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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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“Safe Spaces” Campaign —The Weekly Roundup
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This week, we look at the Ukraine and Israel aid package and whether Mike Johnson might actually be a capable speaker. Then we’ll discuss the anti-Israel encampments at college campuses across the country. Finally, we’ll talk about the “safe space” election and how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are only talking to friendly media
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)
Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)
Segments this week:
(02:32) Speaker Johnson puts country over crazy
(21:40) The anti-Israel encampments at college campuses
(40:21) Biden and Trump stick to friendly media
[Politicology+] Are you frustrated with non-stop fundraising text messages and emails? For this week’s Politocology+ episode, Zack and Ron dish on a few of the unsavory strategies and tactics campaigns and PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules.
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
The Atlantic - The Accidental Speaker
NYT - How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine - The New York Times
Politico - How McConnell and Schumer beat hardline conservatives on Ukraine - POLITICO
Vanity Fair - The Motion to Vacate Mike Johnson Seems Pretty Darn Motionless | Vanity Fair
Segment 2:
NYT - Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow
The Atlantic - The Unreality of Columbia’s ‘Liberated Zone’ - The Atlantic
NYT - Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia - The New York Times
WP - Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread - The Washington Post
FP - Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC | The Free Press
Segment 3:
Axios - How Biden, Trump favor safe spaces
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[+] Predatory Fundraising [Members Only]
Zack Czajkowski and Ron Steslow discuss the strategies and tactics campaigns and Super PACs use to raise money, share information, and skirt rules
Related reading:
Politico - Super PACs keep testing the limits of campaign finance law
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/08/super-pac-fec-limits-00150672
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Means of Control — Part 2
In this two part series, Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State
Part 2:
(02:17) The extensive government data collection Edward Snowden revealed
(09:40) How data vendors bypass privacy reviews within government agencies
(11:50) The role of encryption in safeguarding privacy and the historical context of encryption legalization
(18:40) Government efforts to weaken encryption and what that means for your privacy
(22:45) How foreign governments could misuse data
(24:24) The public awareness of this form of surveillance
(26:38) What could legislative reform look like?
(29:37) The influence of advertising and data brokers in shaping privacy
Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw
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Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at (202) 455-4558
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[+] An Ordinary Person's Guide to Digital Privacy [Members Only]
Journalist and author Byron Tau joins host Ron Steslow to discuss some practical steps you can take to safeguard your personal information in an increasingly monitored digital world.
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Missiles & Money — The Weekly Roundup
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This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy.
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)
Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)
Segments this week:
(02:40) Iran’s attack
(40:18) Financial frustration
[Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result
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Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at (202) 455-4558
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel
CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News
Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO
AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News
ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco
Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO
WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ
Segment 2:
Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO
WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ
CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation
The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF
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[+] All Things (Not) Considered [Members Only]
Susan Del Percio, Hagar Chemali and Ron Steslow discuss the Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result
Related reading:
TFP - I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. | The Free Press
https://www.thefp.com/p/npr-editor-how-npr-lost-americas-trust
NYT - NPR C.E.O. Faces Criticism Over Tweets Supporting Progressive Causes - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/business/media/npr-chief-executive-criticized-over-tweets.html
NYT - NPR Editor Who Accused Broadcaster of Liberal Bias Resigns - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/business/media/uri-berliner-npr-resigns.html
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