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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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01:15:21

Episode 211: American Society Lives with COVID

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2021/03/01

This week on Polilogue, we look at how leaders attempt to get the next phase of normalcy as COVID continues to be a threat. Governor Andy Beshear from Kentucky prioritized teacher vacinnes and getting children into schools. Meanwhile, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota deflects the criticisms about the death toll in her state. We continue to wait for guidance from Dr. Fauci and other public health officials regarding the transmissibility of vaccinated people. ChaptersIntroductionQuality: Kentucky

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01:10:06

Episode 210: Crisis in Texas

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2021/02/22

This week on Polilogue, we examine the questions and conversations about the crisis in Texas. Millions of people were without electricity or water for days during a winter storm. In less than a week, dozens of lives were lost, people suffered and went hungry, and billions of dollars in property and infrastructure were damaged. How did an energy-rich state like Texas drop the ball the minute the temperatures dropped? We also continue to look at the language and recommendations by public health

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01:08:39

Episode 209: Missing Questions

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2021/02/15

This week on Polilogue, the Director of the CDC re-appears. It remains unclear if and how the Biden administration will stick with the science to determine if schools should reopen. Either way, the Director of the CDC leans on very little data to communicate these new public health guidances. We also discuss the importance of recognizing which questions weren’t being asked. ChaptersIntroductionPower Player of the WeekStealing Insight The Maga Siege (New Details) Missing Questions CDC

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01:04:50

Episode 208: Impending Impeachment

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2021/02/08

This week on Polilogue, we look at the conversations that took place on the Sunday shows with Republican senators about the impending impeachment trial. Very few Republicans were were willing to suggest clear accountability measures against the former president who encouraged an insurrection at the Capitol. We also spoke about President Biden’s proposed COVID relief bill. Some shows put their attention on people suffering, other shows focused on the Washington insider baseball game.

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01:06:00

Episode 207: Case for Relief

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2021/02/01

This week on Polilogue, we examine how journalists are interrogating Biden’s proposed COVID Relief bill. We question if and how Republican priorities should be included in the Biden package. We also examine access, equity, and changes to the COVID vaccination rollout. ChaptersIntroductionN Quality: Republican Voices on MTPB Quality: Firm Questions, Competent AnswersN Questionable: Vague Questions on FNS B Questionable: Inaccurate summaries N Politics: Interrogating Biden’s COVID Relief PlanB

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01:15:05

Episode 206: Responsibility & Reflection

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2021/01/25

This week on Polilogue, we discuss if and how Republicans will levy any consequences on President Trump. We also review the extensive interview with Dr. Deborah Birx on Face the Nation, which illuminates the destructive chaos of the Trump White House during a deadly pandemic. ChaptersIntroductionMissing COVID Questions & AnswersUncertain Certainty from Jon KarlResponsibility in the SenateBirx Looks BackThe Missing Filibuster ExplainerTrump’s Thriving LiesShow RatingsDialogue Challenge Shows

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01:17:11

Episode 205: GOP Shakeups

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2021/01/18

This week on Polilogue, we discuss how the Republican Party is coming to terms with the Trump base. We also discuss which Republicans are dissenting and how they are expressing their dissent. We reflect on a powerful interview with Congressman Jamie Raskin, who is leading the impeachment charge while also surviving a painful personal loss. ChaptersIntroductionGOP Reckoning Not a Politician Lackluster persuasionJournalistic Theft Impeachment & Humanity Republican Accountability New Republican

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01:29:23

Episode 204: Attack on Democracy

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2021/01/11

This week on Polilogue, we discuss the horrifying attack on the US Capitol by Trump a rabid mob and white supremacist domestic terrorists. We analyze the half a dozen ways the shows explained Wednesday’s gut-wrenching attack and we share what we’re expecting next in forthcoming news coverage. ChaptersIntroductionHow the Attack was CharacterizedLack of PreparationTrump the Instigator The Republican Party’s RoleDemanding Accountability Looking AheadDialogue Challenge Shows discussedState of the Union

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01:22:07

Episode 203: The Maddening Vaccination Rollout

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2021/01/04

The vaccination rollout is moving at a snail pace. Vulnerable nursing home residents wait in limbo for their promised vaccine. for A cohort of Republican senators are attempting a last ditch effort to prevent the certification of the electoral college votes. All eyes on Georgia this week to determine control of the Senate. ChaptersIntroductionQuality: Qanon ExplainerQuality: The Case for Voting RightsQuestionable: New House RulesQuestionable: Waiting Nursing Homes Journalism: Vaccination Rollout

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01:25:27

Episode 202: Republicans Split With Trump

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2020/12/28

The COVID economic relief bill passes — just barely — in the nick of time. Nine months into a global pandemic, the public health messaging from administration officials still flounders. One voice on Face the Nation remains steady. Republicans seem fed up with the whiplash policy priorities of the Trump administration. ChaptersIntroductionQuality: Holiday Book ClubQuality: Biden ReviewQuestionable: Expert InterviewQuestionable: COVID MessagingJournalism: Appreciating GottliebJournalism: Reporter

