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Polilogue

Polilogue dives into the conversations that dominate the Sunday morning political shows.We look at the policymaker, the politician, and the journalist—because each is critical and each demands criticism.With extensive audio clips from the Sunday shows, Polilogue is released in time for your Monday commute.

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Episode 271: Solving Guns in Crime (Part 2)

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2022/05/02

In this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 5 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is the second part of our discussion on guns used in crime. Last week we talked about how guns are used to resolve disputes—this week, we’re focusing on how guns are used to gain respect and social standing. The question is: can we reduce this kind of gun violence without the need for gun control legislation? This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project

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00:18:03

Episode 270: Solving Guns in Crime and Disputes

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2022/04/25

In this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 4 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is Part 4. This part introduces the issue of guns used in crime and one of the top reasons guns are used violently—resolving disputes. How can we reduce this kind of gun violence without the need for gun control legislation? This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go

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00:17:22

Episode 269: Solving Guns for Sport (Part 2)

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2022/04/18

In this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 3 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is Part 3. This part explores another dimension of another top reason why people own guns—sport. Last week we talked about the idea for gun subscription service. Let’s take another look at this and see if we can tackle this from a different angle.This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form

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Episode 268: Solving Guns for Sport

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2022/04/11

In this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 2 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This part explores the other top reason why people own guns—sports and hunting. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing laws. Not because laws are a bad idea or a good

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Episode 267: Solving Guns for Protection

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2022/04/04

In this special episode—which is six years in the making—Brendan finally shares with the world the first chapter of his Solving Guns project. Solving Guns is a project that started with one question: How do you solve gun violence in the face of legislative inaction? Thus began a years-long journey to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing laws. Not because laws are a bad idea or a good idea—but

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Episode 266: The Silent Cohost

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2022/03/21

In this special episode, we introduce the audience to a new member of the Polilogue team. We’re excited to be back with a new episode with new content next week! Contact usEmail us at podcast@polilogue.com or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle.Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our own pocket. If you’d like to support the show with a one-time or recurring donation, please visit our donate page here. Or leave a review on

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01:03:32

Episode 265: Centering the Ukraine Story

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2022/03/14

There’s much much (justifiable and needed) coverage about the risks and courage of Ukrainians standing up to President Putin. That said, the Sunday morning political shows have a mission beyond informing the public about the latest events—their mission seeks to elevate dialogue about US policy. Today on Polilogue we ask: how did the shows do at that function on the topic of Ukraine. We also go deeper on the US decision to scrap the deal to provide Ukraine fighter aircraft. Shows discussedState of

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Episode 264: The 101 on No-Fly Zones

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2022/03/07

Today on Polilogue, we look at how the shows explain and talk about a no-fly zone over Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is essentially begging western allies to impose a no-fly zone and provide concrete defense of Russia’s aggression. The US and NATO partners have all denied this request. The Biden Administration, in particular, has zero interest in engaging in direct military conflict with Russia, citing concerns that it would trigger an all-out war with Russia. Democratic and Republican

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01:09:37

Episode 263: Missing Context in a Complicated Story

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2022/02/28

Today on Polilogue, we note how American news organizations can miss the mark of foreign affairs stories. Usually these stories are not as giant as the Ukraine-Russia escalation, so we read a headline or two about a tanker stuck in the Suez Canal and leave it at that. But now, with over a hundred thousand Russian soldiers having invaded Ukraine, tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to border nations, and average citizens making Molotov cocktails in an attempt to defend their country, it’s

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00:58:57

Episode 262: A Practically Perfect Ukraine Show

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2022/02/21

Today on Polilogue, we note the excellent show design of Face the Nation, which had a near-perfect episode. They nailed the bookings, story angles and story perspectives to explain a compelling and complicated situation in Ukraine. We also look at notable questions that went above and beyond to explain the stakes of this growing escalation. Shows discussedState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCFace the Nation on CBSMeet the Press on NBCLinksThe excellent song “You’ll Be Back”

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Episode 261: The Comeback of Political Panels

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2022/02/14

Today on Polilogue, we examine the use of political panels. Are they worth it? Should they come back in their original form after the long COVID hiatus on some shows? This could be an opportunity for the shows to breathe some life into their structure. They could reexamine if and how political panels could be worth it in their hour block. But sneak peak: the shows haven’t done that. Many political panels are back and as lazy as ever. They are full of hot takes with little purpose other than to

