resignation and its impact on the economy [Politicology+ Exclusive] Marjorie Taylor Greene’s permanent ban from Twitter and the impact of deplatforming// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(02:55) The January 6, 2021 Attack on the Capitol 


(53:17) The Great Resignation and its impact on the economy


[Politicology+ Exclusive] Marjorie Taylor Greene’s permanent ban from Twitter and the impact of deplatforming// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



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]]> 5159 Encore: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:24:17 -0000 Encore: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens full 2 93 Politicology Photographer Gabriella Demczuk shares her experience inside the Capitol as it was breached on 1/6 To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


On the anniversary of the attack at the Capitol, photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol.



(03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6


(05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally


(07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words


(10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol


(12:46) Looking out the East Front


(13:33) Capitol under lockdown


(16:25) Trying to do our jobs


(17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber


(25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble


(30:01) Reflections walking home


(32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse


(34:33) The fragility of democracy



What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi


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]]> 2918 Encore: The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:23:00 -0000 Encore: The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 92 Politicology Methods of finding happiness and the power of your mindset in times of great loss, fear and uncertainty To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset.



(02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset


(11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters


(13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error”


(20:05) Let’s talk about stress


(22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty


(28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness


(32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods


(36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships


(39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement



The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/


The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/


Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690



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]]> 1808 Farewell 2021 — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:42) The right wing fight over Trump’s support for Covid vaccines  (17:05) The Republican push to make school board elections partisan (29:38) The worst political predictions of 2021 and our predictions for 2022 [Politicology+ Exclusive] The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:38:42 -0000 Farewell 2021 — The Weekly Roundup full 2 91 Politicology The Vaccine Wars, Partisan School Board Races, and the worst political predictions of 2021 To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:42) The right wing fight over Trump’s support for Covid vaccines  (17:05) The Republican push to make school board elections partisan (29:38) The worst political predictions of 2021 and our predictions for 2022 [Politicology+ Exclusive] The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Communications expert Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:42) The right wing fight over Trump’s support for Covid vaccines 


(17:05) The Republican push to make school board elections partisan


(29:38) The worst political predictions of 2021 and our predictions for 2022


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]]> 3741 We have a Democracy Problem — with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans  (03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024 (07:12) The new Reagan Democrats  (21:17) The erosion of institutions (42:43) The tension between technology and democracy Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:33:00 -0000 We have a Democracy Problem — with Mike Madrid full 2 90 Politicology Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Latino voters can shape future elections and erosion of institutions around the globe. In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans  (03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024 (07:12) The new Reagan Democrats  (21:17) The erosion of institutions (42:43) The tension between technology and democracy Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincoln Project, the two political strategists discuss what Latino voter trends can tell us about future elections and the erosion of democracy around the globe


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(01:49) Mike’s advice to Democrats and Republicans 


(03:53) What the trend lines of Latino voters can tell us about 2024


(07:12) The new Reagan Democrats 


(21:17) The erosion of institutions


(42:43) The tension between technology and democracy


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]]> 3382 “Covid Fatigue” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Mike Madrid and Jon Boughtin join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:52) Joe Manchin tanks Biden’s policy agenda (19:44) The January 6th Committee’s investigation into Donald Trump   (43:14) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy [Politicology+ Exclusive] Trump supporters going door to door looking for voter fraud over a year after the 2020 election// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read “How Do Democrats Recover From This?” in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3yVy6es Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/NewDemJon https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:01:00 -0000 “Covid Fatigue” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 89 Politicology Manchin, January 6th Committee, Covid Fatigue To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Mike Madrid and Jon Boughtin join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:52) Joe Manchin tanks Biden’s policy agenda (19:44) The January 6th Committee’s investigation into Donald Trump   (43:14) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy [Politicology+ Exclusive] Trump supporters going door to door looking for voter fraud over a year after the 2020 election// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read “How Do Democrats Recover From This?” in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3yVy6es Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/NewDemJon https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategists Mike Madrid and Jon Boughtin join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:52) Joe Manchin tanks Biden’s policy agenda


(19:44) The January 6th Committee’s investigation into Donald Trump  


(43:14) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy


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]]> 4419 Democrats Have A Latino Problem — with Mike Madrid https://politicology.com/ In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights. Part 2 will be published on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong (06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country (19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls (30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:19:00 -0000 Democrats Have A Latino Problem — with Mike Madrid full 2 88 Politicology Political strategists Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow sit down to talk about how Democrats must better understand Latino voting trends in order to win pivotal electoral fights. In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights. Part 2 will be published on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus (02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong (06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country (19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls (30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Mike and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation between Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, co-founders of The Lincolns Project, the two political strategists discuss hidden Latino voting trends and how Democrats must better understand this part of the electorate in order to win pivotal electoral fights. Part 2 will be published on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021


To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


(02:05) How we’re getting hispanic voting patterns wrong


(06:13) How Latino voter trends in California are different from the rest of the country


(19:35) How the California Latino population influences national polls


(30:13) Some lessons Democrats can learn to win more Latino votes


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]]> 3175 “The Texter is Inside the House” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Liz Gilbert and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:34) The Lawmakers who texted Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows (16:15) The Fox News hosts who pleaded for Trump to stop the insurrection  (44:51) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy [Politicology+ Exclusive] TIME Magazine’s selection of Elon Musk as 2021 Person of the Year // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3s0l1zr Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/EricDKoch https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:32:34 -0000 “The Texter is Inside the House” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 87 Politicology The Meadows texts, Fox News Insurrection PR Strategy, Remain in Mexico To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Liz Gilbert and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:34) The Lawmakers who texted Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows (16:15) The Fox News hosts who pleaded for Trump to stop the insurrection  (44:51) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy [Politicology+ Exclusive] TIME Magazine’s selection of Elon Musk as 2021 Person of the Year // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3s0l1zr Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/EricDKoch https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategists Liz Gilbert and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:34) The Lawmakers who texted Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows


(16:15) The Fox News hosts who pleaded for Trump to stop the insurrection 


(44:51) The newly reinstated “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy


[Politicology+ Exclusive] TIME Magazine’s selection of Elon Musk as 2021 Person of the Year // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4085 Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:37:00 -0000 Does giving make you happy? with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 86 Politicology Sanderson explains the relationship between giving and happiness To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier.  (02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it? (08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more? (10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness (14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods (28:58) Gratitude letters The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how giving can make you happier. 


(02:08) What is happiness and how can we measure it?


(08:31) Does giving make you happy or do happy people give more?


(10:20) Types of giving and the impact on happiness


(14:50) The effect of giving on bad moods


(28:58) Gratitude letters



The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/



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]]> 2834 The Coup In Progress — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:34) President Biden’s call with Putin about the Russian military buildup at the Ukrainian border  (16:15) Trump’s next coup that’s already underway (44:51) The challenges of vaccine mandates [Politicology+ Exclusive] Sen. David Perdue’s announcement that he’s running for governor of Georgia // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3s0l1zr Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:18:39 -0000 The Coup In Progress — The Weekly Roundup full 2 85 Politicology The Biden-Putin call, Trump’s next coup, vaccine mandates To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:34) President Biden’s call with Putin about the Russian military buildup at the Ukrainian border  (16:15) Trump’s next coup that’s already underway (44:51) The challenges of vaccine mandates [Politicology+ Exclusive] Sen. David Perdue’s announcement that he’s running for governor of Georgia // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun in the Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3s0l1zr Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:34) President Biden’s call with Putin about the Russian military buildup at the Ukrainian border 


(16:15) Trump’s next coup that’s already underway


(44:51) The challenges of vaccine mandates


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]]> 4848 Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrection — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (02:57) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment (04:46) The differences between high-level and high-profile prosecutions  (00:00) The relationship between the DOJ investigation and the January 6th Committee investigation  (06:07) The January 6th committee’s subpoenas held up in court (14:00) The conspiracy cases we’re watching play out (15:03) The makeshift weapons of the insurrectionists  (17:13) The problem of too much evidence  (22:16) What sentences we should expect to see  (29:17) The defendants who are flying under the radar (36:43) The threat of repeat attacks at statehouses  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:48:00 -0000 Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrection — Part 2 full 2 84 Politicology Democracy attacked: Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane updates us on the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (02:57) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment (04:46) The differences between high-level and high-profile prosecutions  (00:00) The relationship between the DOJ investigation and the January 6th Committee investigation  (06:07) The January 6th committee’s subpoenas held up in court (14:00) The conspiracy cases we’re watching play out (15:03) The makeshift weapons of the insurrectionists  (17:13) The problem of too much evidence  (22:16) What sentences we should expect to see  (29:17) The defendants who are flying under the radar (36:43) The threat of repeat attacks at statehouses  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Scott and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.



(02:57) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment


(04:46) The differences between high-level and high-profile prosecutions 


(00:00) The relationship between the DOJ investigation and the January 6th Committee investigation 


(06:07) The January 6th committee’s subpoenas held up in court


(14:00) The conspiracy cases we’re watching play out


(15:03) The makeshift weapons of the insurrectionists 


(17:13) The problem of too much evidence 


(22:16) What sentences we should expect to see 


(29:17) The defendants who are flying under the radar


(36:43) The threat of repeat attacks at statehouses 



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]]> 3316 Message & Discipline — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Crisis communications specialist Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo  (21:17) The Omicron variant  (31:19) The “Big Lie”supporters running for key election official posts [Politicology+ Exclusive] Build Back Better’s Byrd Bath and the most important person in Washington whose name you’ve never heard. // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:57:00 -0000 Message & Discipline — The Weekly Roundup full 2 83 Politicology Cuomo Suspension, Omicron, and the Trump supported candidates for key election offices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Crisis communications specialist Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo  (21:17) The Omicron variant  (31:19) The “Big Lie”supporters running for key election official posts [Politicology+ Exclusive] Build Back Better’s Byrd Bath and the most important person in Washington whose name you’ve never heard. // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Crisis communications specialist Susan Del Percio and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:35) CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo 


(21:17) The Omicron variant 


(31:19) The “Big Lie”supporters running for key election official posts


[Politicology+ Exclusive] Build Back Better’s Byrd Bath and the most important person in Washington whose name you’ve never heard. // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4527 ‘The Rule of Law is Back’ with Adam Schiff https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Congressman Adam Schiff joins Ron Steslow to discuss his rise in prominence during the Trump presidency, the work of the January 6th committee, and his new book Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could (01:45) Serving as the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee and being the lead impeachment manager  (05:36) What he was thinking on January 6th (09:55)The work the January 6th Committee is doing (18:03) The pernicious idea of American Exceptionalism  (22:20) Why he wrote his book, Midnight in Washington (27:38) What we can do to protect against authoritarianism in the U.S.  Purchase Midnight in Washington: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669172/midnight-in-washington-by-adam-schiff/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Congressman Schiff and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:18:00 -0000 ‘The Rule of Law is Back’ with Adam Schiff full 2 82 Politicology Congressman Adam Schiff joins Ron Steslow to discuss his rise to prominence, the January 6th Committee, and his book Midnight in Washington To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Congressman Adam Schiff joins Ron Steslow to discuss his rise in prominence during the Trump presidency, the work of the January 6th committee, and his new book Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could (01:45) Serving as the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee and being the lead impeachment manager  (05:36) What he was thinking on January 6th (09:55)The work the January 6th Committee is doing (18:03) The pernicious idea of American Exceptionalism  (22:20) Why he wrote his book, Midnight in Washington (27:38) What we can do to protect against authoritarianism in the U.S.  Purchase Midnight in Washington: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669172/midnight-in-washington-by-adam-schiff/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Congressman Schiff and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Congressman Adam Schiff joins Ron Steslow to discuss his rise in prominence during the Trump presidency, the work of the January 6th committee, and his new book Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could


(01:45) Serving as the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee and being the lead impeachment manager 


(05:36) What he was thinking on January 6th


(09:55)The work the January 6th Committee is doing


(18:03) The pernicious idea of American Exceptionalism 


(22:20) Why he wrote his book, Midnight in Washington


(27:38) What we can do to protect against authoritarianism in the U.S. 




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]]> 2405 “Look Up” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important (international) stories of the week: (01:35) China and their hypersonic missile  (21:17) Anne Applebaum’s Atlantic article “The Bad Guys are Winning” (31:19) The civil war in Ethiopia  [Politicology+ Exclusive] Space and Frontier // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read “The Bad Guys Are Winning”  https://bit.ly/3HStKc6 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:44:00 -0000 “Look Up” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 81 Politicology China, Authoritarians, and the Tigray Crisis To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important (international) stories of the week: (01:35) China and their hypersonic missile  (21:17) Anne Applebaum’s Atlantic article “The Bad Guys are Winning” (31:19) The civil war in Ethiopia  [Politicology+ Exclusive] Space and Frontier // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Read “The Bad Guys Are Winning”  https://bit.ly/3HStKc6 Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


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(01:35) China and their hypersonic missile 


(21:17) Anne Applebaum’s Atlantic article “The Bad Guys are Winning”


(31:19) The civil war in Ethiopia 


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]]> 4758 System Error — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:34:00 -0000 System Error — Part 2 full 2 80 Politicology Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (07:11) The modern day trolley problem (16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving (23:16) The other skills tech companies need (28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO (39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. 


(07:11) The modern day trolley problem


(16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving


(23:16) The other skills tech companies need


(28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO


(39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operates



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]]> 3428 The Sh*tshow Must Go On — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Simon Rosenberg join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) Steve Bannon’s indictment for Contempt of Congress (21:17 Beto O’Rourke’s 2022 campaign and how it fits into the midterms (31:19) The Republicans playing footsie with a 2024 presidential run [Politicology+ Exclusive] The increasing speculation around a Harris/Buttigieg primary fight in 2024// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/SimonWDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:34:00 -0000 The Sh*tshow Must Go On — The Weekly Roundup full 2 79 Politicology Bannon Indictment, Beto and the Midterms, and the Republican Presidential Hopefuls To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Simon Rosenberg join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) Steve Bannon’s indictment for Contempt of Congress (21:17 Beto O’Rourke’s 2022 campaign and how it fits into the midterms (31:19) The Republicans playing footsie with a 2024 presidential run [Politicology+ Exclusive] The increasing speculation around a Harris/Buttigieg primary fight in 2024// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/SimonWDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Simon Rosenberg join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:35) Steve Bannon’s indictment for Contempt of Congress


(21:17 Beto O’Rourke’s 2022 campaign and how it fits into the midterms


(31:19) The Republicans playing footsie with a 2024 presidential run


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]]> 4135 System Error — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:30:00 -0000 System Error — Part 1 full 2 78 Politicology Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein on their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.  (05:42) Why they decided to write their book (10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley (19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy (37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies Purchase System Error:  https://systemerrorbook.com/  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mehran_sahami https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. 


(05:42) Why they decided to write their book


(10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley


(19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy


(37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companies



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]]> 3188 Double Exclamation — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) The growing list of subpoenas issued by the January 6th Committee (21:08) The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill passes in Congress (33:35) The highs and lows of the economic recovery [Politicology+ Exclusive] How climate activists are using Big Oil’s playbook // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Nov 2021 02:02:00 -0000 Double Exclamation — The Weekly Roundup full 2 77 Politicology January 6th Committee, Infrastructure Passes, and Inflation To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) The growing list of subpoenas issued by the January 6th Committee (21:08) The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill passes in Congress (33:35) The highs and lows of the economic recovery [Politicology+ Exclusive] How climate activists are using Big Oil’s playbook // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategists Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:35) The growing list of subpoenas issued by the January 6th Committee


(21:08) The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill passes in Congress


(33:35) The highs and lows of the economic recovery


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]]> 4064 Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:56:00 -0000 Carly Fiorina on Playing the Long Game full 2 76 Politicology Fmr. HP CEO and presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss our focus on short-term gains over long term planning To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success. (04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term (07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems (15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders (30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing  Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Carly and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlyFiorina https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Former presidential candidate and Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Ron Steslow to discuss how short-term gains have gotten preferential treatment over long-term planning and success.


(04:39) The differences between short-term vs. long-term


(07:02) Expecting quick fixes to long-term problems


(15:30) The shift in corporate responsibility from just shareholders to stakeholders


(30:32) How the short-term goal of winning elections short-circuits governing 



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]]> 4878 An Existential Crisis — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) The results of this week’s election (17:16) The UN Global Climate Change Summit in Glasgow  (34:12) China’s Cryptocurrency and what it can mean for the U.S.  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The ethical questions of facial recognition technology // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:22:00 -0000 An Existential Crisis — The Weekly Roundup full 2 75 Politicology Elections, Climate Change Talks, and China’s Cryptocurrency To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:35) The results of this week’s election (17:16) The UN Global Climate Change Summit in Glasgow  (34:12) China’s Cryptocurrency and what it can mean for the U.S.  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The ethical questions of facial recognition technology // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and national security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:35) The results of this week’s election


(17:16) The UN Global Climate Change Summit in Glasgow 


(34:12) China’s Cryptocurrency and what it can mean for the U.S. 


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]]> 4012 Winners Take All with Congressman Steve Israel https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former Congressman and former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Steve Israel sits down with Ron Steslow to discuss what Democrats must learn from the 2020 election and what they must do to have a shot at maintaining their majorities in 2022. (01:59)The balance between local and national interest in races (06:54) What we learned from the 2020 down ticket races (20:23) The ideological diversity within the Democratic party and how it shapes campaigns and governing (30:10) Keeping campaigns and messaging local (33:26) What the driving topics of the midterms might be Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Steve and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:34:00 -0000 Winners Take All with Congressman Steve Israel full 2 74 Politicology Fmr. Rep. Steve Israel on what Democrats learned from the 2020 election and what they must do if they hope to keep their majorities in the midterms To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former Congressman and former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Steve Israel sits down with Ron Steslow to discuss what Democrats must learn from the 2020 election and what they must do to have a shot at maintaining their majorities in 2022. (01:59)The balance between local and national interest in races (06:54) What we learned from the 2020 down ticket races (20:23) The ideological diversity within the Democratic party and how it shapes campaigns and governing (30:10) Keeping campaigns and messaging local (33:26) What the driving topics of the midterms might be Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Steve and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Former Congressman and former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Steve Israel sits down with Ron Steslow to discuss what Democrats must learn from the 2020 election and what they must do to have a shot at maintaining their majorities in 2022.


(01:59)The balance between local and national interest in races


(06:54) What we learned from the 2020 down ticket races


(20:23) The ideological diversity within the Democratic party and how it shapes campaigns and governing


(30:10) Keeping campaigns and messaging local


(33:26) What the driving topics of the midterms might be



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]]> 3444 Pandemic of Disinformation — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications expert Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:25) The latest in the Facebook whistleblower documents (20:26) The Republicans in Congress who met with the January 6th organizers (32:53) One step closer to Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 [Politicology+ Exclusive] The governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:11:00 -0000 Pandemic of Disinformation — The Weekly Roundup full 2 73 Politicology Facebook, The GOP lawmakers who spoke to the 1/6 organizers, and Covid-19 vaccines for kids To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications expert Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:25) The latest in the Facebook whistleblower documents (20:26) The Republicans in Congress who met with the January 6th organizers (32:53) One step closer to Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 [Politicology+ Exclusive] The governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and communications expert Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:25) The latest in the Facebook whistleblower documents


(20:26) The Republicans in Congress who met with the January 6th organizers


(32:53) One step closer to Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11


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]]> 3582 Strongmen — Part 2 To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them.  (01:13) The American rights obsession with Orban (05:02) How authoritarians have used elections to come to power (08:11) January 6th and how it will serve as a touchstone for the American authoritarian movement (18:31) Trump’s recent rallies and how they fit into the patterns of authoritarians (26:53) The ways people have pushed back against authoritarians and what we can do now Purchase Strongmen:  https://wwnorton.com/books/strongmen Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ruth and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthbenghiat https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:35:00 -0000 Strongmen — Part 2 full 2 72 Politicology Ruth Ben-Ghiat on her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the rise of autocratic leaders To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In the second part of this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them.  (01:13) The American rights obsession with Orban (05:02) How authoritarians have used elections to come to power (08:11) January 6th and how it will serve as a touchstone for the American authoritarian movement (18:31) Trump’s recent rallies and how they fit into the patterns of authoritarians (26:53) The ways people have pushed back against authoritarians and what we can do now Purchase Strongmen:  https://wwnorton.com/books/strongmen Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ruth and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthbenghiat https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In the second part of this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them. 


(01:13) The American rights obsession with Orban


(05:02) How authoritarians have used elections to come to power


(08:11) January 6th and how it will serve as a touchstone for the American authoritarian movement


(18:31) Trump’s recent rallies and how they fit into the patterns of authoritarians


(26:53) The ways people have pushed back against authoritarians and what we can do now




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]]> 2797 "Majority Leader Manchin" — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Frank Sadler join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:39) The Democratic House members retiring before the 2022 midterms (18:37)The Striketober demonstrations at companies from Kellogg’s to John Deere (31:41) The Virginia Gubernatorial election [Politicology+ Exclusive] The reporting that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin talked to associates about leaving the Democratic party // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:48:00 -0000 "Majority Leader Manchin" — The Weekly Roundup full 2 71 Politicology Democratic House Retirements, Striketober, and the Virginia governor’s race To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Frank Sadler join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:39) The Democratic House members retiring before the 2022 midterms (18:37)The Striketober demonstrations at companies from Kellogg’s to John Deere (31:41) The Virginia Gubernatorial election [Politicology+ Exclusive] The reporting that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin talked to associates about leaving the Democratic party // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Frank Sadler join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:39) The Democratic House members retiring before the 2022 midterms


(18:37)The Striketober demonstrations at companies from Kellogg’s to John Deere


(31:41) The Virginia Gubernatorial election


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The reporting that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin talked to associates about leaving the Democratic party // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



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]]> 3891 Strongmen — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them.  (02:01) Why she decided to write her book (04:18) Understanding Trump in the context of other autocratic leaders (06:29) The warning signs of strongmen as the rise to power (10:52) Why we don’t always see authoritarian leaders coming (28:48) How the pandemic accelerated democratic decline  Purchase Strongmen:  https://wwnorton.com/books/strongmen Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ruth and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthbenghiat https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:38:00 -0000 Strongmen — Part 1 full 2 70 Politicology Ruth Ben-Ghiat on her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the rise of autocratic leaders To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them.  (02:01) Why she decided to write her book (04:18) Understanding Trump in the context of other autocratic leaders (06:29) The warning signs of strongmen as the rise to power (10:52) Why we don’t always see authoritarian leaders coming (28:48) How the pandemic accelerated democratic decline  Purchase Strongmen:  https://wwnorton.com/books/strongmen Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Ruth and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthbenghiat https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, NYU Professor of History and Italian Studies Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Ron Steslow to discuss her book Strongmen and what we can learn from the history of autocrats and those who stood up to them. 


