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To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week we discuss the recent viral videos of President Biden, deceptive editing, and spin. Then we talk about the report from Columbia University on antisemitism on its campus and the implications of GenZ’s struggle with conflict resolution. Then, we look at President Biden's executive order to give undocumented spouses of American citizens easier access to green cards and a pathway to citizenship. Finally, in Politicology+ we talk about the MAGA trend to deny that America is a democracy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (03:18) The Biden videos (27:05) Columbia anti-Semitism Report (50:10) Immigration Executive Order [Politicology+] MAGA’s obsession with saying America is a republic and not a democracy Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1: CNN- Right-wing media outlets use deceptively cropped video to misleadingly claim Biden wandered off at G7 summit | CNN Politics NY Post - Biden appears to freeze up, has to be led off stage by Obama at mega-bucks LA fundraiser CNN - Video: White House pushes back on GOP claims Biden froze during fundraiser | CNN Politics Segment 2: Haaretz - Columbia Task Force Reveals Full Extent of Antisemitism on Campus Since Oct. 7, by Students and by Faculty - U.S. News - Haaretz.com CNN - Man arrested in New York City with a gun, 8 loaded magazines, an NYPD vest and other weapons, police say NYPost - Suspected NYC jihadist was caught near major airport as new details of averted 'disaster' are revealed Segment 3: NYT- Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens - The New York Times Newsweek - Majority of Hispanics Now Favor Mass Deportation - Newsweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing than Christian Nationalism (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions. 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: (03:46) Jobs numbers and economic concerns (21:09) Israel hostage rescue (32:08) Russia [Politicology+] What could happen if Trump wins? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them. FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy Segment 2: WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S. Segment 3: Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. Why were these Christian images on prominent display? What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? How is it continuing to shape our politics? In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. Segments to look forward to: (04:55) Matt’s Background (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury” (21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters (35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism” (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. Why were these Christian images on prominent display? What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? How is it continuing to shape our politics? In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. Segments to look forward to: (01:43) The theological basis for believing Trump being chosen by God to be president (06:15) Belief that political leaders are appointed by God (11:10) Strategic spiritual warfare at the Capitol on January 6th (16:44) The discourse of violence in Charismatic Christianity leading to jan (24:04) The lack of understanding of Charismatic Christians in American media (37:06) Being precise about the threats to pluralism presented by part of Charismatic Christianity (43:16) What he’s seeing in the subculture as we head to 2024 Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVb Follow Ron and Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD Email questions and thoughts to [email protected]. Can you leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? It’s a big help 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) joins host Ron Steslow this week to discuss Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case, Joe Biden's executive order on border security, and the Wall Street Journal report on Biden's cognitive fitness Segments this week: (04:11) Trump’s conviction (26:07) Border executive order (40:25) Biden slipping and Trumpflation [Politicology+] Anthony Fauci’s testimony at a highly contentious hearing about the origins and response to the pandemic, and what looks like an unfolding coverup scandal Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: NY Mag - Prosecutors Got Trump — But They Contorted the Law NYT - Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times NBC - RNC co-chair Lara Trump blasts Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging the public to respect hush money verdict Segment 2: NBC News - Biden signs executive action drastically tightening border Politico - Biden issues new executive action: Much of southern border to close at midnight - POLITICO Politico - Latino Dems are split over Biden's border action - POLITICO Segment 3: WSJ - Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping - WSJ The Atlantic - Trump’s Plan to Supercharge Inflation - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preorder The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy—https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid in front of a live audience in Sacramento, CA to discuss Mike’s upcoming book The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy. Special thanks to everyone who made a donation and to our Politicology+ members who got early access to this intimate event! You can become a Politicology+ member today at https://politicology.com/plus In this discussion: (02:05) Why Mike’s optimistic in this book (10:00) Mike’s personal journey from working at Domino’s Pizza to becoming a political strategist (13:43) A poignant moment involving Mike’s mom, the role of Latina women in leadership, and how the Latinization of American will reshape cultural and political roles for women (21:23) Latinos and old-school conservatism (29:35) Messaging and policy in Democratic outreach to Latinos (36:37) How Republicans are winning Latino voters (despite their best efforts) (46:03) Practical takeaways for