Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Runaway Country with Alex WagnerBeing an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the h... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||
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- Laugh at the insanity
I just love the way Alex describes the horrors we are living through: with outrage, wide knowledge, and dark humor… I get smarter and free therapy! Love everyone at Crooked!
Apple Podcasts5JNNIELSEN
United Statesa month ago - Love your work!
Keeping it simple, I love your work. And for the record, you do not swear too much. 😃. Cable and broadcast are too sanitized, I like the frankness and sincerity of someone that speaks how they feel.
Apple Podcasts5phxpaulUnited Statesa month ago - National Treasure
Alex is brilliant-- a national treasure. Podcasting has set her free much to the benefit of Crooked listeners. She is now unencumbered and it shows. Thanks for taking this leap into podcasting. Your talent has never been more evident. And I watched you daily on msnbc. So glad you are part of the Crocked family.
Apple Podcasts5SlStudeUnited Statesa month ago - American Ag
I would love a deep dive episode about the slow destruction of American Ag through all of their policy changes and cuts to food grants.
Apple Podcasts5eli427856United Statesa month ago - Brilliant and enlightening
I love Alex Wagner. She goes on a smart and thoughtful quest for uncovering the reality of what is happening in our country. She has a great voice and important message.
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What is Runaway Country about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show focuses on how national political narratives intersect with real people and local experiences, often blending on-the-ground reporting with sharp political analysis. Across recent episodes, discussions center on party realignments, policy impacts on immigration and civil rights, media dynamics, and the leveraging of power in Washington and state capitals. Guests range from activists and journalists to political operatives, offering both firsthand stories and analytical context. A standout feature is connecting broad trends to individual lived experiences, including the human costs of policy decisions and the ways political courage or controversy shapes public discourse.
A notable strength is the host's willingness to challenge con... more
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2. Jonathan V. Last
3. Sam Seder
4. Robert Faturechi
5. Caitlin Dickerson
6. Melissa Shepard
7. Dan Pfeiffer
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