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  • 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: podcast@politicology.com.
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  • The ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly Roundup

    The ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly Roundup
    May 3 2024
    To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) James Lavish (co-managing partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) Segments this week: (04:50) Money (39:00) Trump’s Time Magazine Story (48:30) Arizona [Politicology+] RFK Jr’s surprising performance with younger and Latino voters, what’s driving that appeal, and what it could mean for this election cycle. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Read James’s substack: https://jameslavish.substack.com/ 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://twitter.com/jameslavish https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare | CNN Business Bloomberg - US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Lowest Level Since July 2022 - Bloomberg Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO Segment 2: Time Magazine - Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like | TIME WSJ - Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence - WSJ Politico - Mitch McConnell continues to break with Trump on immunity claims - POLITICO Segment 3: NYT - Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law - The New York Times Politico-Arizona legislature repeals 1864 abortion law - POLITICO NPR - Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban : NPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Briefly, Perfectly Human

    Briefly, Perfectly Human
    May 2 2024
    Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End. Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula? (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): 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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • “Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup

    “Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup
    Apr 26 2024
    To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the Ukraine and Israel aid package and whether Mike Johnson might actually be a capable speaker. Then we’ll discuss the anti-Israel encampments at college campuses across the country. Finally, we’ll talk about the “safe space” election and how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are only talking to friendly media Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:32) Speaker Johnson puts country over crazy (21:40) The anti-Israel encampments at college campuses (40:21) Biden and Trump stick to friendly media [Politicology+] Are you frustrated with non-stop fundraising text messages and emails? For this week’s Politocology+ episode, Zack and Ron dish on a few of the unsavory strategies and tactics campaigns and PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our 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://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: The Atlantic - The Accidental Speaker NYT - How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine - The New York Times Politico - How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine - POLITICO Vanity Fair - The Motion to Vacate Mike Johnson Seems Pretty Darn Motionless | Vanity Fair Segment 2: NYT - Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow The Atlantic - The Unreality of Columbia’s ‘Liberated Zone’ - The Atlantic NYT - Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia - The New York Times WP - Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread - The Washington Post FP - Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC | The Free Press Segment 3: Axios - How Biden, Trump favor safe spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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Honest introspective on what occurred and why

I believe the questions that most rationale thinking Americans have would be able to find meaningful discussion and maybe some answers too, particularly on what our Constitution says and what it does not. A promise made is a promise owed, Democracy is not easy. Shows us all how to Act in order to protect our Republic. It is not violence and it is not to over throw the very institutions promised to protect us All.

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totally partisan, not news

I would not say this is a podcast to get information about political issues, which is what I was hoping for. Its for people who agree with the speakers. Completely partisan. I did not enjoy what is listened to. Its no different than the mainstream media, just meant to sensational and trigger listeners.

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