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Episode 201: Of Hacks and Coups

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2020/12/21

We can hardly keep up with the TOP stories this week—from the new cybersecurity hack by Russia to the Presiden't’s flirtation with turning America into a military dictatorship. Using our new structure, we cover it all—and more! As we lead into this holiday week! ChaptersIntroductionQuestionable MomentsQuality Moment on CybersecurityThe Journalism DiscussionQuality Moments from Joe Kennedy and Mary DalyPolitical Standout - Future Cabinet MembersPolitical Standout - The Future of the GOPShow

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01:27:05

Episode 200: A Polilogue Shake Up

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2020/12/14

For our 200th episode, we decided to change up the structure and examine the Sunday shows with a new lens. Brendan viewed 3 shows: State of the Union, Face the Nation, and Meet the Press. Naomi watched Fox News Sunday and This Week. And so without knowing what happened on the other’s shows, we shared with each other what stood out. From both political and journalistic standpoints, we had a lot to unpack! ChaptersIntroductionQuestionable/Quality MomentThe Politics MomentThe Journalism MomentShow

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01:18:54

Episode 199: Covid Relief on the Table

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2020/12/07

Almost six months since the supplemental federal unemployment benefits expired, Congress is finally seriously considering a new relief bill. Americans are desperate for economic support. Businesses want to keep their doors open. State and local jurisdictions are struggling to balance their budgets. On today’s episode, we dissect the arguments from bipartisan members of the group pushing this new $908 billion proposal. We also look at emerging news of the Coronavirus Vaccine—which is expected to

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Episode 198: A Holiday Surge?

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2020/11/30

As millions of Americans return home after traveling for Thanksgiving, public health officials went on the Sunday shows to give advice and amplify warnings. Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force reiterated that there are actionable steps people can take to reduce the spread of the virus, especially if Americans celebrated the holiday with friends or family outside of their personal pod. We also discuss the fallout of President Trump’s baseless allegations of massive voter fraud. Most

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01:09:00

Episode 197: Vaccine Messaging Strategy

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2020/11/23

It’s been almost two weeks since the election was called for Joe Biden… and (still), President Donald Trump has yet to concede. President Trump’s legal team continues to flounder, and now we are seeing the Biden transition team strategically respond and plan for January 20. Today on Polilogue, we also discuss the developing coronavirus vaccine that is likely just weeks away from being administered. Will people trust the vaccine? And if they do, when and where will the vaccine be available

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01:04:09

Episode 196: Tolerating a Tantrum

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2020/11/16

It’s been almost two weeks since the presidential election and eight days since the election was called for Joe Biden… and yet, President Donald Trump has yet to concede. The Trump Campaign continues to pursue legal recourse though they have yet to win a single legal challenge or provide the American people with any evidence of systemic voter fraud. Today on Polilogue we look at the risks of an incomplete transition or underprepared Biden administration. We also discuss yet ANOTHER Covid surge as

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01:32:38

Episode 195: A New Era

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2020/11/09

After five days, television networks finally called the 2020 Presidential election: Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States of America. Kamala Harris will be the first woman and person of color to serve as the nation’s Vice President. President Donald Trump will end his term being the only one term president who has been impeached or resigned and also lost the popular vote. Today on Polilogue, we review our biggest media impressions from Election Week. We also examine how the

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Episode 194: Ballot Countdown

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2020/11/02

The Presidential 2020 election is less than 48 hours and the Sunday shows, understandably, focused their shows entirely on the state of the race. Today on Polilogue, we explore how the shows explain their polls and how they contextualize the campaigns’ messaging. We also examine what else could be motivating people’s votes in the final few days. REMINDER: We are taking emails, tweets, and voice memos this week! Please send us any and all election news observations that catches your attention this

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01:16:24

Episode 193: New Election Perspectives

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2020/10/26

The 2020 election is just around the corner and the Sunday shows explained just what is at stake. Several Senate elections that were originally expected to win alongside President Trump are now toss ups. Today on Polilogue we look at the discussions that took place on the Sunday talk shows about the presidential election, the Senate races, and the now third spike in Covid cases. ChaptersIntroductionHighlight / LowlightElection MomentumCOVID SpikesShow RankingsDialogue Challenge Shows discussedFace

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Episode 192: The Final Debate Trump vs. Biden

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2020/10/23

In this special episode, we analyze the final presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. We look critically at all sides of the debate. We divide our episode into three segments: Kristen Welker’s outstanding moderation, President Trump’s constrained temperament, and how Vice President Biden sets the record straight. CHAPTERS:IntroductionFirst ImpressionsKristen Welker ShinesPresident Trump Tones it DownJoe Biden’s VisionWho Won the Debate?End of Debate Season

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