(02:01) Why she decided to write her book


(04:18) Understanding Trump in the context of other autocratic leaders


(06:29) The warning signs of strongmen as the rise to power


(10:52) Why we don’t always see authoritarian leaders coming


(28:48) How the pandemic accelerated democratic decline 



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]]> 2441 "They’ll Remember That Sh*t” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:45) The January 6th Committee ramps up pressure on subpoenaed Trump allies (14:30) The good and bad of corporate citizenship (39:35) The supply chain struggles and the looming holiday crisis  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The resignation of Raiders coach Jon Gruden after reports that he sent homophobic and misogynistic emails // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:45:00 -0000 "They’ll Remember That Sh*t” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 69 Politicology January 6th Subpoenas and potential contempt, American, United and AT&T and the good and bad of corporate citizenship, and the supply chain crisis To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:45) The January 6th Committee ramps up pressure on subpoenaed Trump allies (14:30) The good and bad of corporate citizenship (39:35) The supply chain struggles and the looming holiday crisis  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The resignation of Raiders coach Jon Gruden after reports that he sent homophobic and misogynistic emails // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:45) The January 6th Committee ramps up pressure on subpoenaed Trump allies


(14:30) The good and bad of corporate citizenship


(39:35) The supply chain struggles and the looming holiday crisis 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The resignation of Raiders coach Jon Gruden after reports that he sent homophobic and misogynistic emails // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 3965 Submarines, German Elections, and Biden’s Speech at the U.N. — A Global Power Q&A with Molly McKew https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to break down some of the most important international news stories: (01:50) The U.S., U.K., and Australian security partnership and the submarine deal that angered the French.  (17:08) Joe Biden’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (18:16) How the German elections (and Angela Merkle’s decision not to seek reelection) will impact global politics (36:02) The relationship between foreign policy and public opinion.   Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:37:00 -0000 Submarines, German Elections, and Biden’s Speech at the U.N. — A Global Power Q&A with Molly McKew full 2 68 Politicology Molly McKew sits down with Ron Steslow to talk about Submarines, the German Elections, and Biden’s Speech at the U.N. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to break down some of the most important international news stories: (01:50) The U.S., U.K., and Australian security partnership and the submarine deal that angered the French.  (17:08) Joe Biden’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (18:16) How the German elections (and Angela Merkle’s decision not to seek reelection) will impact global politics (36:02) The relationship between foreign policy and public opinion.   Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew joins Ron Steslow to break down some of the most important international news stories:


(01:50) The U.S., U.K., and Australian security partnership and the submarine deal that angered the French. 


(17:08) Joe Biden’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly


(18:16) How the German elections (and Angela Merkle’s decision not to seek reelection) will impact global politics


(36:02) The relationship between foreign policy and public opinion.  



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]]> 3502 Bad Blood — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications Strategists Susan Del Percio and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:27) The Facebook whistleblower’s 60 Minutes interview and testimony before congress (21:12) Donald Trump begs to get back on Twitter and launches a new Make America Great Again Again PAC (35:16) Taylor Swift’s masters get swept into the Virginia gubernatorial race [Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate What we mentioned:  MSNBC: Donald Trump's Twitter lawsuit is about 2024, not free speech— https://on.msnbc.com/3Bpttdg Prejudice Reduction: Progress and Challenges— https://bit.ly/3uV7etb Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/EricDKoch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:50:00 -0000 Bad Blood — The Weekly Roundup full 2 67 Politicology The Facebook Whistleblower, Trump begs to get back on Twitter, Taylor Swift gets swept into the VA governor’s race. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications Strategists Susan Del Percio and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:27) The Facebook whistleblower’s 60 Minutes interview and testimony before congress (21:12) Donald Trump begs to get back on Twitter and launches a new Make America Great Again Again PAC (35:16) Taylor Swift’s masters get swept into the Virginia gubernatorial race [Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate What we mentioned:  MSNBC: Donald Trump's Twitter lawsuit is about 2024, not free speech— https://on.msnbc.com/3Bpttdg Prejudice Reduction: Progress and Challenges— https://bit.ly/3uV7etb Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/EricDKoch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Communications Strategists Susan Del Percio and Eric Koch join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:27) The Facebook whistleblower’s 60 Minutes interview and testimony before congress


(21:12) Donald Trump begs to get back on Twitter and launches a new Make America Great Again Again PAC


(35:16) Taylor Swift’s masters get swept into the Virginia gubernatorial race


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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What we mentioned: 


MSNBC: Donald Trump's Twitter lawsuit is about 2024, not free speech— https://on.msnbc.com/3Bpttdg


Prejudice Reduction: Progress and Challenges— https://bit.ly/3uV7etb


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]]> 3945 Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (00:50) The “horseshoe theory”  (06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is (18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make (38:08) Figures who we can model  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 2 full 2 66 Politicology Tom Nichols on his new book Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Democracy To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (00:50) The “horseshoe theory”  (06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is (18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make (38:08) Figures who we can model  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it.


(00:50) The “horseshoe theory” 


(06:56) Why globalization isn’t the boogeyman we think it is


(18:42) Civic duty and the pro democracy changes we need to make


(38:08) Figures who we can model 



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]]> 3077 Dear Leader Zuckerberg — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:30)The ongoing debates over passing the Biden Agenda (19:43) Facebook and the fight to get tech giants to reveal their data (39:51) The struggles of women and LGBTQ people in Afghanistan under the Taliban [Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:44:00 -0000 Dear Leader Zuckerberg — The Weekly Roundup full 2 65 Politicology The fight to pass the Biden Agenda, Treating Facebook like a hostile foreign power, what Afghanistan looks like for women and LGBTQ people To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:30)The ongoing debates over passing the Biden Agenda (19:43) Facebook and the fight to get tech giants to reveal their data (39:51) The struggles of women and LGBTQ people in Afghanistan under the Taliban [Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


National security writer and Georgetown University adjunct professor Molly McKew and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:30)The ongoing debates over passing the Biden Agenda


(19:43) Facebook and the fight to get tech giants to reveal their data


(39:51) The struggles of women and LGBTQ people in Afghanistan under the Taliban


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The first round of subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4361 Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book (06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times” (15:32) Hedonistic adaptation (18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano” (29:03) The importance of public and private virtue  (37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:45:00 -0000 Our Own Worst Enemy — Part 1 full 2 64 Politicology Tom Nichols on his new book Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Democracy To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it. (01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book (06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times” (15:32) Hedonistic adaptation (18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano” (29:03) The importance of public and private virtue  (37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism  Purchase Our Own Worst Enemy: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/our-own-worst-enemy-9780197518878 Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Tom and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioFreeTom https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


In this two-episode conversation, Professor of National Security Affairs Tom Nichols joins Ron Steslow to discuss who is really to blame for the crisis in American democracy—and what we can do about it.


(01:43) Why it was difficult to write this book


(06:38) The feeling that we’re living in the “worst of times”


(15:32) Hedonistic adaptation


(18:22) Village Mentality and Banfield’s “Montegrano”


(29:03) The importance of public and private virtue 


(37:18) The danger of nostalgia in the rise of illiberalism 



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]]> 3413 The New Single Issue Voter — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:42)The newest form of single issue voters and the rifts in the Republican party (30:19) The looming debt limit crisis  (43:33) Major companies committing to training and hiring Afghan refugees  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The gossip, bombshells, and scoops from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s new book, Peril// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:44:00 -0000 The New Single Issue Voter — The Weekly Roundup full 2 63 Politicology The widening rifts in the Republican party, playing chicken with the debt ceiling, and the pledge to train and hire refugees To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:42)The newest form of single issue voters and the rifts in the Republican party (30:19) The looming debt limit crisis  (43:33) Major companies committing to training and hiring Afghan refugees  [Politicology+ Exclusive] The gossip, bombshells, and scoops from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s new book, Peril// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:42)The newest form of single issue voters and the rifts in the Republican party


(30:19) The looming debt limit crisis 


(43:33) Major companies committing to training and hiring Afghan refugees 


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The gossip, bombshells, and scoops from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s new book, Peril// Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



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]]> 3929 A Short Bench https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how Republicans and Democrats view and prioritize federal judges (01:25) The role and structure of the federal judiciary  (03:12) The impact Trump appointed judges can have (07:06) Republicans focus on judges during campaigns  (11:11) What Republicans look for in judges  (17:41) What the Federalist Society is (19:56) Why Democrats don’t have an equivalent to the Federalist Society  (34:14) “Living Constitution” judicial philosophy (38:53) Executive branch enforcement of judicial decisions (48:06) What you can do to affect the focus on judges Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Lanae and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:30:00 -0000 A Short Bench full 2 62 Politicology Why aren’t Democrats as effective and efficient as Republicans when it comes to filling judicial vacancies? To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how Republicans and Democrats view and prioritize federal judges (01:25) The role and structure of the federal judiciary  (03:12) The impact Trump appointed judges can have (07:06) Republicans focus on judges during campaigns  (11:11) What Republicans look for in judges  (17:41) What the Federalist Society is (19:56) Why Democrats don’t have an equivalent to the Federalist Society  (34:14) “Living Constitution” judicial philosophy (38:53) Executive branch enforcement of judicial decisions (48:06) What you can do to affect the focus on judges Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate? Follow Lanae and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Social policy expert Lanae Erickson joins Ron Steslow to talk about how Republicans and Democrats view and prioritize federal judges


(01:25) The role and structure of the federal judiciary 


(03:12) The impact Trump appointed judges can have


(07:06) Republicans focus on judges during campaigns 


(11:11) What Republicans look for in judges 


(17:41) What the Federalist Society is


(19:56) Why Democrats don’t have an equivalent to the Federalist Society 


(34:14) “Living Constitution” judicial philosophy


(38:53) Executive branch enforcement of judicial decisions


(48:06) What you can do to affect the focus on judges



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]]> 3596 ‘We Gotta Go Now’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:47) President George W. Bush on 9/11 and January 6 (20:01) The new democracy protection bill in the Senate and why it might spark filibuster reform (42:59) Biden’s vaccine mandate [Politicology+ Exclusive] The political statements AOC and Billie Eilish made at the Met Gala // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:33:00 -0000 ‘We Gotta Go Now’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 61 Politicology George W. Bush on 9/11 and January 6, The Manchin-Klobuchar Freedom to Vote Act, and Biden’s Vaccine Mandate To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:47) President George W. Bush on 9/11 and January 6 (20:01) The new democracy protection bill in the Senate and why it might spark filibuster reform (42:59) Biden’s vaccine mandate [Politicology+ Exclusive] The political statements AOC and Billie Eilish made at the Met Gala // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Social policy expert Lanae Erickson and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:47) President George W. Bush on 9/11 and January 6


(20:01) The new democracy protection bill in the Senate and why it might spark filibuster reform


(42:59) Biden’s vaccine mandate


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The political statements AOC and Billie Eilish made at the Met Gala // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



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]]> 4411 The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:24:00 -0000 The Pursuit of Happiness with Dr. Catherine Sanderson full 2 60 Politicology Methods of finding happiness and the power of your mindset in times of great loss, fear and uncertainty To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let’s talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset.


(02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset


(11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters


(13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error”


(20:05) Let’s talk about stress


(22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty


(28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness


(32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods


(36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships


(39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement



The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/


Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/


The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/


Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690



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]]> 1808 Domestic Radicalization — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content (including the TAPPED episode with David Becker), visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former DNC president Liz Gilbert and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:41) The fever pitch across America’s school districts as mask and vaccine policies are hotly debated (15:27) Governor Greg Abbott signs Texas’s anti-democracy bill into law (31:15) What we can learn about the tradeoffs of direct democracy by watching California’s recall process [Politicology+ Exclusive] The disgraced former president set to re-infect our politics // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Center for Election Innovation and Research - https://electioninnovation.org/ Election Official Legal Defense Network https://eoldn.org/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Domestic Radicalization — The Weekly Roundup full 2 59 Politicology Threats and outbursts at America’s school board meetings, Texas’s anti-democracy law, Newsom’s recall and California’s direct democracy To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content (including the TAPPED episode with David Becker), visit: https://politicology.com/plus Former DNC president Liz Gilbert and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:41) The fever pitch across America’s school districts as mask and vaccine policies are hotly debated (15:27) Governor Greg Abbott signs Texas’s anti-democracy bill into law (31:15) What we can learn about the tradeoffs of direct democracy by watching California’s recall process [Politicology+ Exclusive] The disgraced former president set to re-infect our politics // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Center for Election Innovation and Research - https://electioninnovation.org/ Election Official Legal Defense Network https://eoldn.org/ Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content (including the TAPPED episode with David Becker), visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Former DNC president Liz Gilbert and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:41) The fever pitch across America’s school districts as mask and vaccine policies are hotly debated


(15:27) Governor Greg Abbott signs Texas’s anti-democracy bill into law


(31:15) What we can learn about the tradeoffs of direct democracy by watching California’s recall process


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The disgraced former president set to re-infect our politics // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



Center for Election Innovation and Research - https://electioninnovation.org/


Election Official Legal Defense Network https://eoldn.org/


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]]> 3844 Politicology Mailbag with Ron Steslow & Lucy Caldwell https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (00:24) What can be done about Fox News and right wing media lies? (06:04) What happens if we “lose” and democracy fails? (15:43) How do caucuses affect the legislative process? Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Lucy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:57:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag with Ron Steslow & Lucy Caldwell full 2 58 Politicology Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and Ron Steslow answer Politicology listener questions! To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions: (00:24) What can be done about Fox News and right wing media lies? (06:04) What happens if we “lose” and democracy fails? (15:43) How do caucuses affect the legislative process? Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com! Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Lucy and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions:


(00:24) What can be done about Fox News and right wing media lies?


(06:04) What happens if we “lose” and democracy fails?


(15:43) How do caucuses affect the legislative process?


Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!


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]]> 1837 Vigilante Injustice — The Weekly Roundup To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and attorney George Conway join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:32) The political fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal: how Republicans are reacting, and how public opinion has shifted in the last month (21:31) why SCOTUS allowed an extreme and devious bill restricting abortion access in Texas to go into effect, and the more direct threat to Roe that has been overlooked in the news coverage (43:02) How so-called “new puritanism” is trampling on classical liberal values References from the show: Anne Applebaum - The New Puritans: Mob Justice Is Trampling Democratic Discourse https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/ [Politicology+ Exclusive] The House January 6 Committee’s latest records request, and Republican threats against private companies that comply // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/gtconway3d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:39:00 -0000 Vigilante Injustice — The Weekly Roundup full 2 57 Politicology Political impact of the U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal, SCOTUS allows extreme Texas abortion law to take effect, and how “new puritanism” is upending liberal democracy To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and attorney George Conway join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: (01:32) The political fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal: how Republicans are reacting, and how public opinion has shifted in the last month (21:31) why SCOTUS allowed an extreme and devious bill restricting abortion access in Texas to go into effect, and the more direct threat to Roe that has been overlooked in the news coverage (43:02) How so-called “new puritanism” is trampling on classical liberal values References from the show: Anne Applebaum - The New Puritans: Mob Justice Is Trampling Democratic Discourse https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/ [Politicology+ Exclusive] The House January 6 Committee’s latest records request, and Republican threats against private companies that comply // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/gtconway3d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and attorney George Conway join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


(01:32) The political fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal: how Republicans are reacting, and how public opinion has shifted in the last month


(21:31) why SCOTUS allowed an extreme and devious bill restricting abortion access in Texas to go into effect, and the more direct threat to Roe that has been overlooked in the news coverage


(43:02) How so-called “new puritanism” is trampling on classical liberal values



References from the show:


Anne Applebaum - The New Puritans: Mob Justice Is Trampling Democratic Discourse https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The House January 6 Committee’s latest records request, and Republican threats against private companies that comply // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate



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]]> 4582 Leaving Afghanistan: Part 2 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and Fmr. Senior CIA Official and author Marc Polymeropoulos continue their conversation with host Ron Steslow about America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the role of the Biden and Trump administrations. (01:03) Democrats must be willing to own their mistakes (10:43) Debunking “inevitability” and mistruths from American leadership (16:38) Life in Afghanistan now and what’s to come  (29:17) The Taliban’s approach to “governing” (32:39) Crowd funding an evacuation (41:20) What individuals can do to help The Washington Post: How to help Afghan refugees and those trapped during the Taliban takeover https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/21/how-to-help-afghan-refugees/ Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Leaving Afghanistan: Part 2 full 2 56 Politicology Molly McKew and Marc Polymeropoulos further explain the ramifications of America’s catastrophic exit from Afghanistan. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and Fmr. Senior CIA Official and author Marc Polymeropoulos continue their conversation with host Ron Steslow about America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the role of the Biden and Trump administrations. (01:03) Democrats must be willing to own their mistakes (10:43) Debunking “inevitability” and mistruths from American leadership (16:38) Life in Afghanistan now and what’s to come  (29:17) The Taliban’s approach to “governing” (32:39) Crowd funding an evacuation (41:20) What individuals can do to help The Washington Post: How to help Afghan refugees and those trapped during the Taliban takeover https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/21/how-to-help-afghan-refugees/ Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and Fmr. Senior CIA Official and author Marc Polymeropoulos continue their conversation with host Ron Steslow about America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the role of the Biden and Trump administrations.


(01:03) Democrats must be willing to own their mistakes


(10:43) Debunking “inevitability” and mistruths from American leadership


(16:38) Life in Afghanistan now and what’s to come 


(29:17) The Taliban’s approach to “governing”


(32:39) Crowd funding an evacuation


(41:20) What individuals can do to help


The Washington Post: How to help Afghan refugees and those trapped during the Taliban takeover

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/21/how-to-help-afghan-refugees/


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]]> 3480 Leaving Afghanistan: Part 1 https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and fmr. senior CIA official and author Marc Polymeropoulos join host Ron Steslow to discuss the chaos and catastrophe in Afghanistan. (03:10) Molly’s and Marc’s unique vantage points on Afghanistan (14:33) Putting Afghanistan in context: America’s goals, and the war’s political legitimacy  (20:17) When counterterrorism became nation-building, how America projects military power, and the tension between America’s interests and values (34:45) Trump’s deal with the Taliban, the decision to withdraw troops, and America’s pincer of isolationism (49:01) Public opinion, foreign policy, and America’s total exit Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos  August 11 - Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:03:00 -0000 Leaving Afghanistan: Part 1 full 2 55 Politicology Molly McKew and Marc Polymeropoulos explain the decisions and dynamics that drove the disastrous end to our war in Afghanistan. To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and fmr. senior CIA official and author Marc Polymeropoulos join host Ron Steslow to discuss the chaos and catastrophe in Afghanistan. (03:10) Molly’s and Marc’s unique vantage points on Afghanistan (14:33) Putting Afghanistan in context: America’s goals, and the war’s political legitimacy  (20:17) When counterterrorism became nation-building, how America projects military power, and the tension between America’s interests and values (34:45) Trump’s deal with the Taliban, the decision to withdraw troops, and America’s pincer of isolationism (49:01) Public opinion, foreign policy, and America’s total exit Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos  August 11 - Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and fmr. senior CIA official and author Marc Polymeropoulos join host Ron Steslow to discuss the chaos and catastrophe in Afghanistan.


(03:10) Molly’s and Marc’s unique vantage points on Afghanistan


(14:33) Putting Afghanistan in context: America’s goals, and the war’s political legitimacy 


(20:17) When counterterrorism became nation-building, how America projects military power, and the tension between America’s interests and values


(34:45) Trump’s deal with the Taliban, the decision to withdraw troops, and America’s pincer of isolationism


(49:01) Public opinion, foreign policy, and America’s total exit



Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate


Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos 


August 11 - Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos



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]]> 4214 “Surfer on a Tsunami” — The Weekly Roundup To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: *Note: A full episode on Afghanistan will be published on Politicology on September 1. Tap the ‘Follow’ button now to be notified.* (01:51) New mandates and new pushback as the Pfizer vaccine gains full FDA approval (15:44) John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passes the House on party lines (31:24) The dark and dangerous turn Trump’s rallies have taken; the folly of ignoring them References from the show: March 31: Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power with David Becker July 7: “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker Ron’s mention of Mandy Patinkin on Twitter [Politicology+ Exclusive] “What is” next for Jeopardy! and what does this debacle tell us about how we scrutinize public figures? // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000 “Surfer on a Tsunami” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 54 Politicology Pfizer approval, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act awaits Senate action, and why we can’t ignore Trump rallies To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week: *Note: A full episode on Afghanistan will be published on Politicology on September 1. Tap the ‘Follow’ button now to be notified.* (01:51) New mandates and new pushback as the Pfizer vaccine gains full FDA approval (15:44) John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passes the House on party lines (31:24) The dark and dangerous turn Trump’s rallies have taken; the folly of ignoring them References from the show: March 31: Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power with David Becker July 7: “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker Ron’s mention of Mandy Patinkin on Twitter [Politicology+ Exclusive] “What is” next for Jeopardy! and what does this debacle tell us about how we scrutinize public figures? // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:


*Note: A full episode on Afghanistan will be published on Politicology on September 1. Tap the ‘Follow’ button now to be notified.*


(01:51) New mandates and new pushback as the Pfizer vaccine gains full FDA approval


(15:44) John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passes the House on party lines


(31:24) The dark and dangerous turn Trump’s rallies have taken; the folly of ignoring them



References from the show:


March 31: Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power with David Becker


July 7: “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker


Ron’s mention of Mandy Patinkin on Twitter


[Politicology+ Exclusive] “What is” next for Jeopardy! and what does this debacle tell us about how we scrutinize public figures? // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus



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]]> 4264 Capturing Insurrection: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens https://politicology.com/ To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:15:00 -0000 Capturing Insurrection: January 6 through a Photographer’s Lens full 2 53 Politicology Photographer Gabriella Demczuk shares her experience inside the Capitol as it was breached on 1/6 To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol. (03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6 (05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally (07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words (10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol (12:46) Looking out the East Front (13:33) Capitol under lockdown (16:25) Trying to do our jobs (17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber (25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble (30:01) Reflections walking home (32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse (34:33) The fragility of democracy What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Gabriella: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://instagram.com/gdemczuk https://twitter.com/gdemczuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock exclusive premium content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Photographer Gabriella Demczuk walks listeners through her firsthand account of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, from Donald Trump’s “Stop The Steal” rally on the National Mall to the gallery of the House chamber as rioters breached the Capitol.



