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Checks and Balance from The Economist

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Unlock American politics with The Economist’s John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard and James Bennet. Taking one big theme every week, they dig into the data, the ideas and the history behind it. Politicians, pollsters and political scientists join them to discuss where the great experiment of American democracy is headed. Published every Friday.

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John Prideaux
Host of Checks and Balance and US editor at The Economist.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Winter’s Defense of the Electoral College is Sophmoric

    Oh, sure it makes any needed recounts “simpler…” Adam just conveniently omits mention that each state has different voting rules which allows one party dominated states — usually red — to mess about with voting rules, ballots (remember hanging chads?) & generally put a finger on the scale for their favored party before, during & after balloting.

    Maybe hire smarter millennials? He’s just as bad as Idriss C. Miss Fasman.

    Added 6/1: yes, this podcast keeps getting stupider & stupider. Maybe the ... more

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    CaityC
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent discussion on crypto. More please

    Really important subject, very well covered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hjsbheath
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Da Pope

    And what’s wrong with a tomato pie? Chicago style dog comment saves the rating!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jo-hann
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Friday Listening

    If possible, please start releasing this earlier on Friday mornings (Eastern time) like you used to. I really enjoy the show and look forward to listening every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wire to Wire
    United States5 months ago
  • Some of the guests are ludicrous

    In trying to achieve "balance," they routinely invite total maniacs on to champion the "other side" of an issue that is objectively one-sided. You can't just try to force the truth to fit squarely between two positions.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fofe84
    Canada6 months ago

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Critiques highlight moments where the content may feel repetitive or overly focused on certain narratives, signaling a desire for broader topic coverage.
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The hosts are often commended for their engaging discussions and depth of analysis, making complex political issues more accessible.
Listeners find value in the diverse range of expert guests featured, which enriches the quality of discussions and supports a variety of viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the high level of insight and information provided, describing it as indispensable for understanding American politics.

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Checks and Balance: Well enough alone?
Q: What does all this mean in practical terms for the package of aid that President Joe Biden would like to get through Congress?
Idrees explains that Biden has requested Congress to appropriate around $100 billion, with a significant amount allocated for Ukraine amidst a backdrop of political divisions.
Checks and Balance: Well enough alone?
Q: Idrees, why did you get so into this subject and why now?
Idrees discusses the historical context of the Republican Party's shift back towards isolationism, linking it to earlier sentiments from the 1920s.
Checks and Balance: Year all about it
Q: What are some of the indicators you'll be watching for the next election?
Consumer confidence, Biden's approval rating, and the favorability perceptions of both candidates will be key indicators to watch.
Checks and Balance: Year all about it
Q: John, would you expect polls to move around less than would normally be the case during the course of a presidential election because the two candidates are so familiar?
Yes, there could be less movement due to their familiarity, but consequential shifts in polls are still possible depending on external factors.
Checks and Balance: Biden or bust
Q: Do you think that feeling of malaise among Democratic voters is the result of worries about the president's age, or a repudiation of his policies in office?
Dean Phillips asserts age is a critical issue deterring support for Biden, alongside his policies not meeting current needs.

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