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Join Amy Walter, the celebrated editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, every other Tuesday, for conversations on the surprising — and often odd — times we live in. Amy brings her smart and sought-after insights on politics to a podcast that covers a range of subjects. What makes this moment interesting, unpredictable, and surprising? Amy will talk to people who live and breathe politics (li... more

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When the Supreme Court released their decision to limit the scope and scale of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in late April, Amy knew she wanted to dig into the political and legal repercussions with someone who is well-versed in both of those ar... more

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Americans have a pretty dismal view of Congress. Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate are seen as ineffective and a much diminished power under President Trump. Last year, for example, Congress passed a record low number of laws while President Tr... more

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Amy has long been an admirer of this week’s guest, The Wall Street Journal's chief economics commentator Greg Ip. She finds his insights into how our economy functions to be thoughtful as well as approachable. It’s also why she thought he'd be the pe... more

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The Odd Years is back with our first episode of this midterm year!

Political news and events seem to be breaking faster than the human brain can process, so we wanted to take a step back and talk to people with experience, insight, and perspective ... more

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Sean Trende
Senior analyst at RealClearPolitics; lawyer; redistricting expert
RealClearPolitics
Episode: "Redistricting giveth and redistricting taketh away." A conversation with elections expert Sean Trende.
Molly Reynolds
Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at Brookings
Brookings Institution
Episode: Does Congress Even Matter Anymore?
Greg Ip
The Wall Street Journal's Chief Economics Commentator
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Real Impact of AI and Making Sense of the Disconnect in Our Economy. A Conversation With the Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip.
Annie Linskey
Wall Street Journal reporter
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Why the GOP's voter ID push could backfire. Plus, ICE fallout after Minneapolis.
Peter Hamby
Puck journalist, survey researcher on young voters
Puck
Episode: Why the GOP's voter ID push could backfire. Plus, ICE fallout after Minneapolis.
Josh Gerstein
Reporter at Politico covering law and politics
Politico
Episode: SCOTUS' Starring Role in Trump 2.0
Astead Herndon
Political journalist and host of the New York Times podcast, The Run-Up, transitioning to Vox as host and editorial director.
Vox
Episode: How can political journalism meet the moment? Astead Herndon has ideas.
Chaz Nuttycombe
Founder and Executive Director of State Navigate
State Navigate
Episode: Here's what two top reporters will be watching in NJ and VA on Election Day
Lis Smith
Democratic strategist and veteran of multiple political campaigns
Episode: "We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand problem." Dem strategist Lis Smith has some advice for her party.

Host

Amy Walter
Editor-in-Chief of a major political forecast and analysis outlet; frequent on-air political analyst.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Amy & Astead: The Dream Team

    Loved the recent episode with Amy and Astead Herndon – two of my favorite political commentators together!

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    ycjih
    United States6 months ago
  • Best of the best

    Consistently good

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    5
    mnytdvloddem
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great quality podcast

    Amy and her guests teach me so much about political realities in our giant, diverse country.

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    5
    annereins
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Amy is incredibly insightful and interesting. This is a must podcast for all political junkies.

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    5
    MJJ77777
    United States2 years ago
  • Always a good listen!

    Amy and team have a great perspective!

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    PQ Toronto
    Canada2 years ago

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"Redistricting giveth and redistricting taketh away." A conversation with elections expert Sean Trende.
Q: What does the Ohio situation illustrate about how state-level dynamics interact with national trends in redistricting and elections?
Ohio exemplifies how local political coalitions, candidate quality, and suburban versus working-class divides interact with a national environment to reshape competitive dynamics. A strong Republican baseline in Ohio could be offset by a capable Democratic coalition if the environment shifts, but structural advantages in map design and incumbent protection can dampen the effect of favorable trends in any single state.
"Redistricting giveth and redistricting taketh away." A conversation with elections expert Sean Trende.
Q: Can you help us pull apart the idea that this decision is gutting protections for minority voters and explain the broader implications for redistricting?
The decision reframes the debate around minority protections by shifting focus from protecting minority voting opportunities to allowing political branches to determine district lines, which could dilute minority representation if political incentives trump legal protections. In practice, this means more intense partisan redistricting battles and a recognition that court intervention may recede in favor of legislative and commission-driven maps, with the long-term risk of entrenched advantages for one party in certain states.
The Real Impact of AI and Making Sense of the Disconnect in Our Economy. A Conversation With the Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip.
Q: How should voters interpret the divergence between market optimism and consumer pessimism?
Markets reflect expectations and investment signals, while consumers experience real-life costs like inflation and wages; the discrepancy suggests a need for policies that broadly raise living standards rather than just boost asset prices.
Why the GOP's voter ID push could backfire. Plus, ICE fallout after Minneapolis.
Q: What went wrong with Trump's immigration and ICE policy in Minnesota, and how did it impact public support?
The panel suggested that the Minnesota ICE action, including the use of federal agents and publicized videos, damaged support by portraying aggressive enforcement while not aligning with the broader electorate's concerns about costs, outcomes, and the administration's credibility; this catalyzed a shift in messaging and a recalibration of policy emphasis.
SCOTUS' Starring Role in Trump 2.0
Q: So, what could the ruling in the upcoming campaign finance case mean for political fundraising and regulation?
If the court were to overturn the coordination rules, it could allow campaign committees to donate more freely to candidates, potentially changing the fundraising landscape significantly.

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A thoughtful, data-informed political show that blends insider insight with accessible analysis. Episodes frequently feature longtime political journalists, prominent economists, and policy strategists who unpack how elections, governance, and public policy actually unfold—from redistricting fights and congressional dynamics to macroeconomics and technology's impact on work. The host steers conversations with critical questions, often bridging court decisions, legislative battles, and voter behavior to explain what could shape the near and mid-term political landscape. Noteworthy is a steady roster of high-caliber guests across media, think tanks, and policy circles, plus a clear focus on how nuance, rather than party talking points, inform... more

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