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Politicology

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Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.
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Episodes

State of the Vote: The ‘Hope Gap’ in the Rust Belt

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid about how the vote is shaping up in this election and what to watch for in Pennsylvania and other Rust Belt states that started distributing ballots last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 21, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Woodward Tapes, America’s Global Decline, and Voter Access—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Susan Del Percio, and Sarah Lenti on this week’s roundup. They discuss the most recent tapes of Donald Trump’s conversations with Bob Woodward, how the global opinion of the United States has plummeted under Donald Trump, and two victories for ...

Sep 18, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Explained: Why We Need to Win the Senate

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our latest Explained episode, host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Rick Wilson to break down how Trumpism has taken hold in the Republican-controlled Senate and why we need to elect patriots to protect our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Sep 16, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 34

State of the Vote: The Kickoff

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first State of the Vote Episode, our host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow talks to fellow co-founder Mike Madrid and Lincoln Project Political Director Zack Czajkowski about how the 2020 election is underway. They discuss the state of the electoral map across the country and the...

Sep 14, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Trump's Worst Lie Yet—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founders Jennifer Horn and Mike Madrid to weigh in on the stunning revelations in Bob Woodward's new book: that Trump knew the coronavirus was deadly in February and lied to the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 12, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 32

The Rise of Radicalism Under Donald Trump

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with fellow co-founder Steve Schmidt and senior advisor Stuart Stevens to break down how political polarization has evolved into radicalization and violence during Trump’s presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 10, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Explained: Vote Counting & The Election Results Delay

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow co-founder Mike Madrid to break down how votes are counted, how the surge in mail-in ballots will impact when we know who wins the Presidential election and why this November may hold the three most critical weeks in American democracy. Learn more a...

Sep 07, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The President We Need and The Attorney General Who Lies—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Tara Setmayer about what Joe Biden’s calls to end violence and begin healing mean for the presidential election and Attorney General Bill Barr’s comments on racism in policing and election security during a recent CNN interview. Learn m...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Trump vs Democracy: Anne Applebaum on Authoritarianism

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Lincoln Project co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book Twilight of Democracy. They discuss why America isn’t immune to the lure of authoritarianism, how the warning signs are on display in...

Sep 02, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Land of Unrest

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow talks to his fellow co-founders Mike Madrid and Reed Galen about how the recent violence in Wisconsin, Trump’s “law and order” strategy, and the wave of new polls just released following the conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 31, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Republican National Convention - The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt, and Stuart Stevens to break down what voters need to know about the optics and substance of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Land of Heroes

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Co-founder Ron Steslow asks retired Lt. Col. Fred Wellman, a Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and former Spokesman for General David Petraeus, to break down the hypocrisy of the third theme of the 2020 Republican National Convention: “The Land of Heroes.” Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Aug 26, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The Land of Promise and Opportunity

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks Lincoln Project senior advisor and CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer to break down the hypocrisy of the themes for the first two nights of the 2020 Republican National Convention: "The Land of Promise" and "The Land of Opportunity." Learn more about ...

Aug 24, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Biden’s Acceptance Speech, Election Interference, and Steve Bannon’s Indictment—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow brings in fellow co-founders Reed Galen, Steve Schmidt, and Jennifer Horn to talk about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, a bi-partisan report detailing how Russia worked with Trump’s campaign to influence the 2016 election, ...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Why Beth Fukumoto Left Trump's GOP

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Beth Fukumoto, the former House Minority Leader in Hawaii's State Legislature. They discuss why Beth decided to run for office as a Republican, why she felt compelled to speak out against Donald Trump, and why she left the Republican party. Learn...

Aug 20, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Explained: Mail-in Voting

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. In our first Explained episode, our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen to break down what you need to know and plan for before vote-by-mail in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Kamala Harris, Election Forecasts, and Trump’s Attack on Social Security—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Horn, and Rick Wilson to break down this week’s top stories: Joe Biden’s highly anticipated selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, why FiveThirtyEight.com is saying it’s too soon t...

