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November 01, 2018
Kotkin’s “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941” Wins 2018 Arthur Ross Book Award
Professor Stephen Kotkin has won the 17th annual Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Arthur Ross Book Award for “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941,” the second volume of a definitive biography of Joseph Stalin.The second book in the series covers major events in the Soviet Union from collectivization and the Great Terror to…
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November 01, 2018
Politics & Polls #113: A Week of Hate Crimes
The past week has been marked by a series of hate crimes. Pipe bombs were sent to a few political critics of President Donald Trump by a fanatic in Florida; two African Americans were shot by a white nationalist in Kentucky; and a horrific attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh left 11 people dead.In this episode, Julian Zelizer…
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October 10, 2018
Politics & Polls #110: The Aftermath of the Kavanaugh Confirmation
Following a bitter and contentious confirmation process, Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in to the Supreme Court. Could his confirmation galvanize Republican support in the upcoming midterm elections? And what effect will it have on the reputation of the Court?Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang dive deep into the aftermath of…
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October 10, 2018
WWS Reacts: A Supreme Court with Kavanaugh
After a charged confirmation process, Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court. What effects will this have on the Court, the American people and the midterm elections? Paul Frymer, professor of politics at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, shares his thoughts in the Q&A…
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October 04, 2018
Politics & Polls #109: What’s Next for Kavanaugh?
Questions abound regarding what impact the recently opened FBI investigation will have on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation process.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss Kavanaugh’s prior political career, recent testimony and prospects for confirmation with research journalist Marcy Wheeler…
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September 26, 2018
Politics & Polls #108: How Money Restricts Access to Political Office
Working-class citizens have been historically underrepresented in American politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the influence of money in politics — both in terms of who rises to elected office and how those elected govern — with political scientist Nicholas Carnes.Carnes asserts that government would…
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September 20, 2018
Politics & Polls #107: The Kavanaugh Saga
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. How might this play out? And what effect will it have on the midterm elections? Professors Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss this and more in today's episode. (Note: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 18.)ABOUT THE HOSTSZelizer is the Malcolm…
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September 13, 2018
Politics & Polls #106: How the Conservative News Media Shaped History
The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping national politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the influence of conservative news media, both then and now, with historian Laurence Jurdem.Jurdem goes into detail about how conservative publications were created as a means to influence policymakers…
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August 22, 2018
Politics & Polls #104: What is the 25th Amendment?
The 25th Amendment has become a popular topic during Donald Trump’s presidency. The amendment, adopted in 1967, addresses what happens if the President of the United States is removed, dies, is incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill the powers and duties of the presidency.A leading law expert, Harold Hongju Koh joins…
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August 22, 2018
Militant Groups Influence Local Policies During Conflict
The five-decades-long Colombian conflict weakened government institutions and left millions displaced. With a new president at the helm, many wonder about the future of the country.A paper published in the American Political Science Review shows how armed groups in Colombia — both left-wing guerilla forces and right-wing…