(03:01) Getting the assignment for January 6


(05:45) Reading the crowd at the rally


(07:35) Rep. Madison Cawthorn, in his own words


(10:30) Back to the U.S. Capitol


(12:46) Looking out the East Front


(13:33) Capitol under lockdown


(16:25) Trying to do our jobs


(17:10) Sheltering in the House chamber


(25:53) Bursting the “safe space” bubble


(30:01) Reflections walking home


(32:43) [Lack of] Republican remorse


(34:33) The fragility of democracy



What Madison Cawthorn Saw At The Insurrection by Olivia Nuzzi



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]]> 2916 “Sacred Cows” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and reporter Ben Jacobs join Ron Steslow to look at the most important stories of the week: (01:39) Biden’s speech, who’s to blame for the bungled Afghanistan withdrawal, and lessons learned after 20 years in the “graveyard of empires” (24:45) Water scarcity and wildfires in the West underscore the reality of our climate crisis (50:19) Millions of T-Mobile users’ data was stolen as the web Whack-A-Mole continues [Politicology+ Exclusive] Shots Fired at the NRA by NY AG Letitia James // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/Bencjacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0000 “Sacred Cows” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 52 Politicology War. Climate. Data. Guns. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and reporter Ben Jacobs join Ron Steslow to look at the most important stories of the week: (01:39) Biden’s speech, who’s to blame for the bungled Afghanistan withdrawal, and lessons learned after 20 years in the “graveyard of empires” (24:45) Water scarcity and wildfires in the West underscore the reality of our climate crisis (50:19) Millions of T-Mobile users’ data was stolen as the web Whack-A-Mole continues [Politicology+ Exclusive] Shots Fired at the NRA by NY AG Letitia James // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/Bencjacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and reporter Ben Jacobs join Ron Steslow to look at the most important stories of the week:



(01:39) Biden’s speech, who’s to blame for the bungled Afghanistan withdrawal, and lessons learned after 20 years in the “graveyard of empires”


(24:45) Water scarcity and wildfires in the West underscore the reality of our climate crisis


(50:19) Millions of T-Mobile users’ data was stolen as the web Whack-A-Mole continues



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]]> 4967 Cuomo, Covid, and Climate, Oh My! — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (02:08) Hurdles in the House for the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill; Democrats’ plan for more spending and the urgency to address our climate crisis (19:55) Red state Governors deny reality and responsibility through explosive growth in Covid infections (38:13) Governor Cuomo denies, deflects, and resigns, and New York starts anew [Politicology+ Exclusive] The My Pillow guy’s election conspiracy “Cyber Symposium” // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus July 28 - Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in Cuba with Al Cardenas Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Cuomo, Covid, and Climate, Oh My! — The Weekly Roundup full 2 51 Politicology Biden’s bipartisan bill to build back better, Republican governors willfully neglect public health, and Governor Cuomo’s reticent resignation To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (02:08) Hurdles in the House for the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill; Democrats’ plan for more spending and the urgency to address our climate crisis (19:55) Red state Governors deny reality and responsibility through explosive growth in Covid infections (38:13) Governor Cuomo denies, deflects, and resigns, and New York starts anew [Politicology+ Exclusive] The My Pillow guy’s election conspiracy “Cyber Symposium” // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus July 28 - Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in Cuba with Al Cardenas Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus



Cuban-American attorney and ‘No Labels’ vice chairman Al Cardenas and social policy expert Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week:



(02:08) Hurdles in the House for the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill; Democrats’ plan for more spending and the urgency to address our climate crisis


(19:55) Red state Governors deny reality and responsibility through explosive growth in Covid infections


(38:13) Governor Cuomo denies, deflects, and resigns, and New York starts anew



[Politicology+ Exclusive] The My Pillow guy’s election conspiracy “Cyber Symposium” // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus



July 28 - Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in Cuba with Al Cardenas



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]]> 4032 Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos To access this episode’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA joins Ron Steslow to discuss Havana Syndrome, his struggle for treatment, and what he learned about leadership in 26 years at the CIA.  (01:14) Marc’s 26 year CIA career (03:40) “Easily the most terrifying night of my life”  (04:58) Moscow’s motivation for directed energy attacks (09:56) The CIA’s “call to arms” after the 2016 election (12:44) Fighting for treatment (16:29) Becoming a leader in times of crisis (25:03) What happened in Helsinki? (29:27) Morale—and dysfunction—through the Trump presidency (33:26) When former senior officials speak out, listen (36:46) Leadership principles versus the former president (41:00) Identifying leaders among political candidates (43:56) Protecting democracy domestically (48:30) Showing and sharing the world with Marc’s family [Politicology+ Exclusive] Proliferation of nationalism overseas, and the American affinity for the authoritarian right // Unlock now and get exclusive content on your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Pitch in now at https://politicology.com/donate. Follow Ron and Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0000 Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos full 2 50 Politicology Fmr. Senior CIA Official and author Marc Polymeropoulos on directed energy attacks and leadership lessons learned through his 26 years in the intelligence community. To access this episode’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA joins Ron Steslow to discuss Havana Syndrome, his struggle for treatment, and what he learned about leadership in 26 years at the CIA.  (01:14) Marc’s 26 year CIA career (03:40) “Easily the most terrifying night of my life”  (04:58) Moscow’s motivation for directed energy attacks (09:56) The CIA’s “call to arms” after the 2016 election (12:44) Fighting for treatment (16:29) Becoming a leader in times of crisis (25:03) What happened in Helsinki? (29:27) Morale—and dysfunction—through the Trump presidency (33:26) When former senior officials speak out, listen (36:46) Leadership principles versus the former president (41:00) Identifying leaders among political candidates (43:56) Protecting democracy domestically (48:30) Showing and sharing the world with Marc’s family [Politicology+ Exclusive] Proliferation of nationalism overseas, and the American affinity for the authoritarian right // Unlock now and get exclusive content on your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Pitch in now at https://politicology.com/donate. Follow Ron and Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this episode’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Fmr. Senior CIA Official Marc Polymeropoulos and author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA joins Ron Steslow to discuss Havana Syndrome, his struggle for treatment, and what he learned about leadership in 26 years at the CIA. 


(01:14) Marc’s 26 year CIA career


(03:40) “Easily the most terrifying night of my life” 


(04:58) Moscow’s motivation for directed energy attacks


(09:56) The CIA’s “call to arms” after the 2016 election


(12:44) Fighting for treatment


(16:29) Becoming a leader in times of crisis


(25:03) What happened in Helsinki?


(29:27) Morale—and dysfunction—through the Trump presidency


(33:26) When former senior officials speak out, listen


(36:46) Leadership principles versus the former president


(41:00) Identifying leaders among political candidates


(43:56) Protecting democracy domestically


(48:30) Showing and sharing the world with Marc’s family



[Politicology+ Exclusive] Proliferation of nationalism overseas, and the American affinity for the authoritarian right // Unlock now and get exclusive content on your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos


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]]> 3734 High-Stakes Hot Potato — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and former Congresswoman Katie Hill join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (02:02) New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges Gov. Andrew Cuomo committed crimes, and Cuomo doubles down on his denial (25:45) Democrats play high-stakes hot potato with the eviction moratorium (50:07) The shifting politics of vaccine mandates [Politicology+ Exclusive] // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Her Time, Katie Hill’s political action committee  Pray Away June 9 - Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and Redemption June 2 - “Strange Bedfellows”—The Weekly Roundup Contact Your Senators to encourage their support for the Violence Against Women Act Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:40:00 -0000 High-Stakes Hot Potato — The Weekly Roundup full 2 49 Politicology Gov. Cuomo doubles down on denial of crimes alleged by NY Attorney General, Democrats’ political punt on the eviction moratorium, and the evolving politics of vaccine mandates To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and former Congresswoman Katie Hill join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (02:02) New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges Gov. Andrew Cuomo committed crimes, and Cuomo doubles down on his denial (25:45) Democrats play high-stakes hot potato with the eviction moratorium (50:07) The shifting politics of vaccine mandates [Politicology+ Exclusive] // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Her Time, Katie Hill’s political action committee  Pray Away June 9 - Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and Redemption June 2 - “Strange Bedfellows”—The Weekly Roundup Contact Your Senators to encourage their support for the Violence Against Women Act Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Political strategist Lucy Caldwell and former Congresswoman Katie Hill join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week:


(02:02) New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges Gov. Andrew Cuomo committed crimes, and Cuomo doubles down on his denial


(25:45) Democrats play high-stakes hot potato with the eviction moratorium


(50:07) The shifting politics of vaccine mandates


[Politicology+ Exclusive] // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


Her Time, Katie Hill’s political action committee 


Pray Away


June 9 - Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and Redemption


June 2 - “Strange Bedfellows”—The Weekly Roundup


Contact Your Senators to encourage their support for the Violence Against Women Act


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]]> 4634 “Shame and Ostracization”— The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:35) First hearing of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the heightened emotions felt through the frontline officers’ testimony (37:58) Resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC’s new masking guidance, and what Americans’ preferred news source can tell us about vaccination rates (1:08:40) Sneak peek of the latest Enemies of Democracy (Politicology+ series) episode on Rupert & Lachlan Murdoch [Politicology+ Exclusive] The Olympics, Simone Biles, and the fight to define what patriotism looks like // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:25:00 -0000 “Shame and Ostracization”— The Weekly Roundup full 2 48 Politicology Tensions rise and emotions flare in the first January 6 committee hearing, and the pandemic of the unvaccinated ushers in new restrictions for the rule-followers. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:35) First hearing of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the heightened emotions felt through the frontline officers’ testimony (37:58) Resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC’s new masking guidance, and what Americans’ preferred news source can tell us about vaccination rates (1:08:40) Sneak peek of the latest Enemies of Democracy (Politicology+ series) episode on Rupert & Lachlan Murdoch [Politicology+ Exclusive] The Olympics, Simone Biles, and the fight to define what patriotism looks like // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week:


(01:35) First hearing of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the heightened emotions felt through the frontline officers’ testimony


(37:58) Resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC’s new masking guidance, and what Americans’ preferred news source can tell us about vaccination rates


(1:08:40) Sneak peek of the latest Enemies of Democracy (Politicology+ series) episode on Rupert & Lachlan Murdoch


[Politicology+ Exclusive] The Olympics, Simone Biles, and the fight to define what patriotism looks like // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4830 Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in Cuba with Al Cardenas https://politicology.com/ To unlock special Politicology content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Attorney and fmr. special ambassador Al Cardenas joins Ron Steslow to reveal the dynamics of the unprecedented uprising in Cuba: (01:50) The Cuban regime, U.S.-Cuba relations, and Al’s personal story (12:53) The unprecedented “despair” factor (15:23) Dissent in communist Cuba (24:28) The American embargo misconception (26:59) Options on the table for American intervention (32:26) Hope for a free Cuba  Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Al on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0000 Despair, Hope, and the Fight for 'Libertad' in Cuba with Al Cardenas full 2 47 Politicology Understanding the historic uprising in Cuba with Fmr. Ambassador Al Cardenas To unlock special Politicology content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Attorney and fmr. special ambassador Al Cardenas joins Ron Steslow to reveal the dynamics of the unprecedented uprising in Cuba: (01:50) The Cuban regime, U.S.-Cuba relations, and Al’s personal story (12:53) The unprecedented “despair” factor (15:23) Dissent in communist Cuba (24:28) The American embargo misconception (26:59) Options on the table for American intervention (32:26) Hope for a free Cuba  Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Al on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock special Politicology content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Attorney and fmr. special ambassador Al Cardenas joins Ron Steslow to reveal the dynamics of the unprecedented uprising in Cuba:


(01:50) The Cuban regime, U.S.-Cuba relations, and Al’s personal story

(12:53) The unprecedented “despair” factor

(15:23) Dissent in communist Cuba

(24:28) The American embargo misconception

(26:59) Options on the table for American intervention

(32:26) Hope for a free Cuba 


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]]> 2652 “You’ve Got To Feed The Beast” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Jimmy Williams join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:49) McCarthy’s picks, and Pelosi’s veto, for the January 6 committee (30:52) Billionaire space race ushers in new chapter of private space exploration (42:00) OAN plans to launch a Spanish-language “MAGA channel” [Politicology+ Exclusive] Trump’s close friend and inaugural committee chairman Tom Barrack faces charges for failing to register as a foreign agent // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Jimmyspolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:54:00 -0000 “You’ve Got To Feed The Beast” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 46 Politicology January 6 committee showdown, the new space race, and the Spanish language MAGA channel soon to hit the airwaves. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Jimmy Williams join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:49) McCarthy’s picks, and Pelosi’s veto, for the January 6 committee (30:52) Billionaire space race ushers in new chapter of private space exploration (42:00) OAN plans to launch a Spanish-language “MAGA channel” [Politicology+ Exclusive] Trump’s close friend and inaugural committee chairman Tom Barrack faces charges for failing to register as a foreign agent // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/Jimmyspolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid and Jimmy Williams join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week:


(01:49) McCarthy’s picks, and Pelosi’s veto, for the January 6 committee


(30:52) Billionaire space race ushers in new chapter of private space exploration


(42:00) OAN plans to launch a Spanish-language “MAGA channel”


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]]> 4367 Trillion With a “T” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:53) Texas Democrats break quorum and book it to Washington in a last-ditch effort to thwart the GOP anti-democracy bill (14:14) Biden takes a stand on Republicans’ threats to our democracy (35:12) The Senate’s one shot at a massive spending bill full of Democrats’ policy priorities [Politicology+ Exclusive] CPAC, Jenna Ellis, and a bifurcating GOP // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker (July 7) https://politicology.com/episodes/democracy-in-triage/ “The Great Suppression” with Tharon Johnson (April 7) https://politicology.com/episodes/the-great-suppression/ Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:36:00 -0000 Trillion With a “T” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 45 Politicology Texas Dems hightail it to Washington, Biden’s blunt warning to his party, and how the Senate could actually pass a historic $3.5 Trillion package. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Lanae Erickson join Ron Steslow to look at the top stories of the week: (01:53) Texas Democrats break quorum and book it to Washington in a last-ditch effort to thwart the GOP anti-democracy bill (14:14) Biden takes a stand on Republicans’ threats to our democracy (35:12) The Senate’s one shot at a massive spending bill full of Democrats’ policy priorities [Politicology+ Exclusive] CPAC, Jenna Ellis, and a bifurcating GOP // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker (July 7) https://politicology.com/episodes/democracy-in-triage/ “The Great Suppression” with Tharon Johnson (April 7) https://politicology.com/episodes/the-great-suppression/ Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


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(01:53) Texas Democrats break quorum and book it to Washington in a last-ditch effort to thwart the GOP anti-democracy bill


(14:14) Biden takes a stand on Republicans’ threats to our democracy


(35:12) The Senate’s one shot at a massive spending bill full of Democrats’ policy priorities


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]]> 4223 Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrection https://politicology.com/ Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (00:00) Sounds of January 6, 2021 (02:48) Scott’s Survivor’s Remorse (04:16) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment (06:45) Three Percenters, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, oh my... (09:14) The two “tiers” of defendants (11:02) Corroborating conspiracy (13:25) Defendants inside and outside the Capitol (14:20) Who is saying what about the former President? (17:37) Why aren’t we calling this “terrorism?” (18:29) Insurrectionists’ hit list (19:30) Hockey sticks, baseball bats, sharpened American flag poles, an axe, a knife, scissors, a tourniquet, pepper spray, chemical spray, bear spray, guns, brass knuckles, batons, pipes, zip ties, tasers, and stolen police riot shields (20:51) “My client doesn’t understand how what he did is criminal” (23:40) Three huge questions remain (25:50) “The first big sentencing” (28:00) Politicizing Ashli Babbitt  (30:10) Why we can’t “just get past this and move on” (31:50) Reporting facts in a post-truth political environment Help create more content like this by making a financial contribution today! https://politicology.com/donate Politicology+ is part master class, part laboratory, part war room. To unlock exclusive Politicology+ content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Don’t miss an episode. Press “Follow” (“Subscribe” in some players) to get the next episode of Politicology in your favorite podcast app. Enjoy this episode? Rate Politicology ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Scott MacFarlane: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02:00 -0000 Scott MacFarlane on Prosecuting the Insurrection full 2 44 Politicology Democracy attacked: Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane shares the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists. (00:00) Sounds of January 6, 2021 (02:48) Scott’s Survivor’s Remorse (04:16) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment (06:45) Three Percenters, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, oh my... (09:14) The two “tiers” of defendants (11:02) Corroborating conspiracy (13:25) Defendants inside and outside the Capitol (14:20) Who is saying what about the former President? (17:37) Why aren’t we calling this “terrorism?” (18:29) Insurrectionists’ hit list (19:30) Hockey sticks, baseball bats, sharpened American flag poles, an axe, a knife, scissors, a tourniquet, pepper spray, chemical spray, bear spray, guns, brass knuckles, batons, pipes, zip ties, tasers, and stolen police riot shields (20:51) “My client doesn’t understand how what he did is criminal” (23:40) Three huge questions remain (25:50) “The first big sentencing” (28:00) Politicizing Ashli Babbitt  (30:10) Why we can’t “just get past this and move on” (31:50) Reporting facts in a post-truth political environment Help create more content like this by making a financial contribution today! https://politicology.com/donate Politicology+ is part master class, part laboratory, part war room. To unlock exclusive Politicology+ content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Don’t miss an episode. Press “Follow” (“Subscribe” in some players) to get the next episode of Politicology in your favorite podcast app. Enjoy this episode? Rate Politicology ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Scott MacFarlane: https://twitter.com/MacFarlaneNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane talks with Ron Steslow about the most critical filings and pivotal moments in the Feds’ ever-growing case against the January 6 insurrectionists.


(00:00) Sounds of January 6, 2021


(02:48) Scott’s Survivor’s Remorse


(04:16) Where the insurrection investigation stands at this moment


(06:45) Three Percenters, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, oh my...


(09:14) The two “tiers” of defendants


(11:02) Corroborating conspiracy


(13:25) Defendants inside and outside the Capitol


(14:20) Who is saying what about the former President?


(17:37) Why aren’t we calling this “terrorism?”


(18:29) Insurrectionists’ hit list


(19:30) Hockey sticks, baseball bats, sharpened American flag poles, an axe, a knife, scissors, a tourniquet, pepper spray, chemical spray, bear spray, guns, brass knuckles, batons, pipes, zip ties, tasers, and stolen police riot shields


(20:51) “My client doesn’t understand how what he did is criminal”


(23:40) Three huge questions remain


(25:50) “The first big sentencing”


(28:00) Politicizing Ashli Babbitt 


(30:10) Why we can’t “just get past this and move on”


(31:50) Reporting facts in a post-truth political environment


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]]> 2694 “Vax That Thang Up” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and communications expert Owen Loftus join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (01:53) Kevin McCarthy’s January 6 committee conflict, and the lose-lose Republicans face as we learn more about the attack (22:36) How Republicans across the country are embracing election lies to win the very elections they deem fraudulent (34:43) The Biden Administration’s vaccine goal miss, and the right’s Delta-denialism that is deepening the pandemic’s political divide [Politicology+ Exclusive] Florida man Allen West wants to liberate Texas from Governor Greg Abbott // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/OwenKeith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:24:00 -0000 “Vax That Thang Up” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 43 Politicology The House moves to investigate 1/6, Republican candidates embrace the Big Lie, and the pandemic’s deepening political divide To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and communications expert Owen Loftus join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (01:53) Kevin McCarthy’s January 6 committee conflict, and the lose-lose Republicans face as we learn more about the attack (22:36) How Republicans across the country are embracing election lies to win the very elections they deem fraudulent (34:43) The Biden Administration’s vaccine goal miss, and the right’s Delta-denialism that is deepening the pandemic’s political divide [Politicology+ Exclusive] Florida man Allen West wants to liberate Texas from Governor Greg Abbott // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert https://twitter.com/OwenKeith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Democratic strategist Liz Gilbert and communications expert Owen Loftus join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week:


(01:53) Kevin McCarthy’s January 6 committee conflict, and the lose-lose Republicans face as we learn more about the attack


(22:36) How Republicans across the country are embracing election lies to win the very elections they deem fraudulent


(34:43) The Biden Administration’s vaccine goal miss, and the right’s Delta-denialism that is deepening the pandemic’s political divide


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]]> 3544 “Democracy In Triage” — David Becker on Brnovich v. DNC, the Voting Rights Act, and how to fight back https://politicology.com/ “Our democracy is in triage right now.” David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, joins Ron Steslow to break down the Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona voting laws in Brnovich v. DNC, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and what it portends for the fight to protect the franchise, and ultimately, our democracy. (01:42) What Arizona’s votings laws actually do (08:47) The Supreme Court’s pattern of voting rights activism (17:31) Alito’s nod to voter fraud falsehoods, and the popular support for voter access (21:06) What’s left of the Voting Rights Act? (27:20) The uphill battle voting rights prosecutors now face to protect the franchise (30:01) Kagan’s dissent, and Congress’s dysfunction (32:57) “The filibuster is not particularly relevant” (36:32) Stress, threats, blood, sweat and tears—fighting on the frontlines for American democracy (41:48) The dangerous road we’re heading down, and the path forward for allies of democracy Want to support more content like this? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate To unlock exclusive Politicology+ content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Visit the Center for Election Innovation & Research https://electioninnovation.org/ Follow Ron and David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0000 “Democracy In Triage” — David Becker on Brnovich v. DNC, the Voting Rights Act, and how to fight back full 2 42 Politicology “Our democracy is in triage right now.” David Becker, election law expert, joins Ron Steslow to break down Brnovich v. DNC, and what it portends for voting rights and our democracy. “Our democracy is in triage right now.” David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, joins Ron Steslow to break down the Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona voting laws in Brnovich v. DNC, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and what it portends for the fight to protect the franchise, and ultimately, our democracy. (01:42) What Arizona’s votings laws actually do (08:47) The Supreme Court’s pattern of voting rights activism (17:31) Alito’s nod to voter fraud falsehoods, and the popular support for voter access (21:06) What’s left of the Voting Rights Act? (27:20) The uphill battle voting rights prosecutors now face to protect the franchise (30:01) Kagan’s dissent, and Congress’s dysfunction (32:57) “The filibuster is not particularly relevant” (36:32) Stress, threats, blood, sweat and tears—fighting on the frontlines for American democracy (41:48) The dangerous road we’re heading down, and the path forward for allies of democracy Want to support more content like this? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate To unlock exclusive Politicology+ content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Visit the Center for Election Innovation & Research https://electioninnovation.org/ Follow Ron and David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/beckerdavidj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Our democracy is in triage right now.” David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, joins Ron Steslow to break down the Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona voting laws in Brnovich v. DNC, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and what it portends for the fight to protect the franchise, and ultimately, our democracy.


(01:42) What Arizona’s votings laws actually do


(08:47) The Supreme Court’s pattern of voting rights activism


(17:31) Alito’s nod to voter fraud falsehoods, and the popular support for voter access


(21:06) What’s left of the Voting Rights Act?


