Stubborn Things
AEI PodcastsJohn Adams famously said: “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." In this era of knee-jerk partisanship and ideological posturing, Adams's warning is as important as ever. Tune in every other week as AEI's Jay Cost and Sean Trende draw on their wide-ranging base of knowledge a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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The last Stubborn Things episode was so popular that we couldn’t resist doing yet another presidential tiers episode. Take a listen to hear how Sean and Jay rank the first presidents of the twentieth century, from Theodore Roosevelt through Hebert Ho... more
Back by popular demand, this week, Sean and Jay continue their rankings of America’s presidents. After harshly grading the antebellum presidents, our Stubborn Things hosts sprinkle in a few good grades for the presidents of the latter half of the 19t... more
This week, Stubborn Things is laser-focused on the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Our hosts discuss the history of the Voting Rights Act, as well as the Gingles test which the majority updated last week. Sean and Jay evaluate how f... more
Jay and Sean are joined this week by Ruy Teixeira, Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI and longtime analyst of Democratic politics. Our hosts interview Ruy about the evolving relationship between the Democratic Party and organized labor, whether Democra... more
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- Measured, insightful, non ideological politics discussion
For those who want insight, analysis, and interesting (but not partisan) takes on politics
Apple Podcasts5Nick D Bear
United Statesa month ago - Masters Level Politics Discussion
A sound political discussion, based on facts and historical data that I find educational and enjoyable. A rarity in today’s podcast field. Although Sean Trende sounds like Jim Gaffigan.
Apple Podcasts5box55-8087United States5 months ago - History Teacher’s Thoughts
Simply the best two minds of politics, yes, they lean right, but they are fair minded, and have a great knowledge of politics and government
Apple Podcasts5ksr1971United States5 months ago - Stubbornly Good
A good mix of serious and fun. Hard to do with a political podcast but Jay and Sean pull it off.
Apple Podcasts5Danato84United States6 months ago
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Brisk, data-driven political analysis that blends historical context with contemporary policy and electoral dynamics. Two AEI scholars regularly dissect governance, court cases, voting rights, redistricting, and party strategy, often ranking leaders or presidents, debating constitutional questions, and weighing how past practices inform today's decisions. The show stands out for its willingness to challenge partisan talking points, mix rigorous history with present-day implications, and keep discussions anchored in evidence while still delivering engaging, sometimes spicy banter. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the combination of deep research, accessible explanations, and practical takeaways for strategists, sponsors, and observ... more
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