Polilogue

Polilogue dives into the conversations that dominate the Sunday morning political shows. We look at the policymaker, the politician, and the journalist—because each is critical and each demands criticism. With extensive audio clips from the Sunday shows, Polilogue is released in time for your Monday commute.

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Episode 201: Of Hacks and Coups

We can hardly keep up with the TOP stories this week—from the new cybersecurity hack by Russia to the Presiden't’s flirtation with turning America into a military dictatorship. Using our new structure, we cover it all—and more! As we lead into this holiday week! Chapters Introduction Questionable Moments Quality Moment on Cybersecurity The Journalism Discussion Quality Moments from Joe Kennedy and Mary Daly Political Standout - Future Cabinet Members Political Standout - The Future of the GOP Sh...

Dec 21, 2020

Episode 200: A Polilogue Shake Up

For our 200th episode, we decided to change up the structure and examine the Sunday shows with a new lens. Brendan viewed 3 shows: State of the Union, Face the Nation, and Meet the Press. Naomi watched Fox News Sunday and This Week. And so without knowing what happened on the other’s shows, we shared with each other what stood out. From both political and journalistic standpoints, we had a lot to unpack! Chapters Introduction Questionable/Quality Moment The Politics Moment The Journalism Moment ...

Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 27 min

Episode 199: Covid Relief on the Table

Almost six months since the supplemental federal unemployment benefits expired, Congress is finally seriously considering a new relief bill. Americans are desperate for economic support. Businesses want to keep their doors open. State and local jurisdictions are struggling to balance their budgets. On today’s episode, we dissect the arguments from bipartisan members of the group pushing this new $908 billion proposal. We also look at emerging news of the Coronavirus Vaccine—which is expected to ...

Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 19 min

Episode 198: A Holiday Surge?

As millions of Americans return home after traveling for Thanksgiving, public health officials went on the Sunday shows to give advice and amplify warnings. Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force reiterated that there are actionable steps people can take to reduce the spread of the virus, especially if Americans celebrated the holiday with friends or family outside of their personal pod. We also discuss the fallout of President Trump’s baseless allegations of massive voter fraud. Most...

Nov 30, 2020•2 min

Episode 197: Vaccine Messaging Strategy

It’s been almost two weeks since the election was called for Joe Biden… and (still), President Donald Trump has yet to concede. President Trump’s legal team continues to flounder, and now we are seeing the Biden transition team strategically respond and plan for January 20. Today on Polilogue, we also discuss the developing coronavirus vaccine that is likely just weeks away from being administered. Will people trust the vaccine? And if they do, when and where will the vaccine be available? Chapt...

Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min

Episode 196: Tolerating a Tantrum

It’s been almost two weeks since the presidential election and eight days since the election was called for Joe Biden… and yet, President Donald Trump has yet to concede. The Trump Campaign continues to pursue legal recourse though they have yet to win a single legal challenge or provide the American people with any evidence of systemic voter fraud. Today on Polilogue we look at the risks of an incomplete transition or underprepared Biden administration. We also discuss yet ANOTHER Covid surge a...

Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Episode 195: A New Era

After five days, television networks finally called the 2020 Presidential election: Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States of America. Kamala Harris will be the first woman and person of color to serve as the nation’s Vice President. President Donald Trump will end his term being the only one term president who has been impeached or resigned and also lost the popular vote. Today on Polilogue, we review our biggest media impressions from Election Week. We also examine how the S...

Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 33 min

Episode 194: Ballot Countdown

The Presidential 2020 election is less than 48 hours and the Sunday shows, understandably, focused their shows entirely on the state of the race. Today on Polilogue, we explore how the shows explain their polls and how they contextualize the campaigns’ messaging. We also examine what else could be motivating people’s votes in the final few days. REMINDER: We are taking emails, tweets, and voice memos this week! Please send us any and all election news observations that catches your attention thi...

Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min

Episode 193: New Election Perspectives

The 2020 election is just around the corner and the Sunday shows explained just what is at stake. Several Senate elections that were originally expected to win alongside President Trump are now toss ups. Today on Polilogue we look at the discussions that took place on the Sunday talk shows about the presidential election, the Senate races, and the now third spike in Covid cases. Chapters Introduction Highlight / Lowlight Election Momentum COVID Spikes Show Rankings Dialogue Challenge Shows discu...

Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min

Episode 192: The Final Debate Trump vs. Biden

In this special episode, we analyze the final presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. We look critically at all sides of the debate. We divide our episode into three segments: Kristen Welker’s outstanding moderation, President Trump’s constrained temperament, and how Vice President Biden sets the record straight. CHAPTERS: Introduction First Impressions Kristen Welker Shines President Trump Tones it Down Joe Biden’s Vision Who Won the Debate? End of Debat...

Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min

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