What The Politics?! (WTP)

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What The Politics is a weekly podcast show dedicated to exploring issues that matter. Hosted by two journalists, each episode will explore topics trending in the political arena. This podcast will offer a bipartisan platform to the listener, supported with information by experts and enlightened by experiences of the average voter. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and join the conversation!

  1. The 'institutional effects of executive scandals' with Brandon Rottinghaus

    10/26/2021

    The 'institutional effects of executive scandals' with Brandon Rottinghaus

    There have been countless presidential scandals over the course of our country's history. Some gaining more traction and public attention than others, and a select few ending in removal of office. In this week's episode, we explore the impacts of executive scandals with special guest Dr. Brandon Rottinghaus.

    37 min
  2. Behind the scenes of a D.C. correspondent, from reporting from the hub of politics

    10/19/2021

    Behind the scenes of a D.C. correspondent, from reporting from the hub of politics

    This week we are joined by special guest, Allison Harris, a White House Correspondent for NewsNation in the Washington, D.C. Bureau. She talks about being a correspondent, life in D.C. and what it's like to report and speak with some of the most powerful people in the country.

    28 min
  3. Episode 52: Defending the final frontier: U.S. expands with Space Force

    10/12/2021

    Episode 52: Defending the final frontier: U.S. expands with Space Force

    This week on What The Politics?! we speak with a member of the Space Force Association, the management organization to the U.S. Space Force about the interworkings of the association in overseeing the newest branch of the armed services.

    36 min
  4. Politics in China, exploring power dynamics between China and the U.S.

    10/05/2021

    Politics in China, exploring power dynamics between China and the U.S.

    Where to start ... that's our first question when it comes to the long-standing and complicated relationship between the United States and China. Dr. Robert Ross, professor of Political Science at Boston College and Associate professor for The John King Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University, discusses this and more.

    34 min
  5. Lobbying and social networks in Congress

    09/21/2021

    Lobbying and social networks in Congress

    Relationships in politics is everything. Who you know, what you know, and how you network. It’s a vital part to our democracy. On this week’s episode we examine how those relationships can form and how they benefit members from different sides of the aisle.

    29 min
  6. January 6th - Court cases and criminal charges

    09/14/2021

    January 6th - Court cases and criminal charges

    In this week's episode of "What The Politics?!" we explore the players of January 6, including Oath Keepers, Q'Anon, and loyalists. Along with our guest, we break down the legal charges against these players, whether it be criminal or misdemeanor, and what sentencing would look like for those charges if found guilty.

    29 min
  7. Discussing Taliban rule, what happens next in Afghanistan

    09/07/2021

    Discussing Taliban rule, what happens next in Afghanistan

    Last week we touched on the 20-year Afghanistan War and the recent withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. In this week’s episode, we take a deeper dive into the war in Afghanistan and what could be next for the Afghan people, as well as the United States when it comes to foreign interactions.

    32 min
  8. Current events, Afghanistan reaction and popularity among political figures

    08/31/2021

    Current events, Afghanistan reaction and popularity among political figures

    Dr. Peter Francia from East Carolina University returns to talk with Victoria and Emily about current events like the Afghanistan withdrawal of U.S. troops, the 2022 midterm elections and public popularity among our current political figures.

    29 min
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What The Politics is a weekly podcast show dedicated to exploring issues that matter. Hosted by two journalists, each episode will explore topics trending in the political arena. This podcast will offer a bipartisan platform to the listener, supported with information by experts and enlightened by experiences of the average voter. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    WNCT-TV
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nexstar Broadcasting Inc.
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    What The Politics?! (WTP)