Politicology

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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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  • ENCORE: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers

    ENCORE: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers
    Feb 6 2025
    Michele Gelfand (Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss culture, social norms, and her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World (01:46) Why she decided to study culture (04:34) What are tight and loose cultures (06:12) Why tight and loose cultures evolve (10:38) The tradeoffs between tight and loose and how different cultures responded to the Covid pandemic (16:19) Tightness-looseness and willingness to change (19:57) Red and Blue vs Tight and Loose (30:36) Tightening around core values, even in loose cultures (34:56) Real and manufactured threats (44:15) How we we can put this framework into action You should read Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: https://amzn.to/3Qy8DQc Follow Michele and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicheleJGelfand https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup

    The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup
    Feb 1 2025
    To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss the chaos that ignited after the White House pushed for a freeze in federal funding and the Trump Administration backing down Then, we talk about Trump-supporting, young men and their desire to be recognized for greatness Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the government-run snitch lines in seven states and localities Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) James Lynch (Communications Strategist) Segments this week: (03:19) Funding Freeze Chaos (39:15) The Last Boys Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JamesGLynch https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: The Dispatch - Impoundment and the Discretionary Presidency - The Dispatch CNBC - White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo Washington Post - Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos - The Washington Post Segment 2: The Point Magazine - Last Boys at the Beginning of History | The Point Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Foreign Agents

    Foreign Agents
    Jan 30 2025
    For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Casey Michel (Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation) about his book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World and how foreign money influences our politics. They discuss: (01:46) The shadow world of foreign lobbying (03:45) Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort (07:36) The First Amendment and foreign influence (10:23) Understanding FARA (13:28) How Paul Manafort shaped modern lobbying (15:49) Legal loopholes and foreign influence in politics (18:11) The case of Viktor Pinchuk (22:13) The Trump Administration’s impact on foreign lobbying (27:19) How Universities and Think tanks are the new frontier of influence (33:05) Colorful characters in foreign lobbying (41:39) The Biden Family and foreign influence accusations (45:27) Contrasting foreign influence on Trump and Clinton (49:00) Proposed reforms Read Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World: https://bit.ly/4giHjBK Check out the HRF’s Combatting Kleptocracy Program: https://bit.ly/4hAAQTJ Follow Ron and Casey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/cjcmichel Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins

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Honest introspective on what occurred and why

I believe the questions that most rationale thinking Americans have would be able to find meaningful discussion and maybe some answers too, particularly on what our Constitution says and what it does not. A promise made is a promise owed, Democracy is not easy. Shows us all how to Act in order to protect our Republic. It is not violence and it is not to over throw the very institutions promised to protect us All.

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totally partisan, not news

I would not say this is a podcast to get information about political issues, which is what I was hoping for. Its for people who agree with the speakers. Completely partisan. I did not enjoy what is listened to. Its no different than the mainstream media, just meant to sensational and trigger listeners.

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