Politicon: How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along with Clay Aiken

I have liked this show for the most part. I genuinely feel Clay wants to and tries to get along with people he doesn’t agree with. And I don’t agree with him politically. But I like him very much amd enjoy listening to him.

Who I DON’T like listening to? His first guest of 2021. If this podcast is supposed to be about hey if along maybe don’t have a completely partisan egomaniac who calls Trump all kinds of names and puts anyone who voted for him on the defense. I tried to listen. I want to he... more

Clay, first of all, I want to say how much I enjoy this podcast, I’ve listen to every single episode and I am always excited when the new one posts each week, which I listen to right away. I did have a thought about something you said on the most recent episode: you were talking about the electoral college and similar institutions that are somewhat biased in that they provide benefit to one side more than the other, and you said that getting rid of the electoral college would just basically piss... more

I didn't pay too much attention to politics beyond headlines until this year, and this podcast came out at a great time. I love Clay Aiken as a host and find him very entertaining and he keeps conversations going. He also doesn't seem to shut down or out opinions he may disagree with! As hard as it can be to listen to people who I don't agree with, learning about their point of view is helpful and good in many ways, and I actually appreciate that this podcast isn't just about me listening to onl... more

This podcast has a) great guests from all political spectrums; b) a fantastic host in Clay Aiken, who keeps things moving (and sane); and c) thoughtful discussion. This is an appointment podcast for me.

Interesting and well-spoken guests and hosts. Was not familiar with Clay Aiken's political work before this, but I love his and his guests analyses of the pandemic. Great for quarentine listening!

I’ve only listened to a few episodes but so far I like it! I like that Clay is a mediator and brings on people from different sides of the political spectrum.

In a time where we need to be extra tuned into our political landscape, this is a great way to hear varying opinions that aren’t fed or constructed by biased sources

Very excited to hear more and get such a clear picture of the different mindsets of our country. This podcast is easy to digest since it is so conversational, which is great for anyone turned off by regular news sources or most political podcasts.

If you’re looking for an honest conversation with many opinions at the table listen ... more

I do not regularly listen to political podcasts, but as election season nears I decided to try listening to more political-centric shows to better inform myself. This podcast is an excellent, easy way to get your feet wet in the sometimes crazy, scary political climate the U.S. is experiencing in 2020. Clay Aiken as a host is enjoyable, he does a good job of staying on topic and keeping his guests accountable. Which I think is very important in keeping a listener engaged and connected to the ove... more

This podcast touches on all the hard hitting topics you need to know about. Subscribe to keep up with great interviews and discussions relevant to everybody.

I’m not usually one for “getting political” but with the current state of the world, it was time to check my privilege and work on finding ways to learn more about what’s going on in current events. This podcast is a great way to dip my toes into consuming more political content. I was worried about the episodes turning into heated debates, but Clay is a great moderator who works to keep everything civil and make sure everyone’s point of view is heard. I really like learning more about people, s... more

Great Podcast! Offers political takes on current events from guests both on the right and left. I think it’s important to hear the point of view of both sides, no matter how much you may agree/ disagree with what they’re saying. Clay Aiken does a great job asking important questions and keeping the conversations focused. Definitely worth checking out!

Clay Aiken leads this amazing podcast about politics in a way that isn’t boring and is very entertaining!

I love how he has a diverse panel, full of different ideas.

Clay also is perfect at reigning in the conversations and making sure the guests don’t get too heated / stay on point.

If you’re looking for a great podcast to keep you up to date on current events, look no further than Politicon!

I’ll admit off the bat, I’m not typically one for political media. I tend to get very frustrated by it all and wind up turning it off. However, I can say that this podcast did not cause me that anguish. It’s very clear off the bat that the discussion crosses party lines and I appreciated that greatly. Clay Aiken often will ask questions as well, to ensure understanding of a topic and someone’s view point, which I find to be very helpful and reinforces that this is more educational than anything.... more

This podcast tackles political issues in our society today with help from guests from both the right and the left. I’m pretty firm in my own political leanings, but it’s always important to hear from both sides before forming an educated opinion, and this podcast does a great job of showcasing both sides of an issue. And Clay Aiken is a great host. He keeps his guests on track and asks important questions to steer the conversation. It’s informative and interesting, definitely worth checking out!... more

Offers a balanced view of where members on both side of the political aisle fall on relevant issues and current events, while also providing background on the events themselves to keep listeners up to speed. As a host, Clay Aiken has a very calming voice that’s nice to listen to, and he’s also honest and straight to the point in his delivery while giving guests their chance to take the spotlight and speak on issues that impact them directly. I like how the podcast features a range of guests pass... more