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Being 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

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President Trump has embarked on a pro-AI data center kick, causing a world of hurt for his own party. The gigantic, energy-guzzling factories are literally and figuratively steamrolling small rural communities—the very same voters Republicans need to... more

North Carolina is one of the most closely divided states in the country. But when it comes to political power, the story is much more complicated.

Jen, Mitch, and Errin explore the growing power of unaffiliated voters, the aftermath of Hurricane Hel... more

Democratic Socialists are racking up wins in primaries across the country, Tucker Carlson is conspiring with other exiled MAGA stars to form a third party, and polling shows that American voters are open to a system with more choices.

This week Ale... more

Up to 350,000 Haitians have now lost their Temporary Protected Status in the United States, and they are only one ethnic group among the more than 1.3 million people that the Trump administration wants out.

This week Alex speaks to a woman in Flori... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Isbell
Musician and songwriter featured in North Carolina segment
Self
Episode: North Carolina: "Tar Heel Flip"
Seth Bodnar
Businessman, veteran, former university administrator running for Montana's open Senate seat
Montana independent candidate
Episode: Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Matt Welch
Editor at Large, Reason magazine; co-host of The Fifth Column
Reason Magazine
Episode: Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Ralph Nader
Historically significant third-party candidate and advocate for reform
Independent/Third-party advocate
Episode: Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Jonathan V. Last
Editor at The Bulwark, commentator
The Bulwark
Episode: Trump Tries to Bleach the Country
Errin Haines
Atlanta native and editor at large at the 19th, author of the Amendment Newsletter and Crooked's Long Play host
The 19th/Crooked
Episode: Stopping the Steal (Again)
Rebecca Roberts
Member of Army National Guard, About Face Veterans
About Face Veterans
Episode: Trump's Black Box Presidency
Paul Riekhoff
Founder of Independent Veterans of America, host of Independent Americans
Independent Americans
Episode: Trump's Black Box Presidency
Sarah Longwell
The Bulwark political commentator and focus-group organizer
The Bulwark
Episode: “They’re Hunting Latino Men”

Host

Alex Wagner
Host of Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 14.7k ratings
  • Time to take a stand Alex.

    Your interview with Abdul El Sayed has me thinking, why do you think we in America need to focus on a Jewish state? Why can’t we focus on our own country and make sure people are taken care of here? Israel can take care of itself.

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    Freedom24@USA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gratitude

    Absolutely love your show! Disappointed I didn’t know of your Showtime show back in the day.

    I heard some disturbing news and I thought you’d be interested in getting to the bottom of this possible story. I heard that children in our ‘concentration camps’ are now pregnant. Of all the things, this has to be the worst of the worst.

    Keep fighting the good fight and thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keep Tahoe Blue
    United Statesa month ago
  • So bad

    Man she is the worst wow

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Favorite! Even when the episode is last week’s!

    I have the suspicion that Alex wants to do more than one episode a week based on how EVERWHERE she seems to be. And I’m decidedly not complaining. Alex, you’re my fave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willowesque
    United Statesa month ago
  • Duplicate episode?

    See last week’s.

    Apple Podcasts
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    lyfetyme
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and the conversations as insightful, though some desire more diverse viewpoints.
Many note a strong, uncompromising voice that challenges prevailing narratives in a clear, accessible way.

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#76
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#118
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#157
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#70
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Talking Points

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Trump Tries to Bleach the Country
Q: Do you have a plan if you get picked up?
She explains she has been training herself to remain silent and to hire an attorney if necessary, recognizing the high costs and legal processes involved.
Trump Tries to Bleach the Country
Q: What has the last couple weeks been like for you?
Harlaine describes the stress of potential TPS termination, the fear of deportation, and the impact on her family and finances, including choosing whether to pay for house insurance or risk hurricane season as a result of policy changes.
What’s Next for Voting Rights, and Why Activism Matters (w/ Jane Fonda)
Q: Can Stacey walk through the math of how states with large Black populations have so little representation for their Black citizens?
The math behind representation is rooted in how districts are drawn and the history of gerrymandering, but the core message is that communities must stay organized, insist on fair maps, and leverage voting power at local and state levels to amplify Black voters' voices.
What’s Next for Voting Rights, and Why Activism Matters (w/ Jane Fonda)
Q: What advice would you give to people who are going to be redistricted by this effort? What can we do to fight back?
Convey that redistricting is about serving the people, encourage turnout, organize locally, and participate in community efforts to protect fair maps, emphasizing that political power is built by persistent voter engagement and local action.
“They’re Hunting Latino Men”
Q: What is the current sentiment among swing voters about immigration policy given the recent events?
Swing voters show skepticism toward DHS and distrust of federal narratives, while many still want a secure border; the overarching sentiment is that leadership and accountability matter, with some openness to reform.

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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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