political professionals (52:34) Reflections on American identity, values, and optimism Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we discuss the “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.” Then, we talk about the high-level NIH officials who tried to undermine government transparency—including about the coronavirus. After that, we look at rising debt interest payments and why high interest rates are making it harder to manage the debt Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) Segments this week: (05:39) “Dems in full blown ‘freakout’ over Biden.” (30:05) The NIH subverting FOIA (44:51) Rising Debt Interest costs [Politicology+] Mike and Ron answer your questions Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1: Politico - Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden - POLITICO NYT - Republicans who backed Biden in 2020 complain he’s lost their phone numbers The Hill - Axelrod: Biden ‘pride’ may cost him election Segment 2: NYT - Health Officials Tried to Evade Public Records Laws, Lawmakers Say - The New York Times House oversight Committee - Wenstrup Investigates NIH Conspiracy to Evade FOIA, Avoid Public Transparency - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Segment 3: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - Interest Costs Just Surpassed Defense and Medicare-2024-05-10 Bloomberg - Yellen Says Higher Path for Rates Boosts Need to Lift Revenue - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ron Steslow welcomes Alex Gladstein (Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the significant and often misunderstood role of Bitcoin in protecting human rights and fighting against authoritarians around the world. Segments to look forward to: (02:07) Alex’s background in human rights work and why he became interested in Bitcoin (16:18) Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies (26:04) Financial privilege (38:35) Bitcoin in action (45:50) Bitcoin creating financial independence for women in Afghanistan (56:25)How a human rights activist uses Bitcoin to free hostages (59:10) Bitcoin as a tool against monetary colonialism in west Africa (1:00:10) The importance of peer-to-peer transactions (1:07:50) How Bitcoin mining can bring electricity to remote areas and support sustainable energy projects (1:19:40) Why Bitcoin matters for everyone Follow Ron and Alex on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/gladstein Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 29th: politicology.com/events ** This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Segments this week: (02:33) Crypto goes to Washington (27:33) Housing is a Latino issue (44:02) Political violence [Politicology+] Pseudo-legislating on the border, why the left-right political spectrum isn’t useful, and why you’re still using these outdated terms Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/OKnox https://x.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - Senate votes to kill SEC crypto accounting rule Axios - 1 big thing: Gensler's testimony Politico - Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden - POLITICO Segment 2: UnidosUS - Housing Costs Driving Latino Voter Concerns About Inflation Ahead of the 2024 Election | UnidosUS RedFin - 2023 Has Been The Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record—But 2024 Is Looking Up Segment 3: NYT - ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics - The New York Times Insurance Journal - Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses WP - Trump email falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded’ to ‘take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search - The Washington Post Axios - Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

** Get your ticket to our special LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion. This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used. Segments to look forward to: (02:06) John’s background in urban warfare (06:20) The violence of October 7th (20:37) How Hamas’s human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel (30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war (34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare (41:30) Precision guided munitions (42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations (52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers (1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means (1:18:40) The IDF’s standards of conduct in war (1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war (1:34:18) Israel’s efforts to protect civilians (1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Get your ticket to our special LIVE recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** 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 Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/ZackCz 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus 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 Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at [email protected]! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, Mike, and Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. ** Want to come to a live taping? Let us know here: https://tpolls.typeform.com/to/Gxjndbgf 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 Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Pre-order Mike’s book: https://bit.ly/4a7ZCqg Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/HagarChemali 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Read The Primary Solution: https://www.uniteamerica.org/book Check out Unite America: https://www.uniteamerica.org/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/NickTroiano Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) James Lavish (co-managing partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) Segments this week: (04:50) Money (39:00) Trump’s Time Magazine Story (48:30) Arizona [Politicology+] RFK Jr’s surprising performance with younger and Latino voters, what’s driving that appeal, and what it could mean for this election cycle. