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May 30, 2018
Politics & Polls #93: What-Ifs
In politics, like sports, moments arise that beg the question, “What if?” In baseball, some think, “What if the runner on third had made it home?”…
May 24, 2018
Politics & Polls #92: The Politics of the Russia Investigation
Where is the Russia investigation going and what will the political impact be? While some wonder whether the investigation will soon come to a close,…
May 17, 2018
Politics & Polls #91: Congress & the Class of ’74
In 1974, a new wave of legislators entered Congress after the Watergate Scandal, determined to change the American political landscape. While these …
May 10, 2018
Politics & Polls #90: ‘Our Towns’ Featuring James Fallows
Some feel these are the worst of times, that we’re living in an America fraught with political discord and governmental dysfunction. But how bad is…
May 03, 2018
Politics & Polls #89: What Happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Comedian Michelle Wolf’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a flurry of controversy this week, as she took several jabs at…
Apr 24, 2018
Politics & Polls #88: Voting Rights in America
The battle over voting rights has been one of the most contentious issues in American politics over the past five decades. The country has celebrated…
Apr 19, 2018
Politics & Polls #87: Social Media and Politics
In this special episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss social media’s influence on politics in front of a live audience. Their discussion was…
Apr 11, 2018
Politics & Polls #86: The Internet’s Dark Side
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before Congress this week, answering questions about the platform’s use of personal data. The social media…
Apr 04, 2018
Politics & Polls #85: Democracy in the Modern Age
Questions about democracy have been front and center in the United States, especially since the 2016 election. What is the state of democracy both in…