(27:20) The uphill battle voting rights prosecutors now face to protect the franchise


(30:01) Kagan’s dissent, and Congress’s dysfunction


(32:57) “The filibuster is not particularly relevant”


(36:32) Stress, threats, blood, sweat and tears—fighting on the frontlines for American democracy


(41:48) The dangerous road we’re heading down, and the path forward for allies of democracy


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]]> 3891 “Strange Bedfellows” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:09) New York City’s election confusion as officials try to determine the next Democratic candidate for mayor, and the national demographic trends illuminated in the preliminary results (21:29) Why a judge tossed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, and where the push to regulate “big tech” is headed (36:25) The Supreme Court Justice allowing the CDC’s eviction moratorium to stay in place (for now) [Politicology+ Exclusive] South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the country’s southern border, and who is paying for it // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000 “Strange Bedfellows” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 41 Politicology Confusion in New York City’s mayoral primary, the FTC’s Facebook antitrust flop, and the Supreme Court’s eviction moratorium surprise. To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:09) New York City’s election confusion as officials try to determine the next Democratic candidate for mayor, and the national demographic trends illuminated in the preliminary results (21:29) Why a judge tossed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, and where the push to regulate “big tech” is headed (36:25) The Supreme Court Justice allowing the CDC’s eviction moratorium to stay in place (for now) [Politicology+ Exclusive] South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the country’s southern border, and who is paying for it // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week:


(02:09) New York City’s election confusion as officials try to determine the next Democratic candidate for mayor, and the national demographic trends illuminated in the preliminary results


(21:29) Why a judge tossed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, and where the push to regulate “big tech” is headed


(36:25) The Supreme Court Justice allowing the CDC’s eviction moratorium to stay in place (for now)


[Politicology+ Exclusive] South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the country’s southern border, and who is paying for it // Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at politicology.com/plus


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]]> 3541 “Constitution Bootcamp” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:04) Liz Cheney’s call for better civic education in Congress (17:45) The struggle to pass voter protection laws in the Senate (40:36) Florida’s new “viewpoint diversity” survey on college campuses [Politicology+ Exclusive] Why is Steve Bannon talking about making Donald Trump Speaker of the House without ever getting elected to Congress? Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:02:00 -0000 “Constitution Bootcamp” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 40 Politicology Liz Cheney’s “Constitution Bootcamps,” the Failure of the For The People Act, and DeSantis’ “viewpoint diversity” survey To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:04) Liz Cheney’s call for better civic education in Congress (17:45) The struggle to pass voter protection laws in the Senate (40:36) Florida’s new “viewpoint diversity” survey on college campuses [Politicology+ Exclusive] Why is Steve Bannon talking about making Donald Trump Speaker of the House without ever getting elected to Congress? Unlock now and get your private podcast feed at https://politicology.com/plus Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week:


(02:04) Liz Cheney’s call for better civic education in Congress


(17:45) The struggle to pass voter protection laws in the Senate


(40:36) Florida’s new “viewpoint diversity” survey on college campuses


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]]> 4571 “Pipeline of A$$holes” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic political strategist Tharon Johnson and Russian warfare writer and researcher Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:15) Putin, Biden, and the Administration’s not-a-reset on Russia (25:52) Insurrectionists emboldened to run for Congress and the bottomless depravity of the GOP (53:53) The investigators investigating the Trump DOJ [+] The right’s political framing of the “lab leak” theory of COVID-19’s origins. Sign up now: https://politicology.com/plus If you believe in our mission and want to help build Politicology, please contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Rolling Stone - The Forever Trump Movement Has Won https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-mccarthy-republican-party-critical-race-theory-1184610/ Politicology 4-21-01: BOЯDEЯ CЯISIS with Molly McKew https://politicology.com/episodes/border-crisis-ukraine/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:30:00 -0000 “Pipeline of A$$holes” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 39 Politicology The Not-A-Reset on Russia, Emboldened Insurrectionists, and Investigators Investigating DOJ To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Democratic political strategist Tharon Johnson and Russian warfare writer and researcher Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (02:15) Putin, Biden, and the Administration’s not-a-reset on Russia (25:52) Insurrectionists emboldened to run for Congress and the bottomless depravity of the GOP (53:53) The investigators investigating the Trump DOJ [+] The right’s political framing of the “lab leak” theory of COVID-19’s origins. Sign up now: https://politicology.com/plus If you believe in our mission and want to help build Politicology, please contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Rolling Stone - The Forever Trump Movement Has Won https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-mccarthy-republican-party-critical-race-theory-1184610/ Politicology 4-21-01: BOЯDEЯ CЯISIS with Molly McKew https://politicology.com/episodes/border-crisis-ukraine/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TharonJohnson https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To access this week’s Politicology+ segment and unlock more exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus


Democratic political strategist Tharon Johnson and Russian warfare writer and researcher Molly McKew join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week:


(02:15) Putin, Biden, and the Administration’s not-a-reset on Russia


(25:52) Insurrectionists emboldened to run for Congress and the bottomless depravity of the GOP


(53:53) The investigators investigating the Trump DOJ


[+] The right’s political framing of the “lab leak” theory of COVID-19’s origins. Sign up now: https://politicology.com/plus


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Politicology 4-21-01: BOЯDEЯ CЯISIS with Molly McKew https://politicology.com/episodes/border-crisis-ukraine/


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]]> 4474 The (Departed) Lincoln Project Founders: Part 1 https://politicology.com/plus To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus For the first time since the 2020 election, George Conway, Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow—four since-departed co-founders of The Lincoln Project—reunite to discuss the most important political fight of their lives...and what comes next. In Part 1, the panel discusses their individual paths to The Lincoln Project, and how the fight to remove Donald Trump from office evolved and escalated throughout 2020. For Part 2 of this special series, unlock Politicology+ now: https://politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology’s mission, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find the Lincoln Project co-founders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gtconway3d https://twitter.com/NHJennifer https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0000 The (Departed) Lincoln Project Founders: Part 1 full 2 38 Politicology Four since-departed co-founders of The Lincoln Project reunite to discuss the most important political fight of their lives...and what comes next. To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus For the first time since the 2020 election, George Conway, Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow—four since-departed co-founders of The Lincoln Project—reunite to discuss the most important political fight of their lives...and what comes next. In Part 1, the panel discusses their individual paths to The Lincoln Project, and how the fight to remove Donald Trump from office evolved and escalated throughout 2020. For Part 2 of this special series, unlock Politicology+ now: https://politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology’s mission, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find the Lincoln Project co-founders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gtconway3d https://twitter.com/NHJennifer https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus


For the first time since the 2020 election, George Conway, Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow—four since-departed co-founders of The Lincoln Project—reunite to discuss the most important political fight of their lives...and what comes next.


In Part 1, the panel discusses their individual paths to The Lincoln Project, and how the fight to remove Donald Trump from office evolved and escalated throughout 2020.


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]]> 3888 Politicology+ is here https://politicology.com/plus Part master class, part laboratory, part war room. Unlock Politicology+ now at https://politicology.com/plus Politicology+ members will have access to exclusive content including: Extended Weekly Roundup Episodes  TAPPED conversations with political strategists  Enemies of Democracy exposés and backstories on those keeping Trumpism alive  Round table conversations with leading experts about the most pressing issues we face today in Thought Lab episodes And, occasionally, other unannounced special content… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Politicology+ is here full 2 37 Politicology Part master class, part laboratory, part war room Part master class, part laboratory, part war room. Unlock Politicology+ now at https://politicology.com/plus Politicology+ members will have access to exclusive content including: Extended Weekly Roundup Episodes  TAPPED conversations with political strategists  Enemies of Democracy exposés and backstories on those keeping Trumpism alive  Round table conversations with leading experts about the most pressing issues we face today in Thought Lab episodes And, occasionally, other unannounced special content… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Part master class, part laboratory, part war room.


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]]> 214 “Do not come” — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (01:36) What to make of the flashbang of bipartisanship on a massive tech-investment bill that just passed the Senate (20:27) Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, and the fate of the filibuster (43:11) Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Central America and the message she delivered on immigration To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:30:00 -0000 “Do not come” — The Weekly Roundup full 2 36 Politicology Flashbang bipartisanship, fecklessness on the filibuster, and Kamala’s warning on immigration Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week: (01:36) What to make of the flashbang of bipartisanship on a massive tech-investment bill that just passed the Senate (20:27) Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, and the fate of the filibuster (43:11) Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Central America and the message she delivered on immigration To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Lucy Caldwell and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the top stories of the week:


(01:36) What to make of the flashbang of bipartisanship on a massive tech-investment bill that just passed the Senate


(20:27) Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, and the fate of the filibuster


(43:11) Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Central America and the message she delivered on immigration


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]]> 4238 Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and Redemption https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean to be “canceled?” Former Congresswoman Katie Hill joins Ron Steslow to discuss what is and isn’t “cancel culture,” how we should think about holding public figures accountable, why we have failed to find a mechanism for redemption, and her fight to close the legal loophole for “revenge porn.” Exclusively for Politicology+ subscribers: Following this conversation, Ron asks Katie about the details of her surprising (albeit short-lived) friendship with Matt Gaetz.  To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find Ron and Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:50:00 -0000 Katie Hill on Revenge Porn, Cancel Culture, and Redemption full 2 35 Politicology What does it mean to be “canceled?” To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus What does it mean to be “canceled?” Former Congresswoman Katie Hill joins Ron Steslow to discuss what is and isn’t “cancel culture,” how we should think about holding public figures accountable, why we have failed to find a mechanism for redemption, and her fight to close the legal loophole for “revenge porn.” Exclusively for Politicology+ subscribers: Following this conversation, Ron asks Katie about the details of her surprising (albeit short-lived) friendship with Matt Gaetz.  To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find Ron and Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus


What does it mean to be “canceled?”


Former Congresswoman Katie Hill joins Ron Steslow to discuss what is and isn’t “cancel culture,” how we should think about holding public figures accountable, why we have failed to find a mechanism for redemption, and her fight to close the legal loophole for “revenge porn.”


Exclusively for Politicology+ subscribers: Following this conversation, Ron asks Katie about the details of her surprising (albeit short-lived) friendship with Matt Gaetz. 


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]]> 4998 “For God & Country” — Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus What are Democrats prepared to do to save democracy? Former Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski, 2020 DNC President Liz Gilbert, and Ron Steslow break down the urgent threats to our elections, our Republic, and our rights—and the steps Democrats must take to hold the line. (02:43) Crescendoing calls for urgent action and filibuster reform in the Senate after Republicans killed the bill to establish a January 6 commission, and the 100+ “Scholars of Democracy” from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and other institutions sounding the alarm. New America’s Statement of Concern - https://www.newamerica.org/political-reform/statements/statement-of-concern/ (22:20) Absolutely bonkers myth of Trump’s impending reinstatement and Fmr. National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s jubilance for a junta (35:38) What happened in Austin that temporarily held off the Texas GOP’s latest voter suppression efforts, and where the fight for democracy stands today To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:58:00 -0000 “For God & Country” — Weekly Roundup full 2 34 Politicology What are Democrats prepared to do to save democracy? Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus What are Democrats prepared to do to save democracy? Former Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski, 2020 DNC President Liz Gilbert, and Ron Steslow break down the urgent threats to our elections, our Republic, and our rights—and the steps Democrats must take to hold the line. (02:43) Crescendoing calls for urgent action and filibuster reform in the Senate after Republicans killed the bill to establish a January 6 commission, and the 100+ “Scholars of Democracy” from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and other institutions sounding the alarm. New America’s Statement of Concern - https://www.newamerica.org/political-reform/statements/statement-of-concern/ (22:20) Absolutely bonkers myth of Trump’s impending reinstatement and Fmr. National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s jubilance for a junta (35:38) What happened in Austin that temporarily held off the Texas GOP’s latest voter suppression efforts, and where the fight for democracy stands today To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


What are Democrats prepared to do to save democracy? Former Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski, 2020 DNC President Liz Gilbert, and Ron Steslow break down the urgent threats to our elections, our Republic, and our rights—and the steps Democrats must take to hold the line.


(02:43) Crescendoing calls for urgent action and filibuster reform in the Senate after Republicans killed the bill to establish a January 6 commission, and the 100+ “Scholars of Democracy” from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and other institutions sounding the alarm.


(22:20) Absolutely bonkers myth of Trump’s impending reinstatement and Fmr. National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s jubilance for a junta


(35:38) What happened in Austin that temporarily held off the Texas GOP’s latest voter suppression efforts, and where the fight for democracy stands today


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]]> 3799 “No Trust, No Truth”—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus How can we ever hold truth to power if those in power don’t believe in truth? Former Ambassador Al Cardenas makes his Politicology debut alongside Susan Del Percio and Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories. (01:42) Florida’s laughable new law limiting social media companies, and Governor Ron Desantis’ relationship with the fourth estate (19:04) The obstructed path forward for Biden’s infrastructure bill (29:33) “Big Lie” architects hoping to run the next election To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 May 2021 15:43:00 -0000 “No Trust, No Truth”—The Weekly Roundup full 2 33 Politicology How can we ever hold truth to power if those in power don’t believe in truth? Al Cardenas, Susan Del Percio and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus How can we ever hold truth to power if those in power don’t believe in truth? Former Ambassador Al Cardenas makes his Politicology debut alongside Susan Del Percio and Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories. (01:42) Florida’s laughable new law limiting social media companies, and Governor Ron Desantis’ relationship with the fourth estate (19:04) The obstructed path forward for Biden’s infrastructure bill (29:33) “Big Lie” architects hoping to run the next election To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate/ Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit https://politicology.com/plus


How can we ever hold truth to power if those in power don’t believe in truth? Former Ambassador Al Cardenas makes his Politicology debut alongside Susan Del Percio and Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories.


(01:42) Florida’s laughable new law limiting social media companies, and Governor Ron Desantis’ relationship with the fourth estate


(19:04) The obstructed path forward for Biden’s infrastructure bill


(29:33) “Big Lie” architects hoping to run the next election


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]]> 3418 ‘Normal Tourist Visit’ — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus “Are we in a democracy?” Dr. Catherine Sanderson and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories. (01:46) The showdown in Congress over a January 6 commission, and the hateful defense from the QAnon Shaman’s attorney (17:26) New developments in the ongoing investigations into the Trump Organization (33:15) Confusion around the new CDC guidance, and our emergence from COVID rules and rituals Politicology - March 10, 2021: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 May 2021 20:49:00 -0000 ‘Normal Tourist Visit’ — The Weekly Roundup full 2 32 Politicology “Are we in a democracy?” Dr. Catherine Sanderson and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus “Are we in a democracy?” Dr. Catherine Sanderson and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories. (01:46) The showdown in Congress over a January 6 commission, and the hateful defense from the QAnon Shaman’s attorney (17:26) New developments in the ongoing investigations into the Trump Organization (33:15) Confusion around the new CDC guidance, and our emergence from COVID rules and rituals Politicology - March 10, 2021: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


“Are we in a democracy?” Dr. Catherine Sanderson and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the week’s most important stories.


(01:46) The showdown in Congress over a January 6 commission, and the hateful defense from the QAnon Shaman’s attorney


(17:26) New developments in the ongoing investigations into the Trump Organization


(33:15) Confusion around the new CDC guidance, and our emergence from COVID rules and rituals


Politicology - March 10, 2021: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/


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]]> 4192 An Eye On Elise Stefanik—Enemies of Democracy https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus What kinds of calculations, pivots and sacrifices of personal integrity does it take to become a Trump Republican? In the first installment of Enemies of Democracy, Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to introduce listeners to the route Elise Stefanik took from moderate marvel to Trumpist capitulator, and how she forged a pernicious path to the upper echelon of Republican Party leadership. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000 An Eye On Elise Stefanik—Enemies of Democracy full 2 31 Politicology What does it take to become a Trump Republican? In the first installment of Enemies of Democracy, Lucy Caldwell and Ron Steslow introduce listeners to Elise Stefanik and her path from moderate marvel to Trumpist capitulator. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus What kinds of calculations, pivots and sacrifices of personal integrity does it take to become a Trump Republican? In the first installment of Enemies of Democracy, Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to introduce listeners to the route Elise Stefanik took from moderate marvel to Trumpist capitulator, and how she forged a pernicious path to the upper echelon of Republican Party leadership. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


What kinds of calculations, pivots and sacrifices of personal integrity does it take to become a Trump Republican? In the first installment of Enemies of Democracy, Lucy Caldwell joins Ron Steslow to introduce listeners to the route Elise Stefanik took from moderate marvel to Trumpist capitulator, and how she forged a pernicious path to the upper echelon of Republican Party leadership.


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]]> 2740 “Crazy Times Carnival”—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Liz Cheney’s ouster and the Republican Party’s leadership vacuum, Arizona’s bogus election audit, and the special interests spending millions on spam comments —Jon Boughtin, Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. (02:21) What House Republicans’ ouster of Liz Cheney means for truth tellers in the Republican Party, notions of bipartisanship and Congress’ ability to govern (25:00) The bogus ballot audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, and what happens when partisan hacks get their hands on ballots (42:33) Revelations about manipulation of the public commenting for FCC’s net neutrality policies, and what it means when legitimate regulating tools are usurped and corrupted To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/NewDemJon https://twitter.com/LucyMCaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 May 2021 18:14:00 -0000 “Crazy Times Carnival”—The Weekly Roundup full 2 30 Politicology Liz Cheney’s ouster and the Republican Party’s leadership vacuum, Arizona’s bogus election audit, and the special interests spending millions on spam comments — Jon Boughtin, Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Liz Cheney’s ouster and the Republican Party’s leadership vacuum, Arizona’s bogus election audit, and the special interests spending millions on spam comments —Jon Boughtin, Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. (02:21) What House Republicans’ ouster of Liz Cheney means for truth tellers in the Republican Party, notions of bipartisanship and Congress’ ability to govern (25:00) The bogus ballot audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, and what happens when partisan hacks get their hands on ballots (42:33) Revelations about manipulation of the public commenting for FCC’s net neutrality policies, and what it means when legitimate regulating tools are usurped and corrupted To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson https://twitter.com/NewDemJon https://twitter.com/LucyMCaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Liz Cheney’s ouster and the Republican Party’s leadership vacuum, Arizona’s bogus election audit, and the special interests spending millions on spam comments —Jon Boughtin, Lucy Caldwell, Lanae Erickson, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories.


(02:21) What House Republicans’ ouster of Liz Cheney means for truth tellers in the Republican Party, notions of bipartisanship and Congress’ ability to govern


(25:00) The bogus ballot audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, and what happens when partisan hacks get their hands on ballots


(42:33) Revelations about manipulation of the public commenting for FCC’s net neutrality policies, and what it means when legitimate regulating tools are usurped and corrupted


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]]> 4035 “I’ve Had It With Her”—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Liz Cheney’s last stand, Barr’s abuse of office, and clinging to COVID rules—Susan Del Percio, Jennifer Horn, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. (01:14) The reinvigorated effort to oust Liz Cheney from House GOP Leadership (21:39) New information about Bill Barr’s handling of the Russia investigation, and declining trust in public institutions (32:40) How revised CDC guidelines and new information about COVID safety are being heeded or ignored To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow today’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/NHJennifer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 May 2021 19:45:00 -0000 “I’ve Had It With Her”—The Weekly Roundup full 2 29 Politicology Liz Cheney’s last stand, Barr’s abuse of office, and clinging to COVID rules—Susan Del Percio, Jennifer Horn, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Liz Cheney’s last stand, Barr’s abuse of office, and clinging to COVID rules—Susan Del Percio, Jennifer Horn, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories. (01:14) The reinvigorated effort to oust Liz Cheney from House GOP Leadership (21:39) New information about Bill Barr’s handling of the Russia investigation, and declining trust in public institutions (32:40) How revised CDC guidelines and new information about COVID safety are being heeded or ignored To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow today’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/NHJennifer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Liz Cheney’s last stand, Barr’s abuse of office, and clinging to COVID rules—Susan Del Percio, Jennifer Horn, and Ron Steslow break down the week’s most important stories.


(01:14) The reinvigorated effort to oust Liz Cheney from House GOP Leadership

(21:39) New information about Bill Barr’s handling of the Russia investigation, and declining trust in public institutions

(32:40) How revised CDC guidelines and new information about COVID safety are being heeded or ignored


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]]> 3335 Out on the Field—Israel Gutierrez https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Across the country, Republican legislatures are pushing anti-trans bills to exclude trans women and girls from joining sports leagues and teams. ESPN’s Israel “Izzy” Gutierrez has a different message: Let them play. Israel and host Ron Steslow explain the inexorable links between political issues and the top narratives driving sports, and why the effort to exclude LGBT athletes is just the latest front of the culture wars driving a wedge through the country. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron on Twitter: @RonSteslow Follow Israel on Instagram: @mrizgutierrez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 May 2021 15:55:00 -0000 Out on the Field—Israel Gutierrez full 2 28 Politicology The play-by-play of American LGBT athletes’ fight for inclusion with ESPN’s Israel “Izzy” Gutierrez. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Across the country, Republican legislatures are pushing anti-trans bills to exclude trans women and girls from joining sports leagues and teams. ESPN’s Israel “Izzy” Gutierrez has a different message: Let them play. Israel and host Ron Steslow explain the inexorable links between political issues and the top narratives driving sports, and why the effort to exclude LGBT athletes is just the latest front of the culture wars driving a wedge through the country. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron on Twitter: @RonSteslow Follow Israel on Instagram: @mrizgutierrez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Across the country, Republican legislatures are pushing anti-trans bills to exclude trans women and girls from joining sports leagues and teams.

ESPN’s Israel “Izzy” Gutierrez has a different message: Let them play.

Israel and host Ron Steslow explain the inexorable links between political issues and the top narratives driving sports, and why the effort to exclude LGBT athletes is just the latest front of the culture wars driving a wedge through the country.


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]]> 3688 Knock Knock Knocking Down Rudy’s Door—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Biden raises hope, while the feds raze Rudy. In this week’s Weekly Roundup, political strategists Liz Gilbert and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics shaping the week’s top stories: Scoring Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, his infrastructure plan sales pitch, and the history made behind the President  The FBI’s raid of Rudy Giuliani’s apartment, what it means, and what it doesn’t  Trumpist co-conspirators returning to public life and even political office To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow today’s panel on Twitter: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Liz: https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Mike: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:03:00 -0000 Knock Knock Knocking Down Rudy’s Door—The Weekly Roundup full 2 27 Politicology Biden raises hope, while the feds raze Rudy. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Biden raises hope, while the feds raze Rudy. In this week’s Weekly Roundup, political strategists Liz Gilbert and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics shaping the week’s top stories: Scoring Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, his infrastructure plan sales pitch, and the history made behind the President  The FBI’s raid of Rudy Giuliani’s apartment, what it means, and what it doesn’t  Trumpist co-conspirators returning to public life and even political office To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow today’s panel on Twitter: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Liz: https://twitter.com/_lizgilbert Mike: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Biden raises hope, while the feds raze Rudy. In this week’s Weekly Roundup, political strategists Liz Gilbert and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics shaping the week’s top stories:

  • Scoring Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, his infrastructure plan sales pitch, and the history made behind the President 
  • The FBI’s raid of Rudy Giuliani’s apartment, what it means, and what it doesn’t 
  • Trumpist co-conspirators returning to public life and even political office


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]]> 4202 Drawing Democracy: Part 3—Winners and Losers https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Note: The Census Bureau released their reapportionment figures after this episode was recorded. Throughout this conversation, we discuss potential and hypothetical changes, but the final numbers are now available. The reapportionment winners are: Texas (+2), Florida, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon (+1). The losers are: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (-1). Dave Wasserman, House editor for Cook Political Report, NBC News contributor, and one of the nation’s top election forecasters, joins Ron Steslow for part three of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy series to discuss: Which states stand to gain and lose House seats and Electoral College votes  How districting itself may preclude partisan proportionality and competitiveness What voters most need to pay attention to and how to be active through the process Democratization of district mapping technology Cook Political Report: https://cookpolitical.com/ Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Dave and Ron on Twitter here: Dave: https://twitter.com/Redistrict Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:04:00 -0000 Drawing Democracy: Part 3—Winners and Losers full 2 26 Politicology The people hold the power. But who holds how much? We’re finding out, right now. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Note: The Census Bureau released their reapportionment figures after this episode was recorded. Throughout this conversation, we discuss potential and hypothetical changes, but the final numbers are now available. The reapportionment winners are: Texas (+2), Florida, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon (+1). The losers are: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (-1). Dave Wasserman, House editor for Cook Political Report, NBC News contributor, and one of the nation’s top election forecasters, joins Ron Steslow for part three of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy series to discuss: Which states stand to gain and lose House seats and Electoral College votes  How districting itself may preclude partisan proportionality and competitiveness What voters most need to pay attention to and how to be active through the process Democratization of district mapping technology Cook Political Report: https://cookpolitical.com/ Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Dave and Ron on Twitter here: Dave: https://twitter.com/Redistrict Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Note: The Census Bureau released their reapportionment figures after this episode was recorded. Throughout this conversation, we discuss potential and hypothetical changes, but the final numbers are now available. The reapportionment winners are: Texas (+2), Florida, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon (+1). The losers are: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (-1).