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Read James’s substack: https://jameslavish.substack.com/ Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jameslavish https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare | CNN Business Bloomberg - US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Lowest Level Since July 2022 - Bloomberg Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO Segment 2: Time Magazine - Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like | TIME WSJ - Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence - WSJ Politico - Mitch McConnell continues to break with Trump on immunity claims - POLITICO Segment 3: NYT - Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law - The New York Times Politico-Arizona legislature repeals 1864 abortion law - POLITICO NPR - Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban : NPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alua Arthur (Death Doula) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the importance of embracing mortality, talking about death, and her new book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life and Getting Real About the End. Segments to look forward to: (02:31) What is a death doula? (05:39) Alua’s journey and embracing mortality (07:28) The impact of avoiding conversations about death (10:33) Practical ways to approach contemplating death (26:00) Having conversations about death with your loved ones (28:10) Supporting loved ones facing end-of-life challenges (30:30) Reframing our language about death and disease (32:19) The desire for “more time” at the end of life (38:10) The importance of quality of life in end of life care (40:00) Assisted Suiceide and personal autonomy (43:40) Meaningful rituals for death (47:14) Mourning people with troubled legacies (51:10) Being briefly, perfectly human Read Briefly Perfectly Human: https://bit.ly/4a5UYJb Check out Going With Grace: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. 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. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/LPDonovan 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Ron and Byron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. 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 Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 1: (02:36) Byron’s background and why he decided to write this book (05:15) The Evolution of data brokering (09:00) Understanding metadata and data collection and how they can identify you (12:12) The implications for personal privacy (22:15) The state of privacy rights in the United States (26:16) The public-private surveillance relationship (28:43) The shift in Government attitudes toward this type of data (31:20) How social media changed the data collection game Read Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance Of Tech And Government Is creating a New American Surveillance State — https://bit.ly/44199hw Follow Ron and Byron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ByronTau Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at No Labels announcing they won’t field a ticket and the impact RFK Jr. could have, how Trump’s abortion announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court case could impact the election, and Joe Biden tries to cancel student debt…again. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod) Segments this week: (02:05) No Labels and RFK Jr. (14:47) Abortion (38:20) Student loan debt [Politicology+] The new book misleading people about “white rural rage” and the scapegoating of rural Americans Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/LPDonovan Related reading: Segment 1: Politico -No Labels packs it up, won’t put forth a presidential ticket - POLITICO CNN - RFK Jr. campaign walks back fundraising emails that said January 6 defendants were stripped of constitutional liberties | CNN Politics Politico - RFK Jr. ballot access consultant promotes strategy to throw the election to Trump - POLITICO CNN - RFK Jr. campaign official attended Jan. 6 ‘Stop the Steal’ rally and wanted ‘favorite President’ Trump to run for third term | CNN Politics Segment 2: AP - Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target | AP News CNN - Trump says he wouldn’t sign federal abortion ban | CNN Politics WP - Arizona’s abortion ruling threatens to upend 2024 races - The Washington Post Segment 3: NYT - What to Know About Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan - The New York Times CNBC - Biden administration could start forgiving student debt this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) and Chris Zappone (Digital Foreign Editor at The Age and the writer and narrator of the Dark Shining Moment podcast) join host Ron Steslow to discuss the evolution of Russian tactics since 2016 and the vulnerability of American democracy Segments to look forward to: (02:16) The state of the war in Ukraine (10:00) The evolution of Russian influence campaigns (14:37) What Putin wants (25:14) The democratic mind and future vision (29:00) America’s role in the world (46:00) The erosion of trust and manipulation of narratives (59:10) The importance of national psychological defense (1:10:00) The impact of social media on trust in media institutions (1:13:00) Balancing healthy skepticism and toxic cynicism in meaning making institutions (1:14:45) The challenge of finding reliable sources (1:18:00) Russia’s goal: America eating itself alive Listen to Dark Shining Moment: https://apple.co/3Jhasz2 Follow Ron, Molly, and Chris on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/chrizap Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at one way Republicans could try to legally throw out votes to ensure Trump’s victory, the latest Wall Street Journal polling, and the backlash against DEI Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (02:06) Starting the steal (20:10) The WSJ Poll and who benefits from RFK Jr’s run (30:15) The backlash against DEI [Politicology+] Lab Leak, the origins of human life, and the push for ideological purity that is stifling scientific inquiry Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/AlexThomp Related reading: Segment 1: The Bulwark - ‘Start the Steal’: Trump Once Again