Politix is a weekly podcast about the 2024 election from Brian Beutler, Matthew Yglesias, and some occasional guests. We’ll have some good-faith disagreement, some points of consensus, and an overall effort to focus on what’s really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. www.politix.fm
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Hours after last week’s politics was in the can, all hell broke loose in the world of A.I. development.
In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:
* What’s happened over t... more
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It’s Trumpapalooza; it’s the Charlie Kirkaversary; it’s been 25 years since 9/11. And that has everyone asking: Have Democrats sufficiently denounced antisemitism?
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Donald Trump says everyone should start learn to stop worrying and love data centers. Democrats say, “hey, thanks!”
In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:
* Why is Don... more
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Donald Trump is accelerating America’s transformation into a banana republic, most recently by instigating a trade war against Canada and compromising the integrity of U.S.... more
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Matt's takes at least give you something to think about. Brian is just boilerplate replacement level stuff.
The topics are interesting but the delivery is maddening. Listening to 30+ minutes of discourse where “um”, “uh”, and “like” are every third word is obnoxious. Moreover, the constant upspeak undermines the points being made, making the hosts sound unsure about what they are saying.
I’m always interested in the content, but they talk over each other constantly . It’s so annoying.
I really like both of these guys and each of their political perspectives, but Matt really needs to learn how to play well with others and share the air, or get a minder to keep him in line. His natural speech cadence makes it difficult to know when to chime in with a thought, and the result is often just a Matt filibuster. We’re here for Brian, too.
Mathew Y’s tone, dripping sarcasm and know-it-all phrasing makes this podcast unbearable to listen to for more than 5 minutes. The vocal fry is so irritating — and that goes for all the podcasters ranging from Tim Miller to these guys.
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A weekly political analysis show focusing on the 2024 election. The hosts dissect party strategy, policy trade-offs, and the dynamics shaping U.S. politics, often debating candidates, messaging, and governance amid a fast-changing landscape. Episodes mix deep-dive examinations with timely takes on domestic policy, foreign policy, and media dynamics, frequently featuring sharp back-and-forth between the two regular hosts and occasional guests. Noteworthy is a propensity for thorough, analytically rigorous discussion delivered with a candid, opinionated style that appeals to listeners who want policy context and strategic insight rather than surface-level commentary.
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