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The Postrider's politics podcast, covering Congress, the White House, political history, and the all-encompassing drama of American elections.

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The Postrider's politics podcast, covering Congress, the White House, political history, and the all-encompassing drama of American elections.

    Our 2024 Presidential Election Model

    Our 2024 Presidential Election Model

    Our 2024 Presidential Election Model is live! The Postrider's Politics Editor and Editor-in-Chief unpack the basics, talk about their philosophy, why they've beat the heavy-hitting models the last three cycles, and have some fun explaining how you can use the map too.

    • 42 min
    2024 Republican Primary Draft - Crowning the Winner

    2024 Republican Primary Draft - Crowning the Winner

    The Republican primary comes to an end not with a bang, but with a whimper, as all major candidates but former President Donald Trump have dropped out and he has accumulated the delegates necessary to receive the nomination. After it all, Lars, Michael, and Chris hop on one last time to crown the winner and talk about the entire experience. Check out the live updating draft with a history of our trades, points accumulated, and more! 

    • 39 min
    Redrawing the Dollar

    Redrawing the Dollar

    The Postrider's Politics Editor Lars Emerson and Editor-in-Chief Michael Lovito present their own visions for how to redesign U.S. currency. Who would we put on coins? What denominations would we add or subtract? And how can America use its money to present the best possible version of itself? 

    • 56 min
    Trump, the Presumptive Nominee?

    Trump, the Presumptive Nominee?

    Should Donald Trump be considered the Republican Party's presumptive nominee already, after just two primary contests? How can he power through to the general election? Who might his running mate be? And how did we get to this unusual point in history where one man is set to be a party's nominee for three elections in a row?

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Best (and Worst) of Politics in 2023

    The Best (and Worst) of Politics in 2023

    Lars and Michael recap 2023, giving superlatives to the best, worst, weirdest, and most embarassing people and moments in politics of 2023.

    • 1 hr 24 min
    2024 Republican Primary Draft - Debates, Dropouts, and Iowa Incoming

    2024 Republican Primary Draft - Debates, Dropouts, and Iowa Incoming

     It's been a whirlwind of debates, mugshots, dropouts, and notable moments; with the Iowa caucuses in spitting distance, Lars, Michael, and Chris hop back in to check on their primary draft and talk about where the race is going! Check out the live updating draft with a history of our trades, points accumulated, and more! 

    • 52 min

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