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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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A Parade of Red Ties—The Weekly Roundup
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This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)
Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)
Segments this week:
(04:15) Russia’s offensive
(32:50) Stubborn inflation
(50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump?
[Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York Times
NYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture
CNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNN
WP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post
Segment 2:
CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
NYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York Times
CNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business
Segment 3:
CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN Politics
WP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington Post
MSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie Ruhle
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[+] Lasers, AI, and a Crisis of Privacy [Members Only]
Molly McKew, Zack Czajkowski and Ron Steslow discuss the United States’ new laser weapons, the rapid expansion of A.I., and their growing privacy concerns.
Related reading:
Wired - Welcome to the Laser Wars | WIRED
The Verge - ChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her - The Verge
OpenAI - Hello GPT-4o -
Politicology Mailbag with Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell
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Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode.
(06:50) How you can maximize the impact of political donations
(15:10) The precinct strategy and how bad actors could sow doubt about the election
(27:00) It’s not a good political strategy to shoot your dog
(33:40) How 2020 election denial has pervaded the Republican party
(34:20)The Trump Veepstakes
(43:20) What could happen if Trump loses in November?
(52:38) Mike’s takeaways from the New York Times/ Siena College poll
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Affordability Voters—The Weekly Roundup
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This week, we look at how the affordability crisis is hurting Biden’s chances with Latino voters, how more people are getting good jobs without a college degree, and another congressional Democrat indicted for taking bribes from a foreign country.
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)
Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)
Segments this week:
(03:41) The affordability crisis driving away the voters Biden needs
(23:33) Getting good jobs “degree free”
(42:24) TX Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indicted for bribery
[Politicology+] The anti-Israel protestors are backed by major Biden Donors
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
NY Mag - Biden Is Losing the Election in the Center, Not the Left
Trump Super Pac Ad
Axios - Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states
Axios - Trump's inflation bomb: How his second-term plans could make it worse
Fox Business - White House economic adviser struggles with question on monetary policy | Fox Business
The Informationist - Money Printing Simplified
Segment 2:
CNBC - 29-year-old ex-bartender now earns $100000 working in AI without a college degree—here's how
YouTube: Hannah Maruyama’s conversation with Anthony Pompliano
CNN - Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why
CBS News - More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News
Segment 3:
AP - Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
NYT - Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme
Axios - Why Capitol Hill is so quiet on Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment
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[+] Who’s Funding Those Protests? [Members Only]
Mike Madrid, Hagar Chemali, and Ron Steslow discuss the major Biden donors who are funding the pro-Palestinain protests
Related reading:
Politico - Pro-Palestinian protesters are backed by a surprising source: Biden's biggest donors - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/05/pro-palestinian-protests-columbia-university-funding-donors-00156135
Rolling Stone - 'Politico' Misses Mark in Story on Who's Funding Pro-Palestine Protests Against Biden
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/politico-israel-palestine-protests-biden-gates-1235015478/
Tablet - The People Setting America on Fire - Tablet Magazine
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/people-setting-america-on-fire-soros-tides-wespac -
The Primary Solution
Nick Troiano (Executive Director of Unite America) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss how our process for primary elections fuels the partisan doom loop and leaves more and more Americans disappointed about their choices, and Nick’s new book The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes
Segments to look forward to:
(01:52) The Need for Primary Election Reform
(02:56) The Impact of Primary Reform on Elected Officials and Political Parties
(15:42) How Closed Primaries Disenfranchise Voters
(16:40) Structural Reforms and Cultural Change: Creating a Healthier Democracy
(21:14)Exploring Primary Reform Options
(30:50) Why We Should Abolish Partisan Primaries
(33:06) The Success of the Alaska System
(37:04) The Arguments Against Reforms (And Why They Don’t Make Sense)
(40:00) The Path Forward for Primary Reform
(51:39) Envisioning an Ideal Electoral System
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