Aug 14, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Trump vs Military Members

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow talks to former Navy SEAL, Harvard Medical School graduate, and president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Dan Barkhuff and Gold Star mom Judy Gentz whose son Captain Joel Gentz was a combat rescue officer who died during a rescue mission in Afghanistan ...

Aug 12, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 19

‘It is What it is’, The Axios Interview, and Evictions—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, and Mike Madrid to break down Trump's interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. They also discuss the looming threat of evictions for millions of Americans and the electoral implications of s...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 18

It Was All A Lie: Stuart Stevens on How The Republican Party Became Donald Trump

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Our host and co-founder Ron Steslow sits down with Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and legendary Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens to discuss his book, It Was All A Lie . They discuss Stuart’s thesis that Trump is not an aberration within the Republican party but rather the natural outcom...

Aug 04, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Trump Tries to Move The Election and How You Can Vote—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Reed Galen and Jennifer Horn join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss Trump’s threat to move the November election and what you need to know about how you cast your ballot in November whether it’s in person or by mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Trump vs Trump Voters - Rita's Story

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. For the last few months, we’ve been gathering stories from voters across the country. Rita is the first of those voters to come on the show. In 2016, she voted for Donald Trump. Today, she spoke to our host, Ron Steslow, about when she realized she couldn’t vote for him again in 2020, and why she...

Jul 29, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Trump’s Secret Police, Cognitive Test, and the ‘Best Mortality Rate’—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Mike Madrid, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to discuss this week’s stories: Federal Agents in Portland, Trump boasting about his cognitive test score, and Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus fatality rate. Learn more a...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Trump vs. Conservative Women

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow has a wide ranging conversation with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn , Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Honestly Speaking with Tara host Tara Setmayer, and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti about their perspectives on the Trump presidency, how they’...

Jul 22, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 13

Rose Garden Rally, COVID-19 Response, and the Economy—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Lincoln Project co-founders Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Steve Schmidt join fellow co-founder and host Ron Steslow to break down this week’s stories: Trump’s Rose Garden Rally, the administration's failed coronavirus response and how that has led to high unemployment and a stalled economy. Learn ...

Jul 17, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Is the President Above the Law?

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow asks fellow Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway to break down the two new Supreme Court decisions regarding the fate of Donald Trump — and the Trump corporation’s — tax returns and financial documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 11, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Mary Trump’s Book, Confederate Flag, and CDC’s recommendations for reopening schools—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host and Lincoln Project co-founder Ron Steslow asks Rick Wilson and Reed Galen about this week’s top stories: Mary Trump’s forthcoming book, Donald Trump doubling down on his defense of the confederate flag, and Trump’s response to CDC guidelines for reopening schools. Learn more about your ad c...

Jul 10, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Trump vs Jennifer Horn

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks with fellow Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn about her time as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, why she helped create The Lincoln Project, why conservatives must vote against Donald Trump, what it’s like to be attacked by the President of the United Stat...

Jul 08, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Russian Bounties, Election Security, and COVID-19 Spikes—The Weekly Roundup

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow breaks down this week’s pressing stories with fellow Lincoln Project co-founders Steve Schmidt and Reed Galen and Lincoln Project Executive Director Sarah Lenti. Together, they discuss: the Russian Bounties scandal, election security, and the spike in COVID-19 cases. Learn more a...

Jul 03, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Lincoln Project Effect

This episode was recorded when Ron Steslow was host of The Lincoln Project Podcast (www. lincolnproject.us ). He is no longer affiliated with the organization. This feed is now the home of Politicology. Host Ron Steslow talks to Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid about The Lincoln Project Effect. They discuss Trump’s weakness with the Republican base, especially among seniors, faith-based voters, and college-educated voters. They walk through a path to victory in the electoral college, how v...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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