Dave Wasserman, House editor for Cook Political Report, NBC News contributor, and one of the nation’s top election forecasters, joins Ron Steslow for part three of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy series to discuss:


  • Which states stand to gain and lose House seats and Electoral College votes 
  • How districting itself may preclude partisan proportionality and competitiveness
  • What voters most need to pay attention to and how to be active through the process
  • Democratization of district mapping technology


Cook Political Report: https://cookpolitical.com/

Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home


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]]> 1961 White Supremacy Caucus—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus 150 years after the Civil War—and four months after the Confederate Flag was paraded through the Capitol—white supremacists now want their own Congressional caucus. Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Chauvin verdict, debunking the right wing response, and the will for reform Parler’s impending return and the First Amendment  House Republicans’ White Supremacy Caucus  To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow the panel on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Susan: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Lucy: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:54:00 -0000 White Supremacy Caucus—The Weekly Roundup full 2 25 Politicology Strategists Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics in the most important stories of the week. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus 150 years after the Civil War—and four months after the Confederate Flag was paraded through the Capitol—white supremacists now want their own Congressional caucus. Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Chauvin verdict, debunking the right wing response, and the will for reform Parler’s impending return and the First Amendment  House Republicans’ White Supremacy Caucus  To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow the panel on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Susan: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Lucy: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


150 years after the Civil War—and four months after the Confederate Flag was paraded through the Capitol—white supremacists now want their own Congressional caucus.

Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week:

  • Chauvin verdict, debunking the right wing response, and the will for reform
  • Parler’s impending return and the First Amendment 
  • House Republicans’ White Supremacy Caucus 


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]]> 5097 BOЯDEЯ CЯISIS—Molly McKew https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus The Kremlin is aggressively mobilizing weapons and ground troops along the border with Eastern Ukraine, and fears of a new Russian invasion are rising. Molly McKew, a leading expert on Russian influence and warfare, joins Ron Steslow to bring listeners to the Russian border with Ukraine, and why the future of the West may hang in the balance between a resolute Biden administration, and an American electorate increasingly weary of foreign entanglements. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Molly: https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:47:00 -0000 BOЯDEЯ CЯISIS—Molly McKew full 2 24 Politicology The Kremlin is aggressively mobilizing troops along the border with Eastern Ukraine, and fears of a new invasion are rising. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus The Kremlin is aggressively mobilizing weapons and ground troops along the border with Eastern Ukraine, and fears of a new Russian invasion are rising. Molly McKew, a leading expert on Russian influence and warfare, joins Ron Steslow to bring listeners to the Russian border with Ukraine, and why the future of the West may hang in the balance between a resolute Biden administration, and an American electorate increasingly weary of foreign entanglements. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow Ron and Molly on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Molly: https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


The Kremlin is aggressively mobilizing weapons and ground troops along the border with Eastern Ukraine, and fears of a new Russian invasion are rising. Molly McKew, a leading expert on Russian influence and warfare, joins Ron Steslow to bring listeners to the Russian border with Ukraine, and why the future of the West may hang in the balance between a resolute Biden administration, and an American electorate increasingly weary of foreign entanglements.


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]]> 3792 Venmo-tional Baggage—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Killing of Daunte Wright miles from Derek Chauvin’s trial Matt Gaetz, Venmo, and viability of the Trump playbook Corporate heavies weigh in on voting rights To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow the panelists on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Susan: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Mike: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:55:00 -0000 Venmo-tional Baggage—The Weekly Roundup full 2 23 Politicology Strategists Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics in the most important stories of the week. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Killing of Daunte Wright miles from Derek Chauvin’s trial Matt Gaetz, Venmo, and viability of the Trump playbook Corporate heavies weigh in on voting rights To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Follow the panelists on Twitter here: Ron: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Susan: https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Mike: https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Politicology strategists Susan Del Percio and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week:

  • Killing of Daunte Wright miles from Derek Chauvin’s trial
  • Matt Gaetz, Venmo, and viability of the Trump playbook
  • Corporate heavies weigh in on voting rights


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]]> 4279 Politicology Mailbag — Listener Q&A with Ron https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus We’ve got mail! In this Politicology Mailbag, Ron Steslow quickly fields a wide range of listener questions: State-run media, racial gerrymandering, anti-democracy laws, Russians, breaking the filibuster—and more. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find your Elected Officials here: https://www.270towin.com/elected-officials/ Follow Ron Steslow here: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:55:00 -0000 Politicology Mailbag — Listener Q&A with Ron full 2 22 Politicology State-run media, racial gerrymandering, anti-democracy laws, Russians, breaking the filibuster—and more. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus We’ve got mail! In this Politicology Mailbag, Ron Steslow quickly fields a wide range of listener questions: State-run media, racial gerrymandering, anti-democracy laws, Russians, breaking the filibuster—and more. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Find your Elected Officials here: https://www.270towin.com/elected-officials/ Follow Ron Steslow here: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


We’ve got mail! In this Politicology Mailbag, Ron Steslow quickly fields a wide range of listener questions: State-run media, racial gerrymandering, anti-democracy laws, Russians, breaking the filibuster—and more.


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]]> 1435 "Sit Down and Shut Up" — The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Professor, author and journalist Marc Ambinder makes his Politicology debut alongside Weekly Roundup contributor Lucy Caldwell and host Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Corporations vs. Republican voter suppression laws The causes and costs of White Evangelicals’ hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccinations The latest massive leak of personal information for over half a billion Facebook users and the implications for Big Tech To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Marc Ambinder: https://twitter.com/marcambinder Lucy Caldwell: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:40:00 -0000 Sit Down and Shut Up — The Weekly Roundup full 2 21 Politicology Marc Ambinder and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to break down the dynamics in the most important stories of the week. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Professor, author and journalist Marc Ambinder makes his Politicology debut alongside Weekly Roundup contributor Lucy Caldwell and host Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week: Corporations vs. Republican voter suppression laws The causes and costs of White Evangelicals’ hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccinations The latest massive leak of personal information for over half a billion Facebook users and the implications for Big Tech To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Marc Ambinder: https://twitter.com/marcambinder Lucy Caldwell: https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Ron Steslow: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Professor, author and journalist Marc Ambinder makes his Politicology debut alongside Weekly Roundup contributor Lucy Caldwell and host Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week:

  • Corporations vs. Republican voter suppression laws
  • The causes and costs of White Evangelicals’ hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccinations
  • The latest massive leak of personal information for over half a billion Facebook users and the implications for Big Tech


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]]> 4589 The Great Suppression—Tharon Johnson https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Tharon Johnson, a Democratic political strategist who has worked for Congressman John Lewis and President Barack Obama joins Ron Steslow to examine what’s in Georgia’s new anti-democracy law and understand the dastardly motives and false pretenses being used by Republicans across the country to push similar voter suppression legislation. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Tharon Johnson: @TharonJohnson Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000 The Great Suppression—Tharon Johnson full 2 20 Politicology Tharon Johnson joins host Ron Steslow to discuss Georgia’s new anti-democracy law and the lies, suppression, and confusion in Georgia. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Tharon Johnson, a Democratic political strategist who has worked for Congressman John Lewis and President Barack Obama joins Ron Steslow to examine what’s in Georgia’s new anti-democracy law and understand the dastardly motives and false pretenses being used by Republicans across the country to push similar voter suppression legislation. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Tharon Johnson: @TharonJohnson Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Tharon Johnson, a Democratic political strategist who has worked for Congressman John Lewis and President Barack Obama joins Ron Steslow to examine what’s in Georgia’s new anti-democracy law and understand the dastardly motives and false pretenses being used by Republicans across the country to push similar voter suppression legislation.



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]]> 3798 Everything Is Infrastructure—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former Democratic Senator from Alabama Doug Jones and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at: Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, the burden of proof prosecutors must reach for conviction, and the prospects for police and criminal justice reform Joe Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan, who it will help the most, and the possibility for bipartisan support The delegitimization and politicization of agencies and institutions during the Trump administration To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Senator Doug Jones: @DougJones Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:46:00 -0000 Everything Is Infrastructure—The Weekly Roundup full 2 19 Politicology Former Alabama Senator Doug Jones and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to break down the most important stories of the week. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former Democratic Senator from Alabama Doug Jones and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at: Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, the burden of proof prosecutors must reach for conviction, and the prospects for police and criminal justice reform Joe Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan, who it will help the most, and the possibility for bipartisan support The delegitimization and politicization of agencies and institutions during the Trump administration To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Senator Doug Jones: @DougJones Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Former Democratic Senator from Alabama Doug Jones and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at:

  • Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, the burden of proof prosecutors must reach for conviction, and the prospects for police and criminal justice reform
  • Joe Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan, who it will help the most, and the possibility for bipartisan support
  • The delegitimization and politicization of agencies and institutions during the Trump administration


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Senator Doug Jones: @DougJones

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]]> 4356 Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert joins host Ron Steslow for part two of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy, to dive deep into the Voting Rights Act and several landmark Supreme Court cases to understand: Exactly how Republicans have used civil rights legislation to manufacture political power  The differences between racial and political gerrymandering, and the role of courts in this process How the gutting of “preclearance” will enable the suppression and disenfranchisement of minority voters How to get involved and make your voice heard through this process Further reading and resources: Center for Election Innovation & Research: https://electioninnovation.org/ Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find Ron and David: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow David Becker: @beckerdavidj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:45:00 -0000 Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power full 2 18 Politicology Majority-minority districts, Federal oversight, and the subversion of minority voting power Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert joins host Ron Steslow for part two of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy, to dive deep into the Voting Rights Act and several landmark Supreme Court cases to understand: Exactly how Republicans have used civil rights legislation to manufacture political power  The differences between racial and political gerrymandering, and the role of courts in this process How the gutting of “preclearance” will enable the suppression and disenfranchisement of minority voters How to get involved and make your voice heard through this process Further reading and resources: Center for Election Innovation & Research: https://electioninnovation.org/ Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find Ron and David: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow David Becker: @beckerdavidj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert joins host Ron Steslow for part two of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy, to dive deep into the Voting Rights Act and several landmark Supreme Court cases to understand:

  • Exactly how Republicans have used civil rights legislation to manufacture political power 
  • The differences between racial and political gerrymandering, and the role of courts in this process
  • How the gutting of “preclearance” will enable the suppression and disenfranchisement of minority voters
  • How to get involved and make your voice heard through this process


Further reading and resources:

Center for Election Innovation & Research: https://electioninnovation.org/

Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home


To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate


Here’s where you can find Ron and David:

Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow

David Becker: @beckerdavidj

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]]> 4692 Capitol Coup Coordination—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, and Roundup analysts Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to review: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s defense of his state’s election integrity Kraken” leader Sidney Powell’s defense in the Dominion defamatory lawsuit The fundraising windfall tied to the “Big Lie” Revelations that militia groups coordinated well in advance of January 6 Our cyclical gun debate and the search for bipartisan compromise To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow David Becker: @beckerdavidj Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:50:00 -0000 Capitol Coup Coordination—The Weekly Roundup full 2 17 Politicology David Becker, Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to review election integrity, Powell’s defamation defense, capitol coup coordination, and our cyclical gun debate. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, and Roundup analysts Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to review: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s defense of his state’s election integrity Kraken” leader Sidney Powell’s defense in the Dominion defamatory lawsuit The fundraising windfall tied to the “Big Lie” Revelations that militia groups coordinated well in advance of January 6 Our cyclical gun debate and the search for bipartisan compromise To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow David Becker: @beckerdavidj Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, and Roundup analysts Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to review:


  • Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s defense of his state’s election integrity
  • Kraken” leader Sidney Powell’s defense in the Dominion defamatory lawsuit
  • The fundraising windfall tied to the “Big Lie”
  • Revelations that militia groups coordinated well in advance of January 6
  • Our cyclical gun debate and the search for bipartisan compromise


To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate


Here’s where you can find this week’s panel:

Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow

David Becker: @beckerdavidj

Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell

Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike

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]]> 5649 John Sipher and Molly McKew on Russia’s Asymmetrical Attacks on America https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus John Sipher, a member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service who lead Russia Operations and Molly McKew, a leading writer and researcher of Russian influence and information warfare join host Ron Steslow to dissect the U.S. intelligence community’s report on Russian interference in the 2020 election, analyze the U.S. response to Russia’s attacks and disinformation campaigns, and to break down how the Russian intelligence service uses Americans—willing and otherwise—as proxies and disseminators of Russian propaganda. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow John Sipher: @john_sipher Molly McKew: @MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:57:00 -0000 John Sipher and Molly McKew on Russia’s Asymmetrical Attacks on America full 2 16 Politicology Politicology dissects the U.S. intelligence community’s report on Russian interference in the 2020 election, analyzes the U.S. response to Russia’s attacks and disinformation campaigns, and breaks down how the Russian intelligence service uses Americans—willing and otherwise—as proxies and disseminators of Russian propaganda. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus John Sipher, a member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service who lead Russia Operations and Molly McKew, a leading writer and researcher of Russian influence and information warfare join host Ron Steslow to dissect the U.S. intelligence community’s report on Russian interference in the 2020 election, analyze the U.S. response to Russia’s attacks and disinformation campaigns, and to break down how the Russian intelligence service uses Americans—willing and otherwise—as proxies and disseminators of Russian propaganda. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow John Sipher: @john_sipher Molly McKew: @MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


John Sipher, a member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service who lead Russia Operations and Molly McKew, a leading writer and researcher of Russian influence and information warfare join host Ron Steslow to dissect the U.S. intelligence community’s report on Russian interference in the 2020 election, analyze the U.S. response to Russia’s attacks and disinformation campaigns, and to break down how the Russian intelligence service uses Americans—willing and otherwise—as proxies and disseminators of Russian propaganda.


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]]> 5387 Rewriting the Insurrection—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin and Weekly Roundup regulars Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to examine: New developments in the prosecution of the Capitol insurrectionists, and the racism and revisionism Republicans are using to white-wash the attack The escalating humanitarian crisis at our Southern border and how it’s shaping the early days of the Biden administration  How the prosecution is coming together for the cases against Trump and his associates’ alleged financial and election-related crimes To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Michael Zeldin: @MichaelZeldin Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:25:00 -0000 Rewriting the Insurrection—The Weekly Roundup full 2 15 Politicology New developments in the prosecution of the Capitol insurrectionists, escalating humanitarian crisis at our Southern border, and how the prosecution is coming together for the cases against Trump and his associates’ alleged financial and election-related crimes. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin and Weekly Roundup regulars Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to examine: New developments in the prosecution of the Capitol insurrectionists, and the racism and revisionism Republicans are using to white-wash the attack The escalating humanitarian crisis at our Southern border and how it’s shaping the early days of the Biden administration  How the prosecution is coming together for the cases against Trump and his associates’ alleged financial and election-related crimes To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Michael Zeldin: @MichaelZeldin Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Fmr. Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin and Weekly Roundup regulars Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to examine:

New developments in the prosecution of the Capitol insurrectionists, and the racism and revisionism Republicans are using to white-wash the attack

The escalating humanitarian crisis at our Southern border and how it’s shaping the early days of the Biden administration 

How the prosecution is coming together for the cases against Trump and his associates’ alleged financial and election-related crimes


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]]> 5390 Victoria Soto on the She-cession: Women and Working Families in the Era of COVID-19 https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, assistant dean at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo joins host Ron Steslow to look at the disproportionately high unemployment rates for women of color through the pandemic, what this shows us about the underlying issues facing women in the workforce and working families, how supporting working families in our communities will generate a strong ROI, and how this all impacts our entire economy. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Victoria Soto: @DrVMDS Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Victoria Soto on the She-cession: Women and Working Families in the Era of COVID-19 full 2 14 Politicology Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, assistant dean at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo joins host Ron Steslow to look at the disproportionately high unemployment rates for women of color through the pandemic, what this shows us about the underlying issues facing women in the workforce and working families, how supporting working families in our communities will generate a strong ROI, and how this all impacts our entire economy. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, assistant dean at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo joins host Ron Steslow to look at the disproportionately high unemployment rates for women of color through the pandemic, what this shows us about the underlying issues facing women in the workforce and working families, how supporting working families in our communities will generate a strong ROI, and how this all impacts our entire economy. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Victoria Soto: @DrVMDS Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, assistant dean at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo joins host Ron Steslow to look at the disproportionately high unemployment rates for women of color through the pandemic, what this shows us about the underlying issues facing women in the workforce and working families, how supporting working families in our communities will generate a strong ROI, and how this all impacts our entire economy.


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]]> 3411 Trump Cons GOP—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join host Ron Steslow to discuss: The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery bill, and the latest on the distribution of vaccines Republicans’ legislative priorities, and the mechanics of making it harder for some people to vote Former President Trump’s power play against the GOP’s official campaign committees To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:55:00 -0000 Trump Cons GOP—The Weekly Roundup full 2 13 Politicology Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join host Ron Steslow to discuss the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery bill, and the latest on the distribution of vaccines, Republicans’ legislative priorities, and the mechanics of making it harder for some people to vote, and Former President Trump’s power play against the GOP’s official campaign committees Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join host Ron Steslow to discuss: The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery bill, and the latest on the distribution of vaccines Republicans’ legislative priorities, and the mechanics of making it harder for some people to vote Former President Trump’s power play against the GOP’s official campaign committees To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Susan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join host Ron Steslow to discuss:

  • The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery bill, and the latest on the distribution of vaccines
  • Republicans’ legislative priorities, and the mechanics of making it harder for some people to vote
  • Former President Trump’s power play against the GOP’s official campaign committees


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]]> 3636 Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:46:00 -0000 Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels full 2 12 Politicology Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels.


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]]> 5199 Domestic Terror Threat—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Weekly Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss: The recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination. H.R. 1, aka the “For the People Act” and the continued fight to preserve democracy. The ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Marc Polymeropoulos: @Mpolymer Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:56:00 -0000 Domestic Terror Threat—The Weekly Roundup full 2 11 Politicology Fmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination, H.R. 1, the For the People Act and the continued fight to preserve democracy, and the ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Fmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Weekly Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss: The recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination. H.R. 1, aka the “For the People Act” and the continued fight to preserve democracy. The ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol. To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Here’s where you can find this week’s panel: Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow Marc Polymeropoulos: @Mpolymer Lucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Fmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Weekly Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss:

The recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination.

H.R. 1, aka the “For the People Act” and the continued fight to preserve democracy.

The ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol.


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Marc Polymeropoulos: @Mpolymer

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Mike Madrid: @madrid_mike

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]]> 4510 Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations https://politicology.com/ To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology, visit politicology.com/donate Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:26:00 -0000 Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations full 2 10 Politicology Journalist, public speaker and author Celeste Headlee joins host Ron Steslow to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus To contribute to Politicology, visit politicology.com/donate Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus

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Journalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com

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]]> 2622 Combatting Vaccine Skepticism—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the new Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine and diminishing vaccine skepticism, the evolution of Republican disinformation regarding the 2020 election, and the questionable attempt to rebrand the GOP as the party of the working class. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:07:00 -0000 Combatting Vaccine Skepticism—The Weekly Roundup full 2 9 Politicology Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow to discuss the new Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine and diminishing vaccine skepticism, the evolution of Republican disinformation regarding the 2020 election, and the questionable attempt to rebrand the GOP as the party of the working class. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the new Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine and diminishing vaccine skepticism, the evolution of Republican disinformation regarding the 2020 election, and the questionable attempt to rebrand the GOP as the party of the working class. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the new Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine and diminishing vaccine skepticism, the evolution of Republican disinformation regarding the 2020 election, and the questionable attempt to rebrand the GOP as the party of the working class. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com


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]]> 4471 Drawing Democracy: Part 1—Redistricting in America https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus In the first part of a new Politicology series on America’s redistricting process, Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to set the table with an overview of how redistricting and reapportionment happen, the importance of the Census, and why we’ll hear a lot about Gerrymandering as this process unfolds. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Drawing Democracy: Part 1—Redistricting in America full 2 8 Politicology In the first part of a new Politicology series on America’s redistricting process, Mike Madrid joins host Ron Steslow to set the table with an overview of how redistricting and reapportionment happen, the importance of the Census, and why we’ll hear a lot about Gerrymandering as this process unfolds. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus In the first part of a new Politicology series on America’s redistricting process, Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to set the table with an overview of how redistricting and reapportionment happen, the importance of the Census, and why we’ll hear a lot about Gerrymandering as this process unfolds. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


In the first part of a new Politicology series on America’s redistricting process, Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to set the table with an overview of how redistricting and reapportionment happen, the importance of the Census, and why we’ll hear a lot about Gerrymandering as this process unfolds. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com


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]]> 2299 A New Party is Needed—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to recap the week, including the growing rift and infighting among the Republican Party's ranks, the defeated Senator looking to re-run, the continued voter suppression efforts in Georgia and statehouses across the country, and what people across the country can do now to protect their right to vote. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:57:00 -0000 A New Party is Needed—The Weekly Roundup full 2 7 Politicology Jennifer Horn, Tharon Johnson, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to recap the week, including the growing rift and infighting among the Republican Party's ranks, the defeated Senator looking to re-run, the continued voter suppression efforts in Georgia and statehouses across the country, and what people across the country can do now to protect their right to vote. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to recap the week, including the growing rift and infighting among the Republican Party's ranks, the defeated Senator looking to re-run, the continued voter suppression efforts in Georgia and statehouses across the country, and what people across the country can do now to protect their right to vote. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to recap the week, including the growing rift and infighting among the Republican Party's ranks, the defeated Senator looking to re-run, the continued voter suppression efforts in Georgia and statehouses across the country, and what people across the country can do now to protect their right to vote. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com


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]]> 3401 How Smartmatic vs. Fox News Will Impact Cable News with Joyce Vance https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance (@JoyceWhiteVance) joins Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the $2.7 billion lawsuit Smartmatic filed against Fox News, three Fox hosts, and two Trump attorneys and the impact it could have on the misinformation cable news channels produce. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 How Smartmatic vs. Fox News Will Impact Cable News with Joyce Vance full 2 6 Politicology Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins Ron Steslow to discuss the $2.7 billion lawsuit Smartmatic filed against Fox News, three Fox hosts, and two Trump attorneys and the impact it could have on the misinformation cable news channels produce. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance (@JoyceWhiteVance) joins Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the $2.7 billion lawsuit Smartmatic filed against Fox News, three Fox hosts, and two Trump attorneys and the impact it could have on the misinformation cable news channels produce. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance (@JoyceWhiteVance) joins Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the $2.7 billion lawsuit Smartmatic filed against Fox News, three Fox hosts, and two Trump attorneys and the impact it could have on the misinformation cable news channels produce. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com


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]]> 2709 Perfect Phone Calls—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the potential impact the second Trump impeachment trial will have in the future, the new investigation in Georgia probing Trump's calls to state officials, and the impact of the compounding COVID-induced crises. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0000 Perfect Phone Calls—The Weekly Roundup full 2 5 Politicology Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the potential impact the second Trump impeachment trial will have in the future, the new investigation in Georgia probing Trump's calls to state officials, and the impact of the compounding COVID-induced crises. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the potential impact the second Trump impeachment trial will have in the future, the new investigation in Georgia probing Trump's calls to state officials, and the impact of the compounding COVID-induced crises. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the potential impact the second Trump impeachment trial will have in the future, the new investigation in Georgia probing Trump's calls to state officials, and the impact of the compounding COVID-induced crises. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com


