Episodes

  • Harris Heads to the Border—The Weekly Roundup (LIVE from DC!)

    Harris Heads to the Border—The Weekly Roundup (LIVE from DC!)
    Oct 5 2024
    To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we have a special crossover episode with The Latino Vote Podcast. We talk about Kamala Harris’s trip to the southern border and shift in messaging on border security. Then, we discuss Donald Trump leaning into Christian “spiritual warfare” and how it could shape challenges to the election. Later, we dive into the Wall Street Journal’s analysis of the increase in reliance on government spending and how it is shaping both parties’ push for populist economic policies. Finally, Ron, Mike, and Chuck answer questions from the live audience. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Chuck Rocha (Founder of Solidarity Strategies) Segments this week: (03:51) Harris goes to the southern border (16:05) Trump leans into spiritual warfare (26:45) Increasing reliance on government spending (36:28) Audience questions Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/ChuckRocha Related readings Segment 1: CNN - Harris tries to turn the tables on Trump by embracing the border as a key issue | CNN Politics Segment 2: Twitter - Response to Trump tweet The Bulwark - How ‘Left Behind’ Got Left Behind - by Matthew D. Taylor Pew - In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters' Preferences Mirror 2020 Salt Lake Tribune - LDS Republican Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, endorses Kamala Harris for president Segment 3: WSJ - Americans Are More Reliant Than Ever on Government Aid - WSJ Q&A: Watch Deadlock: An Election Story—https://bit.ly/3zJvsNQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Beeper Bombs and Iranian Missiles

    Beeper Bombs and Iranian Missiles
    Oct 2 2024
    For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this conversation, John Spencer, an urban warfare expert, discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. He explains the differences between Hezbollah and Hamas, the implications of Iran's involvement, and the evolving nature of warfare, including precision strikes and tactical innovations. Spencer emphasizes the importance of understanding the global stakes and America's role in maintaining the international order amidst these conflicts. Segments to look forward to: (01:24) The Current Situation in the Middle East (04:16) Understanding Hezbollah vs. Hamas (12:22) Iran's Role, Imminent Missile Attacks, and Escalation Risks Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Bracing For Another Contested Election—The Weekly Roundup

    Bracing For Another Contested Election—The Weekly Roundup
    Sep 28 2024
    To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity and what could happen if Donald Trump contests the results of the November election. Then, we’ll discuss Vice President Harris’s comment saying she’d support removing the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the scandals embroiling Mark Robinson, the candidate running for Governor of North Carolina, his inflammatory posts, and how the Robinson scandals could impact Republicans up and down the ticket. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Geoff Duncan (Fmr. GA Lt. Governor) Idrees Kahloon (Washington Bureau Chief for The Economist) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (03:02) Election Integrity (27:36) The Filibuster Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/GeoffDuncanGA https://x.com/imkahloon https://x.com/madrid_mike Related readings Segment 1: The Economist - What will happen if America’s election result is contested? USA Today - Georgia's election board passed a controversial hand-count rule: Here's what to know The Hill - Romney on possible Trump retribution: 'I would take him at his word' Segment 2: NPR - Harris says she would support ending the filibuster to bring back Roe v. Wade CNN - Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’ | CNN Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • ENCORE: Why We Buy

    ENCORE: Why We Buy
    Sep 25 2024
    For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In our digital age, people have grown to see social media platforms as mere tools and applications. Marcus Collins, the award-winning marketer, former digital strategist for Beyoncé, and author of "For The Culture", argues otherwise. Join host Ron Steslow as he sits down with Marcus to unravel the deep-seated influence of culture on social media and our daily choices. Marcus elaborates on his assertion that "social media is people" and why understanding this fundamental idea changes our approach to digital platforms. He also delves into the crucial role of culture in hyperpolarization and how it weaves into the fabric of our society. Segments to look forward to: (01:20) How Marcus came to study culture: "I feel like I'm at my best when I'm helping people realize the best version of themselves…” (04:26) The connection between marketing and psychology (08:42) The importance of purpose in advertising: "Start with what you believe and when you start with what you believe people who see the world the way you do go, 'Finally, someone said it. That's my person.'” (17:02) The influence of culture on consumer choice (20:40) The connection between culture and politics (24:00) Case study: How Patagonia leveraged culture to build their brand You Should Read For the Culture: https://amzn.to/3QjLDaH Check out Predictably Rational by Dan Ariely: https://amzn.to/3rPeWHL Follow Ron and Marcus on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/marctothec For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Dogs, Cats, and a Very Online Campaign —The Weekly Roundup