Planning to Overturn an Election NYT - Here Is One Way to Steal the Presidential Election WP - GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks - The Washington Post Segment 2: WSJ - Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds WSJ - Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll AP - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for independent White House bid | AP News CNN - RFK Jr. names Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan as running mate | CNN Politics Axios - Conservative media sours on RFK Jr. as an independent Segment 3: Axios - Behind DEI’s rise and fall NBC News - Oregon re-criminalizes small amounts of hard drugs after 2020 voter initiative is overturned Brianna Wu criticizing progressivism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. (01:05) The Bannon Line and how the dynamics of this cycle are different from 2020 (09:00) Why the traditional political spectrum isn’t a useful framework and the rise of populism (17:50) The Fairness Doctrine and the impact of its Removal (25:25) The debate over whether Biden should debate Trump (30:46) Trump’s takeover of the RNC (41:31) The Republican Party’s brand (46:26) Authoritarian Reactionary Christians in American Politics (50:02) The loss of focus on Community (1:03:00) The threat of Religious Nationalism Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at [email protected]! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Trump taking Truth Social public, the ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, and why you weren’t crazy about how bad inflation was Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Al Cárdenas (Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush) Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (02:50) Truth Social Goes Public (17:00) ISIS attack in Moscow (36:24) Inflation was bad, you’re not crazy [Politicology+] Ronna McDaniel and the MSNBC On-Air Uproar Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/AlCardenasFL_DC https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgement in New York | CNN Politics Axios - Truth Social faces harsh reality as a public company Time Magazine - Why Is Trump's Truth Social Worth Billions? Experts Have Theories Segment 2: Radio Free Europe - Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' For Concert Massacre, But Still Points To Ukraine, U.S. USA Today - ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine AP - US gave advance notice of Moscow attack. What is 'duty to warn'? | AP News Segment 3: The Bulwark - Harvard Economists Confirm You’re Not Crazy: Inflation Was Really Bad (From March 8) Bloomberg - Biden Bets Fed Will Cut Rates Soon as He Pledges Housing Help - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online? In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age. In part 2: (01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns (06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity (17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation (30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online? (38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation Read The Lie Detectives: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-lie-detectives Read The Victory Lab: https://www.sashaissenberg.com/the-victory-lab Follow Ron, Sasha, and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/sissenberg https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Email your questions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Tuesday’s election results and the warning signs for Trump, whether the impeachment inquiry is backfiring on Republicans, and how to talk about “Christian Nationalism” Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Segments this week: (02:27) Trump’s base weakness (19:00) Impeachment (31:41) “Christian Nationalism” [Politicology+] Should Biden debate Trump? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - Trump wins Arizona primary, but Haley takes nearly 19% of the vote - Axios Phoenix The Guardian - Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election and claims ‘Biden beat Obama’ CNN - Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics USA Today - Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him Segment 2: Religion in Public - Christian Nationalism is Both Smear and Savior to Many Christians Matt Taylor Thread on “Smear and Savior” Matt Taylor Thread on Dusty Deevers speech Segment 3: Axios - Shouting, accusations, a mask: GOP's Hunter Biden hearing erupts into bickering NBC News - Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin' Reuters - Democratic lawmaker dons Putin mask, mocks Republicans at Biden impeachment hearing | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we dive into the nuances of Georgia’s Republican primary, No Labels pushing forward with their plan to draft a presidential candidate, and Donald Trump’s takeover at the RNC Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: Greg Bluestein (Politics Reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Segments this week: (02:14) The Georgia primary (12:25) No Labels (34:34) The RNC Purge [Politicology+] Congress's latest push to ban TikTok Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell https://twitter.com/bluestein Related reading: Segment 1: The Hill - Haley gets 77K votes in Georgia GOP primary after dropping out of race | The Hill AJC - PG A.M.: Takeaways from Georgia’s presidential primaries ABC News - Judge throws out 6 counts of Trump's Georgia election interference indictment - ABC News NYT - For This Rookie Judge, a Pivotal Decision Looms in the Georgia Trump Case - The New York Times Segment 2: WSJ - No Labels Is Expected to Push Ahead With ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ WSJ - No Labels Considering Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan to Lead ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ Segment 3: Politico - RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP - POLITICO NYT - Election Updates: Big cuts after Trump’s R.N.C. takeover; Biden goes on offensive. