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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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69:10

“Fur-Lined Handcuffs” — The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/03/15

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

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64:59

Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 2

Politicology ·

2024/03/13

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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67:12

Sleepy Joe Wakes Up— The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/03/08

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

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55:10

Where Have All The Democrats Gone?—Part 1

Politicology ·

2024/03/06

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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69:31

IVF vs The Border— The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/03/01

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

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61:25

Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 2

Politicology ·

2024/02/28

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

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84:19

Laces And Legacies — The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/02/23

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

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46:46

Your Face Belongs To Us — Part 1

Politicology ·

2024/02/22

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

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82:39

Grandpa v. Grandpa —The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/02/17

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

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57:37

Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 1

Politicology ·

2024/02/15

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

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57:58

Democracy’s Christian Enemies — Part 2

Politicology ·

2024/02/15

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

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83:31

MAGA Meltdown — The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/02/09

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

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69:59

Joe Cohn Wants To Reason With An Unreasonable Congress

Politicology ·

2024/02/08

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

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68:35

Republicans’ Border Bluff—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/02/02

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

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76:26

Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid

Politicology ·

2024/01/31

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

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82:25

It’s Go Time —The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/01/26

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

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24:59

[+] AI, Elections, and Embedded Values [Preview]

Politicology ·

2024/01/26

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

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59:01

ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 1

Politicology ·

2024/01/24

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

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55:38

ENCORE: The Power of Silence — Part 2

Politicology ·

2024/01/24

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

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67:19

The Buzzsaw Primary —The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2024/01/20

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)

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