Politics Chat
Heather Cox RichardsonIn which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsHistoryNews | |||
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Topics covered in today’s Politics Chat: Trump has flipped U.S. foreign policy away from the post-World War II rules-based international order. He is openly siding with Vladimir Putin over Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump removed sanctio... more
Topics covered in today’s Politics Chat: Trump posted videos of lions and tigers attacking humans. Right-wing influencers spread a false story that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was being treated for a mental health crisis in Ohio.... more
Topics covered in today’s Politics Chat: The Wall Street Journal reported that Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Greece, asked Trump loyalist Eric Deters to pay off 100,000 dollars of her American Express bill before her Senate he... more
At a Nebraska rally, Trump said of Iran that if it had a nuclear weapon, let them take out Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it a small price to pay, and the crowd cheered. The White House later said he had been misconstrued. The United States has no... more
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- HCR is amazing!
Heather Cox Richardson is soooo good at what she does. I was never too much into politics, until tr*mp started destroying everything we have in America, as well as across the globe I now listen to this politics chat to stay up to date on what’s going on and get a better understanding. So thorough and concise. And I love her rabbit holes!!!
Apple Podcasts5April 121
United Statesa month ago - Heather is wonderful
You are so brave for constantly using your voice, and hearing your views and thoughts helps me calm down so much. Thank you for everything you do Dr. Richardson!!!!
Apple Podcasts5d_jm13United States3 months ago - Vital. Exceptional.
I would feel so lost with Dr. HCR. So grateful for her wisdom and genius. A must listen.
Apple Podcasts50___dUnited States5 months ago - Great source for non sensationalized news
Listening to Heather gives me hope that the tide is turning. I appreciate her effort in laying out the facts as neutral as possible, summarizing as best she can the roller coaster of information out there, and keeping an eye on the big picture. I mostly get my information from YouTube but with most of them sensationalizing and updating “breaking news” every couple of hours it becomes overwhelming. With this podcast I can take a break from the doomscrolling and get a recap of the more important e... more
Apple Podcasts5Ellie12309United States6 months ago - Inspired
He may go down in history as the greenest president by destroying the oil industry
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Apple Podcasts | #62 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #75 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #189 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Italy/News/Politics |
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What is Politics Chat about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A rigorous, historically informed take on contemporary U.S. politics, with a steady emphasis on democracy, governance, and policy implications. Episodes span presidential actions, foreign policy, constitutional questions, and media landscapes, all framed through historical context and civic-minded analysis. Notable angles include accountability, the limits of executive power, and proposals aimed at strengthening democratic norms, making it a thoughtful fit for listeners who want depth, nuance, and clear historical grounding beyond soundbites.
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Politics Chat launched 9 months ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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