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]]> 4790 Impeachment and the Most Divided Deliberative Body with U.S. Sen. Doug Jones https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (@DougJones) joins Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the insurrection at the Capitol, the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, holding presidents accountable for their actions, and how we should expect a 50-50 Senate to function. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Impeachment and the Most Divided Deliberative Body with U.S. Sen. Doug Jones full 2 4 Politicology Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones joins Ron Steslow to discuss the insurrection at the Capitol, the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, holding presidents accountable for their actions, and how we should expect a 50-50 Senate to function. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (@DougJones) joins Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the insurrection at the Capitol, the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, holding presidents accountable for their actions, and how we should expect a 50-50 Senate to function. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4151 Republican Party Exodus—The Weekly Roundup https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow). They discuss the tens of thousands of Republican voters who have left the party since the insurrection at the Capitol, the latest attempts at voter suppression moving through state legislatures, and mounting legal trouble for the Trump family and businesses. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:42:00 -0000 Republican Party Exodus—The Weekly Roundup full 2 3 Politicology Ron Steslow and special guests discuss the tens of thousands of Republican voters who have left the party since the insurrection at the Capitol, the latest attempts at voter suppression moving through state legislatures, and mounting legal trouble for the Trump family and businesses. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) return to the Roundup with host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow). They discuss the tens of thousands of Republican voters who have left the party since the insurrection at the Capitol, the latest attempts at voter suppression moving through state legislatures, and mounting legal trouble for the Trump family and businesses. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4541 Reckoning with our Shared Trauma with Mary Trump https://politicology.com/ Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mary Trump (@MaryLTrump) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss how she felt after the 2020 election, how the pandemic and the insurrection at the Capitol have impacted our collective mental health, what could cause so many people to engage in insurrection, the compounding effect of a year laden with traumatic events, Donald Trump’s insidious technique for gaining followers, and how we can protect against it in the future. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:06:00 -0000 Reckoning with our Shared Trauma with Mary Trump full 2 2 Politicology Mary Trump joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how she felt after the 2020 election, how the pandemic and the insurrection at the Capitol have impacted our collective mental health, what could cause so many people to engage in insurrection, the compounding effect of a year laden with traumatic events, Donald Trump’s insidious technique for gaining followers, and how we can protect against it in the future. Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus Mary Trump (@MaryLTrump) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss how she felt after the 2020 election, how the pandemic and the insurrection at the Capitol have impacted our collective mental health, what could cause so many people to engage in insurrection, the compounding effect of a year laden with traumatic events, Donald Trump’s insidious technique for gaining followers, and how we can protect against it in the future. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plus


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]]> 4356 NEW: This is Politicology with Ron Steslow https://politicology.com/ Politics in America is transforming. We’re using the lessons learned working with The Lincoln Project and launching a new podcast—Politicology—to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts experts from across disciplines and the political spectrum to learn more about the problems we face as a nation. Politicology launches February 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:15:00 -0000 NEW: This is Politicology with Ron Steslow trailer 2 1 Politicology Politics in America is transforming. We’re using the lessons learned working with The Lincoln Project and launching a new podcast—Politicology—to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts experts from across disciplines and the political spectrum to learn more about the problems we face as a nation. Politicology launches February 3rd. Politics in America is transforming. We’re using the lessons learned working with The Lincoln Project and launching a new podcast—Politicology—to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts experts from across disciplines and the political spectrum to learn more about the problems we face as a nation. Politicology launches February 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Politics in America is transforming. We’re using the lessons learned working with The Lincoln Project and launching a new podcast—Politicology—to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts experts from across disciplines and the political spectrum to learn more about the problems we face as a nation. Politicology launches February 3rd.

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]]> 311 Navalny’s Arrest, Rudy’s Lawsuit, and the QAnon Caucus Chair—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), John Sipher (@john_sipher), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to break down the arrest of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and the protests around Russia last weekend, the $1.3 billion lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems filed against Rudy Giuliani, and Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s history of endorsing conspiracy theories and violence against Democratic politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:59:00 -0000 Navalny’s Arrest, Rudy’s Lawsuit, and the QAnon Caucus Chair—The Weekly Roundup full 1 79 Politicology Jennifer Horn, John Sipher, and Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to break down the arrest of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and the protests around Russia last weekend, the $1.3 billion lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems filed against Rudy Giuliani, and Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s history of endorsing conspiracy theories and violence against Democratic politicians. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), John Sipher (@john_sipher), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to break down the arrest of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and the protests around Russia last weekend, the $1.3 billion lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems filed against Rudy Giuliani, and Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s history of endorsing conspiracy theories and violence against Democratic politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer), John Sipher (@john_sipher), and Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) join Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to break down the arrest of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and the protests around Russia last weekend, the $1.3 billion lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems filed against Rudy Giuliani, and Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s history of endorsing conspiracy theories and violence against Democratic politicians.

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]]> 4434 The Inauguration—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS), and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the inauguration, Joe Biden’s inaugural address, Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and some of the actions the Biden Administration took in their first few hours in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Inauguration—The Weekly Roundup full 1 78 Politicology Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss the inauguration, Joe Biden’s inaugural address, Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and some of the actions the Biden Administration took in their first few hours in office. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS), and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the inauguration, Joe Biden’s inaugural address, Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and some of the actions the Biden Administration took in their first few hours in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS), and Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the inauguration, Joe Biden’s inaugural address, Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and some of the actions the Biden Administration took in their first few hours in office.

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]]> 5120 Reconnaissance Tours, The PGA Snubs Trump, and Trump’s Second Impeachment—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) join Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the accusation that a member of congress provided reconnaissance tours to rioters before the attack, Trump’s ban from social media platforms, the PGA’s decision to drop Trump’s course from the calendar, and Donald Trump’s second impeachment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:57:00 -0000 Reconnaissance Tours, The PGA Snubs Trump, and Trump’s Second Impeachment—The Weekly Roundup full 1 77 Politicology Mike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join Host Ron Steslow to discuss the accusation that a member of congress provided reconnaissance tours to rioters before the attack, Trump’s ban from social media platforms, the PGA’s decision to drop Trump’s course from the calendar, and Donald Trump’s second impeachment. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) join Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the accusation that a member of congress provided reconnaissance tours to rioters before the attack, Trump’s ban from social media platforms, the PGA’s decision to drop Trump’s course from the calendar, and Donald Trump’s second impeachment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) and Susan Del Percio (@DelPercioS) join Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the accusation that a member of congress provided reconnaissance tours to rioters before the attack, Trump’s ban from social media platforms, the PGA’s decision to drop Trump’s course from the calendar, and Donald Trump’s second impeachment. 

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]]> 4927 Trump vs Democracy Revisited: Anne Applebaum on Authoritarianism This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. After the violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol at the direction of the president last week, we decided to resurface a conversation from August between host Ron Steslow and Anne Applebaum about her book, Twilight of Democracy, and the warning signs of authoritarianism we were witnessing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:39:00 -0000 Trump vs Democracy Revisited: Anne Applebaum on Authoritarianism full 1 76 Politicology After the violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol at the direction of the president last week, we decided to resurface a conversation from August between host Ron Steslow and Anne Applebaum about her book, Twilight of Democracy, and the warning signs of authoritarianism we were witnessing. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. After the violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol at the direction of the president last week, we decided to resurface a conversation from August between host Ron Steslow and Anne Applebaum about her book, Twilight of Democracy, and the warning signs of authoritarianism we were witnessing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. After the violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol at the direction of the president last week, we decided to resurface a conversation from August between host Ron Steslow and Anne Applebaum about her book, Twilight of Democracy, and the warning signs of authoritarianism we were witnessing.

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]]> 3420 Trump’s Capitol Siege, His Desperate Phone Call, and Two (More) Wins in Georgia—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell), and Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump loyalists, Donald Trump’s unhinged phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff’s wins in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Trump’s Capitol Siege, His Desperate Phone Call, and Two (More) Wins in Georgia—The Weekly Roundup full 1 75 Politicology Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell), and Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump loyalists, Donald Trump’s unhinged phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff’s wins in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell), and Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump loyalists, Donald Trump’s unhinged phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff’s wins in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike), Lucy Caldwell (@lucymcaldwell), and Tharon Johnson (@TharonJohnson) join host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to discuss the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump loyalists, Donald Trump’s unhinged phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff’s wins in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections.

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]]> 4940 The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 3 This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Emergency room physicians Natasha Kathuria (@natashakathuriamd on Instagram) and Dan Barkhuff (@DBarkhuff on Twitter) return to the podcast to talk to Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow on Twitter) about their experiences fighting COVID-19, the new vaccines, and the continued impact of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0000 The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 3 full 1 74 Politicology Emergency room physicians Natasha Kathuria and Dan Barkhuff return to the podcast to talk to Ron Steslow about their experiences fighting COVID-19, the new vaccines, and the continued impact of the pandemic. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Emergency room physicians Natasha Kathuria (@natashakathuriamd on Instagram) and Dan Barkhuff (@DBarkhuff on Twitter) return to the podcast to talk to Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow on Twitter) about their experiences fighting COVID-19, the new vaccines, and the continued impact of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Emergency room physicians Natasha Kathuria (@natashakathuriamd on Instagram) and Dan Barkhuff (@DBarkhuff on Twitter) return to the podcast to talk to Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow on Twitter) about their experiences fighting COVID-19, the new vaccines, and the continued impact of the pandemic.

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]]> 3362 Another Election Lawsuit, Electoral College Challenge, and New Year’s Resolutions—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Susan Del Percio to discuss the Texas congressman who is suing Mike Pence to steal an election, the U.S. Senator from Missouri who announced he will challenge electoral college votes, the importance of the Georgia Runoffs, and New Year’s resolutions for the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:27:00 -0000 Another Election Lawsuit, Electoral College Challenge, and New Year’s Resolutions—The Weekly Roundup full 1 73 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Susan Del Percio to discuss the Texas congressman who is suing Mike Pence to steal an election, the U.S. Senator from Missouri who announced he will challenge electoral college votes, the importance of the Georgia Runoffs, and New Year’s resolutions for the United States. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Susan Del Percio to discuss the Texas congressman who is suing Mike Pence to steal an election, the U.S. Senator from Missouri who announced he will challenge electoral college votes, the importance of the Georgia Runoffs, and New Year’s resolutions for the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Mike Madrid, and Susan Del Percio to discuss the Texas congressman who is suing Mike Pence to steal an election, the U.S. Senator from Missouri who announced he will challenge electoral college votes, the importance of the Georgia Runoffs, and New Year’s resolutions for the United States.

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]]> 3274 The Russian Hacks with Tom Nichols This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) sits down with Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom), a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and at the Harvard Extension School, to discuss Russia’s recent hacks of U.S. Federal Agencies, Trump’s relationship with Putin, what the Biden administration will need to do to clean up the damage and secure systems, and the potential dangers of Donald Trump having access to classified intelligence after he leaves office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Dec 2020 03:56:00 -0000 The Russian Hacks with Tom Nichols full 1 72 Politicology Ron Steslow and Tom Nichols discuss Russia’s recent hacks of U.S. Federal Agencies, Trump’s relationship with Putin, what the Biden administration will need to do to clean up the damage and secure systems, and the potential dangers of Donald Trump having access to classified intelligence after he leaves office. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) sits down with Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom), a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and at the Harvard Extension School, to discuss Russia’s recent hacks of U.S. Federal Agencies, Trump’s relationship with Putin, what the Biden administration will need to do to clean up the damage and secure systems, and the potential dangers of Donald Trump having access to classified intelligence after he leaves office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) sits down with Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom), a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and at the Harvard Extension School, to discuss Russia’s recent hacks of U.S. Federal Agencies, Trump’s relationship with Putin, what the Biden administration will need to do to clean up the damage and secure systems, and the potential dangers of Donald Trump having access to classified intelligence after he leaves office.

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]]> 3463 Bill Barr Bails, Mitchell leaves the Republican Party, and McConnell’s Desperate Plea—The Weekly Roundup https://lincolnproject.us/podcast/ This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to discuss the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr, the retiring Michigan congressman—Paul Mitchell—who left the Republican Party, and Mitch McConnell begging Republican Senators not to challenge the election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:48:00 -0000 Bill Barr Bails, Mitchell leaves the Republican Party, and McConnell’s Desperate Plea—The Weekly Roundup full 1 71 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to discuss the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr, the retiring Michigan congressman—Paul Mitchell—who left the Republican Party, and Mitch McConnell begging Republican Senators not to challenge the election results. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to discuss the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr, the retiring Michigan congressman—Paul Mitchell—who left the Republican Party, and Mitch McConnell begging Republican Senators not to challenge the election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Jennifer Horn, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid to discuss the resignation of Attorney General Bill Barr, the retiring Michigan congressman—Paul Mitchell—who left the Republican Party, and Mitch McConnell begging Republican Senators not to challenge the election results.

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]]> 2765 The Lame Duck DOD Shakeup with Malcolm Nance This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Malcolm Nance, a counter-terrorism expert, New York Times bestselling author, and Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy to discuss the recent staffing changes at the Department of Defense, how the newly installed Trump loyalists could impact defense strategy, and how the Biden administration must respond to recent policy changes made by Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:03:00 -0000 The Lame Duck DOD Shakeup with Malcolm Nance full 1 70 Politicology Ron Steslow sits down with Malcolm Nance, a counter terrorism expert, to discuss the recent staffing changes at the Department of Defense, how the newly installed Trump loyalists could impact defense strategy, and how the Biden administration must respond to recent policy changes made by Trump. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Malcolm Nance, a counter-terrorism expert, New York Times bestselling author, and Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy to discuss the recent staffing changes at the Department of Defense, how the newly installed Trump loyalists could impact defense strategy, and how the Biden administration must respond to recent policy changes made by Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Malcolm Nance, a counter-terrorism expert, New York Times bestselling author, and Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy to discuss the recent staffing changes at the Department of Defense, how the newly installed Trump loyalists could impact defense strategy, and how the Biden administration must respond to recent policy changes made by Trump.

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]]> 5228 Even More Trump Court Losses, and Trump's Whiff on Additional COVID Vaccine Doses—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with George Conway and Jennifer Horn to discuss the top news of the week: The U.S. Supreme Court declining a request to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Texas Attorney General trying to throw out 10 million votes in four other states, and the New York Times reporting that the Trump administration declined to purchase additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:29:00 -0000 Even More Trump Court Losses, and Trump's Whiff on Additional COVID Vaccine Doses—The Weekly Roundup full 1 69 Politicology The U.S. Supreme Court declining a request to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Texas Attorney General trying to throw out 10 million votes in four other states, and the New York Times reporting that the Trump administration declined to purchase additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with George Conway and Jennifer Horn to discuss the top news of the week: The U.S. Supreme Court declining a request to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Texas Attorney General trying to throw out 10 million votes in four other states, and the New York Times reporting that the Trump administration declined to purchase additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with George Conway and Jennifer Horn to discuss the top news of the week: The U.S. Supreme Court declining a request to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, the Texas Attorney General trying to throw out 10 million votes in four other states, and the New York Times reporting that the Trump administration declined to purchase additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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]]> 3381 Explained: The Electoral College This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With the Electoral College scheduled to meet next week, host Ron Steslow explains how the electoral college developed, the way it functions, what “faithless” electors are whether they could impact the election, and a push to reform the Electoral College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:08:00 -0000 Explained: The Electoral College full 1 68 Politicology With the Electoral College scheduled to meet next week, host Ron Steslow explains how the electoral college developed, the way it functions, what “faithless” electors are whether they could impact the election, and a push to reform the Electoral College. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With the Electoral College scheduled to meet next week, host Ron Steslow explains how the electoral college developed, the way it functions, what “faithless” electors are whether they could impact the election, and a push to reform the Electoral College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With the Electoral College scheduled to meet next week, host Ron Steslow explains how the electoral college developed, the way it functions, what “faithless” electors are whether they could impact the election, and a push to reform the Electoral College.

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]]> 829 Trump’s Unhinged Fraud Claims, The Trump Grift, and Shady Stock Trading—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Tharon Johnson about the top stories of the week: Trump’s continued attempts to steal the presidential election, the RNC’s planned “victory” rally in Georgia, the Trump campaign’s post-election grift, and the shady stock trading of Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:59:00 -0000 Trump’s Unhinged Fraud Claims, The Trump Grift, and Shady Stock Trading—The Weekly Roundup full 1 67 Politicology Host Ron Steslow talks to Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Tharon Johnson about the top stories of the week: Trump’s continued attempts to steal the presidential election, the RNC’s planned “victory” rally in Georgia, the Trump campaign’s post-election grift, and the shady stock trading of Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Tharon Johnson about the top stories of the week: Trump’s continued attempts to steal the presidential election, the RNC’s planned “victory” rally in Georgia, the Trump campaign’s post-election grift, and the shady stock trading of Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Mike Madrid, Susan Del Percio, and Tharon Johnson about the top stories of the week: Trump’s continued attempts to steal the presidential election, the RNC’s planned “victory” rally in Georgia, the Trump campaign’s post-election grift, and the shady stock trading of Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.

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]]> 3408 Explained: How a Candidate Officially Becomes the President This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With several critical dates approaching, host Ron Steslow briefly walks listeners through the process for how a candidate becomes the President of the United States. He explains the procedure for counting and certifying votes on the local and state levels, voting in the electoral college, and certifying the electoral votes in congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:20:00 -0000 Explained: How a Candidate Officially Becomes the President full 1 66 Politicology With several critical dates approaching, host Ron Steslow briefly walks listeners through the process for how a candidate becomes the President of the United States. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With several critical dates approaching, host Ron Steslow briefly walks listeners through the process for how a candidate becomes the President of the United States. He explains the procedure for counting and certifying votes on the local and state levels, voting in the electoral college, and certifying the electoral votes in congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. With several critical dates approaching, host Ron Steslow briefly walks listeners through the process for how a candidate becomes the President of the United States. He explains the procedure for counting and certifying votes on the local and state levels, voting in the electoral college, and certifying the electoral votes in congress.

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]]> 630 Explained: The Republican National Committee This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder and former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party Jennifer Horn and former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele to discuss the the role of political parties in American politics, how the Republican Party is structured, and what the Trump influence over the RNC could mean for the party and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:01:00 -0000 Explained: The Republican National Committee full 1 65 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder and former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party Jennifer Horn and former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele to discuss the the role of political parties in American politics, how the Republican Party is structured, and what the Trump influence over the RNC could mean for the party and the country. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder and former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party Jennifer Horn and former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele to discuss the the role of political parties in American politics, how the Republican Party is structured, and what the Trump influence over the RNC could mean for the party and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder and former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party Jennifer Horn and former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele to discuss the the role of political parties in American politics, how the Republican Party is structured, and what the Trump influence over the RNC could mean for the party and the country.

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]]> 3134 The Flynn Pardon, The Trump Legal Team Failure, and the Biden National Security Team—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders George Conway and Jennifer Horn, and Lincoln Project senior advisor John Sipher to discuss the top news stories of the week: Trump’s pardoning of Michael Flynn, the Trump legal team’s failures to win court cases, the announcement of Biden’s top national security team, and the latest spike in COVID-19 cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:51:00 -0000 The Flynn Pardon, The Trump Legal Team Failure, and the Biden National Security Team—The Weekly Roundup full 1 64 Politicology Trump’s pardoning of Michael Flynn, the Trump legal team’s failures to win court cases, the announcement of Biden’s top national security team, and the latest spike in COVID-19 cases. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders George Conway and Jennifer Horn, and Lincoln Project senior advisor John Sipher to discuss the top news stories of the week: Trump’s pardoning of Michael Flynn, the Trump legal team’s failures to win court cases, the announcement of Biden’s top national security team, and the latest spike in COVID-19 cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders George Conway and Jennifer Horn, and Lincoln Project senior advisor John Sipher to discuss the top news stories of the week: Trump’s pardoning of Michael Flynn, the Trump legal team’s failures to win court cases, the announcement of Biden’s top national security team, and the latest spike in COVID-19 cases.

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]]> 3580 The Mailbag This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first mailbag episode host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Mike Madrid and Jennifer Horn answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:29:00 -0000 The Mailbag full 1 63 Politicology In our first mailbag episode host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Mike Madrid and Jennifer Horn answer your questions. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first mailbag episode host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Mike Madrid and Jennifer Horn answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first mailbag episode host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Mike Madrid and Jennifer Horn answer your questions.

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]]> 1470 Trump’s Attempted Coup, Lindsey’s Election Interference, and Covid-19—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project senior advisor Susan Del Percio to discuss Donald Trump’s attempted coup, Lindsey Graham’s attempts to interfere in another state’s election process, the rising number of covid-19 deaths, and the ousting of the country’s top election security official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:56:00 -0000 Trump’s Attempted Coup, Lindsey’s Election Interference, and Covid-19—The Weekly Roundup full 1 62 Politicology The Weekly Roundup: Donald Trump’s attempted coup, Lindsey Graham’s attempts to interfere in another state’s election process, the rising number of covid-19 deaths, and the ousting of the country’s top election security official. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project senior advisor Susan Del Percio to discuss Donald Trump’s attempted coup, Lindsey Graham’s attempts to interfere in another state’s election process, the rising number of covid-19 deaths, and the ousting of the country’s top election security official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project senior advisor Susan Del Percio to discuss Donald Trump’s attempted coup, Lindsey Graham’s attempts to interfere in another state’s election process, the rising number of covid-19 deaths, and the ousting of the country’s top election security official.

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]]> 2810 Explained: Georgia Senate Runoffs This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid and Stuart Stevens to break down the Georgia runoff elections will work, why runoffs usually favor Republicans, and what it’s going to take for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to win their races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:22:00 -0000 Explained: Georgia Senate Runoffs full 1 61 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid and Stuart Stevens to break down the Georgia runoff elections will work, why runoffs usually favor Republicans, and what it’s going to take for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to win their races. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid and Stuart Stevens to break down the Georgia runoff elections will work, why runoffs usually favor Republicans, and what it’s going to take for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to win their races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid and Stuart Stevens to break down the Georgia runoff elections will work, why runoffs usually favor Republicans, and what it’s going to take for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to win their races.

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]]> 1860 Undermining Democracy, Delaying Transition, and Purges at DOD and the NSA—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Rick Wilson, John Sipher, and Jennifer Horn about Trump’s attempts to undermine the election, the delayed Biden transition, and why the staffing changes at the Pentagon and National Security Agency are concerning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:30:00 -0000 Undermining Democracy, Delaying Transition, and Purges at DOD and the NSA—The Weekly Roundup full 1 60 Politicology Trump’s attempts to undermine the election, the delayed Biden transition, and why the staffing changes at the Pentagon and National Security Agency are concerning. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Rick Wilson, John Sipher, and Jennifer Horn about Trump’s attempts to undermine the election, the delayed Biden transition, and why the staffing changes at the Pentagon and National Security Agency are concerning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Rick Wilson, John Sipher, and Jennifer Horn about Trump’s attempts to undermine the election, the delayed Biden transition, and why the staffing changes at the Pentagon and National Security Agency are concerning.