    Dogs, Cats, and a Very Online Campaign —The Weekly Roundup
    Sep 20 2024
    This week, we discuss the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump and who’s most responsible for rhetoric that encourages political violence. Then, we’ll discuss the spreading rumors about migrants eating pets, Trump’s very online campaign, and the attempt to backfill outright lies with spurious evidence of plausibility. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about how articles on Wikipedia are manipulated and why you should beware of what you read there. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Sen. Arlen Specter) Segments this week: (02:33) The second assassination attempt (23:16) Dogs, cats, and a very online campaign Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/AndyKroll https://twitter.com/wednesdaysnyder Related readings Segment 1: NYT - Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest - The New York Times The Dispatch -Trump’s Cynical Hypocrisy on Extreme Rhetoric - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Axios -Lawmakers' own security fears drive Secret Service push Segment 2: WSJ - How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True - WSJ CNBC - Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • ENCORE: Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat

    ENCORE: Rank The Vote, Rock The Boat
    Sep 18 2024
    For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Imagine a world where candidates no longer need to pander to the extremes, where minor candidates don’t tip elections one way or another, and where your vote can truly represent your values. Sounds like a dream, right? States like Alaska and Maine are already proving it's possible. And they’re doing it with Ranked Choice Voting. In this episode host Ron Steslow and Deb Otis (Director of Research at Fair Vote) break down ranked choice voting, how it works, the way it’s changing politics in states like Alaska and Maine, and what it could mean for other campaigns and how it could help us reign in extremism. Segments to look forward to: (02:12) How Deb started working on Ranked Choice Voting reform (03:05) What Ranked Choice Voting is and how it differs from our current system (07:40) Different forms of Ranked Choice Voting (12:00) How Ranked Choice Voting pushes candidates to appeal to more of the electorate (14:36) Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primary elections (17:30) The impact on extremist candidates like Sarah Palin in the 2022 Alaska House Race (20:50) How Ranked Choice Voting helped Lisa Murkowski hold off a primary challenge from her right (22:01) The repeal effort in Alaska (28:48) How Ranked Choice Voting has changed the way states are governed (31:51) Ranked choice voting in New York City primaries (35:35) Why Democrats are fighting Ranked Choice Voting in Nevada (43:37) What other states can learn from Alaska and Maine (47:47) Using Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primary elections. Learn more about Fair Vote: https://fairvote.org/ Learn about how Ranked Choice Voting is being used in presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/3QXWwz0 Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Trump Takes The Bait—The Weekly Roundup

    Trump Takes The Bait—The Weekly Roundup
    Sep 13 2024
    To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Then, we consider the implications of Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsing Kamala Harris. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer a listener question and talk about electoral reforms that could improve voting and reinvigorate our democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:14) The debate (36:08) Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Harris Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Listen to The Lobby Shop: https://bit.ly/3Y094tp Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/LPDonovan Related readings Segment 2: Politico - Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters - POLITICO The Dispatch - Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul - The Dispatch LA Times - The problem with Liz Cheney's Kamala Harris endorsement - Los Angeles Times The Dispatch - There’s One More Thing Liz Cheney Could Do to Thwart Trump - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Campaign to Annoy Economists

    The Campaign to Annoy Economists
    Sep 12 2024
    For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Host Ron Steslow welcomes economist ​​Scott Lincicome (Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute) to Politicology to discuss the economic policies of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They dive into the challenges of economic news coverage and common misconceptions, the rise of economic populism and its impact on policy, and then dive into specific policy proposals from both presidential campaigns. Segments to look forward to: (01:03) Frustration with news coverage of economics (04:41) The rise of economic populism (10:13) No Tax on Tips (13:54) Tariffs (22:05) Deportation (22:58) Presidential authority in shaping economic policies (26:51) Grocery price gouging Read Scott’s piece in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/4dW0ukz Follow Ron and Scott on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/scottlincicome https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins