
Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, 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 headl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||

This week, the President AND the press came under attack. After an attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the Trump administration was quick to blame the media and threaten ABC over a joke that hurt their feelings. On this episo... more
Instead of pumping the brakes on the Iran war, President Trump is breaking the pumps. This week Alex looks at how high gas prices are impacting Americans, and why they’ve long been considered an existential political threat. First, she speaks to an U... more
President Trump has a God problem. After criticizing the Pope and posting an image of himself as Jesus online, Trump has caused an uproar among his Christian base. This week, Alex speaks to Pastor Doug Pegitt about the crisis of conscience many faith... more
The President of the United States has officially gone mad. That can be the only conclusion after Trump’s genocidal threats this week to destroy the entire country of Iran, before announcing a two week ceasefire. This week Alex looks at the consequen... more
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A great addition to the channel and progressive media
So happy to hear Alex’s voice weekly. I wanna buy all the things Alex sells so they pay more to advertise.
Some interesting perspectives, but outweighed by high volume, whiny outrage. Calm down, stop repeating bad news everyone already has and try giving listeners info about actions that will change the situation.
Alex is great. Such a great addition to Crooked.
Was JVL nervous? Cuz his vibe wasn’t the same as it is on The Bulwark.
Also… bawled my eyes out after hearing from the woman whose husband was abducted by ICE. Hope he makes it home, along with their newborn.
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A sharp, conversation-driven show that tackles political and cultural headlines through expansive interviews with policymakers, journalists, activists, and analysts. Episodes often center on immigration, national security, media dynamics, and the cultural battles shaping American politics, with a steady stream of first-hand perspectives from people on the ground and insightful analysis from thought leaders. The show stands out for connecting personal stories to larger policy debates, and for featuring guests who offer both critical scrutiny of power and practical, real-world context—often from a left-leaning or accountability-focused angle. This combination makes it a compelling pick for listeners who want informed, principled discussion th... more
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2. Jennifer Palmieri
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