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]]> 3140 Explained: The Election This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to discuss what allowed Joe Biden to win the Presidential Election and why Senate elections broke the way they did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:27:00 -0000 Explained: The Election full 1 59 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to discuss what allowed Joe Biden to win the Presidential Election and why Senate elections broke the way they did. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to discuss what allowed Joe Biden to win the Presidential Election and why Senate elections broke the way they did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to discuss what allowed Joe Biden to win the Presidential Election and why Senate elections broke the way they did.

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]]> 1728 What's Next This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen discuss what’s next for the Lincoln Project now that Trump has been defeated and Joe Biden is the President Elect of the United States of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:05:00 -0000 What's Next full 1 58 Politicology Host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen discuss what’s next for the Lincoln Project now that Trump has been defeated and Joe Biden is the President Elect of the United States of America. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen discuss what’s next for the Lincoln Project now that Trump has been defeated and Joe Biden is the President Elect of the United States of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow and fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen discuss what’s next for the Lincoln Project now that Trump has been defeated and Joe Biden is the President Elect of the United States of America.

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]]> 2825 Counting Votes, Trump’s Election Meltdown, and Rising Covid-19 Rates—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Rick Wilson to discuss the state of vote counting in the Presidential election, Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine vote counting and steal the election and the highest single day increase in coronavirus cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Counting Votes, Trump’s Election Meltdown, and Rising Covid-19 Rates - The Weekly Roundup full 1 57 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Rick Wilson to discuss the state of vote counting in the Presidential election, Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine vote counting and steal the election and the highest single day increase in coronavirus cases. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Rick Wilson to discuss the state of vote counting in the Presidential election, Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine vote counting and steal the election and the highest single day increase in coronavirus cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Rick Wilson to discuss the state of vote counting in the Presidential election, Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine vote counting and steal the election and the highest single day increase in coronavirus cases.

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]]> 2628 Election Night w. The Lincoln Project This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow takes you into Election Night with the Lincoln Project. He sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders, advisors, and staff throughout the night to update you on what happened, how it might impact the election, and how we were feeling throughout the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:32:00 -0000 Election Night w. The Lincoln Project full 1 56 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow takes you into Election Night with the Lincoln Project. He sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders, advisors, and staff throughout the night to update you on what happened, how it might impact the election, and how we were feeling throughout the night. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow takes you into Election Night with the Lincoln Project. He sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders, advisors, and staff throughout the night to update you on what happened, how it might impact the election, and how we were feeling throughout the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow takes you into Election Night with the Lincoln Project. He sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders, advisors, and staff throughout the night to update you on what happened, how it might impact the election, and how we were feeling throughout the night.

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]]> 3661 State of the Vote: The Whole Enchilada This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our last State of the Vote episode before Election Day, host Ron Steslow talks to fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about the state of the national political map, the record early vote turnout across the country, and why Republican efforts to decrease voter participation are not moral or sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:19:00 -0000 State of the Vote: The Whole Enchilada full 1 55 Politicology In our last State of the Vote episode before Election Day, host Ron Steslow talks to fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about the state of the national political map, the record early vote turnout across the country, and why Republican efforts to decrease voter participation are not moral or sustainable. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our last State of the Vote episode before Election Day, host Ron Steslow talks to fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about the state of the national political map, the record early vote turnout across the country, and why Republican efforts to decrease voter participation are not moral or sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our last State of the Vote episode before Election Day, host Ron Steslow talks to fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about the state of the national political map, the record early vote turnout across the country, and why Republican efforts to decrease voter participation are not moral or sustainable.

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]]> 2270 The West Wing's 2nd Wave, Trump’s 60 Minutes Walkout, and “Getting your husbands back to work”—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti to discuss this week’s top stories: the Trump administration’s failed coronavirus response, Jared Kushner’s claim that Trump was “taking the country back from the doctors,” Trump’s 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl, the Trump campaign abandoning rallygoers, Trump telling women he’s getting their husbands back to work, and Jared Kushner’s disparaging comments about Black Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:48:00 -0000 The West Wing's 2nd Wave, Trump’s 60 Minutes Walkout, and “Getting your husbands back to work”—The Weekly Roundup full 1 54 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti to discuss this week’s top stories: the Trump administration’s failed coronavirus response, Jared Kushner’s claim that Trump was “taking the country back from the doctors,” Trump’s 60 Minutes interview with Leslie Stahl, the Trump campaign abandoning rallygoers, Trump telling women he’s getting their husbands back to work, and Jared Kushner’s disparaging comments about Black Americans. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti to discuss this week’s top stories: the Trump administration’s failed coronavirus response, Jared Kushner’s claim that Trump was “taking the country back from the doctors,” Trump’s 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl, the Trump campaign abandoning rallygoers, Trump telling women he’s getting their husbands back to work, and Jared Kushner’s disparaging comments about Black Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti to discuss this week’s top stories: the Trump administration’s failed coronavirus response, Jared Kushner’s claim that Trump was “taking the country back from the doctors,” Trump’s 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl, the Trump campaign abandoning rallygoers, Trump telling women he’s getting their husbands back to work, and Jared Kushner’s disparaging comments about Black Americans.

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]]> 2588 Gen. Michael Hayden and John Sipher on the Trump National Security Risk This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden and John Sipher, a former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service and co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment, about why national security experts are speaking out against Donald Trump, what the president’s ties to Russia mean for America’s security, why they’re concerned about the use of militarized force in domestic policing, and how voters should think about security risks as they cast their ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:28:00 -0000 Gen. Michael Hayden and John Sipher on the Trump National Security Risk full 1 53 Politicology Former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden and John Sipher, a former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service, join the pod to discuss why national security experts are speaking out against Donald Trump, what the president’s ties to Russia mean for America’s security, why they’re concerned about the use of militarized force in domestic policing, and how voters should think about security risks as they cast their ballots. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden and John Sipher, a former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service and co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment, about why national security experts are speaking out against Donald Trump, what the president’s ties to Russia mean for America’s security, why they’re concerned about the use of militarized force in domestic policing, and how voters should think about security risks as they cast their ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden and John Sipher, a former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service and co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment, about why national security experts are speaking out against Donald Trump, what the president’s ties to Russia mean for America’s security, why they’re concerned about the use of militarized force in domestic policing, and how voters should think about security risks as they cast their ballots.

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]]> 4862 State of the Vote: 8 Days Until Election Day & How Georgia Could Tip The Scale This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and political director Zack Czajkowski to discuss the national political map and the state of the vote in Georgia as we head into the last week of this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: 8 Days Until Election Day & How Georgia Could Tip The Scale full 1 52 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and political director Zack Czajkowski to discuss the national political map and the state of the vote in Georgia as we head into the last week of this election. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and political director Zack Czajkowski to discuss the national political map and the state of the vote in Georgia as we head into the last week of this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and political director Zack Czajkowski to discuss the national political map and the state of the vote in Georgia as we head into the last week of this election.

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]]> 2046 Donald Trump’s Last Debate Ever This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down the final debate in this presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Donald Trump’s Last Debate Ever full 1 51 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down the final debate in this presidential election. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down the final debate in this presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down the final debate in this presidential election.

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]]> 4277 Explained: The Presidential Transfer of Power This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt to discuss the history of presidential transitions dating back to 1797, why the presidential concession is a corner stone of American democracy, and why the results of the election must be honored in this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Explained: The Presidential Transfer of Power full 1 50 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt to discuss the history of presidential transitions dating back to 1797, why the presidential concession is a corner stone of American democracy, and why the results of the election must be honored in this election. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt to discuss the history of presidential transitions dating back to 1797, why the presidential concession is a corner stone of American democracy, and why the results of the election must be honored in this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt to discuss the history of presidential transitions dating back to 1797, why the presidential concession is a corner stone of American democracy, and why the results of the election must be honored in this election.

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]]> 1588 State of the Vote: Iowa is in Play This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid to talk about the electoral map across the country, illegal ballot boxes in California, and why Iowa is in play for the presidential and senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: Iowa is in Play full 1 49 Politicology Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid to talk about the electoral map across the country, illegal ballot boxes in California, and why Iowa is in play for the presidential and senate races. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid to talk about the electoral map across the country, illegal ballot boxes in California, and why Iowa is in play for the presidential and senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid to talk about the electoral map across the country, illegal ballot boxes in California, and why Iowa is in play for the presidential and senate races.

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]]> 3080 Crazy Uncle in Chief and the SCOTUS Nomination Hearings—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Steve Schmidt to discuss the Trump and Biden town halls and the Supreme Court Nomination hearings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Crazy Uncle in Chief and the SCOTUS Nomination Hearings—The Weekly Roundup full 1 48 Politicology Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Steve Schmidt to discuss the Trump and Biden town halls and the Supreme Court Nomination hearings. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Steve Schmidt to discuss the Trump and Biden town halls and the Supreme Court Nomination hearings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Steve Schmidt to discuss the Trump and Biden town halls and the Supreme Court Nomination hearings.

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]]> 3503 Carly Fiorina on Trump’s Failure of Leadership This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican candidate for President Carly Fiorina to talk about the importance of character in leadership. They discuss why she for Donald Trump in 2016, her support for impeachment, and why she has now endorsed Joe Biden for President—because of her principles, not despite them. You can find more information about Carly and her work at CarlyFiorina.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Carly Fiorina on Trump’s Failure of Leadership full 1 47 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican candidate for President Carly Fiorina to talk about the importance of character in leadership. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican candidate for President Carly Fiorina to talk about the importance of character in leadership. They discuss why she for Donald Trump in 2016, her support for impeachment, and why she has now endorsed Joe Biden for President—because of her principles, not despite them. You can find more information about Carly and her work at CarlyFiorina.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican candidate for President Carly Fiorina to talk about the importance of character in leadership. They discuss why she for Donald Trump in 2016, her support for impeachment, and why she has now endorsed Joe Biden for President—because of her principles, not despite them. You can find more information about Carly and her work at CarlyFiorina.com

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]]> 4911 no State of the Vote: Why Texas is a Toss-up This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke about the state of the vote around the country and why Joe Biden might be the first Democratic Presidential Candidate to win Texas since 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: Why Texas is a Toss-up full 1 46 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Beto O'Rourke about the state of the vote around the country and why Joe Biden might be the first Democratic Presidential Candidate to win Texas since 1976. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke about the state of the vote around the country and why Joe Biden might be the first Democratic Presidential Candidate to win Texas since 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke about the state of the vote around the country and why Joe Biden might be the first Democratic Presidential Candidate to win Texas since 1976.

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]]> 3780 no The VP Debate and the Superspreader in Chief—Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Sarah Lenti, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to break down the Vice Presidential Debate and Donald Trump becoming a coronavirus superspreader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 The VP Debate and the Superspreader in Chief - Weekly Roundup full 1 45 Politicology Sarah Lenti, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to break down the Vice Presidential Debate and Donald Trump becoming a coronavirus superspreader. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Sarah Lenti, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to break down the Vice Presidential Debate and Donald Trump becoming a coronavirus superspreader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Sarah Lenti, Susan Del Percio, and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to break down the Vice Presidential Debate and Donald Trump becoming a coronavirus superspreader.

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]]> 2609 no The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 2 This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the second episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about how the polarization around the pandemic affects medical care and how minority communities are disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000 The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 2 full 1 44 Politicology In the second episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about how the polarization around the pandemic affects medical care and how minority communities are disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the second episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about how the polarization around the pandemic affects medical care and how minority communities are disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the second episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about how the polarization around the pandemic affects medical care and how minority communities are disproportionately impacted by Covid-19.

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]]> 3137 no The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 1 This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the first episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about their experiences fighting the coronavirus on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0000 The Hidden Battle Against COVID-19—Part 1 full 1 43 Politicology In the first episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about their experiences fighting the coronavirus on the ground. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the first episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about their experiences fighting the coronavirus on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In the first episode of a two-part series, host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to emergency room physicians Dan Barkhuff, Natasha Kathuria, and Murtaza Akhter about their experiences fighting the coronavirus on the ground.

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]]> 3108 no State of the Vote: The Battle for the Sunshine State This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Rick Wilson about the current state of the vote across the country and how the election is shaping up in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: The Battle for the Sunshine State full 1 42 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Rick Wilson about the current state of the vote across the country and how the election is shaping up in Florida. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Rick Wilson about the current state of the vote across the country and how the election is shaping up in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Rick Wilson about the current state of the vote across the country and how the election is shaping up in Florida.

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]]> 2513 no The Worst Presidential Debate—Weekly Round Up This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Reed Galen and Steve Schmidt, and Lincoln Project senior advisor Tara Setmayer to break down the key moments from the first presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 The Worst Presidential Debate - Weekly Round Up full 1 41 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Reed Galen and Steve Schmidt, and Lincoln Project senior advisor Tara Setmayer to break down the key moments from the first presidential debate. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Reed Galen and Steve Schmidt, and Lincoln Project senior advisor Tara Setmayer to break down the key moments from the first presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Reed Galen and Steve Schmidt, and Lincoln Project senior advisor Tara Setmayer to break down the key moments from the first presidential debate.

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]]> 4081 no The World’s Most Dangerous Man This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mary Trump joins host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow to talk about how Donald Trump’s lies and bullying impact the American people and her new book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The World’s Most Dangerous Man full 1 40 Politicology Mary Trump joins host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow to talk about how Donald Trump’s lies and bullying impact the American people and her new book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mary Trump joins host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow to talk about how Donald Trump’s lies and bullying impact the American people and her new book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Mary Trump joins host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow to talk about how Donald Trump’s lies and bullying impact the American people and her new book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man.

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]]> 3593 no State of the Vote: Arizona and Trump’s New Running Mate This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former Senior Political Advisor for the Goldwater Institute, about the current state of the vote across the country and how a Cindy McCain endorsement could impact the race in Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: Arizona and Trump’s New Running Mate full 1 39 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former Senior Political Advisor for the Goldwater Institute, about the current state of the vote across the country and how a Cindy McCain endorsement could impact the race in Arizona This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former Senior Political Advisor for the Goldwater Institute, about the current state of the vote across the country and how a Cindy McCain endorsement could impact the race in Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former Senior Political Advisor for the Goldwater Institute, about the current state of the vote across the country and how a Cindy McCain endorsement could impact the race in Arizona

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]]> 2891 no The Notorious RBG and the Presidential Transfer of Power—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to co-founder Reed Galen, Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti, and Orin Kerr, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law about the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her legacy, and the impact a Supreme Court vacancy may have on the Presidential Election. They also discuss Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power after the Election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Notorious RBG and the Presidential Transfer of Power - The Weekly Roundup full 1 38 Politicology Our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to co-founder Reed Galen,  Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti, and Orin Kerr, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law about the recent passing of Justice... This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to co-founder Reed Galen, Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti, and Orin Kerr, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law about the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her legacy, and the impact a Supreme Court vacancy may have on the Presidential Election. They also discuss Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power after the Election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to co-founder Reed Galen, Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti, and Orin Kerr, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law about the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her legacy, and the impact a Supreme Court vacancy may have on the Presidential Election. They also discuss Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power after the Election. 

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]]> 3295 no Agents of Chaos: Russian Election Interference in 2016 and Now This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to renowned documentarian Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François about how Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential Election and what Russia is doing right now to influence the outcome of this election. Gibney directed the two-part documentary Agents of Chaos which premieres on HBO and HBO MAX on September 23 and 24 at 9 PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000 Agents of Chaos: Russian Election Interference in 2016 and Now full 1 37 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to renowned documentarian Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François about how Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential Election and what Russia is doing right now to influence the outcome of this... This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to renowned documentarian Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François about how Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential Election and what Russia is doing right now to influence the outcome of this election. Gibney directed the two-part documentary Agents of Chaos which premieres on HBO and HBO MAX on September 23 and 24 at 9 PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to renowned documentarian Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François about how Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential Election and what Russia is doing right now to influence the outcome of this election. Gibney directed the two-part documentary Agents of Chaos which premieres on HBO and HBO MAX on September 23 and 24 at 9 PM ET.

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]]> 3655 no State of the Vote: The ‘Hope Gap’ in the Rust Belt This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid about how the vote is shaping up in this election and what to watch for in Pennsylvania and other Rust Belt states that started distributing ballots last week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: The ‘Hope Gap’ in the Rust Belt full 1 36 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid about how the vote is shaping up in this election and what to watch for in Pennsylvania and other Rust Belt states that started distributing ballots last week.  This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid about how the vote is shaping up in this election and what to watch for in Pennsylvania and other Rust Belt states that started distributing ballots last week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid about how the vote is shaping up in this election and what to watch for in Pennsylvania and other Rust Belt states that started distributing ballots last week. 

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]]> 2418 no Woodward Tapes, America’s Global Decline, and Voter Access—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Susan Del Percio, and Sarah Lenti on this week’s roundup. They discuss the most recent tapes of Donald Trump’s conversations with Bob Woodward, how the global opinion of the United States has plummeted under Donald Trump, and two victories for ballot access this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Woodward Tapes, America’s Global Decline, and Voter Access - The Weekly Roundup full 1 35 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Susan Del Percio, and Sarah Lenti on this week’s roundup. They discuss the most recent tapes of Donald Trump’s conversations with Bob Woodward, how the global opinion of the United States has... This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Susan Del Percio, and Sarah Lenti on this week’s roundup. They discuss the most recent tapes of Donald Trump’s conversations with Bob Woodward, how the global opinion of the United States has plummeted under Donald Trump, and two victories for ballot access this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Susan Del Percio, and Sarah Lenti on this week’s roundup. They discuss the most recent tapes of Donald Trump’s conversations with Bob Woodward, how the global opinion of the United States has plummeted under Donald Trump, and two victories for ballot access this week.

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]]> 2217 no Explained: Why We Need to Win the Senate This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our latest Explained episode, host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Rick Wilson to break down how Trumpism has taken hold in the Republican-controlled Senate and why we need to elect patriots to protect our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Explained: Why We Need to Win the Senate full 1 34 Politicology In our latest Explained episode, host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Rick Wilson to break down how Trumpism has taken hold in the Republican controlled Senate and why we need to elect patriots to protect our democracy. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our latest Explained episode, host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Rick Wilson to break down how Trumpism has taken hold in the Republican-controlled Senate and why we need to elect patriots to protect our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our latest Explained episode, host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Rick Wilson to break down how Trumpism has taken hold in the Republican-controlled Senate and why we need to elect patriots to protect our democracy.

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]]> 1191 no State of the Vote: The Kickoff This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first State of the Vote Episode, our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski about how the 2020 election is underway. They discuss the state of the electoral map across the country and the early results we’re seeing as voters in North Carolina mail in their ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000 State of the Vote: The Kickoff full 1 33 Politicology In our first State of the Vote Episode, our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski about how the 2020 election is underway. They discuss the state of the electoral map across the country and the early results we’re seeing as voters in North Carolina mail in their ballots. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first State of the Vote Episode, our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski about how the 2020 election is underway. They discuss the state of the electoral map across the country and the early results we’re seeing as voters in North Carolina mail in their ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first State of the Vote Episode, our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski about how the 2020 election is underway. They discuss the state of the electoral map across the country and the early results we’re seeing as voters in North Carolina mail in their ballots.

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]]> 2575 no Trump's Worst Lie Yet—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Jennifer Horn and Mike Madrid to weigh in on the stunning revelations in Bob Woodward's new book: that Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly in February and lied to the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Trump's Worst Lie Yet—The Weekly Roundup full 1 32 Politicology Host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Jennifer Horn and Mike Madrid to weigh in on the stunning revelations in Bob Woodward's new book: that Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly in February and lied to the American people. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Jennifer Horn and Mike Madrid to weigh in on the stunning revelations in Bob Woodward's new book: that Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly in February and lied to the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Jennifer Horn and Mike Madrid to weigh in on the stunning revelations in Bob Woodward's new book: that Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly in February and lied to the American people.

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]]> 3163 yes The Rise of Radicalism Under Donald Trump This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Steve Schmidt and senior advisor Stuart Stevens to break down how political polarization has evolved into radicalization and violence during Trump’s presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Rise of Radicalism Under Donald Trump full 1 31 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Steve Schmidt and senior advisor Stuart Stevens to break down how political polarization has evolved into radicalization and violence during Trump’s presidency. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Steve Schmidt and senior advisor Stuart Stevens to break down how political polarization has evolved into radicalization and violence during Trump’s presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Steve Schmidt and senior advisor Stuart Stevens to break down how political polarization has evolved into radicalization and violence during Trump’s presidency.

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]]> 2830 no Explained: Vote Counting & The Election Results Delay This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to break down how votes are counted, how the surge in mail-in ballots will impact when we know who wins the Presidential election and why this November may hold the three most critical weeks in American democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Explained: Vote Counting & The Election Results Delay full 1 30 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to break down how votes are counted, how the surge in mail-in ballots will impact when we know who wins the Presidential election and why this November may hold the three most critical weeks in American democracy. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to break down how votes are counted, how the surge in mail-in ballots will impact when we know who wins the Presidential election and why this November may hold the three most critical weeks in American democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to break down how votes are counted, how the surge in mail-in ballots will impact when we know who wins the Presidential election and why this November may hold the three most critical weeks in American democracy.

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]]> 2487 no The President We Need and The Attorney General Who Lies—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Tara Setmayer about what Joe Biden’s calls to end violence and begin healing mean for the presidential election and Attorney General Bill Barr’s comments on racism in policing and election security during a recent CNN interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The President We Need and The Attorney General Who Lies—The Weekly Roundup full 1 29 Politicology Our host Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Tara Setmayer about what Joe Biden’s calls to end violence and begin healing mean for the presidential election and Attorney General Bill Barr’s comments on racism in policing and election... This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Tara Setmayer about what Joe Biden’s calls to end violence and begin healing mean for the presidential election and Attorney General Bill Barr’s comments on racism in policing and election security during a recent CNN interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Tara Setmayer about what Joe Biden’s calls to end violence and begin healing mean for the presidential election and Attorney General Bill Barr’s comments on racism in policing and election security during a recent CNN interview. 

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]]> 3729 no Trump vs Democracy: Anne Applebaum on Authoritarianism This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Lincoln Project co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book Twilight of Democracy. They discuss why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, how the warning signs are on display in the United States, and what voters can do to protect democracy. Anne’s book Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Trump vs Democracy: Anne Applebaum on authoritarianism full 1 28 Politicology Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Lincoln Project co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book Twilight of Democracy. They discuss why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, how the warning signs are on display in the United States, and what voters can do to protect democracy. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Lincoln Project co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book Twilight of Democracy. They discuss why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, how the warning signs are on display in the United States, and what voters can do to protect democracy. Anne’s book Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Lincoln Project co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book Twilight of Democracy. They discuss why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, how the warning signs are on display in the United States, and what voters can do to protect democracy.


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]]> 3290 no Land of Unrest This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Reed Galen about how the recent violence in Wisconsin, Trump’s “law and order” strategy, and the wave of new polls just released following the conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Land of Unrest full 1 27 Politicology Our host Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Reed Galen about how the recent violence in Wisconsin,  Trump’s “law and order” strategy, and the wave of new polls just released following the conventions. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Reed Galen about how the recent violence in Wisconsin, Trump’s “law and order” strategy, and the wave of new polls just released following the conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Reed Galen about how the recent violence in Wisconsin, Trump’s “law and order” strategy, and the wave of new polls just released following the conventions.

