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Politicology

Politicology
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Jeffrey Epstein
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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 fut... more

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Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) joins host Ron Steslow trace how eroding trust, the kind that backs the electoral map and the dollar, is reshaping American politics and everyday affordability. 

They start with the redistricting wars and h... more

Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid unpack the suspicious four-day push by some of the biggest AI companies begging to be regulated and why it’s less a safety awakening and more a bid to build a moat around who gets to control this technology.

Then, they tu... more

Hagar Chemali (former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations) and Nick Anthony (Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute and a Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation) join host Ron Steslow to trace how the financial surveillance regime bo... more

Ron Steslow sits down with Hagar Chemali and Nicholas Anthoy to surface an unspoken contradiction in the human rights movement: it backs sanctions tools that rely on centralized financial choke points while also championing Bitcoin, a currency built ... more

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Nicholas Anthony
Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives; contributor on central bank digital currencies
Cato Institute
Episode: From 9/11 to Surveillance Dollars — The Weekly
Nick Anthony
Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, specializing in financial regulation, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies.
Cato Institute
Episode: ENCORE: The Sinister Threat of Digital Dollars
Catherine Sanderson
Psychology professor
Amherst College
Episode: ENCORE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Jennifer Schulp
Policy researcher; guest on the topic of Genius Act and crypto
Cato Institute
Episode: Double Feature: Machines Without Conscience, Corruption Without Consequence—Politicology+ Preview
Katty Kay
Veteran BBC reporter, author, and co-author of 'The Power Code'
BBC
Episode: ENCORE: The Power Code
Jay Solomon
Journalist, editor, and contributor discussing Qatar influence
The Free Press
Episode: Double Feature: Oxford Union, Doha's Long Game—Politicology+ Preview
Grace Pak
Founder and cake artist behind Duchess of Cameron; Grace Pak is a biologist-turned-cake artist
Duchess of Cameron
Episode: American Made
Susan Del Percio
Crisis communications expert and political analyst at MS Now
MS Now
Episode: Inside The White House’s Epstein Crisis—The Weekly
Meredith Whitaker
President of Signal
Signal
Episode: Policing Words — The Weekly

Host

Ron Steslow
Host of the show; guides discussion and introduces episodes across a range of political topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.1k ratings
  • Used to be my favorite

    The show’s weekly roundup used to be my favorite news podcast of the week. Over past 1+ years, the show has become very one-note around the surveillance state, eschewing discussion about a multitude of issues. Unsubscribed recently

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scanzoni
    United States7 days ago
  • Long time listener and subscriber

    I was one of the original listeners that came over from the Lincoln project days. For context, I’m an independent from Texas and this podcast was a place where I found community and a balanced experience of information. Listen, I am all for challenging your own views and trying to understand complex issues but over the past year, I can barely make it through an episode without feeling like I’m listening to Trump apologists. This show just needs an honest branding. It’s no longer a study of poli... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Longhorn 1093
    United Statesa month ago
  • Basic Facts Wrong

    Claimed that the winner of the Michigan democratic primary is part of the DSA. Abdul Al Sayid has stated publicly he is not, and many of his policies as much. He’s clearly for America, universal healthcare, fair taxes on corporations and the ultra wealthy, and so on.

    Tragic that the Lincoln project went from fighting the Trump nightmare back to doing the work for Republicans. Disinformation and conflations could mean the difference between winning and losing in the senate, and repeating talkin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Traelin10
    United Statesa month ago
  • Needs more current content

    I appreciate the voices and perspectives from along the political spectrum.Lately there have been a lot of repeat episodes. I appreciate the new hosts. I want to point out one thing: Ron Steslow dragged Heather Cox Richardson specifically. Just disregarded her entirely. I guess because he disagrees? But Politicology comes out of the Lincoln Project, which was calling out Trump, and yet Ron Steslow disregards someone who is doing the same thing, so make of that what you will.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Marge Inovera
    United States2 months ago
  • 2nd try , still disappointed.

    Sorry Ron, I tried listening again after many months away and then I heard you brag that you’ hated Tim Walz’. Have you ever even met him ? I’m done with your show. Good luck to you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    CKHardiman
    United States3 months ago

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Some critics call for more up-to-date content or less replays.
Regular listeners value nuanced analysis over partisan talking points.
Balanced, thought-provoking debates with strong guests.
Positive feedback on high-caliber guests and rigorous questioning.

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#107
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#236
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#250
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Talking Points

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From 9/11 to Surveillance Dollars — The Weekly
Q: Should American citizens have a constitutional right to transact privately, especially with new digital currencies?
There is no absolute answer; there must be a balance between privacy and the need to prevent crime, but the current regime tilts toward surveillance and third-party control, risking erosion of Fourth Amendment protections as digital money scales.
From 9/11 to Surveillance Dollars — The Weekly
Q: How are both of you thinking about the financial surveillance legacy of 9/11 and how we got here?
The landscape was shaped by pre-existing tools and agencies, which evolved post-9/11 into a regime that relies on regulation and the private sector to enforce surveillance, with banks and payment companies acting as the front line under government mandates.
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Q: Okay, explain to a normie who doesn't nerd out on presidential primary season and the sequence of states, why is this lineup of the Democratic primary process good for the country?
The sequence creates momentum, concentrates turnout in swing areas, and raises name ID and reputational advantage for candidates who perform well early, while ensuring that states with diverse political dynamics are engaged early.
Democratic Socialists vs. American Power — The Weekly
Q: How do you see the Democratic Party's foreign policy evolving or being influenced by the influx of DSA candidates next year?
Smart Democrats may be swayed by the momentum and energy of the DSA, weighing the trade-offs between party unity and aligning with a rising left flank, potentially rethinking support for allies like Israel and how to balance hard and soft power while maintaining national security.
Pax Machina — The Weekly
Q: What would you say to Steph, a long-time listener struggling with political disillusionment and the idea of participating in democracy?
Ron argues that even when traditional systems feel failing, there is a space for engagement through new forms of participation and coalition-building that preserve personal agency and democratic belonging.

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A politics-focused show that features deep-dive discussions with policymakers, journalists, academics, and researchers on contemporary American and global political dynamics. Recent episodes spotlight inside-baseball debates about the Democratic Party, foreign policy realignments, technology's impact on politics (AI, digital currencies, and crypto), and the growing influence of foreign lobbying and geopolitical power plays. The format combines rigorous analysis with contextual anecdotes, often pairing a steady host with prominent guests to unpack complex issues, ethics, and consequences for governance. Noteworthy is the willingness to explore nontraditional policy spaces—digital money, AI governance, and international influence—through a mi... more

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2. Nick Anthony
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4. Jennifer Schulp
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7. Grace Pak
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