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 2: (01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights (08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights (16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal (41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy (45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. With the presidential nominations locked up after Super Tuesday, Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign in earnest at his “defiant” State of the Union address. Also: the Super Tuesday results, Nikki Haley bowing out of the primary and the fight for her supporters. Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Segments this week: (01:50) Joe Biden’s State of the Union address (30:20) Super Tuesday results, Haley dropping out, and Trump’s move to purify the Republican party [Politicology+] Katie Porter claims the California Senate Primary was “rigged by Billionaires” Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Related reading: Segment 1: The White House - President Biden's State of the Union Address NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address - The New York Times Yahoo Finance - What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed' AP - Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded | AP News Segment 2: NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Trump Wins and Haley Exits - The New York Times The Bulwark - Nikki Haley Has Chosen to Be a Tool for Authoritarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition. “Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win. But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party. But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today? With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities? And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base? In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes. In part 1: (01:50 ) Ruy’s background (05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites (10:10)The impact of the 2016 election (23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories (30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration Read Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: https://bit.ly/3P8hpGm Check out The Liberal Patriot: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. What will the protest votes in Michigan mean for the Biden campaign? What major Trump weakness did we see in his 20-point win in South Carolina? Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) Segments this week: (02:30) Did the “uncommitted” protest vote against Biden in Michigan backfire? (13:03) The Republican Primary in South Carolina, what it means for Haley, and Trump’s weaknesses with Republicans (30:00) Crosspressure on IVF and reproductive rights vs border security and immigration [Politicology+] The bipartisan crypto SuperPAC targeting Katie Porter in the California Senate Primary and the partisan realignment on Wall Street Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out the LA Times series about Latino politics in L.A.: https://bit.ly/3T1qotI Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/anthonyyork49 Related reading: Segment 1: Detroit Free Press - 'Uncommitted' Michigan primary vote results: What happens next for Biden, campaign NPR - The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal NYT - Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal - The New York Times Segment 2: Politico - Takeaways from Trump's thumping of Haley in South Carolina - POLITICO ABC News - Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden - ABC News Axios - “Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump AP - Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech Segment 3: Axios - Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF Politico - Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it. - POLITICO Politico - Senate GOP poised to block IVF protection bill - POLITICO NYT - Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 2: (01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies (12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe (15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies. (27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance (30:50) What the future of privacy might look like Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, Vladimir Putin had his biggest domestic rival, Alexei Navalny murdered in prison. Now Donald Trump is comparing himself to Navalny. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Segments this week: (02:50) Navalny’s killing; and the Republican impeachment probe takes a big hit (29:04) Donald Trump is selling sneakers to cover his legal bills (39 :00) Trump allies plotting to make Christian nationalism a key part of a second administration [Politicology+] The hearing about whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue prosecuting Trump and the huge blunder in her relationship with the special prosecutor in the case Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ZackCz https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1: Reuters - What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison | Reuters NBC News- A now-indicted FBI informant was at the 'heart' of the GOP's case against Joe Biden CNN - Alexander Smirnov: Former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ role in Ukraine business | CNN Politics Axios - Russia arrests Los Angeles woman on treason charges Segment 2: NBC News - Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years Get Trump Sneakers ABC News - Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him - ABC News Politico - Trump leadership PAC racked up $4.8 million in new legal bills - POLITICO The Dispatch - Navalny’s Death Sheds Light on the Moral Rot of the American Right - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch Segment 3: Politico - Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration - POLITICO Politico - Mike Johnson invoked God in a GOP presentation on keeping the majority. It didn’t land well. - Live Updates - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings? Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy? Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. In part 1: (01:43 ) Ron and Kashmir discuss anonymity and privacy and the erosion of both in our daily lives (00:00 ) Balancing convenience and privacy (11:00) The origins of ClearviewAI (13:30) Genetic determinism in the development of facial recognition (18:20) Kashmir dives deep into the history of facial recognition software and how it developed. (22:37) How Facebook crowdsourced training facial recognition technology (25:00) How much privacy should we have and who should be able to use facial recognition software? Read Your Face Belongs to Us: https://bit.ly/49qsbQm Follow Ron and Kashmir on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/kashhill Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Last week, a Department of Justice special counsel report concluded that Joe Biden should not be charged for his mishandling of classified documents, but the allegations about Biden’s memory have taken center stage. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Liz Gilbert Cohen (President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention) Segments this week: (03:04) Special Counsel’s report (24:40) NY-3 Special Election (44:12) Russia wants to put a nuke in space + the invasive and controversial surveillance program set to expire soon [Politicology+] No Labels’ dubious presidential ticket and their recent letter asking the Justice Department to investigate their critics Not yet a Politicology+ member? It’s our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with 30% more episodes filled with more strategy, analysis, thoughtful discussion…aaand the occasional piece of hot gossip. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Support Molly McKew’s fundraiser for surveillance and communications drones for frontline units in Ukraine: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/ThirdWayMattB https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - Special counsel report questions Biden's memory ABC News - Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term: POLL - ABC News Fox - Biden's upcoming physical exam will not include a cognitive test, White House says Politico - Biden v. Trump: The battle over who’s too old, too forgetful or too confused - POLITICO Segment 2: NYT - In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics CNBC - Democrats see New York special election win as blueprint for defeating Trump in November NBC News - Pennsylvania Democrats pad narrow state House advantage with special election win Segment 3: ABC News - GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources - ABC News CNN - House Intel Chairman announces ‘serious national security threat,’ sources say it is related to Russia | CNN Politics Washington Post - Officials sound alarm about new Russian “space threat” - The Washington Post Roll Call - House delays plans on surveillance program reauthorization vote - Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, Ron Steslow and Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) discuss these provocative questions and more as they dive into David’s book, Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. In part 1: (04:40) Ron shares a personal note with David about the impact he’s had on Ron’s journey (07:24) David discussed a few of the transformative moments in his career (13:08) The historical and current challenges Christianity poses to democratic values (16:30) Why some Christians are skeptical of democracy and the nuanced reasons behind it (22:02 ) Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity and why it’s a better term for what we’re seeing than Christian Nationalism (28:38) How certain Christian groups prioritize their beliefs over democratic norms and values (34:02) The cycle of secular revolutions followed by religious counter-revolutions For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there tendencies within Christian tradition that put some versions of the faith in tension with core principles of democracy? What is “Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity?” How can a pluralistic society guard against the rise of political figures—including Donald Trump—aiming to weaponize this phenomenon? In this two-part conversation, we dive into these provocative questions with the Rev. Prof. David Gushee (Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University) and discuss his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. Segments to look forward to in part 2: (02:12) Christianity in the reactionary politics of France and Germany in the 20th century (07:54) The allure of authoritarian leaders who promise to fix cultural issues (13:06) The idealization of a past Christian nation and the ubiquitous use of anti-LGBT rhetoric in policial mobilization (18:20) The difficulty of appealing to authoritarian-leaning Christians and the influence of leaders in those communities (32:30 ) “Covenantal democracy” rooted in the Baptist tradition (35:18) The importance of civic literacy and political ethics education among Christians to inoculate against authoritarian tendencies (40:00) The importance of long-term cultural and interpersonal work to build stronger democratic norms. For more of David’s work visit his website: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Follow Ron on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA makes a mess all over the Capitol, including tanking their own border deal for Trump. Tucker Carlson goes to the Kremlin to be Putin’s mouthpiece. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:00) Republican dysfunction in Congress (27:11) Tucker Carlson interviews Putin and evolving Russian information warfare [Politicology+] The money raised and spent by Super PACs supporting Trump’s primary challengers—what it tells us, and why it matters. