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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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64:53

Situationships with the CCP

Politicology ·

2025/08/14

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

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70:08

Cartographic Warfare—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/08/08

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

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65:03

Encore: The Real Cost of Cheap Food

Politicology ·

2025/08/06

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

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63:08

Censorship And Bathtub Gin—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/08/02

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

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92:23

Epstein, Encryption, and Vanishing Trust—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/07/26

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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78:54

ENCORE: Dr. Catherine Sanderson on Becoming Moral Rebels

Politicology ·

2025/07/24

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

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16:30

Unscripted: A Politicology Gathering

Politicology ·

2025/07/21

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

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35:10

ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 2

Politicology ·

2025/07/17

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)

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83:59

The End of Politics—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/07/11

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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32:47

ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 1

Politicology ·

2025/07/10

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

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73:36

AI Cold War—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/07/04

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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52:59

TAPPED: Susan Del Percio on Mamdani’s win

Politicology ·

2025/07/02

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

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76:24

Surveillance Dollars Are Here—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/06/27

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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51:48

[+] Fight For This Flag

Politicology ·

2025/06/25

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

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75:14

Operation Rising Lion—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/06/21

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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99:12

In Debt We Trust—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/06/13

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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36:05

Privacy vs The Machines

Politicology ·

2025/06/11

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

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89:06

The Front Line of Freedom—The Weekly

Politicology ·

2025/06/06

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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70:00

Operation Spider Web

Politicology ·

2025/06/05

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

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89:43

Original Sin—The Weekly Roundup

Politicology ·

2025/05/31

Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donateTo 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

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