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Politicology

Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments:

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44:33

The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars

Politicology ·

2025/01/23

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

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81:22

Fires & Fault Lines—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2025/01/18

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis 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

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47:02

Sen. Ron Wyden: 'It Takes Chutzpah’ to Fight for Privacy

Politicology ·

2025/01/15

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

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75:11

Mega-MAGA Moonshot—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2025/01/10

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis 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

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45:14

January 6th: A Public Defender’s Story

Politicology ·

2025/01/06

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

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35:06

ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2

Politicology ·

2025/01/02

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,

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38:00

ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1

Politicology ·

2025/01/02

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,

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93:26

America Is Not The Arsenal of Democracy—The Weekly...

Politicology ·

2024/12/21

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis 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

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51:42

ENCORE: Celeste Headlee on Having Better Conversations

Politicology ·

2024/12/18

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.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:17

Assassin Fandom—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/12/13

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis 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

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38:55

ENCORE: Does giving make you happy? with Dr....

Politicology ·

2024/12/12

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

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90:43

Around the World with Hagar Chemali—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/12/06

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis 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

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59:07

ENCORE: Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom

Politicology ·

2024/12/04

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

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62:03

Politicology Mailbag

Politicology ·

2024/11/29

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

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38:57

ENCORE: The Future of Food

Politicology ·

2024/11/28

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

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46:41

[+] Enemies of Privacy [PREVIEW]

Politicology ·

2024/11/25

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusMike 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

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81:12

The M Word—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/11/23

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

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42:09

ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2

Politicology ·

2024/11/20

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

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37:09

ENCORE: Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1

Politicology ·

2024/11/20

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

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72:21

Changing Of The Guard—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/11/15

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

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