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Support Molly’s fundraiser for drones for frontline units in Ukraine: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91MGe8XC8A Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Related reading: Segment 1: CNN - Bipartisan border deal on brink of defeat ahead of key Senate vote | CNN Politics Politico - McConnell faces a growing GOP rebellion after border deal breaks down - POLITICO Axios - Senate Democrats strike fast after GOP’s border deal implosion Axios - House GOP erupts in fury over "embarrassing" and "shameful" defeats Segment 2: WP - Putin interview with Tucker Carlson shows Kremlin outreach to Trump’s GOP - The Washington Post X - Tucker Carlson on Why he’s interviewing Putin NYT - N.S.A. Installs New Director as U.S. Prepares for Election Influence Operations Read George Conway’s piece about the Trump immunity decision: The Atlantic - An Airtight Ruling Against Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What sort of person decides to step back from an esteemed career as a civil liberties legal advocate and embark on one of the most exhausting and thankless prospects you can imagine—a bid for congress? Exactly the sort of person Congress needs at this moment. Civil Rights Attorney and advocate Joe Cohn returns to Politicology to discuss his decision to run for congress. Segments to look forward to: (02:06) Why Joe’s running for congress (06:30) What makes him different from the rest of the field (08:20) His experience in civil rights litigation and legislative advocacy (14:12) The role of elected officials in depolarization (20:40) The threats to democracy (25:20) Curbing executive power and encouraging legislative action (37:13) The broken incentive structure in Congress (47:47) New Jersey Politics and the County Party Line (50:27) Winning in an environment that values spectacle (52:45)Prioritizing reasonableness and dialogue Check out Joe’s website: https://www.joecohnforcongress.com/ Follow Ron and Joe on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/JoeCohnNJ3 Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden praises the border security deal and pledges to “shut down” the border if it passes, an Iranian-backed militia kills three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley goes on offense. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post ) Segments this week: (02:35) The border deal (18:00) Iran-backed militias (36:13) Nikki Haley [Politicology+] The MAGA conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl is rigged and Taylor Swift is a PsyOp. Not yet a Politicology+ subscriber? It’s a private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Olivier’s substack: https://olivierknox.substack.com/ Watch Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot —https://bit.ly/3UqNfl6 Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/OKnox https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1: WP - Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP The Hill - House Republicans poised to torpedo GOP’s best chance in years to pass border bill | The Hill Axios - Bloomberg poll: Biden losing ground to Trump on immigration White House - Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations | The White House WSJ - A GOP Border Reckoning - WSJ Segment 2: CNN - Jordan drone attack: Three US troops killed at Tower 22, more than 30 injured | CNN Politics NPR - U.S. identifies the 3 service members killed in drone strike in Jordan : NPR NYT - 3 American Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Says Axios - Biden says he's decided how to respond to deadly Jordan attack AP - Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan Segment 3: The Bulwark - An Open Letter to Nikki Haley - by Michael Wood NYT - Nikki Haley Goes After Trump and Biden in ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Campaign - The New York Times Axios - Nikki Haley's coast-to-coast money week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. (01:35) Lauren Boebert’s district switch (05:35) Shifting demographics and political alignment in the U.S. (08:05) The moral and ethical considerations for former Trump supporters and the importance of genuine contrition (27:00) The significance of union endorsements in the current political landscape (41:10) Global tensions and the interconnection between various forms of warfare, including the potential onset of a world war Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at [email protected]! You can also leave us a voice message at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow Ron, and Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hagar Chemali, Mike Madrid, and Ron Steslow discuss AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Related reading: Axios - AI's next fight is over whose values it should hold https://www.axios.com/2024/01/24/values-ai-chatgpt-alignment CNBC - OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/openai-quietly-removes-ban-on-military-use-of-its-ai-tools.html NBC News - Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/fake-joe-biden-robocall-tells-new-hampshire-democrats-not-vote-tuesday-rcna134984 Axios - OpenAI suspends developer behind Dean Phillips bot https://www.axios.com/2024/01/21/dean-phillips-chat-gpt-ai-bot-suspension Wired - OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/openai-scrapped-promise-disclose-key-documents/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Biden and Trump win the New Hampshire primaries, the evolving politics of the worsening border crisis, and the “incredibly stark” assessment that Russia could win their war against Ukraine in a matter of weeks. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Segments this week: (03:00) The New Hampshire Primary (18:37) The Fight Over Border Security (37:47) Ukraine Aid [Politicology+] AI systems, the fight over whose values are embedded within the technology, what it will say, and what it will be used for. