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Politics and Polls
Politics & Polls is a podcast produced by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
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#260: How the Democrats Failed to Solve Inequality (Lily Geismer)
The GOP is often seen as "the party of the rich," enacting policies that benefit the wealthy and leave the poor behind. However, a new book by histori...
#259: Does America Need a Reboot? (Will Hurd)
Big questions are coming up as the midterm elections inch closer. Where does the GOP stand in the post-Trump era? How severe is political polarization...
#258: The War In Ukraine and U.S. Politics
Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting closer to NATO countries and striking civilians trying to flee. Negotiations for a resolution have been attemp...
#257: Fighting for Peace: From Lincoln to Modern Europe
Following Russia's invasion into Ukraine, the world finds itself again in a moment of war. As gunfire and bombings continue, it's unclear whether Puti...
#256: Living with COVID-19 (Ezekiel J. Emanuel)
COVID-19 restrictions are being dropped around the country as the U.S. enters what feels like a state of normalcy, at least to some. Oncologist and he...
#255: The Dismantling of American Democracy (Karen Greenberg)
Taking readers from Ground Zero to the Capitol Insurrection, Karen Greenberg describes the subtle tools that were forged under George W. Bush in the n...
#254: Injustice … in the Pursuit of Justice (Laura Coates '01)
Laura Coates '01, CNN anchor and legal analyst and, believes in education as a form of activism. This led her to write her new book, "Just Pursuit: A...
#253: Jan. 6 & Democracy Today (Carolyn Shapiro)
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, this week's episode focuses on the strains placed on American democracy. From voter suppression to wrec...
#252: A Boost for Science (2021 in Review)
It's the end-of-the-year broadcast for Politics & Polls! Julian and Sam recap the year, beginning with a discussion on the Jan. 6 insurrection and a s...
#251: Are We Ready for Omicron?
Omicron, a new variant of COVID-19, is making its way around the globe, shuttering international flights and bringing back former restrictions. How wi...
#250: On the Knife's Edge — Democratic Power in Midterms 2022
Is it too early to talk about the 2022 Midterm Elections? Julian and Sam don't think so, which is why they unpack some of the issues that may threaten...
#249: Progressive Jewish Values & the Secular World (Julian Zelizer)
Abraham Joshua Heschel was a Polish-born American rabbi, theologian, and civil rights and anti-war leader. To this day, Heschel remains a symbol of th...
#248: Where Can the Center Right Find a Home? (Christine Todd Whitman & Miles Taylor)
Pro-Trump extremists seem to have a tight grip on the Republican Party at both state and national levels. With elections around the corner, traditiona...
#247: Was Pulling U.S. Troops out of Afghanistan a Mistake? (Amb. Robert Finn)
Since President Joe Biden pulled U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, many are sorting through whether a withdrawal was really necessary. Regardless, the d...
#246: When the Left Attacks Big Government (Paul Sabin)
Big government is often attacked. In the 1960s and 1970s, social advocates like Ralph Nader and Rachel Carson led the charge in the form of public int...
#245: The Continued Fight for Voting Rights (Wendy Weiser)
How are Congress and the courts exercising their powers on the issue of voting rights? Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang are joined by Wendy Weiser, vice pr...
#244: Public Health Saved Your Life (Dr. Leana Wen)
New daily Covid-19 infections in the U.S. are reaching 100,000+, yet, not too long ago, that number was 11,000. With everyone asking ‘where do we go f...
#243: In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson (Julia Sweig)
Behind almost every U.S. President there has been a First Lady... but we don't always hear much about them. This week, author Julia Sweig joins Julian...
#242: Partisan Identity & Political Instability (Brendan Nyhan)
How are partisan identity and misinformation connected? Sam Wang is joined by Brendan Nyhan to discuss misinformation, partisan identity, and the stab...
#241: Vaccines, Critical Race Theory & More
What in the world is going on? Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang catch you up on some of the biggest discussions happening in politics today: messaging abou...
#240: ‘Alligator Candy’ & the Strength of Community (David Kushner)
Julian Zelizer sits down with David Kushner to discuss his new podcast Alligator Candy, which is based on his memoir of the same name. The podcast tel...
#239: Did Bill Barr Corrupt the DOJ? (Elie Honig)
How did Bill Barr alter the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) during his time as President Donald Trump's attorney general? Elie H...
#238: The Truth is Out There...Somewhere (Adam Frank)
Is there life on other planets? Are UFOs evidence of such life? Astrophysicist Adam Frank joins Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang to discuss his research of...
#237: Nixon at War (Kurt Andersen)
President Richard M. Nixon is perhaps best known for the Watergate scandal and becoming the first U.S. president to resign. But how much more is there...
#236: JFK, MLK, and Nine Long Days (Paul Kendrick)
The arrest of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sent the 1960 Kennedy Campaign into overdrive in the last nine days of a historic campaign for the presi...
#235: Big Tech, Big Data, and Big Lies (Jonathan Mayer)
Online misinformation runs rampant on social media and is having tangible impacts on American society. What can be done to combat the spread of these...
#234: Why People Believe Falsehoods (From Vaccines to Votes)
We're living in a political disinformation era. Public opinion is sharply divided not just on the facts, but what actually constitutes fact or fiction...
#233: Why Democrats Should be Bold But Careful (Paul Starr)
How much time does the Biden administration have until Republicans revitalize their strength or even expand in the midterms? This is a question brewin...
#232: Liz Cheney Ousting, Census Accuracy & Vaccine Persuasion
Catching up on the politics of the week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss how Rep. Liz Cheney was ousted from her role as House Republican Conferen...
#231: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan (Matt Yglesias)
The Biden Administration is steadfastly pushing through a $4.1 trillion infrastructure plan, which some are comparing to President Franklin D. Rooseve...
#230: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold (Ross Benes)
After the election of Donald Trump, rural America — which made up a good portion of Trump's base — quickly became a focal point. Authors like J.D. Van...
#229: Can Immigrants Still Chase the American Dream? (Sarah Coleman)
Given today's anti-immigrant, nativist sentiments, is the American Dream even still possible for immigrants to the U.S.? For decades, the politics beh...
#228: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)
President Joe Biden is approaching his 100th day in office, yet his ultimate win against incumbent Donald Trump was never a foregone conclusion. In th...
#227: 40 Acres, a Mule, and an Early Civil Rights Champion (Bruce Levine)
An often-forgotten champion for racial justice in America is Thaddeaus Stevens, a 19th century statesman. He was a leader of the young Republican Part...
#226: Racism at its Roots (Don Lemon)
As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Don Lemon's monologues on racism, antiracism, and the nation's systemic flaws speak for his millions of fan...
#225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)
Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day examp...
#224: American Rescue Plan, Vaccines & the Filibuster
Within the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s already signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as the vaccine roll-out is accelerati...
#223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)
John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S....
#222: How Ted Kennedy Championed Modern Liberalism (Neal Gabler)
The story of liberalism isn't often told, especially as the conservative era has taken root. Yet, there was a key figure in the formation of modern-da...
#221: Is the Senate a Threat to Democracy? (Adam Jentleson)
Nearly every major decision governing the country bears the stamp of the U.S. Senate. Yet, the current makeup of the Senate — which is predominantly w...