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Politicology

Politicology
Donald Trump
Democratic Party
Ukraine
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Russia
Trump Administration
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China
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Iran
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United States
Political Violence
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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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Ron Steslow continues his discussion with Hagar Chemali to dive into a couple big corruption stories: Viktor Orbán’s election loss, suspicious oil-futures trading, and the Trump family using World Liberty Coin as their piggy bank.

Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) is back in studio with Host Ron Steslow for a conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, conflict, and accountability in real time.

They discuss Ukraine’s first... more

In the second episode of this two part series, Øptimus co-founder and Data Science Director for Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter joins Ron Steslow to talk about data science, polling, and modeling

To unlock more episodes, visit: politicology.c... more

Journalist Izabella Kaminska (The Blind Spot, Financial Times, POLITICO Europe) joins Host Ron Steslow for a wide-ranging discussion about what the war with Iran will mean for the global economy, especially America, long after the shooting slows down... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Tranter
Former Director of Data Science for Marco Rubio's run for president; co-founder of Optimus; advisor to Decision Desk HQ; adjunct professor at American University
Optimus; Dynata; Decision Desk HQ
Episode: ENCORE: Modeling Victory — Part 1
Susan Del Percio
Guest commentator, political analyst
CNN
Episode: [+] The Dangers of AI-Powered Policing [Members Only]
Ro Khanna
Congressman
United States Congress
Episode: Why the Essay Matters Again — The Weekly
Yascha Mounk
Liberal German-American political scientist, Johns Hopkins professor
Johns Hopkins University; The Atlantic; The Good Fight (podcast)
Episode: ENCORE: The Identity Trap—Part 1
Alua Arthur
A death doula, founder of Going With Grace, and author of 'Briefly Perfectly Human.'
Going With Grace
Episode: ENCORE: Briefly, Perfectly Human
Gil Durán
Author and political commentator, known for his insights on the relationship between technology and politics
Not mentioned
Episode: The Nerd Reich—The Weekly
Jeh Johnson
Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and General Counsel of the Department of Defense under the Obama Administration.
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: The ICE Blowback—The Weekly
Dmitri Mehlhorn
Serial venture capitalist and entrepreneur
Atoll Society
Episode: Doomsday Prep—The Weekly
Jorge Jraissati
President of the Economic Inclusion Group and economist with a focus on financial inclusion and policy
Economic Inclusion Group
Episode: The Age of Financial Repression—Part 2

Hosts

Ron Steslow
Host focusing on political analysis, with recurring interest in law, democracy, and ethics.
Mike Madrid
Policy commentator and contributor with expertise in demographics, elections, and governance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.1k ratings
  • Constructive feedback

    Please help Lucy (guest host) learn the difference between being a guest and a host by asking simple questions. Her interminable word soups that go for 2 minutes are an answer masquerading as a question and it’s painful for both audience and guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mandypants19
    Australia3 months ago
  • Best Political Pod

    Born from the Lincoln Project, this podcast has turned into the best and most informative podcast on politics out there. Smart and honest discussions and the weekly roundups are worth subscription alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RM Marks
    United States3 months ago
  • Down Hill

    Like a lot of recent reviews, I need to move on. I no longer believe this pod represents a balanced view, much more rah rah for Trump.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Trim De La Trim
    United States3 months ago
  • Hagar - no thank you

    Her giddiness when discussing the possibility of invading Greenland and pure adulation of Trump was disgusting in the most recent episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ADS12341999
    United States3 months ago
  • Let them eat tariffs

    Regular listener but…”the climate is an issue but WHAT about the climate”? Read more if you’re going to bring this into a podcast. Credibility goes down significantly.

    Apple Podcasts
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    sydney2411
    Australia4 months ago

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Listener enthusiasm for weekly roundups and diverse perspectives.
Occasional criticism of perceived bias and pacing.
A portion of listeners feel the show has shifted toward a more partisan stance over time.

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[+] The Dangers of AI-Powered Policing [Members Only]
Q: I got lots of questions, but I'll just ask you at the top how you're thinking about this story that I just read.
The conversation emphasizes the lack of controls over AI use in policing, the need for human oversight, and the reality that facial recognition should not be the sole basis for arrests; ongoing policy considerations are necessary to manage privacy and civil liberties as the tech evolves.
ENCORE: The Identity Trap—Part 1
Q: What is the intellectual heritage of the identity synthesis?
The identity synthesis combines strands from Foucault, Said, Spivak, and others to question neutral truths, reframe power through discourse, and argue for strategic essentialism in service of political aims, while also risking essentialist reductions.
ENCORE: The Identity Trap—Part 1
Q: Let's begin with why you use the term trap in the first place?
The identity trap is a lure that promises moral clarity and rapid, sweeping change, but ends up entrenching divisions and aiding the far right; it also personalizes identity in ways that can erode universal liberal values.
[+] The Havana Syndrome Coverup [Members Only]
Q: What is the relationship, if any, between these incidents and UAP (alien phenomena)?
The host asks about a potential link to UAP; the guest attributes focus to Havana syndrome on human health effects and geopolitics, not evidence of extraterrestrial involvement, and emphasizes staying grounded in verified reporting and plausible explanations.
[+] Strong and Wrong? [Members Only]
Q: What does the Democratic Party need at this moment?
The Democratic Party needs a new vision and a leader who can confront the various crises facing the country, rather than clinging to outdated models of power.

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A politics-focused program that features in-depth conversations with scholars, journalists, policy experts, and political commentators to unpack America's recent history and its future trajectory. Episodes frequently cover law, democracy, ethics, national security, and the influence of technology on politics, often with a strong emphasis on institutional integrity, policy implications, and civic literacy. Noteworthy are the occasional “week-in-review” formats and cross-disciplinary guests that bridge academic insights with real-world political dynamics, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced analysis and evidence-driven discussion beyond sound bites.

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2. Susan Del Percio
3. Ro Khanna
4. Yascha Mounk
5. Alua Arthur
6. Gil Durán
7. Jeh Johnson
8. Dmitri Mehlhorn

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