Politics + Media 101

Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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Politics + Media 101

American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Why Trump Won and How Dems Can Win the Working Class

    On this episode, John and Justin discuss why Donald Trump won the election, Where VP Harris and Democrats went wrong, and how they can improve their messaging and approaches to campaigning to win back working class voters. Please subscribe and rate our podcast wherever you listen.Justin's X: https://x.com/Justin_Higgins2Justin's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinhiggins.bsky.socialJohn's X: https://x.com/johnwgunnison

    1h 13m

  2. NOV 3

    Will Puerto Rican Voters Help VP Kamala Harris Win the White House?

    John and Justin discuss the state of the presidential election, the racist comments at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, how Puerto Rican voters will impact the election for the White House, and Trump's lies about his anti-war record.

    56 min

  3. SEP 20

    Kat Abu on the DNC, Harris Campaign and its approach to Israel-Palestine

    John and Justin host Mother Jones' Kat Abu to discuss political social media, the DNC, state of the Harris-Walz campaign and its approach to Israel-Palestine.

    1 hr

  4. AUG 27

    Was the 2024 Democratic Convention Anything Like 1968? With Historian Michael Koncewicz

    The 2024 Democratic National Convention came to Chicago amid a series of strange parallels to the 1968 convention in the same city: the incumbent president withdrew from his reelection campaign, the vice president was nominated without running in the primaries, students organized a national protest movement against a war, a major candidate was shot, someone named Robert F. Kennedy was running for president.Justin and John sit down with Michael Koncewicz, a historian at New York University, to...

    1h 4m

  5. AUG 20

    David Corn: Is JD Vance a Real Populist?

    Justin and John sit down with journalist David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones and author of several books, most recently American Psychosis.David is an expert on the history of the Republican Party and its relationship with right-wing populism. He assesses the choice of Ohio Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate and what it means for the direction of the GOP.

    49 min

  6. AUG 14

    Was Tim Walz the Right Choice for VP?

    Justin and John discuss the state of the presidential campaign after an incredible month of news: the Republican convention, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, JD Vance becoming Trump's running mate, Joe Biden's retirement, and Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.In particular, they review the choice of Governor Tim Walz to run for vice president. Harris chose Walz ahead of Governor Josh Shapiro, who many pundits favored.

    1h 15m

  7. AUG 7

    Why Calling Trump Republicans Weird Has Been Effective

    Justin sits down with Andrew Lawrence, Deputy Director of Rapid Response at Media Matters to discuss the state of the presidential election, and why labeling Trump Republicans as weird has been effective for Democrats.

    56 min

  8. JUL 3

    Should Joe Biden Drop Out?

    After watching the Thursday night debate, Justin and John tackle the difficult question of whether Joe Biden should withdraw as a candidate for the 2024 presidential election.

    1h 17m
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American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia

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  • Creator
    Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Politics + Media 101
  • Show Website
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