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]]> 3453 no Republican National Convention - The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, and Stuart Stevens to break down what voters need to know about the optics and substance of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Republican National Convention—The Weekly Roundup full 1 26 Politicology Our host Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, and Stuart Stevens to break down what voters need to know about the optics and substance of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, and Stuart Stevens to break down what voters need to know about the optics and substance of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, and Stuart Stevens to break down what voters need to know about the optics and substance of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s acceptance speech.

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]]> 3731 yes Land of Heroes This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Co-founder Ron Steslow asks retired Lt. Col. Fred Wellman, a Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and former Spokesman for General David Petraeus, to break down the hypocrisy of the third theme of the 2020 Republican National Convention: “The Land of Heroes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Land of Heroes full 1 25 Politicology Host and Co-founder Ron Steslow asks retired Lt. Col. Fred Wellman, a Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and former Spokesman for General David Petraeus, to break down the hypocrisy of the third theme of the 2020 Republican National Convention: “The Land of Heroes.” This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Co-founder Ron Steslow asks retired Lt. Col. Fred Wellman, a Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and former Spokesman for General David Petraeus, to break down the hypocrisy of the third theme of the 2020 Republican National Convention: “The Land of Heroes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Co-founder Ron Steslow asks retired Lt. Col. Fred Wellman, a Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and former Spokesman for General David Petraeus, to break down the hypocrisy of the third theme of the 2020 Republican National Convention: “The Land of Heroes.”

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]]> 3723 no The Land of Promise and Opportunity This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks Lincoln Project senior advisor and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer to break down the hypocrisy of the themes for the first two nights of the 2020 Republican National Convention: "The Land of Promise" and "The Land of Opportunity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Land of Promise and Opportunity full 1 24 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks Lincoln Project senior advisor and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer to break down the hypocrisy of the themes for the first two nights of the 2020 Republican National Convention: "The Land of Promise" and "The Land of Opportunity." This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks Lincoln Project senior advisor and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer to break down the hypocrisy of the themes for the first two nights of the 2020 Republican National Convention: "The Land of Promise" and "The Land of Opportunity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks Lincoln Project senior advisor and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer to break down the hypocrisy of the themes for the first two nights of the 2020 Republican National Convention: "The Land of Promise" and "The Land of Opportunity."

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]]> 3407 no Biden’s Acceptance Speech, Election Interference, and Steve Bannon’s Indictment—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow brings in fellow co-founders Reed Galen, Steve Schmidt, and Jennifer Horn to talk about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, a bi-partisan report detailing how Russia worked with Trump’s campaign to influence the 2016 election, and Steve Bannon’s indictment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Biden’s Acceptance Speech, Election Interference, and Steve Bannon’s Indictment—The Weekly Roundup full 1 23 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow brings in fellow co-founders Reed Galen, Steve Schmidt, and Jennifer Horn to talk about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, a bi-partisan report detailing how Russia worked with Trump’s campaign to influence the 2016 election, and Steve Bannon’s indictment. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow brings in fellow co-founders Reed Galen, Steve Schmidt, and Jennifer Horn to talk about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, a bi-partisan report detailing how Russia worked with Trump’s campaign to influence the 2016 election, and Steve Bannon’s indictment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow brings in fellow co-founders Reed Galen, Steve Schmidt, and Jennifer Horn to talk about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, a bi-partisan report detailing how Russia worked with Trump’s campaign to influence the 2016 election, and Steve Bannon’s indictment. 

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]]> 4398 yes Why Beth Fukumoto Left Trump's GOP This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Beth Fukumoto, the former House Minority Leader in Hawaii's State Legislature. They discuss why Beth decided to run for office as a Republican, why she felt compelled to speak out against Donald Trump, and why she left the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Why Beth Fukumoto Left Trump's GOP full 1 22 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Beth Fukumoto, the former House Minority Leader in Hawaii's State Legislature. They discuss why Beth decided to run for office as a Republican, why she felt compelled to speak out against Donald Trump and why she left the Republican party. If you have advice or questions about the show you can email us at podcast@lincolnproject.us This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Beth Fukumoto, the former House Minority Leader in Hawaii's State Legislature. They discuss why Beth decided to run for office as a Republican, why she felt compelled to speak out against Donald Trump, and why she left the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Beth Fukumoto, the former House Minority Leader in Hawaii's State Legislature. They discuss why Beth decided to run for office as a Republican, why she felt compelled to speak out against Donald Trump, and why she left the Republican party.

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]]> 2446 no Explained: Mail-in Voting This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first Explained episode, our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen to break down what you need to know and plan for before vote-by-mail in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Explained: Mail-in Voting full 1 21 Politicology In our first Explained episode, our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen to break down what you need to know and plan for before vote-by-mail in November.For more information about the rules in your state,... This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first Explained episode, our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen to break down what you need to know and plan for before vote-by-mail in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first Explained episode, our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen to break down what you need to know and plan for before vote-by-mail in November.

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]]> 3742 no Kamala Harris, Election Forecasts, and Trump’s Attack on Social Security—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down this week’s top stories: Joe Biden’s highly anticipated selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, why FiveThirtyEight.com is saying it’s too soon to count Trump out, and what Trump’s executive order pausing payroll taxes will mean for Social Security and Medicare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Kamala Harris, Election Forecasts, and Trump’s Attack on Social Security - The Weekly Roundup full 1 20 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down this week’s top stories: Joe Biden’s highly anticipated selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, why FiveThirtyEight.com is saying it’s too soon to count Trump out, and what Trump’s executive order pausing payroll taxes will mean for Social Security and Medicare. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down this week’s top stories: Joe Biden’s highly anticipated selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, why FiveThirtyEight.com is saying it’s too soon to count Trump out, and what Trump’s executive order pausing payroll taxes will mean for Social Security and Medicare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down this week’s top stories: Joe Biden’s highly anticipated selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, why FiveThirtyEight.com is saying it’s too soon to count Trump out, and what Trump’s executive order pausing payroll taxes will mean for Social Security and Medicare.

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]]> 3163 yes Trump vs Military Members This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former Navy SEAL, Harvard Medical School graduate, and president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Dan Barkhuff and Gold Star mom Judy Gentz whose son Captain Joel Gentz was a combat rescue officer who died during a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2010 about how Donald Trump’s words and actions have impacted the lives of military members and their families.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Trump vs Military Members full 1 19 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former Navy SEAL, Harvard Medical School graduate, and president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Dan Barkhuff and Gold Star mom Judy Gentz whose son Captain Joel Gentz was a combat rescue officer who died during a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2010 about how Donald Trump’s words and actions have impacted the lives of military members and their families. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former Navy SEAL, Harvard Medical School graduate, and president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Dan Barkhuff and Gold Star mom Judy Gentz whose son Captain Joel Gentz was a combat rescue officer who died during a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2010 about how Donald Trump’s words and actions have impacted the lives of military members and their families.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former Navy SEAL, Harvard Medical School graduate, and president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Dan Barkhuff and Gold Star mom Judy Gentz whose son Captain Joel Gentz was a combat rescue officer who died during a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2010 about how Donald Trump’s words and actions have impacted the lives of military members and their families. 

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]]> 3109 yes ‘It is What it is’, The Axios Interview, and Evictions—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Mike Madrid to break down Trump's interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. They also discuss the looming threat of evictions for millions of Americans and the electoral implications of such mass displacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0000 ‘It is What it is’, The Axios Interview, and Evictions - The Weekly Roundup full 1 18 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Mike Madrid to break down Trump's interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. They also discuss the looming threat of evictions for millions of Americans and the electoral implications of such mass displacement. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Mike Madrid to break down Trump's interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. They also discuss the looming threat of evictions for millions of Americans and the electoral implications of such mass displacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Mike Madrid to break down Trump's interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. They also discuss the looming threat of evictions for millions of Americans and the electoral implications of such mass displacement.

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]]> 3866 no It Was All A Lie: Stuart Stevens on How The Republican Party Became Donald Trump This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and legendary Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens to discuss his book, It Was All A Lie. They discuss Stuart’s thesis that Trump is not an aberration within the Republican party but rather the natural outcome of the last 50 years of its politics; how the party of Lincoln became a party of racial grievance; and how the Party’s focus on family values and fiscal conservatism has been disingenuous and often hypocritical for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0000 It Was All A Lie: Stuart Stevens on How The Republican Party Became Donald Trump full 1 17 Politicology Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and legendary Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens to discuss his book, It Was All A Lie. They discuss Stuart’s thesis that Trump is not an aberration within the Republican party but rather the natural outcome of the last 50 years of its politics; how the party of Lincoln became a party of racial grievance; and how the Party’s focus on family values and fiscal conservatism has been disingenuous and often hypocritical for years. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and legendary Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens to discuss his book, It Was All A Lie. They discuss Stuart’s thesis that Trump is not an aberration within the Republican party but rather the natural outcome of the last 50 years of its politics; how the party of Lincoln became a party of racial grievance; and how the Party’s focus on family values and fiscal conservatism has been disingenuous and often hypocritical for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and legendary Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens to discuss his book, It Was All A Lie. They discuss Stuart’s thesis that Trump is not an aberration within the Republican party but rather the natural outcome of the last 50 years of its politics; how the party of Lincoln became a party of racial grievance; and how the Party’s focus on family values and fiscal conservatism has been disingenuous and often hypocritical for years.

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]]> 4380 no Trump Tries to Move The Election and How You Can Vote—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Jennifer Horn join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss Trump’s threat to move the November election and what you need to know about how you cast your ballot in November whether it’s in person or by mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000 Trump Tries to Move The Election and How You Can Vote - The Weekly Roundup full 1 16 Politicology Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Jennifer Horn join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss Trump’s threat to move the November election and what you need to know about how you cast your ballot in November whether it’s in person or by mail. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Jennifer Horn join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss Trump’s threat to move the November election and what you need to know about how you cast your ballot in November whether it’s in person or by mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Jennifer Horn join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss Trump’s threat to move the November election and what you need to know about how you cast your ballot in November whether it’s in person or by mail.

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]]> 4109 no Trump vs Trump Voters - Rita's Story This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. For the last few months, we’ve been gathering stories from voters across the country. Rita is the first of those voters to come on the show. In 2016, she voted for Donald Trump. Today, she spoke to our host, Ron Steslow, about when she realized she couldn’t vote for him again in 2020, and why she’s doing everything she can to ensure Joe Biden gets elected in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Trump vs Trump Voters - Rita's Story full 1 15 Politicology For the last few months, we’ve been gathering stories from voters across the country. Rita is the first of those voters to come on the show. In 2016, she voted for Donald Trump. Today, she spoke to our host, Ron Steslow, about when she realized she couldn’t vote for him again in 2020, and why she’s doing everything she can to ensure Joe Biden gets elected in November. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. For the last few months, we’ve been gathering stories from voters across the country. Rita is the first of those voters to come on the show. In 2016, she voted for Donald Trump. Today, she spoke to our host, Ron Steslow, about when she realized she couldn’t vote for him again in 2020, and why she’s doing everything she can to ensure Joe Biden gets elected in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. For the last few months, we’ve been gathering stories from voters across the country. Rita is the first of those voters to come on the show. In 2016, she voted for Donald Trump. Today, she spoke to our host, Ron Steslow, about when she realized she couldn’t vote for him again in 2020, and why she’s doing everything she can to ensure Joe Biden gets elected in November. 

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]]> 2018 no Trump’s Secret Police, Cognitive Test, and the ‘Best Mortality Rate’—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Mike Madrid, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss this week’s stories: Federal Agents in Portland, Trump boasting about his cognitive test score, and Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus fatality rate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Trump’s Secret Police, Cognitive Test, and the ‘Best Mortality Rate’ - The Weekly Roundup full 1 14 Politicology Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Mike Madrid, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss this week’s stories: Federal Agents in Portland, Trump boasting about his cognitive test score, and Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus fatality rate. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Mike Madrid, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss this week’s stories: Federal Agents in Portland, Trump boasting about his cognitive test score, and Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus fatality rate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Mike Madrid, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss this week’s stories: Federal Agents in Portland, Trump boasting about his cognitive test score, and Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus fatality rate. 

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]]> 3732 yes Trump vs. Conservative Women This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow has a wide ranging conversation with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn , Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Honestly Speaking with Tara host Tara Setmayer, and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti about their perspectives on the Trump presidency, how they’ve been impacted by the administrations coronavirus response, why they see coronavirus as a right to life issue and why their conservative values have led them to put country over party and voting for Joe Biden in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Trump vs. Conservative Women full 1 13 Politicology Host Ron Steslow has a wide ranging conversation with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn , Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Honestly Speaking with Tara host Tara Setmayer, and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti about their perspectives on the Trump presidency, how they’ve been impacted by the administrations coronavirus response, why they see coronavirus as a right to life issue and why their conservative values have led them to put country over party and voting for Joe Biden in November. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow has a wide ranging conversation with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn , Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Honestly Speaking with Tara host Tara Setmayer, and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti about their perspectives on the Trump presidency, how they’ve been impacted by the administrations coronavirus response, why they see coronavirus as a right to life issue and why their conservative values have led them to put country over party and voting for Joe Biden in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow has a wide ranging conversation with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn , Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Honestly Speaking with Tara host Tara Setmayer, and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti about their perspectives on the Trump presidency, how they’ve been impacted by the administrations coronavirus response, why they see coronavirus as a right to life issue and why their conservative values have led them to put country over party and voting for Joe Biden in November. 

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]]> 3591 no Rose Garden Rally, COVID-19 Response, and the Economy—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to break down this week’s stories: Trump’s Rose Garden Rally, the administration's failed coronavirus response and how that has led to high unemployment and a stalled economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Rose Garden Rally, COVID-19 Response, and the Economy - The Weekly Roundup full 1 12 Politicology Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to break down this week’s stories: Trump’s Rose Garden Rally, the administration's failed coronavirus response and how that has led to high unemployment and a stalled economy. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to break down this week’s stories: Trump’s Rose Garden Rally, the administration's failed coronavirus response and how that has led to high unemployment and a stalled economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to break down this week’s stories: Trump’s Rose Garden Rally, the administration's failed coronavirus response and how that has led to high unemployment and a stalled economy.

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]]> 2660 yes Is the President Above the Law? This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway to break down the two new Supreme Court decisions regarding the fate of Donald Trump — and the Trump corporation’s — tax returns and financial documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Is the President Above the Law? full 1 11 Politicology Host Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway to break down the two new Supreme Court decisions regarding the fate of Donald Trump — and the Trump corporation’s — tax returns and financial documents. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway to break down the two new Supreme Court decisions regarding the fate of Donald Trump — and the Trump corporation’s — tax returns and financial documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway to break down the two new Supreme Court decisions regarding the fate of Donald Trump — and the Trump corporation’s — tax returns and financial documents.

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]]> 1882 no Mary Trump’s Book, Confederate Flag, and CDC’s recommendations for reopening schools—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson and Reed Galen about this week’s top stories: Mary Trump’s forthcoming book, Donald Trump doubling down on his defense of the confederate flag, and Trump’s response to CDC guidelines for reopening schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Mary Trump’s Book, Confederate Flag, and CDC’s recommendations for reopening schools - The Weekly Roundup full 1 10 Politicology Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson and Reed Galen about this week’s top stories: Mary Trump’s forthcoming book, Donald Trump doubling down on his defense of the confederate flag, and Trump’s response to CDC guidelines for reopening schools. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson and Reed Galen about this week’s top stories: Mary Trump’s forthcoming book, Donald Trump doubling down on his defense of the confederate flag, and Trump’s response to CDC guidelines for reopening schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson and Reed Galen about this week’s top stories: Mary Trump’s forthcoming book, Donald Trump doubling down on his defense of the confederate flag, and Trump’s response to CDC guidelines for reopening schools.

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]]> 2938 yes Trump vs Jennifer Horn This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn about her time as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, why she helped create The Lincoln Project, why conservatives must vote against Donald Trump, what it’s like to be attacked by the President of the United States on Twitter, and her personal experience dealing with Trump’s failed coronavirus response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Trump vs Jennifer Horn full 1 9 Politicology Host Ron Steslow talks with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn about her time as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, why she helped create The Lincoln Project, why conservatives must vote against Donald Trump, what it’s like to be attacked by the President of the United States on Twitter, and her personal experience dealing with Trump’s failed coronavirus response. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn about her time as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, why she helped create The Lincoln Project, why conservatives must vote against Donald Trump, what it’s like to be attacked by the President of the United States on Twitter, and her personal experience dealing with Trump’s failed coronavirus response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn about her time as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, why she helped create The Lincoln Project, why conservatives must vote against Donald Trump, what it’s like to be attacked by the President of the United States on Twitter, and her personal experience dealing with Trump’s failed coronavirus response.

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]]> 2998 no Russian Bounties, Election Security, and COVID-19 Spikes—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti. Together, they discuss: the Russian Bounties scandal, election security, and the spike in COVID-19 cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000 Russian Bounties, Election Security, and COVID-19 Spikes - The Weekly Roundup full 1 8 Politicology Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti. Together, they discuss: the Russian Bounties scandal, election security, and the spike in COVID-19 cases. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti. Together, they discuss: the Russian Bounties scandal, election security, and the spike in COVID-19 cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti. Together, they discuss: the Russian Bounties scandal, election security, and the spike in COVID-19 cases.

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]]> 3195 no The Lincoln Project Effect This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about The Lincoln Project Effect. They discuss Trump’s weakness with the Republican base, especially among seniors, faith-based voters, and college-educated voters. They walk through a path to victory in the electoral college, how voter demographics are shifting across the country, how Latino voters will affect the presidential election and how racial consciousness will impact how Republican’s vote in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000 The Lincoln Project Effect full 1 7 Politicology Host Ron Steslow talks to Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about The Lincoln Project Effect. They discuss Trump’s weakness with the Republican base, especially among seniors, faith-based voters, and college-educated voters. They walk through a path to victory in the electoral college, how voter demographics are shifting across the country, how Latino voters will affect the presidential election and how racial consciousness will impact how Republican’s vote in November. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about The Lincoln Project Effect. They discuss Trump’s weakness with the Republican base, especially among seniors, faith-based voters, and college-educated voters. They walk through a path to victory in the electoral college, how voter demographics are shifting across the country, how Latino voters will affect the presidential election and how racial consciousness will impact how Republican’s vote in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about The Lincoln Project Effect. They discuss Trump’s weakness with the Republican base, especially among seniors, faith-based voters, and college-educated voters. They walk through a path to victory in the electoral college, how voter demographics are shifting across the country, how Latino voters will affect the presidential election and how racial consciousness will impact how Republican’s vote in November. 

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]]> 3660 no Barr’s obstruction, Trump’s Testing Slowdown, and Mail-In Voting—The Weekly Roundup This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project founders Jennifer Horn, George Conway, and Reed Galen. Together, they discuss: Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempted firing of a U.S. Attorney, Trump admitting he asked his staff to slow-down coronavirus testing, and Why Trump is rage tweeting about mail-in voting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Barr’s obstruction, Trump’s Testing Slowdown, and Mail-In Voting - The Weekly Roundup full 1 6 Politicology Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project founders Jennifer Horn, George Conway, and Reed Galen. Together, they discuss: Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempted firing of a U.S. Attorney, Trump admitting he asked his staff to slow-down coronavirus testing, and Why Trump is rage tweeting about mail-in voting. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project founders Jennifer Horn, George Conway, and Reed Galen. Together, they discuss: Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempted firing of a U.S. Attorney, Trump admitting he asked his staff to slow-down coronavirus testing, and Why Trump is rage tweeting about mail-in voting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project founders Jennifer Horn, George Conway, and Reed Galen. Together, they discuss: Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempted firing of a U.S. Attorney, Trump admitting he asked his staff to slow-down coronavirus testing, and Why Trump is rage tweeting about mail-in voting. 

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]]> 2855 no End of the Reality Show Presidency This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders and veteran political strategists Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen to discuss how the toxic culture of reality shows led to the Trump Presidency. They look back at America’s rise to become a global superpower, how Donald Trump has damaged America’s global reputation, and why Joe Biden can help us rebuild it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000 End of the Reality Show Presidency full 1 5 Politicology Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders and veteran political strategists Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen to discuss how the toxic culture of reality shows led to the Trump Presidency. They look back at America’s rise to become a global superpower, how Donald Trump has damaged America’s global reputation, and why Joe Biden can help us rebuild it. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders and veteran political strategists Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen to discuss how the toxic culture of reality shows led to the Trump Presidency. They look back at America’s rise to become a global superpower, how Donald Trump has damaged America’s global reputation, and why Joe Biden can help us rebuild it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project co-founders and veteran political strategists Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen to discuss how the toxic culture of reality shows led to the Trump Presidency. They look back at America’s rise to become a global superpower, how Donald Trump has damaged America’s global reputation, and why Joe Biden can help us rebuild it.

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]]> 2650 no The Republican Party and Race with Tara Setmayer This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican communications director and Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the history of the Republican Party’s relationship with race, what has changed from Lincoln to Trump, the reemergence of the confederate flag and our recent ad, “Flag of Treason,” Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests, all of which are happening on the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear more from Tara on her podcast, “Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0000 The Republican Party and Race with Tara Setmayer full 1 3 Politicology Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican communications director and Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the history of the Republican Party’s relationship with race, what has changed from Lincoln to Trump, the reemergence of the confederate flag and our recent ad, “Flag of Treason,” Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests, all of which are happening on the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear more from Tara on her podcast, “Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican communications director and Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the history of the Republican Party’s relationship with race, what has changed from Lincoln to Trump, the reemergence of the confederate flag and our recent ad, “Flag of Treason,” Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests, all of which are happening on the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear more from Tara on her podcast, “Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with former Republican communications director and Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the history of the Republican Party’s relationship with race, what has changed from Lincoln to Trump, the reemergence of the confederate flag and our recent ad, “Flag of Treason,” Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests, all of which are happening on the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can hear more from Tara on her podcast, “Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer.

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]]> 5056 no Trump vs George Conway This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway for a deeper discussion about his involvement with, and change of heart toward, Donald Trump. Ron and George also discuss how the President’s psychological state is affecting the country, and the two looming Supreme Court cases dealing with Trump’s tax returns that are due to set an important legal precedent around presidential power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0000 Trump vs George Conway full 1 2 Politicology Ron Steslow sits down with conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway for a deeper discussion about his involvement with, and change of heart toward, Donald Trump. Ron and George also discuss how the President’s psychological state is affecting the country, and the two looming Supreme Court cases dealing with Trump’s tax returns that are due to set an important legal precedent around presidential power. This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway for a deeper discussion about his involvement with, and change of heart toward, Donald Trump. Ron and George also discuss how the President’s psychological state is affecting the country, and the two looming Supreme Court cases dealing with Trump’s tax returns that are due to set an important legal precedent around presidential power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www.lincolnproject.us). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Ron Steslow sits down with conservative attorney and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway for a deeper discussion about his involvement with, and change of heart toward, Donald Trump. Ron and George also discuss how the President’s psychological state is affecting the country, and the two looming Supreme Court cases dealing with Trump’s tax returns that are due to set an important legal precedent around presidential power.

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