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Episode 260: The Right Russia Questions

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2022/02/07

Today on Polilogue, we treat the escalating crisis along the border of Ukraine with the seriousness it deserves. Even if the hosts are a little questionable in some of their questions. We also consider how focus groups and the issue of bipartisanship are typically covered by the Sunday Shows. Shows discussedState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCFace the Nation on CBSMeet the Press on NBCContact usEmail us at podcast@polilogue.com or you can send us your feedback

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Episode 259: Fresh Takes and SCOTUS Fails

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2022/01/31

Today on Polilogue, we take a spin throughout several interviews on Face the Nation and then dissect the story of the Supreme Court. First, we reflect on the fact that Margaret Brennan often books more compelling guests and asks more noteworthy questions than her Sunday counterparts. We then ask why the Sunday news shows (and the media ecosystem more broadly) seems so unwilling to critically examine an entire branch of the US Federal Government—-the Supreme Court itself. Shows discussedState of the

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Episode 258: Biden Year One Review

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2022/01/24

Finally! Polilogue is talking POLITICS. After weeks of resisting the narrative that everything in politics has to be viewed through the lens of the presidency, we accept the premise and dive deep on Biden’s first year. Analyzing the insights from the hosts, guests, and representatives of both sides of the aisle, we try to understand what it means for Biden’s year ahead. We also consider what drives some people crazy about Chuck Todd and we catch up with the latest news out of the January 6

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Episode 257: The Voting Rights Debate

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2022/01/17

The Biden administration has tabled their Build Back Better efforts and is onto another legislative priority: voting rights. Today on Polilogue, we discuss whether the Sunday shows succeed in explaining where the bill is in the legislative process and/or if they successfully explained the White House’s strategy in making this happen. We also discuss whether, as a news consumer, one angle is more valuable than another. Shows discussedState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCFace

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Episode 256: A Surge of Critical Questions

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2022/01/10

On our first post-COVID (but not post-pandemic) episode, we discuss…you guessed it…COVID! But today’s Sunday shows provided a series of fascinating examples of new issues in journalism. First, we dissect two interviews with new NYC Mayor Eric Adams and ask how the hosts have fared covering the complex topic of education. Next, we go deep on an extremely critical interview with CDC Director Walensky on Fox News Sunday. Is there such a thing as being too critical (spoiler alert: no), or too

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Episode 255: New Year Old News

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2022/01/03

Happy New Year! And welcome to 2022! It’s a new year—but we are faced with a lot of old news, particularly on the COVID front. In this short episode, we discuss COVID from a more personal perspective. Resources and LinksExcellent Film Discussion QuestionsThe Lost Daughter on NetflixContact usEmail us at podcast@polilogue.com or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle.Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our own pocket. If you’d

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01:20:43

Episode 254: The Last Shows of the Year

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2021/12/27

For their last episode of 2021, the Sunday political shows used an array of journalistic styles to explore often under-told stories. Today on Polilogue, we go through each show and discuss the noteworthy — and problematic— attempts. Shows discussedState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCFace the Nation on CBSMeet the Press on NBCContact usEmail us at podcast@polilogue.com or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and

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Episode 253: Manchin blows up BBB

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2021/12/20

Manchin is a “no.” We know this because he told us so—on the first episode of Fox News Sunday without the venerated Chris Wallace. On today’s Polilogue, we dissect the Manchin interview and the reactions to it from progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Later in the episode, we take a deep dive into America’s appalling opioid crisis. More than 100,000 Americans died this year from overdose deaths—and 6 in 10 of those were fueled by fentanyl. In a compelling and vital

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00:59:51

Episode 252: One Story, Two Editorial Decisions

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2021/12/13

Today on Polilogue, we go back to some of our show roots: comparisons of shows and editorial decisions! Both This Week and Meet the Press examined the escalating tensions of US-Russia relations. This Week took the approach of utilizing foreign correspondents and subject matter experts. They provided tons of context of Russia’s encroachment on Ukraine. Meet the Press, on the other hand, did not have much in terms of ground setting or context, but Chuck Todd had an exclusive interview with Secretary

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