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Oh My World!: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Read Akhil and Vikram Amar Amicus brief: https://bit.ly/3HxTZFR Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/madrid_mike Related reading: Segment 1: ABC News - Haley captures independents and college grads, but Trump base holds fast in NH: Exit poll - ABC News NY Times - New Hampshire Primary: Trump Defeats Haley, but She Vows to Stay in Race - The New York Times CNN - Biden wins New Hampshire primary, CNN projects, with successful write-in campaign Segment 2: NYTimes - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds Politico - Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text - Live Updates - POLITICO NYTimes - With Border Deal Near, Parole and Money Take Center Stage in Senate Talks ABC News - Supreme Court allows federal agents to remove razor wire Texas placed at border - ABC News The Hill -Chip Roy: Texas should ignore Supreme Court’s border razor wire ruling | The Hill Segment 3: NBC News - 'Incredibly stark': Biden aides give lawmakers a grim assessment of Ukraine without more aid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives (12:50) Why silence feels scary (18:30) What is noise? (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is (30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking (37:27) The historical significance of silence You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a loud world that’s getting louder. We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications. But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway? How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships? Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology (07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us (13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict (22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity (26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life (35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2 FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinZorn https://twitter.com/LeighMarz https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. On this weekly roundup, Trump wins the uneventful Iowa caucus, rising tensions in the Middle East, and the dynamics of the Democratic primary This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios) Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) Segments this week: (02:20) The Iowa Caucus (08:30) Rising tension in the Middle East (36:46) The Democratic Primary [Politicology+] Davos and the garish display of wealth with growing income inequality. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/LPDonovan https://twitter.com/AlexThomp https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1: NYTimes - Iowa Caucus Results 2024: Trump Wins - The New York Times CBS News - Iowa caucus turnout for 2024 and how it compares to previous years - CBS News Des Moines Register - Early call of Trump as winner of Iowa Caucuses stirs anger. Here's why it happened Segment 2: Time - Iran Fires Missiles at Iraq, Syria and Pakistan—What to Know | TIME WSJ - Houthis Turn Their Sights on U.S. Ships, Vow to Keep Attacking Red Sea Targets - WSJ CNN - Iran-backed militia vows more attacks after US Embassy in Iraq comes under fire | CNN Politics Politico - Biden's Yemen strike reignites Congress' battle over war powers - Live Updates - POLITICO Segment 3: (From Feb, 2023) ABC News — Democrats approve new primary calendar for 2024 - ABC News Miami Herald - 2024 New Hampshire primary has a twist — it doesn't matter for Democrats. Wait, what? NBC News - Inside the 'weird' write-in campaign needed to help Biden win New Hampshire Vox - Democrats’ bizarre New Hampshire primary fight, explained. - Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is facing 91 counts in 4 criminal cases and a host of civil litigation. In this episode, Michael Zeldin (Former federal prosecutor) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the 4 criminal cases, Trump’s civil fraud trial and more. Segments to look forward to: (02:03) Overview of the cases and legal troubles (06:40) Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York (15:02) The huge damages in Rudy Giluiani’s defamation trail (19:17) Mark Meadows attempt to move the Georgia case to Federal Court (24:07) The plea deals in Georgia and what they say about the DA’s case (26:10) What impact the alleged affair between the D.A. and lead prosecutor could have on the case (29:44) The question of presidential immunity (39:30) How the appellate court decision on immunity could impact the Trump trial timelines (44:47) Fischer v. The United States and how that case could change the federal election subversion case against Trump (52:52) Some questions the courts will need to answer about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment Check out Michael’s podcast, That Said: https://bit.ly/3S0n0iA Follow Ron and Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MichaelZeldin Email your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weekly roundup, the wildcards in the 2024 presidential election and how we’re reading the race, and the politics and policy of the border crisis. This week’s panel: Ron Steslow Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way) Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff at Carly Fiorina Enterprises) Segments this week: (02:10) The 2024 Presidential Race (41:28) The border crisis [Politicology+] The “swatting” hoaxes targeting elected officials, judges, and Special Counsel Jack Smith Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS Check out Third Way: https://www.thirdway.org/ Related reading: Segment 1: NYTimes - A Super PAC Forms to Support No Labels - The New York Times The Atlantic - Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap - The Atlantic CNN - Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims | CNN Politics ABC News - SCOTUS to consider Trump 14th Amendment ballot disqualification case - ABC News Axios - Biden speech: Trump's "lies brought a mob" to D.C. on Jan. 6 God Made Trump video Segment 2: CBS News - Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress - CBS News CBS News - Americans increasingly see border as crisis, call for tougher measures, CBS News poll finds CNN- A border deal to nowhere? House GOP ready to reject Senate compromise on immigration | CNN Politics NY Daily News - Migrants at Floyd Bennett to be evacuated to Brooklyn high school, per Adams' admin order NY Times - Opinion | Why Biden Must Collide With the Democratic Party on Immigration - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices