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New York Times
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United States
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Morena (movimiento De Regeneración Nacional)
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Substack
News Independence
Endowments
Hollywood
United States Supreme Court
United States-Mexico Relations / USMCA
Television Industry

A podcast featuring John Cole of Balloon-Juice.com, New York Times Pitchbot and mistermix of heymistermix.com. The focus is on politics, and specifically the motivations and psychology of the personalities involved.

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Steve Vladek is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center.  He’s been thinking and writing about the Supreme Court for over 20 years, both as a law professor and as a Supreme Court analyst for CNN.

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Etan Nechin is the New York correspondent for Haaretz.  Born in Israel, he was previously a freelancer whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, Haaretz, Vice, Jacobin, Huffington Post, The Independent, Jewish Currents, Medium, Columbia Journ... more

Etan Nechin is the New York correspondent for Haaretz.  Born in Israel, he was previously a freelancer whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, Haaretz, Vice, Jacobin, Huffington Post, The Independent, Jewish Currents, Medium, Columbia Journ... more

Eric Benson began contributing to Texas Monthly in 2014, covering politics, crime, business, and the U.S.-Mexico border and writing cover stories on everything from the supersized gas station chain Buc-ee’s to the Nobel Prize–winning immunologist Jam... more

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Recent Guests

Alex González Ormerod
Director and publisher of the Mexico Political Economist
Mexico Political Economist
Episode: Episode 15: Alex González Ormerod
Jay Watts
Editor of Mexico Solidarity Media; involved with Mexico Solidarity Project
Mexico Solidarity
Episode: Episode 13: Jay Watts on Mexico
Dylan Ris
Writer and musician
Episode: Episode 11: Dylan Ris on Hollywood
Mark Jacob
Esteemed journalist from Chicago with a long history in Chicago media
Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Stop the Presses newsletter
Episode: Episode 9: Mark Jacob on the New York Times
Gary Trauner
Democrat who ran for U.S. House in Wyoming
Former candidate, Wyoming
Episode: Episode 7: Gary Trauner
Genevieve Gunther
Climate change researcher, activist, and writer focused on fossil fuel propaganda
End Climate Silence (founder)
Episode: Episode 6: Genevieve Gunther / Messaging Climate Change
Steve M
Blogger of No More Mister Nice
No More Mister Nice blog
Episode: Episode 5: Steve M.
Oliver Willis
New York Times Pitchbot, political analyst
New York Times Pitchbot
Episode: Personality Crisis Episode 4 - Oliver Willis

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John Cole
Host of the show, often presents political analysis; associated with Balloon-Juice.com and related political commentary networks

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Episode 13: Jay Watts on Mexico
Q: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the current left coalition in Mexico, particularly under Claudia Sheinbaum?
He notes that while there are positive steps like reasserting state-led development and restoring Pemex's central role, the party shows neoliberal tendencies in some areas, such as fast-track investment approvals and limited tax capacity, which constrains broader social programs and agricultural subsidies.
Episode 13: Jay Watts on Mexico
Q: What is the relationship between the left in Mexico and Morena, and how does it differ from left movements in Canada or the United States?
Watts explains that Morena is a broad coalition with roots in the left but not a socialist party, incorporating elements from various left traditions while cooperating with different parties. He emphasizes the distinct historical context in Mexico, including the 1917 Constitution's social rights and a long tradition of left presence within the state, which differs from the left in Canada and the US.
Episode 11: Dylan Ris on Hollywood
Q: Is it harder for musicians to break through these days?
Dylan Ris suggests yes, with streaming driving some revenue but live touring becoming essential and often financially challenging for artists with families or day jobs.
Episode 6: Genevieve Gunther / Messaging Climate Change
Q: How did Copenhagen and Paris shape international climate governance and national strategies?
Copenhagen exposed the fragility of legally binding agreements and equity issues, pushing perception toward voluntary targets and national interests; Paris codified a broader cooperation framework with a goal of 1.5°C, yet lacked legally binding enforcement, leaving the U.S. and others to leverage policy through non-binding commitments while still enabling continued fossil fuel use.
Episode 6: Genevieve Gunther / Messaging Climate Change
Q: Can you give us a historic overview of how climate messaging has evolved from the 1970s to today?
The evolution shows a shift from early acknowledgment of warming to a propaganda-enabled polarization, with industry funding, strategic use of terms like uncertainty, and the spread of climate denial through a right-wing media network; later the center-left also echoed these frames, creating an overlapping consensus that keeps fossil fuels central.

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Tits the dialogue centers on politics, media, and policy with a focus on personality-driven analysis. Episodes frequently feature hosts engaging in sharp critiques of political messaging, media ecosystems, and strategic campaigning, often weaving in lessons from journalism, marketing, and advocacy. Notable threads include how US-Mexico relations and trade policy intersect with domestic economics, the evolution of political communications and persuasion, and reflections on the media's role in shaping public discourse. A standout aspect is the blend of insider political analysis with media industry insights, plus regular cross-border and policy conversations that appeal to listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes perspectives on power, messaging... more

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